Silence Clouds Chiang's Fate Amid Chinese Civil Tensions
In Siangua t daily reports crown a fierce struggle as Chiang Kai-Shek is sought by central government forces. Rebels under Marshal Chang Hsiao Liang resist, with Nanking proclaiming a final chance to free the captive. Hankow airport seized and hostages taken as mutiny endangers civil order. Madame Chiang Kai-shek remains in Nanking amid talks and uncertainty.
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Sianguat
Chiang Kai-Shek
Nanking
Chang Héuch-Liang
Benepali Sima
China
Shensi
Siansi
Chang
Slanfu
Chiang
Santu
Sionfu
Royal Leonard
Glendale
Calif
Than Pa A Julius Barr
Pittsburgh
Hankow
Leonard
Ipart
Silantu
GOP Will Ballot On Chairmanship
CHICAGO December 18 John D M Hamilton was expected to retain the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee. Walter S Hallanan WV committee man said sentiment in a meeting of the executive committee indicated a unanimous vote of confidence would be given when the full group meets to decide leadership and policies.
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Chicago
John D. M. Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Walters
Hallanan
West Virginia
Hamilton
West Virginian
Ite
Willis Quillen and Uncle Henry Question Timing
A fragmented note describes IFillie Willis by Hebert Quillen and Uncle Henry reacting to being asked silly questions before visitors arrive. The tone hints at playful family banter and social awkwardness in a domestic scene.
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Henry
Edward Windsor plays final round as reunion rumors swirl
Bareheaded Edward Duke of Windsor enjoys a closing round of golf in Enzesfeld Austria amid secret talks on reuniting with Wallis Warfield Simpson. A source says Simpson may come from Cannes at an undetermined date, with details to be arranged. The monarch’s spirits stay high despite cold mist and a hosptable baroness Rothschild remarks.
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Austria
Edward
Duke of Windsor
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Simpson VI
Cannes
Canterbury
Rothschild
Gail
Bluse
Ucter
Loe Yard
Enzesfeld
Audlio
Slaying Suspect Heavily Guarded in Jailed Threats
Slaying suspect Elwood Matthews, 65, of Ken Rockville Maryland, is under heavy guard at Kanawha county jail after an intercepted letter urged freeing War Jorenk Kirby, 20, Scranton Pennsylvania. The letter, addressed to Miller and signed Jolma, warned of bringing friends to aid in the escape amid a fatal creek slaying near Radcliff.
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Faney Tat Kanawha County
Jorenk Kirby
Scranton
Chilton Stephenson
Miller
Kirby
Elwood Matthews
Ken
Matthews
Radsille
Jolma
Stephenson
Karty
Hire
Jeter
Nave Bedy
Col
Passengers Of Lost Plane Thought Dead
Seven people including two women and five men were believed dead after a pine Express airliner vanished in a blizzard. Rescue efforts paused as storm and heavy snow obscured Alpine canyons, with searchers unable to follow tracks and weather delaying continuation.
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Salt Lake City
Una
Air Express
Hess
Alpine
Uy Hess
Irly
Ellicnils Conger Bat Mart
Edith May Free This Day in Murder Trial
Edith May is reported to be on the verge of acquittal as the jury deliberates in the murder trial of a schoolteacher. Key witnesses testified while defense counsel argued for acquittal and the judge prepared for final verdict in the late morning session.
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Best
Rilith
Maxwell
Ved Ch
Cartes
Lewin
Earrmat
Trig Maxwell
Nudie Carter
Hun
Bowles Camp Fairchance Santa Celebration Override
Festivities at Up Fairchance state Bowltly and rehabilitation center in Boone County mark a Santa celebration. Marty Reppers and local stores participate as CCC boys assist, with Camp Boone supplying and townspeople sharing Christmas cheer amid committee planning and community support.
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Boone County
Marty
Reppers
Eau
Gail
Willian Tormyy
Chartes
Maret
Campy Farehanes
Irene
CCC Boyy
Camp Boone
Air Raid Kills 100 in Madrid
Madrid reports a devastating air raid that killed about 100 civilians and wounded many more. The assault involved German and Italian aircraft attacking the city while defenders tried to repel the raid with anti aircraft fire and pursuit plans.
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Madrid
Flashes of Life In These U S Flashes of Life In These U S
Fragmented OCR reads note regional chaos and daily events with scattered names places and incidents. Mentions Maupin woodshed Locdshed and people such as Richard Taille and several unnamed victims and responders amid weather and crime references.
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U.S
Odd Chicago Toasts and Rambled Patter Report
A garbled piece from Chicago shows fragmented phrases about toasts and a string of unclear names. It mentions Stan Wee Barger and Edyatt Chriss with odd commentary on vegetables, vegetables and a vague reaction. The overall sense is a chaotic, nonsensical collection of words rather than a clear event.
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Chicago
Stan- Wee Barger
Chriss
University Head Will Get Hearing Debated at Madison
A garbled report from Madison Wisconsin notes hearings involving university leadership and a listed speaker Dr Glean Front on Vivian Veradene and Lanier site concerns. The piece mentions elevated officials, a hearing date near May, and references to Chapmen Mureld Md Wilkie and Gow MHahp in a partisan context.
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Madison
Wis
Dee
Paani
Chapman
Wilkie
Gow
LaFolfete
Tor
Carpenter Dies In Auto Crash
A carpenter named Ward from Lilhey-OQuens-Ford Gliese county died in a single vehicle wreck last night on a highway near Splash Beach. Police report the car left the road at 7.4 and struck a guard post, causing fatal neck trauma and internal injuries. The body was taken to the coroner for examination.
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Tira
Ciarbetin
Warn
Haltah
J Ward Carpenter
Det Wilrieses
Shirley Hose
Splash Beach
Lura
Ames K. Roberts
Unemployment Act Passes as Lawmakers End Session
The West Virginia Senate rejected Governor Kwiup's appointment of George M. Alexander to chair the liquor control commission but confirmed Peters of Bluefield. Alexander and Stephenson were ousted and several other officials approved in a lengthy executive session, with constitutional questions raised about the confirmation process.
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Yes Erchy
Kwiup
George M. Alexander
Fairmont
State Liquor Control Commission
FL Mr. Peters
Bluefield
Alexander
D. Homer Stephenson
Clendenin
John B. Wilson
Wheeling
Senate
Iyarrnets
Public
P. Nelson
Huntington Board of
West Virginia Adopts Unemployment Bill In Brief Three Day Session
The 1946 West Virginia legislature adjourned after a three day extraordinary session. Both houses passed the unemployment compensation bill with governor Kump expected to sign. Governor praised lawmakers, while speakers and presidents issued thanks as the body disbanded.
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Kump
Senate
House
Pact Against War Approved Amid Global Conference
Ambitious efforts to unify the Americas against war surfaced at a multi republic conference. Leaders urged United States consultation and ratification of a regional pact while stressing cooperation and peaceful means to resolve disputes. Debate centered on enforcement, timeframes, and potential denunciation if commitments faltered.
Slaying of Fizer Told to Jury
The state rests its case against Okey DeBoard in the murder trial of Leo Fizer, 23, of Albans, ex West Virginia University football star. Defense contends self defense as witnesses describe a Summers Street beer garden altercation on June 26 with gunfire at the dance floor.
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Okey DeBoard
Formalette-Petice
Tin
Leo Fizer
1. Albans
West Virginia Unitersity
Collett Littlepage
WLW
Werte
DeBoard
Fiddle Beer Garden Homeur
Frank Marple
Sutton
Summers Street
Figer
Buller
Marple
Lea
Wee
Okey
Strike of Glass Workers Continues at Charleston Plant
The Lac Libs Owens-Ford Glass Company plant in Charleston remains idle as negotiations stall over pay and conditions. About 200 members of the Glass Cutters League of America report sympathy strike action and a possible return to work when the plant can operate, while joint action is promised between unions and management as talks continue.
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Charleston
Owens-Ford Ghass
Toledo
Wittetee Cutters League of
Ame
Ica
C. R. Stewart
Mathie Stryke
Stewart Sid Las Og
Bretted
Mie
Mayeur
Cohimins
Glass Cutters League
Aups
To- Ide
Kanawha Cay
Glenny McCabe
Mat Rass Workers Union
Glass Workers
Automobile Workers of
Amelia
John D. Biggers
The
Blass Company
Treveton
Atl
Pope Benefitted By Day of Rest
Vatican reports say Pope Pies gained from a full rest day and show a good chance for a comfortable night. Dr Aminia Milani visited at 9 p m and officials indicated no new developments as Vatican lines awaited further updates.
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Vatican City
Pies
Aminia Milani
Vatican
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