Red Cross Plans Food Shipments to Spain and France
American Red Cross moves to send ships to Europe for hungry children in Spain and unoccupied France. Britain rejects broad blockade relief but may permit limited South American shipments to Spain. Norman H. Davis asserts aid must reach all suffering in Europe. State Department studies say German-occupied areas face months of possible starvation, prompting U.S. relief focus on milk and vitamins for children.
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Lloydington
Red Cross
Europe
Moccu- France
United States
Ile
State Department
Marseilles
France
Germany
Spain
Britain
South America
American Red Cross
Norman H. Davis
Charcoal Fired Plane Claim Reported Near Milan
Il Messaggero reports Constantino Mazza flew a Breda plane powered by a gasogene motor over Taliedo airfield near Milan. A special charcoal gasifier furnace fed the engine, weighing 176 pounds with 99 pounds of charcoal, claimed as the first flight of its kind.
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Rome
Il Messaggero
Constantino Mazza
Breda
Taliedo
Milan
Nobel Peace Prize Not Awarded This Year
From Oslo and Berlin a note that the Nobel Peace Prize will not be awarded this year due to the wartime conditions. A five member committee named by the Norwegian Parliament selected winners, though the nation is under Nazi occupation.
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Ogblo
Norway
Berlin
Storting
Want Ads Preview Cars For Sale In Daily Listings
Before buying or selling your automobile glance over the Want Ads. You'll find different cars listed every day.
Pattern 2730 braided rug transfer directions
Instructions for a four section braided rug pattern 2730 with transfer illustrations and making details. Includes materials list and directions for use. Send ten cents and provide PATTERN NUMBER name and address to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. at New York address.
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Decatur Daily
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
No Operation Hollywood Star Rushed After Appendicitis
De Havilland was rushed by plane from Albuquerque after a movie preview junket when she was stricken with appendicitis but will not have an operation. Dr Verne Mason said she is expected to leave the hospital today.
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Hollywood
Olivia" de Haviiance
Alue
N. M
Verne Mason
Driver Mistakes Rail Right of Way for Street in Sleet
Fred J. Kiehl turned onto a railroad right of way during a sleet storm and rode ten blocks before a locomotive whistle and headlight alerted him to danger. He narrowly escaped a collision as the train approached from behind.
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Kansas City
Fred J. Kiehl
Trains Move Car After Driver Stalls Between Rail Crew
A stalled vehicle trapped between passing train cars prompted crew to switch the car position. Rail workers coordinated to free the car and ensure safe separation as the incident unfolded.
Figaro Rescued After Five Days in Well
Seattle residents recall a five day ordeal when Figaro the cat fell into a 25 foot abandoned well. Mrs. Harry Wright located the distressed cat and attempted rescue as fire crews said a ladder could not reach due to a roof and a restriction on animal rescues by law.
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Seattle
Figaro
Harry Wright
King County Medical Socie
Army taps Somervell to speed camp construction drive
Lieutenant Colonel Brehon R Somervell takes charge of the armed forces massive building program and orders consolidation of 11 HQ sections into 5 to speed camps cantonments and munitions plant work The new director warns weather will slow progress but vows to meet the June target of 1 400 000 men with experienced leadership and a planned reorganization to reduce delays
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Washington
Army
Brehon R. Somervell
Somervell
Col Somervel
W. P. A. Work and Construction
New York City
Bank Crash Evansville Police Probe Christmas Money Theft
Farmer Nathan Taylor rushed to police with a tale of money stolen at a bank. He claimed $106 of his Christmas money was taken during a bank visit and asked officers to recover it before December 25.
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Evansville
Ind
Nathan Taylor
Frank Freihaut
Taylor
Well Rescue Involves Rope And Courageous Climb
The account describes a rescue attempt where Figaro refused to be brought out, another party offered to shoot him, and Jack S. Marden lowered a rope into a well and climbed down to grasp the speaker before pulling back up.
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Figaro
Jack S. Marden
Opp 4-H leader wins Southeast Alabama speaking contest
James Heath president of the Opp 4-H club won the Southeast Alabama speaking contest held by the Ozark Production Association. He earns a free trip to New Orleans for the district meet next spring.
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Opp
Ala
James Heath
Opp 4-H Club
Help Wanted Ad Sought for Short, Effective Story
Call 46 to arrange assistance for a concise Want Ad. Obtain help to craft a brief, impactful notice that clearly communicates the job and how to respond. Ensure the story remains direct and practical for readers seeking quick understanding.
Mob halted in Georgetown Carolina after jail siege
An armed mob tried to seize a suspected assailant of a white woman in Georgetown County. State militia intervened after Sheriff Bruerton turned over 11 prisoners for identification. the woman could not identify the suspect, and the prisoners were returned. A suspect was later moved to Columbia for custody.
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Georgetown
S.C
State
Columbia
H. 3. Bruerton
Bruerton
H. L Smith
F L
Sian
Gly-Cas Shows Steady Improvement Claims
Mrs. James Mintz of Greenville credits Gly-Cas with resolving ten years of faulty elimination digestion issues. She reports relief from gas bloating and muscle pains, better sleep, increased energy, and ease in getting around, after using Gly-Cas as advertised. Gly-Cas is sold locally and by nearby druggists.
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Gly-Cas
James Mintz
Laurius Road
Rt. No. 2
Greenville
Carolina
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