Hundreds Die in Madrid Air Raids as Siege Intensifies
Madrid faces a brutal assault as three Fascist air raids kill hundreds of civilians and damage homes in the besieged capital. At least 56 known dead by nightfall and scores more injured, with Tetuan suburb hardest hit. The bombardment drives refugees into basements and basements and hospitals report casts of gas exposure amid the chaos.
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Madrid
Red Cross
Tetuan
Maatid
Pope
Ulagt
Jordan Street
W. H. Green
Gran Via
Communist Party
Eluy Gonzalez Street
Calle Jordan
Cuatro Camines
M. P
Madrid Defensea
Seville
Enghishamen
Pablo Yague
San Agustin
Escorial
Farewell to FDR in Argentina as He Heads Home
President Roosevelt sailed across the Rio de la Plata after a rain soaked farewell in Buenos Aires. He planned a brief stop in Montevideo before returning aboard the Indianapolis. Argentine President Justo and a cheering crowd joined him, as he backed a new inter American peace effort and urged Senate ratification of a regional sanitary convention removing the Patagonia meat ban.
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Buenos Aires
Roosevelt
Io de la Plata
Montevideo
Indianapolis
Mull
Cordela Mull
U.S
United States
Agustin J. Justo
Vivas
Justo
Catholics oppose Hitler Youth Edict in Berlin dispatch
Berlin reports the Nazi youth edict proclaims youths belong to Adolf Hitler as Catholic leaders warn of a widening church state rift. Baldur von Schirach assures no idolatry for youths while Catholics deem conscription a flagrant violation of the Concordat and fear a grave conflict as church authority resists Nazi youth control.
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Berlin
German Reich
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Hitler Youth
Schirach
Telephone Toll Rate Reduced
The communications commission announced a 5 percent long distance toll cut by AT T as the second major rate reduction since the agency began its probe. The change will take effect as new schedules are prepared and no later than mid January. The move follows a $10 million reduction last September and reflects the commission's ongoing study of the company’s capital structure.
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Washington
The
Communications Commission
Paul Walker
Roth Walker
Walter S. Gilford
Tong
New York
Gifford
Walker
Commission
Pearl found in oyster order shocks theater owner
Cleveland December 2 A theater manager received oysters by mistake at a restaurant. A large pearl allegedly emitted from one oyster after a strong bite by a diner. The pearl was shown to a jeweler who valued it at $64,000 and the buyer hopes for a top price.
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Cleveland
Lady Luckstratkell Georer Sirvens
Stevens
Orlend
Planes For Average Man Near, Experts Declare
Washington officials say aviation has advanced toward a safe cheap plane for the average man and note several small firms offer low cost models on easy terms. They caution mass production and big capital remain hurdles while larger firms pursue transport and military orders.
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Washington
Air Commerce
Galbraith Perry Modhers
Wright Brothers
Rodgers
Smithsonian Institution
Charles A. Lindbergh
St. Louis
Smithsonian
Wm Flying Commerce Department
Vif
Burent
Flashes of Life In These United States West
C S Martin wonders how much longer he can live by the roadside as motorists pass. His house sits near a highway curve. Recently five bicycles failed to make the curve and bounced into his front yard, resulting in a damaged truck and demolished property.
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West Raise
C. S. Martin
Patel
McCook Patrol Faces Vicious Cat Incident
A bizarre McCook report states a prowler disturbed the police station area, picking a chat from a hook and attracting trouble after the cat belonged to Patrolman Homer Thayburn. Massanile and Patrolman Rayburn were alerted to the situation.
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Tudineret
Pliel McCook
Neb
Hess
McCook
Homer Thayburn
Massanile
Rayburn
Mt Lean Days at The Showmen Convention Misfit Act Performs
In Chicago Dee Diehrarte and Showmen’s convention act draw crowds with carnival flair as box office receipts reach a modest level. The event includes unusual acts featuring small performers and aerial routines, while organizers debate the viability of the lineup for future shows.
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Chicago
Dee
Abe
Babbling Boy Ts Reported Better
Emmeson known as the Babbling boy shows improvement at St Josephs hospital according to a nurse via Universal Service doctors diagnose a brain information issue causing constant talking and note pressure on nerves easing speech. The case parallels prior reports and a page reference is given for continuation.
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Memphis
Tent
Nec
Emmeson
St. Joseph's Hospital
Universal Service
Emme
Sumeusty
Emnie
Emmie
Ennit
de Ceca Tata
Prizes for Early Holiday Shoppers Announced
The Gazette announce prizes for early shoppers in the downtown area. A random morning shopper photographed by The Cuzette photographer will be featured and eligible to win cash by identifying the photo with the newspaper's business office. Participants urged to shop early to ease the seasonal rush.
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Baysinew
The
Gazette
Hlr
Irrehante
Ringling Circus Owner John Ringling Dies at 74
New York December 2 14 John Ringling last of the Ringling brothers who built a rolling empire under canvas died at his Park Avenue home today of bronchial pneumonia He was about 74 and had been active nearly until shortly before his death Funeral services were planned for Friday in New York and the body would be sent to Englewood New Jersey and Sarasota Florida for burial Ringling was born in McGregor Iowa the sixth of seven children of Barnum era show folk whose family came from Germany His funeral arrangements and final wishes were announced as the era of the famed circus leader ends
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New York
John Ringling
Park Avenue
Tavist
Hedby
Broadway
Englee Wood
Nodl
Hiken
Sarasota
Fla
Most Powerful Bombing Plane Tested by U S
Seattle report says the Dre, called Vieton R 17, is claimed as the world’s most powerful bombing plane. It underwent its test flight after two days of trials. Built by Northg Aircraft, it features four 1,000 horsepower engines and five machine guns. It can carry a ton of explosive shells and target 1500 miles away and return.
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Seattle
Dre
Army Air Corps Allicer
Northg Aircraft Company
Hae
Pneumonia Rules Cited by Robins
Health commissioner Hugh B. Robins issued twelve rules to combat pneumonia after record pneumonia deaths in October. Maintain good condition with proper food, avoid temperature shocks, wear sensible clothing, keep feet dry, breathe through the nose, treat diseased tonsils and teeth, wash hands before meals, live and work in ventilated rooms, sleep with open windows, stay cool gradually, and seek a doctor if illness persists.
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Charleston
Hugh B. Robins
Iealth Cor
Robins
Governor Rump Demands Resignations From Liquor Commission
Governor Kump sent letters yesterday asking TH. Momer Stepteman chair and John B. Wilson member of the state liquor central commission to resign. Officials say neither will quit. governor may take drastic measures today. Stephenson in Clundrum and Wilson declined comment while Brady sits as minority member.
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Kump
TH. Momer Stepteman
John B. Wilson
Atate Liquor Central Commission
Garett
Clundrum
Wilson
Stephenson
Commission
Aspates Brady
Beer Abuses Prompt Ideas For Beer Law Reform
A four month study by the legislative beer committee proposes reforms to curb abuses in the current system. The report suggests bars close from midnight to 7 am on Sundays and weekdays, with sales barred from midnight to 7 am, and restrict sales to adults 21 and over. Page 10, Col 4.
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Eatamitiee
Kump
Storm Threatens Philippine Coast Typhoon nears Manila as waves lash shore
A typhoon battered the Philippine east coast 100 miles southwest of Aere, driving large waves inland and threatening Manila as observers warned the center could strike near the capital. Earlier storms in Lugon and Tayalsas provinces killed at least dozens and left many missing, with air routes delayed as the China Clipper and Philippine Clipper flights were affected.
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Manila
Philippine
Aere
Tayalsas
Lugon Island
United States
Guam
Abdication Crisis Shocks Britain Over Edward and Simpson
London reports reveal Prime Minister Baldwin told King Edward VIII the cabinet would resign if he wed Mrs. Wallis Simpson. The monarch argued he could marry whom he pleases, but ministers insist he must heed constitutional limits. A grave crisis looms as the coronation and church rites hinge on the king’s choice.
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New York
The
New York Times
Edward
Wallis Warfield Simpson
U. S
London
Stanley Baldwin
Vuedion Buenenius
Adeatent
Baldwin
Canterbury
Church of
Engeland
England
Charles 1
Aorone
Sit-Down Strike Blocks Pleasantville City Hall
In Pleasantville New Jersey 88 WPA sewing project workers, listed as heads of families, occupied city hall for 24 hours to demand work. mayor and council debated options as the group knitted, crocheted, and mended garments while the city withheld funds for new materials.
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Pleasantville
N. J
Thomas F. Crawford
WPA
Uy P
Compass Chamber
Crawford
Not Listed in 1937 British Who's Who Simpsons
New York Dec 21 1937 The 1937 British Who's Who omits Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson and her divorced husband Ernest Aldrich Simpson from its pages while listing 52 prominent Simpsons. Fort Belvedere is added as a royal residence. Haile Selassie and Mussolini are noted with contemporary rank and fines for print.
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New York
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Edward
Crisia
Ernest Aldrich Simpson
Simpsons
Santé
Edward VII
King Edward VII
Fort Belvedere
Who's Who
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Benito Mussolini
Maly
Mussolini
Malan
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