Christmas Carols Have Obligate Of Violence In 1939s Final Week
The world enters the last week of a bloodshedful year with Finland under bombardment by Soviet air forces and a fragile front line in western Europe. Reports describe Christmas life amid war including Daladier’s vow of retaliation and Hitler’s troops near Saar Bruecken while Britain honors Christmas with carols and billets adorned. Pope Pius opens a peace push as De Valera urges settlement in good will.
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Associated Press
Europe
Finland
Russia
Helgoland
Prench Aes
Daladier
Germany
George VI
Britain
Sandringham
Wick
Adolf Hitler
Reich
Saar‘bruecken
Walther von Graughitsch
de Valera
Dublin
Famon de Valera
Duchess of Windsor
Edward
Versailles
Sir Charles
Lady Mendel
Windsors
Holy Land
Bethlehem
Pope Pius
Western Front
Hitler
West Wall
France
Roosevelt appoints Myron Co. Taylor to Vatican post
President Roosevelt names Myron C. Taylor special representative to the Vatican. The pope calls the move a powerful contribution toward a just durable peace and easing wartime suffering. The Dionne quintuplets in Ontario enjoy a festive Christmas with ice skates from Dr Dafoe as US celebrations center on a family Christmas service.
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Roosevelt
Myron Co. Taylor
Vatican
Callander
Ontario
Allan Roy Dafoe
United States
Missouri and Tech Begin Orange Bowl Prep After Holidays
Missouri and Georgia Tech resumed preparation for the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day after Christmas. Missouri spent Christmas Day deep sea fishing while Tech took a morning sightseeing trip before a light drill in the afternoon, their last public session before the game.
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Miami
Fla
Missouri
Georgia Tech
Garfield
N. J
Tech
Behind New Wars Behind Paul Mallon
The column argues Germany cannot win air superiority against Britain and the Spitfire outperforms German rivals while American Curtiss Wrights aid the French. It predicts a prolonged war with Russia possibly attacking Romania after Finland, drawing Balkans and Italy, and notes neutral ambassadors hope for a Merry Christmas away from conflict.
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Lindbergh
Goering
Germany
Kennedy
Davies
Senator Clark to Back Trade Treaty Renewal Efforts
Senator Clark of Missouri announced full support for renewing the reciprocal trade treaty act which expires June 12. He criticized administration measures in the past but said the treaty program offers the best chance to improve international relations and world commerce.
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Washington
Clark
D-Mo
Daily Want Ad Promises Good Apartment Rentals
Rental seekers are urged to place a Daily Want Ad to find available apartments. The notice emphasizes quality listings and steady demand for housing, suggesting readers can secure desirable units through the paper’s classifieds.
Gly Cas Capsule Claims in Decatur Cure All Aches
Local residents report Gly Cas capsules relieve rheumatic and neuritis pains indigestion headaches and nervousness. Mrs Phillips credits relief from constipation back and shoulder pain after trying Gly Cas at Loyd's Drug Store and says she now sleeps better and can use her arms freely.
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Jeca
Decatur
Loyd's Drug Store
Iittle
Local Public Helps Explain Capsule Remedy Action
Daily public meeting follows a local advocate explaining the capsule remedy. Advertising notes price one dollar per box and a six box deal for five dollars.
Morgan Man Is Paroled From Alabama Board
Seven inmates, including Willie Pickett of Autauga county serving 13 years for murder, win parole from Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Other releases include Graham Smith 15 years for second degree murder, Sanford Kelly 18 months to 2 years for grand larceny, Morgan B Rickman 5 to 7 years for assault to murder, Carson Marlow 2 to 2 1/2 years for assault to murder, John D Morgan 10 years for robbery, and mobile panel larceny 3 to 4 years.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Willie Pickett
Autauga County
Robert M. Hill
Pickett
Graham Smith
Etowah
Sanford Kelly
Morgan
G. B. Rickman
Jefferson
Carson Marlow
Bullock
John D. Morgan
Mobile
Cover Crops Help Farm Survival on 80 Acre Alabama Farm
W R Jones of Winston County describes improving his Double Springs area farm from a rundown tract to a well terraced, soil rich operation. He reports 1939 gross cash income of 644 dollars from cotton, crimson clover seed, hogs, peaches, and other products, and credits winter legumes and diversified crops for sustained yields.
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Donald L. Robertson
Double Springs
Ala
W. R. Jones
Ashridge
W. L. Richardson
Winston County
Mr. Jones
Jones
Letter asks Roosevelt if Vatican envoy payment is personal
Atlanta dispatch reports Rev. Louie D. Newton urging President Roosevelt to clarify whether funds for Myron Paylor sent to Rome as the Vatican envoy should come from the president personally or from the pontifical institution.
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Atlanta
Louie D. Newton
Baptist World Alliance
Roosevelt
Vatican
Rotee
Myron Cc
Paylor
Toriae Steel
Rome
Lime spreading grows in Talladega County farming
Talladega County Agent Q W Hill reports farmers are applying lime to land despite limestone soils and notes 76 carloads about 2200 tons were ordered in 1939 under the AAA program. Demonstrations on local farms show lime boosts grass, with cows preferring lime treated pastures. Ira W Rhodes and John Colquitt were top buyers with 65 and 60 tons.
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Talladega
Ala
Q. W. Hill
Talladega County
Hill
Jeff Clay
Winterboro
T. J. Watson
Lincoln
John Colquitt
Munford
Representative to Aid in Common Endeavors for Peace
A report notes a person acting as a representative to aid in common endeavors for peace and the alleviation of suffering. The passage emphasizes humanitarian work and cooperation across groups to reduce hardship.
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Sonal
Daily Want Ad Offers Easy Local Buying and Selling
A daily want ad promotes simple local commerce by offering easy ways to buy trade or sell with the convenience of a phone contact listed as 46.
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