Christmas Mail Across Empires Records High Traffic
London reports record exchanges of Christmas greetings via cable and wireless between England and Australia as imperial air routes carry the largest Christmas mail in history. The King will oversee joint distributions at Sandringham. Nazi figures and royal holiday plans are also noted in this wide-ranging dispatch.
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London
Engand
Australia
Ing
Empire Air
Imperial Airways
England
Hin
Prince Edward
Princess Alexandra
Duke
Duchess of Kent
Sandringham
Daily Telegraph
Herr Hitler
Santa Claus
Brown House
Nazi Party
Nazia
Doorn
Hermoine
Henritts
The Christmas Star and the Nativity Story
A lyrically framed fragment describes the Christmas Star drawing people to ponder its radiant magnetism. It recalls Mary and the newborn Jesus in a humble manger as the world contends with wonder and fatigue until daybreak.
Canberra Swelters as Heat Reaches New Summer High
Canberra endured a brutal afternoon with temperatures topping 101 degrees at 3 pm and 98.7 at noon. A light breeze kept the 4 pm reading near 100 as relief arrived after 6 pm. Crowds flocked to the Canberra pool and riverside resorts on the Cotter and Murrumbidgee. Queanbeyan hit 101 degrees, while Thursday reached 100.8.
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Canberra
Cotter
Murrumbidgee
Queanbeyan
Severe Earthquake Shakes Mexico City Center
An intense offshore earthquake shook the capital early this morning. Instruments at the National Observatory broke, pavements cracked, and Christmas trees and furniture were overturned. Seismologists report a terrific quake with the center about 150 miles from shore.
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National Observatory
Relief at Hand in Japan Cabinet Moves for Diplomatic Action
Sydney reports a Japanese cabinet move amid talk of significant diplomatic measures. The Mares division forecasts scattered rain and thunder as a heat wave ends, with a possible nine power pact revision and cooler southern winds affecting New South Wales after likely central decisions.
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Sydney
Mares
Tokyo
Privy Council
Bydney
Soutern
New South Wales
Outer Mongolia Joins China in Unified Front Against Japan
Outer Mongolia plans to merge with Chiang Kai-shek's government forming a common front against Japan. A new People's Council of the Chinese Republic is to be created at Peiping to enlighten the people and root out communists while pledging friendliness to Japan. A Japanese column presses toward Hangchow with a local administration at Nanking under Tao-Husi-dhan.
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Shanghai
Nichi Nichi Shimbun
Outer Mongolia
Chiang Kai-shek
Japan
Tsingtao
People’s Council of
Chinese Republic
Peiping
Nanking
Tao-Husi-dhan
Hangchow
Demand for Doubling U S Navy Power in Pacific Threats
Senior Repul member Bass of the Navy Committee told Washington that America must double its sea power. He warned the Pacific Fleet would be inadequate if Europe and Far Eastern powers engaged in hostilities. Mann noted Roosevelt favored about 80 million dollars to start two more battleships.
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Washington
Txtive Bass
Repul
Navy Committee
House of Representatives
Pacific
Europe
Mann
Froosevelt
Lamder
Neutrals urged to quit near Hangchow and Siafeng
Shanghai dispatch reports the Japanese embassy requesting neutrals to evacuate areas around Hangchow and Siafeng due to imminent danger. The embassy warned it cannot guarantee facilities for these powers and advised removal of their nationals.
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Shanghai
Hangchow
Siafeng
Teruel Battle Nears End as Loyalists Hold Key Heights
Barcelona correspondent reports hours remain before rebel resistance at Teruel collapses. Loyalists defend the old town heights while civilians bring food and buckshot to slow Franco forces. rebel losses cited as fourteen thousand across seven attacks. Government claims loyalists control city center despite rebel advances.
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London
Barcelona
Daily Telegraph
Teruel
Opini
Troot
Cortizias
Anc
Franco
Rebat
Cadiz
Ak Manaueto
Maton Town
Bel
Acta
Robbery At Auburn Garage Leaves Man £10 Loss
A man in Auburn was robbed from his garage on Friday while away briefly to attend a fictitious caraoer Ian Errol Alcott. The thief took £10 and notes valued at 420, though the man had the presention on hand.
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Bydney
Auburn
Ian Errol Alcott
Egyptian Crisis Deepens as King Rejects Wafd Offer
Cairo reports show King Farouk refuses a concession that would have made the Wafd a political body instead of an athletic group. Blueshirt leaders threaten action if Cabinet dissolves, pledging traitor expulsions. Ahmed Bey Mahjer may accept premiership. Demonstrations rage as police clash with crowds leaving many injured.
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Cairo
Farouk
Wafdista
Demania
Blueshirte
Finance
Hbdid Pasha
Blueshirt
Wafd
Ahmed Bey Mahjer
Chamber
Kerowda
Palestine outrage in Jerusalem sparks deadly engagement
Friday clashes in North Palestine end with Arab casualties as troops engage in fighting near Jerusalem. Report details remain fragmentary with no firm casualty figures available.
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Jerusalem
Italian Lies Britain Considers Action in Parliament
The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs in Britain said in the House of Commons that the government would take necessary measures if Italian propaganda against Britain continued. He avoided specific steps while stressing a desire to restore trust between Italy and Britain and noting an inquiry into British news services.
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London
Lord Cranbourne
House of Commons
Britain
Stely
Italy
Hous
Bletcher
Signor Mussolini
Harops
Fietcher
Trais
Jad
Tad Onal
Bae Leeving
Deliberate Attack on Panay Document Fragment
A damaged clipping notes an attack on the Panay and remarks on the seriousness of wounds and survivability, with unclear phrasing about the assailant and the victim. The fragment hints at a gun attack and a non fatal outcome though details are missing.
Secretary Hull reports Panay incident full report received
The Secretary of State announced Washington has obtained a full Panay incident report and will renew representations to Japan. The new communications will present additional evidence supporting prior demands and recount the account by the ship’s commander who oversaw the operation.
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Washington
Hull
Panay
Ampaness
Lir
No Issue On Monday Boxing Day Canberra Times Lost
There will be no edition of The Canberra Times on Monday Boxing Day. A New York Times correspondent reports General Waahimoto had not been recalled after the event.
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Canberra Times
New York Times
Waahimoto
Not Too Proud to Fight Amid General Headquarters Explain
Fragmentary OCR text notes an emphasis on not being proud to fight and mentions general headquarters and an American institution, but lacks clear names, dates, or events to establish a concrete news item.
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Kaiser
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