France Warns on German Help in Spanish Morocco
Paris reports say France warned Spanish insurgents tonight that the presence of German soldiers in Spanish Morocco would not be tolerated and backed the warning with military forces. Government sources put troop numbers at 100000 in French Morocco as the Atlantic fleet sits at Casablanca. France also alleged German engineers were helping build a second Gibraltar near the strait to threaten the British base. Our whole empire is at stake, said a foreign office spokesman, signaling potential military action to enforce the Franco Spanish treaty provisions.
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France
Spanish Morocco
French
Morocco
Casablanca
Great Britain
Gibraltar
Cenla
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de Fxelo
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Morete
President Enacts Spanish Arms Embargo and Export Confusion
President Roosevelt signed the Spanish arms embargo resolution as the State Department moved to revoke licenses for export of planes and ammunition to Soviet aligned forces. Mexico's demarche caused policy uncertainty, while Dineley’s last minute plan to ship across the Mesto border was halted.
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Barts
Roosevelt
Spain
ISK Bom
State Department
Richard Dineley
Mexico
Dineley
Mesto
Presa
Ernesto Futalga
Mar Cantabrico
New York
Valencia
Coast Guard
Sandy Heath
AP Phato
Unclear fragment hints at church matter and debts
Fragmentary text references Willie Willis and a patch orpatch toy, with stray phrases about threats, stops, and movie dues in a church. The readable content is too incomplete to derive a clear event, date, location, or proper names beyond Willie Willis.
Reich to Laud Hitler's Policy
Berlin dispatch reports that Reichstag leaders plan to praise Hitler’s policy and explain the fascist stance toward Spain and Germany’s world relations. Preparations forewarn of discussions on renewing the chancellor’s powers and domestic affairs with emphasis on foreign policy. Page 7, Col. 1.
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Reichstag
Lini
Fusetiy
Ters
Pheer
Hole
der Pachrer
Francisco Frante
Veichstag
Germany
Turkey Reflects Europe Unrest Amid Frontline Dispute
Ankara reports indicate Turkish forces in Konya and Adana aiding southern Asia Minor while Turkey clashes with France over Syria. Officials say Turkey seeks independence for the Alexandretta region as Western mandates redraw the map. World leaders debate the future of the French controlled area under the League mandat.
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Turkey
Dun Gona
Ramat Atahucs
Ankaed Tonidht
Iter
Konya
Adana
Southeen Asia’ Minor
Ta Serian
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Alesandretta
Imac
Syria
France
League of Nations
Britain heats up for maneuvers with 90 ships
London reports 90 British warships to gather near Spanish waters after a cabinet session. The admiralty says this aligns with scheduled Mediterranean maneuvers while signaling readiness amid tensions from German activity near Spain. The Home Fleet sails from Portsmouth around January 18 as the Mediterranean fleet shifts to cover nearby units.
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Jondon
Jan
Great Britain
Admiralty
Mattsons Fear Ransom Paid To HiJackers
A Seattle Times report says Dr W W Mattson fears the $28000 ransom left for Charles Mattson was paid to hijackers and contact with the kidnapper has not been made. A rumor that Dr John F Condon was en route to Tacoma caused excitement, but was later seen as mistaken identity.
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U. S
Facoma
Wash
W. W. Mattson
Little Charles Mattson
John F. Condon
Jassie
Lindbergh
Swaten
Tasoma
Portland
Lafsie
Seattle
Mable
Mattson
U S Takes Part In Naval Race In Washington
President Roosevelt approves building two 35,000 ton battleships and proposes a record peacetime defense budget of 980,763,000 starting July 1. Funds earmarked for dreadnoughts, carriers, planes, and related military programs amid aims to modernize the fleet.
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Roosevelt
Qulodd Spiece
Congress
Haute
Capillan
Prince
Germany
Irip
Blizzard and Cold Paral yze Western U S Cities and Regions
Blizzard fog rain sleet and icy winds crippled the western half of the nation with up to 19 inches of snow in southern Minnesota and large drifts in Iowa Kansas and Oklahoma. Rail and road traffic halted schools closed air travel slowed and hospitals faced strain as pneumonia and influenza cases rose and New York faced heavy fatalities.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Ingidt
Omata
Kansas
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Janesville
Ghiwiis
New York
Detroit
Pillsburgi
Indianapolis
Spokane
Towa
State Pays Jails for Prisoners After Sentencing
State association representatives told a session that overcrowding in penitentiaries forces many convicted inmates to remain in county jails up to two years after sentencing. They argued the cost burden shifts to county governments, urging actions to address the jail stay extension.
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Tin
Asset Inn
CCC to Interior as May Oust Army Officers
Washington January 8 A high authority said the Civilian Conservation Corps CCC will join the Interior Department as part of a federal regrouping. Roosevelt favors keeping CCC as a permanent unit with 400000 manpower, training 2000 enrollees as camp commanders, with the Army previously providing command staff.
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Ickes
Washington
Stevelacy Tekes Forlay
Wen
Interior Department
Civilian Conservation Corps
Roosevelt
Interior
Iat
Departments of War, Agriculture and Labor
Bermonth
Bergun
Um Cec
Flu Reports Show Few City Cases Amid Mild Winter
Health officials report only modest pneumonia and influenza totals for early January. Dr. John Thames notes lower pneumonia rates in Kanawha County and Charleston hospitals register 20 pneumonia and influenza cases this week, not excessive for the season. State Health Director Dr. Arthur McClure says December recorded only 60 influenza cases, below normal.
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John’ Thames
Kanawha
City Health Department
Charleston
Arthur E. McClue
State Department of Health
Taher K.thompson
Georgy
Washington Life Insure
Gumpang
Nik Company
Manly
Students Rally Behind Frank in Wisconsin Crisis
In Madison Wisconsin Jan 1931 Gov Philip La Follette ordered police to eject about 1000 protesting students demanding Dr Glenn Frank remain UW president amid a regents move to oust him. The governor stated he supports a disinterested inquiry while urging calm as the dispute spills into state politics.
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Wis
Philip F. la Follette
Hig
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
Frank
Coh Jenlious
Var
Universi Bestink
Correspondiente
James Conant
Harvard University
Mercury Hits 72 Degrees In Charleston Heat Wave Lightens
Charleston residents sweltered as a 72 degree high was recorded in the afternoon by the United Fuel Gas thermometer. The day opened with a 37 degree low at 8 am and a 68 degree low by 7 pm. A Weather Bureau forecast predicts possible snow flurries after rain, ending the balmy spell.
Site chosen for auditorium in Kanawha City debate
Shortly before midnight the council selected a site for the proposed Wee musical auditorium by vote 17 to 0 on the committee’s recommendation. The cost is set at 40000 with conditions for land exchanges and street renumbering to enable mail delivery, while critics call the site a hole in the ground and raise concerns about city ownership and future use.
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Virginia
Charleston
Kanawna City
Balance Budget Hailed As GM Strike Shuts Plants
Governor Murphy and federal conciliators voiced satisfaction after a lengthy meeting with GM executive W. B. Knudsen as a two day shutdown of Cadillac and LaSalle plants spread across Michigan. The talks followed a mass walkout affecting about 4800 workers, with union leader Homer Martin delaying public comment. President Roosevelt meanwhile outlined a 1938 budget plan aiming for a balanced budget contingent on reduced relief costs and sustained private employment growth.
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William 8. Knudsen
General Motors
James F. Dewey
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Knudsen
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Washington
America
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LaSalle
New Bus Terminal Opening Scheduled for January 23
The Atlantic Greyhound terminal at 147 Summers Street, costing 109000, is set to open January 23. J O R Saul, district superintendent, says it will be among the United States’ most modern structures, with colored glass facing by Libbey Owens Ford Glass. George D. Brown of Charleston is the architect. The first floor will house two store rooms, a Hinchconette concession, waiting room, and dispatcher’s office, while the second floor holds offices for Saul, drivers, team, baggage, and general offices. More streamline buses for the Charleston Washington route are planned for spring. Arthur M Hill, Charleston president, has driven the Kanawha Valley development.
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Libbey- -Qwens-Tord Glass Company
George D. Brown
Charleston
Ifirst Moor
Hinchconette
Saul
Gene Peral
Te Charleston
Washington
Arthur M. Hill
Kanawha Valley
Policeman Delivers Baby Over Short Wave Instructions
Irvington New York Jan 1 A routine report reveals Patrolman George Butler delivered a baby after receiving urgent instructions over a police short wave set. With no ambulance available he guided the Moller home rescue and summoned Dr Cassius Victoria and Patrolman Foley to assist. The incident underscores rapid coordination between officers and medical staff during a midnight emergency.
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Irvington
N. Y
George Butler
Greenburgh
Eleanor Muller
Charles Stein
Butler
Moller
John Foley
Cassius L. D. Victoria
Hartsdale
Foley
Sur
Faithful Friend Puts Carnations on Grave
NEBRASKA CITY Neb Jan Morse kept his 88 year pledge to his friend Carl Morton with red carnations placed on Morton's grave. He repeated the line spoken since 1928 this will be my last trip. They had agreed to observe their fathers death anniversary, a 36 year observance.
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Neb
Morse
Carl Morton
Morton
Falher
Pope Plans Peace Talk Over Radio
Vatican reports indicate Pope Pius plans a radio address to mark the closing of the Eucharistic congress in Manila on February 7. The ailing pope, though confined by illness, prepared a message of hope urging Christian peace and unity, while his physician notes limited attendance at events and a restricted diet.
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Aminta Milani
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