Nazi General Hints Invasion Still Planned
Berlin reports field marshal Walther von Brauchitsch says England can be invaded while the channel coast guns remain. He urges troops to await the Fuehrer’s command to strike and vows to break England’s hegemony as Churchill’s appeal is called an attempt to sow discord. Berlin also reports sinking of two British merchantmen and raids on Manchester London and Great Yarmouth with substantial tonnage destroyed.
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Sea moss trade grows from campus venture along seaboard
Three New England college students turn sea moss collection into a profitable business from the eastern seaboard. They market it as a substitute for a similar product once imported from Europe, expanding their reach and impact of the local industry.
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Joe E Brown Celebrates Silver Wedding in Hollywood
Hollywood celebrates Joe E Brown and his wife renewing vows on their silver wedding anniversary at St Thomas church. Don Brown, their son, gave the bride away, with sons Joe L and other daughters participating as attendants. A gala breakfast followed and to honor the subway journey they rode a bus afterward.
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Bund Sued Over Tax Fight in Municipal Court
Otto Ag AW Villameit, chair of the Chicago German American Bund, testifies in municipal court where the Bund and Teutonia Publishing Co. face a suit for nonpayment of personal property tax. NEA Photo.
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District Court Denies ASCAP Injunction Plea
A three judge federal district court in Tacoma denied ASCAP an injunction against a Washington state copyright law. The court held ASCAP cannot invoke equity while it operates as an illegal restraint of trade under the Sherman act. The decision traces back to 1937 law preventing pools among copyright holders to fix prices or issue blanket licenses. ASCAP appealed after initial rulings found the $3,000 minimum in dispute.
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Man Who Fled Prison Seeks Christmas Return
Irwin Hawley, 62, who fled a state penitentiary 21 years ago, surrendered at Jolinet to finish his sentence for a morals offense. He told Warden Joseph Ragen he was lonely and wanted to end his time, noting the prison is a “pretty good place at Christmas time.” Hawley must serve one year, ten months, and eighteen days more.
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German Sailors Observe Christmas in Florida
In Fort Lauderdale on December 24 AP report says 44 German freighter Arauca crew share Christmas aboard since December 19 port stay after outrunning a British warship. Gifts pour in from across the United States and Germany, with many sent by unknown friends.
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Fire plugs mark water mains by color at Annapolis
In Annapolis Maryland an AP report describes vari colored fireplugs used as quick guides for firemen. The color patterns indicate which size water main feeds the hydrants and the amount of water available.
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Federal three judge district court ruling issued today
A three judge federal district court issued a decision today. The ruling centers on a high profile case with the court's opinion yet to be released in full. No further details were provided in the accessible text.
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Fascists Defy Churchill Appeal in Italy War Voice
In Rome December 24 fascist spokesmen blasted Churchill's appeal to Italians. Virginio Gayda derided Eden's Britain as arrogant and hostile, saying it would aid the axis. Ansaldo, editor of Il Telegrafo, condemned Churchill on air and argued Italy’s aims are to honor its word with Germany and resist English pressure in the Mediterranean.
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Italian and German Forces Move Across Adriatic Front
Ansaldo comments on Churchill but notes lingering Italian resentment. Il Gloriale D Italian reports 60 German pilots visiting Forli, Mussolini’s birthplace, while German transports ferry troops toward the Albanian front. Stuka bombers, flown by Italian pilots, operate with Mussolini's forces in Albania.
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New Swedish Ore Discovered in Lappland
Geologic surveys in Lappland this year show Sweden, already rich in minerals, has new resources including zinc nickel copper and gold ore. One new section could yield at least 750000 tons of copper ore.
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Nudist Movement Claims 30,000 in England
The Sun and Air Bathing Association reports about 30,000 members in England. The group promotes nude sunbathing as a public movement and advocates for associated social acceptance.
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US death by own action and homicide rate drop in 1940
In 1940 the United States recorded declines in both death by own action and homicide rates. The decrease reflects improving safety trends across the nation during that year. Data show interaction between social factors and enforcement contributing to lower fatalities and violent deaths.
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On the Average the English Channel Calm
A brief note states that the English Channel is calm on zero days of every month on average. The remark highlights unexpectedly smooth waters with no calm-day frequency given for the period.
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