U S and Argentina Reach Accord on Lima Plans
At the Pan American conference in Lima the United States and Argentina signal broad agreement on principles for continental peace and security. Cantilo and Hull exchange a warm handshake as Venezuela advocates a formal continental security framework, urging unified action and preventive defense measures. Brazil presents a plan seeking a congress declaration against any minority rule.
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Lima
Peru
U. S
Argentina
U. S. Sec
Cordell Hull
Jose Maria Cantilo
Venezuela
Cantilo
Hull
Weniara
America
Roosevelt
Congress
Hull for President Boom Self Starter
Washington observers note Cordell Hull of Tennessee as a potential 1840 Democratic presidential boom. The idea frames Hull as a strong, self starting figure whose quiet dignity conceals a fierce political fire, yet current leaders doubt he takes the notion seriously or even considers it.
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Kirke L. Simpson
Washington
Cordell
Hull
Tennessee
Parenthood
Topey
Admiral Leigh Noyes Returns From Lexington Tour
Verbal profile notes Captain Leigh Noyes born in Ne is a naval officer with 30 years of service. For the past several years he has served aboard the aircraft carrier Lexington continuing a lengthy military career.
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Veravy
Leigh Noyes
Lexington
Third Lock Set At Canal Sought For Defense Feasibility
Col. C. S. Ridley, governor of the Panama Canal, urged quick study of a possible third lock at a much greater distance from existing locks to aid defense. Congress requested the work, with preliminary cost estimates above 250 million dollars. Officials favored a location at least a mile from current docks and noted defense needs for oil and munitions storage.
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Washington
Col. C. S. Ridley
Panama Canal
Congress
Woodring
Ridley
Armctires
Army
Catholic Sermons Censored by Nazis in Vienna
Secret police censored Catholic sermons in Vienna delaying the St Stephens Cathedral preacher Ja kob Weinbacher secretary to Cardinal Janiteer. Police demanded a manuscript and Weinbacher declined to preach while Karl Poor read a short note. The incident marks the first tight enforcement of censorship on sermons.
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Vienna
Jakob Weinbacher
Theodore Cardinal Janiteer
St. Stephens
Weinbacher
Regulae
Karl Poor
Tadsy
Rise In Industrial Output Above Normal Level
Washington Nov. 11 AP The Federal Reserve Board reports its seasonally adjusted index of industrial production exceeded 100, the first time since 1925-25 activity, with 140 seen as a normal level when unemployment would drop. November activity rose from October, led by steel, autos, and textiles, while money in circulation increased due to checks, hoarding, and foreign demand, with US currency outstanding over 6.7 billion.
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Washington, Nec
Federal Reserve Board
Dulletin Alse
Iirculas
Murder suspect Mayer hangs self in jail cell in Seattle
In Seattle a murder suspect, Earl Mayer, 44, serving life for a 10 year old Annapolis killing, strangled himself with paper oaths and a belt in Ring county jail. The state had wrapped its case against Mayer and his mother Mary Eleanor Smith, 73, who with a prison confession revived the investigation. Jailers reported Mayer tied the belt under his chin, looped rope, and bound his hands as he died.
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Seattle
Earl Mayer
James Eugene Baa
Seth
Annapolis
Ring County
Jat
Mayer
Walla Walla
Mary Eleanor Smith
Moyer
Boy Restored To Normalcy By Science In Cranford
An 11 year old Cranford boy Donald Keenan, once stunted physically and mentally since age six, shows remarkable recovery under a local country doctor. Since last May he walks, talks, attends school, grown four inches and gained new teeth. His parents feared hopelessness after failed treatments from three doctors.
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Cranford
N. J
Dee
Wah Eer UT
Donald Keenan
Jie
Donald
Philly Gabriel Keenan
Wis
Comely Misses Exercise in Sydney Health Week Display
Motorists in Sydney witnessed a group of comely Misses showing fitness discipline during Australia’s health week. The event highlighted women's physical training and echoed government emphasis on public health despite distant geopolitical concerns.
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Sydney
Australia
Trac Hazar Marlin
Bigotry Hit As U S Peril on Bible Sunday
Washington on December 31 a prominent Catholic attorney cabinet member and FCC chairman urged Americans to defend democracy and religious freedom. They warned anti Semitism in Nazi Germany and fascist Italy as threats to rights and urged vigilance and a strong democratic stance across the nation. Hogan emphasized Catholic commitment to religious liberty in the United States.
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Washington
Nazi Germany
Mary
Charles B. Couglin
Detroit
Trogan
Father Coughlin
Hogan
U. S
Guerrillas Rout Japanese in Shansi and Anhwei Gains
Chinese eighth army guerrillas report major setbacks for Japanese in Shansi province with 6000 enemy soldiers killed and supplies seized. Forces also claim control around Wutulsha and successful forays in Anhwei Chekiang and Kiansu, with only one major loss in 50 engagements.
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Shanghai
China
Eighth Army
Shansi
Wutaisha
Wutat Mountain
Wutulsha
Fourth Route
Anhwei
Chekiang
Kiengsu
Nanking
Pan Hawke
Eden Seen Welcome Back Into Cabinet In Wake of U S Visit
London dispatch reports Anthony Eden poised to rejoin the British cabinet after his New York speech praising national rejuvenation. He left the Chamberlain government in February over policy toward dictators, with speculation he may serve in an “unofficial” capacity or in a different post.
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London
Anthony Eden
New York
Chamberlain
Roosevelt
Eden
Washington
Hitler
Musso Uni
Foreign Office
Shing
France
U. S
Vengindd
Cotton Quota Vote Hailed by Wallace After Referendum
Secretary Wallace hailed the cotton quota approval as a pivotal part of the New Deal farm program. He noted tobacco and rice rejections showed farmers did not seek immediate marketing restrictions, while cotton farmers feared continued controls were needed to prevent oversupply. Administration leaders expected stronger farm act support in Congress.
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Washington
Wallace
Santa Clauses 12450 Each for 10 Mexican Tractor Workers
In Mexico a group of ten tractor workers received 12450 each in peso value after a roadside accident near Pachuca. The coins, found in a buried chest, were reportedly left as a miraculous gift attributed to Santa Claus, with the men astonished by the discovery and the exchange rate cited as authorities assess the legality.
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Santa
Mexico City
Santa Clatus
Minua
Borton
Delmonte
Pachuca
Whalpo
Filo
Memel Vote Fuels Nazi Victory and French Warnings
In Rome, Vir ginio Gayda, a mouthpiece for Mussolini, warned France not to ignore Italy’s claims over Tunisia Djibouti and control of the Suez canal amid North African tensions. He accused Paris of diplomatic errors echoing Prague’s Munich aftermath, asserting Italy’s aims were not Germany backed and criticizing French intransigence.
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Rome
Virginio Gayda
Mussolini
France
Italy
Tunisia
Djibouti
Suez Canal
North African
Addis Ababa
Gayda
Prague
Munich
Czechoslovakia
la Vove D'Italia
Germany
Paris
Uitler
Hat Ttaly
Memel Region Election Sparks State Shield Decree
In Kaunas Lithuania a land slide Nazi victory in Memel prompted a state protection decree, likened to martial law, to curb Nazi activities from Memel. Reports say right wing leaders were arrested while Memel autonomy bids stirred threats of reunification with Germany. An American journalist said to be assaulted amid Memel election unrest.
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Kaunas
Lithuania
Naunas
Antonas Smetona
Memel
Germany
Soviet Russia
Ernat Neumann
Jazz Party Teader
Memel Henlein
Baltle
Neumann
Russia
U. S
Americcn
Robert Sellmer
New York
Ickes Drafter Encouraged In Chicago Mayor Talk
Chicago reports indicate Interior Secretary Harald L. Ickes may be drafted for mayor. University of Chicago professor Paul H. Douglas, head of the drafting committee, returned from Washington and said he is more optimistic about clean progressive government. Committee secretary Robert Ackerberg and others note Democratic factional strife could weaken the party, with Ickes seen as a compromise appealing to independents.
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Chicago
Harald L. Ickes
Paul H. Douglas
University of Chicago
Ickes
Washington
Tekeshoz
Robert Ackerberg
U. S. Still Ahead in Air Research Expert Declares
New York dispatch reports Paul Johnston aeronautical engineer and Aviation editor says the United States leads Europe in faster stronger aircraft. He notes German and Italian power risks but asserts US research keeps the edge in military aviation and commercial flight.
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U. S
Germany
Europe
New York
Roosevelt
Hitler-Chamberlain
Munich
Paul Johnston
Aviation
Avia
Broadcasters Plan Code With Teeth
Washington dispatch reports the National Association of Broadcasters will form a new enforcement committee next week to rewrite the code of ethics. The aim is a comprehensive standard with strong enforcement provisions to curb offensive broadcasts and avoid government censorship, with operation expected early next year.
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Washington
National Association of Broadcasters
Association
Ie Ie
Lay
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