Little Hitler of Rumania Is Shot to Death
In Bucharest on November 30, Corneliu Zelea Codreanu the 39 year old head of the outlawed Iron Guard and 13 followers were shot while being transported to Bucharest for questioning after attempting to escape. The mass execution hardened King Carol's position as authorities vowed ruthless action against terrorism.
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Hitler
Rumania
Bucharest
Iron Guard
Corneliu Zelea Codreanu
Rumniksarat
Romania
Carol
Codreanu
Rumnik-Sarat
Flory Stefanescu Gonga
University of Cluj
Kpee
Guard
Ion Duca
Codrenau
Gen‘armerie
Bank Robbers Estelle and Benny Dickson Target Missouri
Federal agents label Estelle Dickson 17 and Benny Dickson 27 as the public enemies. They are linked to bank robberies in South Dakota and Michigan and are suspected in further heists in Indiana and Missouri. A police chase ended with gunfire and the couple evading capture.
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Detroit
Estelle Dickson
Benny Dickson
John S. Bugas
Federal Bureau of Investigation
South Dakota
Michigan
Burgas
Dickson
Missouri
Kansas
University of California
Topeka, Kas
Michigan-Indiana
Bugas
Cinders from Chicago Fire Sweep Across Vast Areas
The report notes that cinders from the great Chicago fire traveled far, spreading over a large portion of the earth as embers and smoke moved with the wind, affecting distant regions and communities.
Photo Memo on Christmas Toys by Age
A guide to selecting gifts by child age highlights safe choices for each stage. It suggests bright lightweight toys for the youngest and larger simple toys for ages two to four to aid eye muscle coordination.
Republican Strategy Meeting Reveals Deep Rifts in Party
In Washington a Republican strategy session exposed sharp factional divides as elected members prepare to set the party course in 1940. While harmony was proclaimed, backing for a Dewey bid and policy direction remained unsettled, with party leaders deferring platform specifics to officeholders.
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Kirke L. Simpson
Washington
Republican National Committee
House
National Committee
Kenneth Simpson
New York
Simpson
Republican Executive Committee
Hastings
Delaware
Harvey Jewett, Jr
South Dakota
Hoover
Glenn Frank
Republican Program Committee
Repubiicans
Congress
Chicago
Roosevelt and Bankhead Plan Today to Address Relief Program
President Roosevelt and Speaker Bankhead take up a busy agenda today with a three railroad and three labor officials committee named to review relief and allied activities. They will also discuss a possible government reorganization bill and actions on the Wagner labor relations act.
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House
Ford Denies Medal Ties to Nazi Sympathy
Ford rejects claims that his acceptance of a German medal shows Nazi sympathy. He says he dislikes anything that breeds hate and notes that future job growth will render immigrant entry insignificant, asserting support for continued immigration.
Hitler Announces New Medallion for Sudeten Annexation
Berlin November 30. Chancellor Hitler creates a new decoration named the medal in memory of Oct 1 1938 to thank for the annexation of the Czechoslovak Sudetenland. The medal echoes the design used for Austria’s annexation.
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Hitler
Berlin
Czechoslovak Sudetenland
Austria
Fire forces tenants to flee Kansas City apartment
Fire in the 3700 block of Flora avenue, Kansas City Kansas forced 13 residents to flee in night clothes with six escaping via a fire department ladder. The only casualty was Blackie the Pomeranian dog. The blaze was quickly controlled and no human injuries were reported.
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Kansas City
Blackie
Flora Avenue
Simmons Named Clerk of Mississippi County Court
Woodrow Jennings Simmons of Charleston, a Democrat, was named clerk of the Mississippi county court by Gov. Lloyd C. Stark today. He succeeds E. B. Hearnes, who resigned.
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Woodrow Jennings Simmons
Charleston
Mississippi County Court
Lloyd C. Stark
E. B. Hearnes
Columbus Sets Sail On Friday Voyage of Discovery
Christopher Columbus began his voyage of discovery on a Friday, embarking with ships and crew bound for an unknown ocean, seeking new lands and trade routes for the Crown and Spain.
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Christopher Columbus
End of French Strike Seen as Labor Defeat
Daladier hailed a historic day as the 24 hour general strike collapsed nationwide. Police mobilized, thousands of workers were requisitioned, and some dock and public services resumed amid limited disorder and about 500 Paris arrests.
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Gruff
Daladier
Leon Jouhaux
General Confederation of Labor
Paris
France
Jouhaux
People's Front
Chamber of Departiles
National Union
Chamber
Maurice Thorez
Jacques Duclos
Marcel Cachin
Thorez
Communist Party
Calotabs Promise Quick Cold Relief
Millions report Calotabs aids in treating colds by cleansing the intestinal tract of mucus and toxins and by acting as a diuretic to the kidneys. The tablets are taken over a few nights, offering a purgative and diuretic effect. Family package costs twenty five cents with a ten cent trial.
Radio Ghost Wave May Have Caused Tragedy
Radio expert Anthony Gerhard reported a radio blackout between the United States and the Orient hours after the crash, with sunspots likely triggering the event. Dr. Rukema and Gerhard explained electromagnetic storms can disrupt high altitude radio and mislead Stead, while the plane drifted ashore at Point Reyes. Searchers recovered no survivors among the passengers Syd ney L. Shonts Ivan Heflebower Philip Hart Fiona Clay and Lloyd Jones.
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Tion
Salt Lake City
Oakland
Stead
Anthony Gerhard
Press Wirelss, Inc
United States
Orient
Gerhard
Rukema
Earth
Sydney L. Shonts
San Jose
Calif
Ivan B. Heflebower
San Francisco
Philip Hart
Portland
Ore
Fiona Clay
Lloyd Jones
Sun Visors Cause Common Automobile Noises
Sun visors frequently are the source of various noises in cars. The issue often stems from loose fittings or material rubbing, especially in warmer weather. Adjustments or replacements by a mechanic can resolve the problem and restore quiet operation.
State Convict Detective Die in Gun Battle
A state convict died after a gun battle with a detective when the convict attempted to run but halted and surrendered as an officer raised his weapon. He was handcuffed and returned to jail. The incident escalated when Mrs. Hartle, sheriff’s wife, entered the jail to bring breakfast. Faulkner grabbed her and fled through the kitchen before being restrained. Faulkner, 34, was a serving inmate.
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Davis
Fred Hartle
Faulkner
Man to Serve Ten Year Term for 1937 Cape Girardeau Robbery
The record shows a 10 year term at Jefferson City for attempting to rob a women's ready-to-wear store in Cape Girardeau in February 1937. He was moved from the state prison to testify in Fred English's trial, with the case set for yesterday but postponed to the March term of court.
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Jefferson City
Cape Girardeau
Fred English
Cas
Omaha holdup convict sentenced to six months in jail
Omaha Neb November 28 Marvin Brown 31 an escaped life prisoner from Missouri penitentiary pleaded guilty to taking part in a drug store holdup and was sentenced to six months in jail He will be returned to Jefferson City after serving the sentence here
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Omaha
Neb
Marvin Brown
Fritz Franks
Missouri Penitentiary
Jefferson City
Haydn Manuscripts Damaged by Wife Maria Anna
Maria Anna Haydn allegedly damaged valued manuscripts of her husband by using them as curl papers, a conduct noted in contemporary writings. The incident highlights strains in the composer’s domestic life and preservation of musical artifacts.
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Haydn
Maria Anna
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S. D
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American Jewish Congress
S Serve
Stella McCully
Goldman & Kaiser
Phil A. Dallmeyer
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