29 Nov 1939
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1939
Page
1
Reports from Rawalpindi raise alarm as patrols quicken across Iceland coast where a blazing sea battle once occurred. Authorities warn fogs may hide raiders along the path of British supply routes.
In fog shrouded North Atlantic waters the German pocket battleship Deutschland fights with a British auxiliary cruiser. The Rawalpindi went down after a thunderous exchange, killing hundreds as authorities debate whether the German ship operated solo or with a covert British contact.
New York introduces two potential Republican candidates Rep Hamilton Fish and E Gms as the field expands. The debate centers on regional strategy with New York figures Wade Worth and Jon cited in House discussions as possible horsemen for nomination.
President Roosevelt discussed with aides the idea of postponing the 1940 Democratic and Republican conventions by a month or six weeks. The plan would also shorten campaigns and delay campaign headquarters, aiming to save money. Observers noted no formal proposal to party chairs, with no commitment from James Farley or John Hamilton. The president remained noncommittal while noting prior years used June dates.
Washington reports on November 28 that John Hamilton chairman of the Republican national committee stated a crucial political stance. The remark signals party direction amid ongoing national debates and upcoming ballots.
President Roosevelt avoids active campaigning while sources mock as a pipe dream any delay helps the administration retain control of Congress. In 1936 Congress finishes its session between conventions, and adjournment rushes often follow. The public wonders who will seek and win presidential nominations, with Roosevelt keeping his third term plans private.
In Elkins West Virginia a Steubenville group faced trial on Lindbergh kidnap charges. John Edward Foster Richard Hill and Dale Debaten were found guilty of abduction after pleas from innocent to guilty. Harold Custer of Weirton pleaded guilty on arraignment as the case moved toward verdict.
The British government turned over Magna Carta to the United States for safekeeping. The ceremony was impressive with heavy coats and formalities. The document is one of four surviving copies tied to King John and the 1215 sealing at Runnymede. the others remain in England.
Dr Robert E Speer and Mrs Speer held a three day mission in Bluefield with speeches at Bluefield College Ramsey auditorium and a school gathering. Mrs Speer addressed parents at the high school and urged local women to join PTA toward 250 members by year’s end.
President Roosevelt proposes dividing the budget into a separate defense segment and a general budget to reflect war related expenditures. The plan creates an A defense budget and a B budget for additional costs, with defense items separated from other activities in sub budgets.
Detroit November 28 The Big Three Chrysler and the CIO United Automobile Workers reached a basis for settlement after a late night conference. Federal conciliator James F Dewey prepared a statement on the result. Keller Murray and Dewey met with others as wage earners and producers weigh the dispute's cost.
Berlin reports German high command claims to have destroyed a British heavy cruiser east of the Shetland Islands by U boat Prien. German and British press touts mastery of the North Atlantic as the Rawalpindi sinking receives broad coverage.
Berlin reports that the New River company is close to completing negotiations to buy McKell Coal and Coke interests in Fayette County, including 22 000 acres of coal land, mining equipment and rail facilities. Oswald and Tamroy operations would come under New River, with McKell estate administrator J Bearl Beatty declining comment amid liquidation talks and unconfirmed holder estimates.
Russia voices strong protest over a border incident described with claims of unusual scale involving mites. Officials call for an immediate inquiry and demand clarification from the neighboring state. The incident sparks regional tension and diplomatic notes.
Police and firemen guard six Cleveland district stations where relief recipients line up for food slips and federal surplus commodities. Mayor Burton warns of a 700000 dollar deficiency and declares no one will starve while some crowds are told to wait or hustle for themselves. Pink slips entitle recipients to food orders at groceries and commodities at 18 stores.
Asheville North Carolina faced a blackout after Carolina Power and Light workers walked out in protest of a closed shop decision. The outage hit just before midnight following a three hour meeting with company officials, with hospitals reportedly affected as current was irregular in the Asheville Times-Citizen office.
Three local banks will mail about 100000 in savings checks on Friday afternoon to around 1500 members of Bluefield Christmas savings clubs. The 20 percent rise over last year reflects early opening of Christmas club accounts on December 4. Bluefield merchants will unveil holiday windows Friday as the Christmas pageant opens the shopping season.
Moscow reports three new incidents along the 600 mile frontier from the Arctic Ocean to Lake Ladoga. Finnish forces reportedly opened fire and were repelled with three Finnish prisoners captured as Soviet border troops strengthened defenses amid heightened tensions and a caustic Finnish denial of the non aggression pact.
Prime Minister Chamberlain told Parliament Britain did not enter the war with vindictive aims and rejected any plan for vindictive peace. He noted neutral protests against the blockade, urged sacrifices by neutrals, and outlined rationing plans beginning January 8.
Netherlands government sources say Dutch ships will keep sailing the seas despite war dangers and British French blockade restrictions. A semi official statement notes unease over sinking seven Dutch ships and shipping damage, with active steps through diplomatic channels to defend neutral rights.
Helsinki reports become tense as Finland rejects claims that its forces crossed the border amid artillery fire. The foreign office calls the situation critical and says a secret reply to the Soviet government will be delivered. Moscow claims Finnish incursions near Vedlista, north of Lake Ladoga, while Russia and Germany seek agreements despite the dispute.
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