Tussle Seen in 1940 Over Defense
Washington December 23 Informed congressional sources predicted Roosevelt would clash with Congress over expanding the national defense program in 1940 He would push defense in his state of the nation message January 4 and seek early action to bolster the army and navy Defense estimates were expected to exceed 1 000 000 with possible cuts elsewhere to offset the rise Opposing senators warned of a protracted fight as some lawmakers doubt immediate danger and fear modern equipment may be wasted My note: continuation on page two
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William B. Ardery
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
United States
House
Yale
Help Bring Christmas to 100 Lonely Children
A plea urges readers to call 9108 to sponsor a child for Christmas. It notes 110 children remain unassisted and invites donors to donate toys clothing and baskets at St. John s Episcopal Church. The event includes a Sunday afternoon tree and distribution at the church and Guild House next door.
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Sahta Claus
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. John’s Guild House
Toll 182 in German rail wrecks surge death toll
Two deadly train crashes on Germany’s war strained rail system killed 182 and wounded 139. A head on collision near Marksdorf and Klostern killed 50 and injured 30, while Genthin saw 132 dead and 109 injured as two passenger trains collided. Authorities cite faulty signalling and note arrests tied to station agents.
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Karlsruhe
Germany
Marksdorf
Klostern
Genthin
Marksdorfg
Berlin
Reichenberg
Oppen
Navy
Spandau
Noad
Dortmund
Linz
Hagen
Car Hits Truck on Bee Line Highway Near Decatur
A car driven by J R Keyes of Ath ens Route 3 rear ended a state highway department truck about 2 pm Friday on Bee Line Highway eight miles north of Decatur. No injuries reported as repairs were made to the road and the truck was operated by R C Dutton with R A Troupe and Julian McNeese of the highway patrol present.
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J. R. Keyes
Athens
State Highway Department
Bee Line
Decatur
R. A. Troupe
Julian McNeese
State Highway Patrol
R. C. Dutton
London says cruiser sunk in German Koeln class claim
Official decoding reports no sinking of a Koeln class cruiser by the British submarine Ursula at the Kiel river mouth. The British account described torpedo explosions and a cruiser magazine blast, but German sources denied any loss and to this day no wreck or confirmation followed.
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London
Ursula
Fibe
Admiralty
Death claims Julian Hall editor in Florida crash
Dothan Ala Dec 23 Alabama newspaper editor Julian O Hall 39 of the Dothan Eagle died when his car overturned near Round Lake Florida on a fishing trip He reportedly tried to light a cigarette and lost control breaking his neck The crash marks his third automobile accident and he had earlier served on Montgomery Atlanta and Washington papers before returning to his father’s newspaper.
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Dothan
Ala
Alabama
Julian O. Hall
Dothan Eagle
Round Lake
Fla
Hall
State Senate
Florida
Montgomery
Atlanta
Washington
The
Nebraska Senator Opposes 300 Mile Ocean Neutrality Zone
Senator Norris of Nebraska publicly questioned the 300 mile neutrality zone plan for oceans and warned it could drag the United States into war. He cited international law and supported shorter zones of 3 to 12 miles offshore, arguing the 300 mile rule oversteps sovereignty.
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Washington
United States
Norris
Ind
Neb
Peta
Europe
Graf Spee
Uruguay
Don Augusto
Boyd
Panama
Farmers Help Washington Report on Farm Income Decline
Washington reports that farmers' cash income from Marchings and government benefits totaled 740 million dollars in the latest month, up from 707 million a year earlier. For the first eleven months, income stood around 6.0? billions, with marketings at 6.36 billion versus 6.457 billion last year, offset by higher government payments.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
No Paper Monday Publishes Christmas Day
The Daily Monday will not publish on Monday as workers enjoy Christmas Day with their families, a standard year end custom.
Christmas Spirit Fills White House for Holiday Observance
Washington dispatch describes a peaceful capital wrapped in Christmas cheer as half of the president's cabinet and families depart for the holidays. First lady Eleanor Roosevelt leads charity efforts, hosting an East Room party and coordinating toy and clothing gifts.
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Beth Campbell
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Christmas Star Penetrates 36 Years Of Dark
Wakefield resident Mrs. Gladys Northup 42, who has lived in darkness since age six, briefly regains sight as a Christmas star lights her living room. Frederick Northup switches the star on and off. physician says the light may allow her to see large objects after recent cataract surgery and a new pupil.
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Wakefield
Labor Board Defended in AFL CIO Bias Debate
General Counsel Fahy defended the Labor Relations Board against AFL charges of bias toward the CIO. He noted in 112 cases settled last year AFL won 51 CIO 44 with 13 mixed outcomes. in direct conflicts the CIO won 19 and the AFL 16. He said a five member committee review cannot imply bias and the board must serve all unions and employers.
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Washington
Charles|'Folhy
Labor Relations Board
American Federation of Labor
Congress of International Organizations
William Green
AFL
CIO
Fahy
APL
Green
Christmas Program at St John’s Guild House
Mrs C L Sarter and Miss Wanda Harris present a Christmas program at St John’s Guild House at 5 o clock Sunday afternoon. Miss Ruth Johnston will supervise the Christmas pageant as part of the program.
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C. L. Sarter
Wanda Harris
St. John's Guild House
Ruth Johnston
Christmas Services at Morgan County Jail
Christmas services were held at Morgan County Jail conducted by Mrs B D Wright WCTU evangelist assisted by Mrs McCune Salvation Army and Rev Adams who delivered a message gifts of candy and fruit from the Decatur Rotary club were distributed to the prisoners by the trio.
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Morgan County Jail
B. D. Wright
WCTU
McCune
Salvation Army
Rev. Adams
Decatur Rotary Club
Soviet claim on Finland war progress contrasted with reports of setbacks
Moscow reports three days of faltering gains against Finland while the Finns' Mannerheim Line is described as formidable. Unconfirmed chatter claims General Meretskov was relieved for poor preparations as observers note terrain and fortifications hinder rapid Soviet advances toward Leningrad and Moscow.
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Moscow
Finland
Russia
Red Army
K. Meretskoff
Mannerheim
Karelia
Leningrad
Germany
Pineland
Soviet Union
Barking Dog Smokes Out Fire Rescuing Six From Woodlawn Blaze
In Birmingham on December 23 a dog named Smokey barked to wake his owner C E Rembert and save five people from a Woodlawn house fire. Alberta Ware and Mrs J B Weaver were overcome by smoke and treated at County hospital. Betty Hutto and Philip Shugarman were also affected. Rembert risked himself to alert neighbors as flames engulfed the Weaver home.
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Birmingham
Ala
Dee
Smokey
Woodlawn
Alberta Ware
County Hospital
C. E. Rembert
Rembert
Betty Hutto
Philip Shugerman
Cleveland, CO
Defiant Finns Hold Ground Amid Multiplied Threats
Pamphlets from invading fliers threaten to bomb Helsinki if Finland does not surrender by 1 p.m. The Finnish spokesman says the threat is bold but the nation stands ready. Russian planes pounded Tampere near the capital with bombs and machine gun fire.
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Helsinki
Tampere
Tammisaari
Exenas
Lomja
Raids Renewed Amid Finnish Front Battles
Soviet bombers renewed air raids on Finnish coastal towns Turku Abo and Pori and Tampere 100 miles north of Helsinki with no details of damage. Finnish forces push invaders on the Karelian Isthmus while reports say several Russian battalions were surrounded at Salmijarvi in the nickel mining district.
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Copenhagen
Soviet
Russia
Rcrties
Heve
Turku
Abo
Pori
Tampere
Helsinki
Red Army
Finland
Arctic
Salmijarvi
Petsamo
Kola
Warship On Alert As German Merchants Dash Home
Allied warships were reported on alert for a concerted dash home by German merchantmen to ease the blockade pinch. In the Finnish Russian war, Finns capitalized on Russian reverses to launch their first major counter-offensive on the Karelia Isthmus while pounding invaders on the Central front. Unconfirmed reports in Moscow suggested General Meretskov may have been relieved as commander of the forces invading Finland.
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Associated Press
Karelian
Moscow
K.A. Meretskoff
Finland
Weather Summary for Tennessee and Gulf States
River gauge on the Tennessee held at 16 feet with 0.39 inches of rain in the last day. Temperatures ranged from 36 to 46 degrees. Alabama expected rain and warmer tonight, with Sunday cloudy and occasional showers then colder in the west. Coastal winds shift from fresh southerly to westerly, with a sunny, cold Monday inland. East Gulf States forecast cloudy and colder Monday with moderate temperatures and rain toward week’s end.
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Tennessee
Alabama
East Gulf States
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ACI
Columbus
New York City
Arnold Scherer
Charlie Seiss
Selma Sander
Julian Hall
Arlington
Salvation Army and Volunteers of America
RED Force
Labor Board
Guild House
Meredikoff
Kremlin
Andre Zhdanoff
Communist Party
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