Plans Attacks Albania and Africa Face Shifting German Threats
The report notes Allied and German moves across Albania and North Africa with raids on Albanian coasts and Bardia defenses. London warns of new German plans while British forces, including Greek units, slow Italian advances in Libya as Ethiopia’s exile Selassie seeks rebel support.
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Italy
Libya
London
Imin Africa
Atland
Bardia
Ethiopia
Em- Selassie
Janes
Ard Ermia
Bonus Wave Increases For All Workers In Plant Pact
Pars IT December 18 employees in Manufacturing Craft division secure raises and bonuses under a new contract with United Automobile Workers. The accord promises a 2 cent hourly raise and $40 bonuses for about 150 workers while the plant, employing around 4000, plans operations through 1941. The agreement covers aircraft parts and mobiles projects and includes provisions to prevent strikes and transfer disputes between rival unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Automobile
Mbiles
Briggs Vernor Body
Uaw-Afl
UAW
Unclear OCR: Motor vehicle registrations by county
Fragmentary text mentions motor vehicle registrations and counties in New York but lacks clear facts or names. Limited readable items prevent solid summary of events, figures, or dates.
Fortification Panama Canal Moving Ahead
Rep Eugene Crowe reports rapid progress on turning the Panama Canal zone into a fortified stronghold. He says locks are shielded against bombs and surrounding hills host camouflaged anti aircraft nests. He notes bigger army and navy presence improves defense against invasion or capture.
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Washington
Panama Canal Zone
America
Atlantic
Pacific
Eugene Crowe
Ind
House
United Press
Crowe
Canal
Roosevelt blamed for delay in defense effort
Republican congressmen blamed President Roosevelt for much of the lag in the defense program and demanded he name a boss for the nation’s rearmament. They renewed criticism while Roosevelt explored his plan to lend or lease to Britain all types of armaments except naval vessels.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Two Killed When Blast Destroys Montreal Tenement
An explosion believed to be from an oil furnace leveled a three story tenement in Montreal. Two persons were killed and six injured as the blast also damaged two adjoining houses. Fire officials fought the blaze and investigated the cause.
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Montreal
Dte
Charter Granted 1629 to Spectacle Makers Guild
Charles I issued a charter in 1629 to the Spectacle Makers' Guild, as reported by the Better Vision Institute, marking official recognition of the craftspeople in optics. The document ties royal authorization to early professional organization in eyewear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Spectacle Makers’ Guild
Better Vision Institute
Radio radios on REA lines reach Texas farms
Four of five Texas farm homes on Rural Electrification Administration lines have installed radios, a purvey introduced by the REA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
REA
Rural Electrification Administration
Biologists Sought by U S Government
The Fish and Wildlife Service announces openings for associate and assistant aquatic biologists and an assistant biological aid. Applications run to January 11 1941. Pay rates are 3200 2600 and 1620 annually. Full details from W L Sasser at Bonham post office.
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of Interior
Civil Service
W. L. Sasser
Bonham Post Office
Germany Stands Shoulder to Shoulder With Axis Partner
Berlin reports quote the Voelkischer Beobachter stating Germany remains united with Italy despite Allied feats in North Africa and Albania. The Nazi organ downplays British claims of Italian morale issues and says the desert war’s gains are insignificant in the overall conflict.
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Berlin
Germany
Italy
Onc
North Africa
Altania
Adolf Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
Britain
Albania
Greeks Capture Kusura in Southeast Albania Action
Greek troops seized Kusura in southeast Albania, a key Italian stronghold, and gained control of the road toward Berah, according to frontier dispatches from Struga Jugoslavia dated December 18.
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Struga
Jugoslavia
Kusura
Albania
Berah
FDR Proposal Seen Favorable by British Leaders
London dispatch reports British political circles responded positively to President Roosevelt's plan to lease or lend war materials to Britain. The proposal aims to aid democracy while keeping the United States out of direct war involvement. An informed source notes Britain seeks economic cooperation with the United States rather than direct financial aid.
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London
Roosevelt
Britain
United States
Quuarter
Strike Averted In Four Plants At Eston Manufacturing
In Cleveland on December 18 the CIO UAW ended a looming walkout at Eston Manufacturing Co four plants over recognition for bargaining. About 800 workers at the Saginaw Wilcox Rich division will return to work after the union achieved its aims and the strike order was withdrawn following NLRB action to order a membership hearing.
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Cleveland
Eston Manufacturing Co
Cio-United Automobile Workers
Saginaw, Mich
George Addes
International Union of the Uaw-Cio
Saginaw
Addes
National Labor Relations Board
Roder
SagiInaw
Climate contrasts in South America’s tropical zones
Much of the tropical zone of South America lies at altitudes where climate resembles temperate regions. The continent covers 13 percent of Earth's surface and houses four percent of its population.
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South America
Earth
Canadian Official Safe After Ship Torpedoed By Nazis
Ottawa December 18 The office of Prime Minister Mackenzie King says the British admiralty advised that Co. D. Howe Canada’s minister of munitions and supply and his associates arrived safely in England after the Western Prince was torpedoed off Ireland on December 14.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Co. D. Howe
England
Wsstern
Ireland
Celebration Of Christmas Called Greatest Event
Rev W O Harmon told Rotary Club the Christmas celebration is the greatest event in world history. He urged a spirit of peace over fighting and urged living Christian ideals year round. A G McRae led the program with Jess Dale and two young dancers. Visitors included Rev J E Fender and Claude Brent.
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W. O. Harmon
Rotary Club
Gem Cafe
Herod
Beth- Iehg¢m
Harmon
Christienaity
A. G. McRae
Jess Dale
J. E Fender
Rush Springs
Okla
Claude Brent
Randell McMahon
England Has Full Day Of Rest From German Bombers
London reports a quiet day as German planes did not appear over Great Britain overnight and there were no bombings during the day yesterday. Weather on the continent is cited as the presumed cause. Air Ministry statement issued today.
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England
London
Great Britain
Air Ministry
Ruhr Port Bombed Again by RAF Night Raid
London reports Mannheim on the Rhine area in the Ruhr Port was attacked by British bombers for the second consecutive night, according to the Air Ministry.
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Ruhr
London
Mannheim
Rhine
Air Ministry
Passenger Train Crash Kills Two in Salt Lake City
In Salt Lake City a Union Pacific passenger train collided with the rear of a standing freight train at Union Station. Two trainmen were killed in the crash reported today.
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Salt Lake City
Union Pacific
Union Station
Two Germans Ordered Expelled by United States
Washington December 18. The Justice Department ordered the expulsion of Karl Scheuring 18 and Princess Maria Hohenlohe of Hungary. Scheuring entered July 20 1939 as a visitor and remained as a student at the University of Denver. He was cited for Nazi sympathies and public speeches. The princess entered London December 2 1939 and was ordered to leave by December 21 1940. Attorney General Jackson rejected both renewal applications.
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Washington
Justice Department
United States
Karl Scheuring
Maria Hohenlohe
Hungary
Fritz Weidemann
San Francisco
G-Men
Robert H. Jackson
Scheurig
Immigation and Naturalization Service
London
Seeheuring
University of Denver
Department
Jackson
Schuering
Duke Windsor Faces Slim Odds as U S Envoy Selection
London informed quarters report the Duke of Windsor has little chance of being offered the ambassadorship to Washington after Lord Lothian's death. A British commentator noted virtually zero odds against Windsor taking the post should he be offered, while another line of report suggested the opposite.
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Duke Windsor
U.S
London
Duke of Windsor
Washington
Lord Lothian
Windsor
Miam
Ford
Elalar
Ned
Agi
Italy
Culberson Set to Take Office on January First
Atty Gen Gerald Mann ruled Culberson would succeed Railroad Commissioner Lon A Smith on January 1 as other state officials take office. Smith, who did not seek reelection, argued his six year term began January 15 but Mann ruled the law retroactive. Culberson was elected in November after a Democratic runoff.
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Austin
Tex
Gerald Mann
Clan C Culberson
Lon A Smith
Smith
Mann
Culberson
Death Penalty Ordered for Food Hoarders in Italy
Reported by Awritten Press from Rome details a trial and death sentence proposed for individuals hoarding food across Italy amid wartime shortages. The article notes legal measures and opposition concerns, with international reactions including Britain.
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Italy
Missing Funds From Teller Cage At Bank
Joplin Missouri report says $2300 was taken from a teller cage at a First National Bank last Wednesday. Police believe an accomplice unlocked the cage while a teller was away at lunch and another teller was distracted by a phone call.
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Joplin
First National Bank
C. Teler
Anile
Hog Fat Quality Ranked by Fat Grade for Lard
The leaf fat of the hog yields the best lard while back fat is second and intestinal fat is the poorest. This ranking reflects fat type quality used in rendering lard and related products.
Roosevelt vetoes Walter Logan Bill to curb agencies
President Roosevelt vetoed the Walter Logan Bill saying it would produce the utmost chaos and paralysis in government. He warned against endless controversies during a critical time and urged action over litigation. The veto message totaled about 2,000 words with a 3,000 word analysis by Attorney General Robert Jackson. House may override. Senate doubtful.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Walter Logan
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
Robert Jackson
House
Senate
WPA Defenses Defense Work Discussed in Texas Meeting
In San Antonio on December 18 officials from the Texas WPA program met to review defense related projects. The discussion covered wartime and postwar needs, with WPA Texas reporting expenditures of 1.829 million dollars in federal funds and 4,445 workers across defense and related projects. Attending were regional directors from New Orleans and WPA district managers along with state and regional officials from multiple Texas cities. Williamson county is slated to host operation of the Agriculture Department’s food stamp plan starting December 1.
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San Antonio
National Defense Project
Peration
Office of Texas
le St
F.sea
Defense Industry
B. H Tate
Laredo
A. A Meredith
Amarillo
J. O. Jones
Lubbock
John C. Burnside
San Angelo
J. Paul Henderson
el Paso
Williamson County
Department of Agriculture
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Congress of American Industry
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New York
Bible
Anderson
Standard Oil
Farish
Pars
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York
Amalies
Pumber
Panama Canal
Unireo Pagss
Unireo Paese
U. S
Eaton Company
Unitree Press
Astreo Passe
Univer
Immigration Service
Unireo Pa
I. m
United Pease
E. B. Myers
New York University
Mussolini
Awritten Press
Rome
Teller
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