Spy Ring Exposed After Dirty Shirt Case in Spain
London reports say about 1000 arrests shook Insurgent Spain as the so called dirty shirt case linked Harold Goodman, the British vice consul in San Sebastian, to a network aimed at informing enemies of Nationalist operations. Burgos lists a vest organization and undeclared Spanish money found in the consular baggage.
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James B. Reston
London
Spain
Harold Goodman
San Sebastian
Iran
Foreign Ministry
Burgos
Goodman
France
Francisco Franco
TVA Hearings Highlight Partisan Clash Over Authority
Senate inquiry into the Tennessee Valley Authority unfolds as three minority members demand more study while Democratic members push for extended hearings and time. Testimony centers on TVA directors’ dispute, rate fairness, and relations with private utilities amid ongoing court challenges and land damages claims.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Senate
House Committee
Congress
Answ
TVA
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Our
Agth
Morgan
Dent Roosevelt
David E. Lilienthal
Harcourt A. Morgan
A. Morgan
A. E. Morgan
Berry
Tenn
Southern Railway pays Morgan County taxes for 1938
The Southern Railway Company paid its 1938 Morgan County taxes to tax collector H. R. Summer on Wednesday afternoon totaling 4159.14. Distribution rang up to state and county 3382.93, county schools 210.77, and Trinity town 66.78. Southern property valuation in the county is 198,996.
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Southern Railway Company
H. R. Summer
Sesesersenese
Trinity
Southern Railway
Morgan County
Summer
Watch Step Patrol Warns No Slack in Christmas Patrols
Capt. Van Gilbert of the state highway patrol urged North Alabama motorists that patrols will be on duty around the clock through the Christmas weekend. He warned drunk driving will be strictly policed with fines of 100 dollars plus costs and urged drivers to avoid taking the wheel after drinking. He emphasized the patrol’s role in preventing accidents and asked for public help.
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van Gilbert
State Highway Patrol
North Alabama
C . Gilbert
Quints Request Unusual Christmas Gifts in Ontario
Marie among the Dionnes asks for a dolly with a bottle to feed it while Cecile Yvonne Annette and Emilie want dogs and a cat. The idea comes from a moving picture featuring red Cocker Spaniels, with each child naming a specific pet.
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Callander
Ont
Marie
Dionnes
Cecile
Monte
Yvonne
Annette
Emilie
Relief Fund Parley Set in Washington for WPA Aid
Senate and House leaders planned talks with President Roosevelt as WPA funds near depletion. CIO leader Lewis said 1 billion dollars may be needed to cover relief to July 1, with estimates ranging from 500 to 750 million. Aubrey Williams warned that without new money the WPA would cut rolls January 26 and shut down twelve days later. Congress has 1.425 billion allocated through March 1. about 400 million remains. Treasury showed WPA expenditures Dec 1 to 19 totaled 133,126,646.
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Washington
WPA
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Lewis
CIO
Capitol Hill
Congress
Aubrey Williams
Relief Agency
Treasury
Former Decatur Resident Dies in Toledo Auto Crash
News from Toledo Ohio reports the death of W J Bennett a former Decatur resident aged 46 killed in an automobile accident He left Decatur four years ago and worked for a railroad in Toledo Funeral and burial are planned in O'Bryan County Tennessee He is survived by his widow and a son Emerson.
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Toledo
Ohio
W. J. Bennett
Decatur
Bennett
O'Bryan
Tennes
Minnett
Emerson
Man Killed in Eufaula Auto Truck Collision
One man died and two others injured in a crash near Eufaula Alabama last night. Gray Pinkston 25 was killed and Harvey Gilmore and W H Hattfield were injured.
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Eufaula
Ala
Here
Gray Pinkston
Harvey Gilmore
W. H. Hattfield
U S responds to German protest over Ickes speech
In strong language Secretary Vance or Welles rebuked German envoy Hans Thomsen over Ickes remarks. The State Department says the criticism reflects American shock at Germany's recent policy and press behavior and notes that public indignation was inevitable.
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Welles
Hans Thomsen
Wilson
Roosevelt
Thomson
Ickes
Germany
United States
Thomsen
Coster Musica Leaves Final Note Blaming Wall Street
In a Connecticut mansion on the night he killed himself, F. Donald Coster Musica claimed his downfall came from Wall Street plunder and blackmail. He denied bootlegging or narcotics links, said profits were wash sales to save McKesson and Robbins, and pleaded for truth to prevail.
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Scott Hershey
New York
F. Donald Coster
Philip Musica
Wall Street
Coster Musical
Mckesson and Robbins
Coster-Musica
Connecticut
Samuel Reich
Storney
White Way Lights Up Bank Street Tonight
Bank Street Second avenue and Lee street will glow with a new white way at 5 30 pm when Mayor R N Harris turns on the current from a pole near the Bank Street post office. TVA engineers tested the system and coordinated with the TVA sub station.
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Bank Street
Second Avenue
Lee Street
R. N. Harris
Power Board
TVA
First Avenue
Q. E. Eddens
Missing Southern Bell foreman John Hamlin vanishes in southeast search
No trace has been found of John Hamlin, 42, foreman with Southern Bell, who disappeared in Atlanta on December 14. He was traveling a 1938 V-8 Tennessee plate car No 185-025 after calling a crew member from the 100 block of W Church Street and planned to meet in Cullman. Authorities say foul play is suspected but unconfirmed.
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John Hamlin
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Hamlin
Atlanta
Kentucky
Cullman
W. Church Street
Tennessee
Bankhead Says Roosevelt Will Address Congress In Person
Speaker Bankhead said President Roosevelt will deliver the annual message to Congress in person on January 4 and likely send the budget message a day or two later. He noted discussions on defense spending, aviation gains expected, and no naval buildup anticipated. The House Democrats plan a pre congres caucus on January 2, with shifts in Republican committee representation and Sabath seen as future Rules chair.
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Washington
Bankhead
Roosevelt
Congress
Warm Springs
White House
Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
Daniel C. Roper
Commerce
F. C. Harrington
Cummings
House
Sabath
Ill
House Rules Committee
O’connor
Fight Looms in Convention Over CIO Delegates
Washington reports a Democratic party dispute over John L. Lewis and the CIO's Labor's Non Partisan League plan to endorse delegates for the 1940 convention. Senator Hatch warns of Southern opposition as conservative Democrats brace for a heated battle over league sponsored delegates influencing the platform and nominees.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
CIO
Labor
Nonpartisan League
Lewis
Democratic Party
Hatch
N. M
South
League
Realtor Dies in Atlanta Suburban Office Shooting
John Lord Nisbet aged 65 a prominent real estate dealer and former railroad president was found dead in his Atlanta area office with a fatal shotgun wound to the head inside a suburban building last night authorities reported.
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Atlanta
John Lord Nisbet
Defense Pact for Americas in Doubt at Pan American Conference
At Lima on December 22, a Pan American conference faced a split over a regional defense pact. Argentina pressed its own resolution, arguing the majority draft risks military ambush, while the United States and most nations sought a unified approach. Hull, Concha, and Franco pressed for clarity and settlement amid long talks.
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Andrue Berding
Lima
Peru
Americas
United State
United States
Cordell Hull
Carlos Concha
Afranio Mello Franco
Isidore Ruls Moreno
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Ward
Pan-Amer
Tranquatty
Weetreetemces Te Raglan Selegation
Afrantolio Franco
Hull
Mello Franco
Concha
Melloneo
Pedro Manini Rios
Montgomery to bid on new 250 bed VA hospital
Veterans administration officials announced bids for a Montgomery Alabama hospital to be built on a purchased site. The 250 bed facility is expected to cost over $1 000 000 with bids sought around February 1.
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Montgomery
Ala
Veterans Administration
Nude Body of Missing Girl Found in Burlap Sack
In Tunkhannock Pennsylvania the nude mutilated body of 19 year old Margaret Martin was found in a burlap bag in a creek. Investigators consider the killer may be a sex maniac or a kidnapper for a white slave ring.
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Tunkhannock
Margaret Martin
Business School
Kingston
Ray W. Greenwood
Martin
G. G. Guyler
Wilkesbarre
A. B. Davenport
John Martin
Little Martin
125 Children Will Miss Santa Claus Unless Citizens Respond
The Lonely Child effort in Decatur appeals for gifts for 125 of 500 needy youngsters. The Christmas tree at St. John's FE church lights the scene, with a 3 PM Saturday distribution planned but more presents needed to spare the children from a tragic lack of joy.
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Santa Claus
Santa—Claus
Decatur
St. John's FE Church
St. John’s Guild House
Abolition of Privileges Sought in China by Japan
Premier Konoye declared Japan ready to aid China in abolishing foreign concessions and extraterritoriality, aiming for China's full independence. He spoke of a Japan–China–Manchukuo bloc and urged China to join the anti- communist axis with Germany and Italy while preserving sovereignty and economic cooperation.
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Tokyo
Pumimaro Konoye
Japan
China
Manchukuo
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chungking
Konodye
Imperial Conference
Hirohito
United Weat
Konoye
Britain
Hongkong
Stand
Machoukuo
Germany
Italy
Manchoukuo
Shanghai
Tientsin
Hankow
Siameen Island
Can«ton
Amoy
Supreme Court weighs Alabama Power bond challenge
The Alabama Supreme Court took under advisement a petition by Alabama Power Company contesting the Alabama Public Works Board approval of Fort Payne city bonds totaling 73000 dollars for an electrical distribution system project.
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Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
Alabama Power Company
Alabama Public Works Board
Fort Payne
Weather Update From Tennessee and Alabama Regions
The Tennessee River gauge stood at 174 feet with 55 high and 27 low temperatures over the past 24 hours and no rainfall. Alabama reports occasional rain and warmer tonight with Friday rain. Tennessee sees cloudy skies, slight warmth, and possible mix of rain and snow in western and southern areas tonight, with warmer conditions Friday.
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Tennessee
Alabama
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