Finnish rebels form new government on Finnish border
Tass reports from Terloki on the Soviet Finnish border announce a new Finnish government formed by rebel soldiers and left wing politicians. Otto Kuusinen heads the Terloki cabinet and seeks to end the war, establish a democratic republic, and seek Soviet mutual aid. The proclamation invites the Red Army as friends and liberators to liquidate the Helsingfors regime.
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Union Officials Squeal on Mayor over Poll Tax Payments
In San Antonio a district court jury heard Miss Rebecca Taylor testify that Mayor Maverick offered to obtain funds to pay poll taxes for members of the San Antonio local ILGWU. She said he named David Dubinsky of New York as a potential campaign contributor.
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Mauury Maverick
David Dubinsky
New York
Rebecca Taylor
Maverick
Maxwel Burker
San Antonio
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Wallace Urges Farmers to Accept 1940 Quotas
Oklahoma City December 1 Secretary of Agriculture Wallace warned that victory in war will not solve the farm problem and urged farmers to approve and comply with 1940 acreage quotas to avert a market disaster He predicted wheat insurance extension to other crops and pressed for reenactment of a streamlined processing tax to avoid treasury deficits.
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Oklahoma City
Wallace
Treasury
WPA Workers to Receive Preholiday Pay Checks
About 400000 WPA workers will get pay checks before Christmas, distributed December 23. WPA Commissioner F C Harrington announced that advance payments are possible by allowing employees to accumulate sufficient over time to move their pay day ahead.
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Washington
WPA
F. C. Harrington
Thomas E Dewey to Seek 1940 Republican Nomination
New York December 1 District Attorney Thomas E Dewey formally announced his candidacy for the 1940 Republican nomination for President. He accepted the endorsement of Republican leaders of New York state.
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New York
Thomas E. Dewey
New York State
Waits Ten Years For Return Then Gets A Divorce
Chicago, Dec. 1 1929 article states Duval Curtis took wife Norma shopping Christmas eve and promised to call later. She waited and, tired of waiting, obtained a divorce on grounds of desertion.
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Chicago
Duval Curtis
Norma
Checks Totaling 59904 Reach Fannin County Farmers
Fannin County AAA office reports 708 checks totaling 59904.70 received for 1939 program payments to county farmers, with over half a million dollars expected in benefits. Farmers are alerted by card when their checks arrive and urged to pick up promptly.
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Fannin
Fannin County
AAA
Fannin — County
Dan Barnard
Fennin County
Barnard Dad
Barnard
Rere
Sta
Soviet Troops Reported Fire On Hungarian Border Guards
Unconfirmed rumors circulated in Budapest claiming Soviet troops fired on Hungarian sentries at the Russian official and private quarters. Officials and informed private sources expressed ignorance of the incident.
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Vate
French Senate Extends Cabinet Powers During War
The French Senate adopted the government bill authorizing rule by decree for the war duration. The measure, already passed by the Chamber of Deputies, received a 259 to 23 vote in Paris on December 1.
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Paris
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
375 Persons Placed in Employment by TS ES in November 1939
The Bonham Texas State Employment Service office reports 375 people placed in November 1939. Of these, 373 found private work and two entered public works, compared with 502 total placements in November 1938, all but one private. No farm placements occurred in either month.
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Bonham
Texas State Employment Service
J E. Christian
Christian
Building Permits Rise Across Texas in October
Austin reports October building permits totaling 1 11 168 dollars, up 466 percent from a year earlier, buoyed by 43 Texas cities. Houston and Fort Worth neared 2600000 in permits while Dallas topped 1.5 million. Corpus Christi issued over 1.3 million with nearly 750,000 for funded projects.
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Texas
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Youston
Fort Worth
Joalas
Corpus Christi
Texan Appointed Chairman of Police Chiefs Group
Col. Homer Garrison Jr., Texas State Police Director, was named chairman of ten states for the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He will supervise work in Texas Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota as General Chairman John F. Stive notified.
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International Association of Chiefs of Police
John F. Stive
Indianapolis
Garrison
Texas
Arkansas
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Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Incomplete Red Cross Roll Call Reports in Texas
Early Christmas notices will inform about potential social security refunds and eligibility changes. The 1940 retirement rule shifts eligibility to those 65 and older who rejoined the program, with work requirements tied to specific wage quarters. Bonham reports show committees near goal but awaiting final tallies from workers for a complete report to Mayor Hrdhicka.
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Japan Expresses Sympathy For Finnish Fate
Tokyo reports say Japan newspapers express sympathy for Finland amid Soviet actions. Editors warn that Soviet behavior undermines non aggression pacts and could threaten Germany, with analysts noting close regional tensions and potential impact on Japan’s own security.
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Priday
Finland
Russia
Germany
Yomtur
Rutla
Soviet incident shocks U S president and sports news
Unclear text reports a Soviet incident shocking the U S president amid sports notes. Sherman Bearcats tied Gainesville 0–0 in a game described with fragmented play by play. Paris scores and weather disruptions are mentioned with postponements and mud.
Three Attacks On Helsingfors Reported Friday
Russia renewed aerial naval and land strikes on Finland as a new Finnish government led by Risto Ryti formed in hopes of settlement. Bombs dropped on the Helsingfors area. Russian ships pounded southern coast of Finland. Finnish forces claimed 300 prisoners and four Russian planes downed amid fighting on the Karelia Isthmus near Leningrad. Refugees reported heavy fighting at Petsamo.
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Russia
Finland
Risto Rytl
Moscow
Pinkand
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Karelian
Leningrad
Nazis Sink 194 British Ships In War Start total 735678 Tons
Berlin announces that German submarines and mines have sunk 194 British ships totaling 735 678 tons since the war began. The official tally notes many British losses off the coast were not reported.
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Berlin
Texas Editor J J Hutchinson Dies at 64
J J Hutchinson, veteran editor and publisher of the Warn Times Herald for 25 years and owner of papers at Merke l ang and Hico, died at his home after a long illness. A new College Corner News item appeared in College Corner with a move of offices three doors from the former location.
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J. J . Hutchinson
Texas
Ulness
Hutchinson
Warn Times-Herald
Merke!ang Hico
Itu Inedi Oun
College Corner News
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College Corner
Rainfall Drenches Fanamen and Bonham Counties
Heavy rain on Wednesday and Thursday drenched Fanamen and Bonham counties with about one and a half inches locally, totaling over five inches for the month. Rain fed streams rose in Bois d Arc and other small creeks while wells and tanks were replenished.
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