Sale Of American Ships To Norwegian Firm Faces Limited Opposition
The interdepartmental neutrality committee approved the sale of eight American merchant ships to a Norwegian firm with minimal public opposition. The move aims to allow ships to operate in the European theater without U S diplomatic fallout, while avoiding Panama registry. Officials note outright sale ends ownership while transfer to foreign registry risks later pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrue Berding
Panamaian
Committee On Neutrality
United States
State Department
Panama
Roosevelt
Maritime
Ints
New
Cape Boston
London
Princi
Fabienne Faces Wedding Plans and Quiet Struggles
Fabienne reconciles with Ellen and plans a return to work via theater directing while facing wedding jitters for Dick and Brenda. Ellen insists on a controlled convalescence and keeps Fabienne away from heavy duties. Fabienne worries about Ellen’s intentions as Gertrude hosts a lavish wedding reception with society gossip and potential engagements looming.
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Ellen
Fabienne
Ellen Chapman
Gertrude
Brenda
Fabienné
Norway Rests Risk on Seas as US Ships Stay Out
A neutral stance notes over 40 percent of merchant marine sunk and 2,000 sailors dead, yet belief in shipping risk persists. The United States follows the neutrality act by keeping its ships from danger areas while Norway remains willing to take the risk.
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United States
Norway
Gly-Cas Capsule Praised By Decatur Residents
Local residents report relief from long standing backaches headaches and body pains after using Gly-Cas capsules presented by a special representative at Loyd's Drug Store Decatur. One man Mr W Dave Jones cites improved sleep energy and bowel action after years of suffering.
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Nation
Dave Jones
W. Ve Jones
Fifth Ave
Atar
Loyd's Drug Store
Mr. Jones
W. Dave Jones
Decatur
Loyd's Drug Store Ad at Decatur Corner
Loyd's Drug Store invites locals to call and see him at Second Avenue and Moulton Street Decatur. Price offered at $1.00 per box or 6 boxes for $5.00 in this advertisement.
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Loyd’s Drug Store
Second Avenue
Moulton Street
Decatur
Blonde Unity On Way Home From Germany
Blonde unity figure Unity Valkyrie Preeman Mitford neared British shores on a guarded voyage from Germany. She was to be taken to a hospital after docking on the south coast, with surgeons awaiting. Her sister Diana is married to Sir Oswald Mosley, leader of the British Union of Fascists.
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Bill
Ellen
Fabienne
London
Status Quo
Valkyrie Preeman
Mitford
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Pudre
Britain
Lord
Lady Redesdale
English Channel
Munich
Unity
Hitler
Berchtesgaden
Berchstesgaden
London News Chronicle
Diana
Oswald Mosley
British Union of Fascists
The
British Union
Both Men Surprised in Waukegan Car Crash
In Waukegan Illinois on January 2 a drunkenly parked car plunged from a barricade into a 15 foot embankment after a man awoke to find another at the wheel. Cole Ferry suffered a concussion and internal injuries while Frank Clamerick had a broken leg and remained under custody in hospital.
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Waukegan, IL
Cole Ferry
Frank Clamerl'k
Ferry
Waukegan
Clamerick
Mexican labor board bars Almazan from leaving capital
The Mexican labor board ordered General Andres Almazan to stay in Mexico City until he answers questions from Frank Gibler, a U S publicity man suing over unpaid wages. He would be in contempt if he leaves the capital.
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Bill
Ellen
Fabienne
Mexico City
Mexican Labor Board
Andreu Almazan
Frank Gibler
United States
Almazan
Harbor Closed at Hong Kong by British Navy
The Crown Colony Harbor of Hongkong closed today as a defense precaution after an offshore patrol alarm. Ships of all nationalities are prohibited from entering or leaving pending further British Admiralty orders.
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Hongkong
To Be Continued Scene with Ellen Entering
A fragment shows a person lying face down on a bed as a door opens softly and a character named Ellen enters, promising continuation of the scene.
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Self
Ellen
Mrs Edison Proud Of Navy Secretary Appointment
Mrs. Edison, wife of Charles Edison, expresses happiness over his appointment as secretary of the navy. The couple shared a wedding breakfast of chocolate sodas in 1918 and recall their quiet Florida wedding. She describes their life together including needlepoint and bridge, while Edison praises her stories and fishing prowess.
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Beth Campbell
Washington
Jan
Charles Edison
Edison
Cambridge
Mass
Sony
Thomas A. Edison
Massachusetts Institute of Technolgy
Fort Myers
Flo
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Flag quiz on first National Flag authority and details
This quiz cites authority of the Continental Congress for the first Flag and quotes the original flag law stating thirteen stripes and stars in a blue field. It notes the United States flag’s union and mentions December 14, 1819 as a state’s first representation.
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Continental Congress
United States
Pork consumption rises with weight gain at 145 pounds
At 145 pounds the figure marks an increase of seven pounds from the prior year as larger pork supplies drive higher consumption.
New Year Holiday Toll Across 48 States
The New Year holiday 1939 saw one violent death per day totaling 365 across 48 states. Highway deaths reached 188 with six states Idaho Mississippi North Dakota Nevada Rhode Island Vermont reporting violent fatalities. Seventeen died by fire and 28 by homicide with most deaths from other causes.
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Associated Press
Idaho
Mississippi
North Dakota
Nevada
Rhode Island
Vermont
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Callifornaa
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Town
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
West Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
No Time to Fish Reflects Midland Club President
Neville Chamberlain, president of the Midland Salmon and Trout Club, writes in a New Year greeting that he fears finding time to fish will be difficult under current conditions.
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London
Midland Salmon and Trout Club
Neville Chamberlain
Meat consumption in 1939 hits high since 1934
Per capita meat consumption in the United States in 1939 was the largest since 1934, the Institute of American Meat Packers reported. Average consumption per person of meat and lard was estimated.
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Chicago
United States
Institute of American Meat Packers
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