Peace plan collapse rocks European governments
Sir Samuel Hoare and Laval faced fierce opposition as the Italo Ethiopian crisis derailed the peace plan. Haile Selassie accused Britain and France of violating the league covenant while Geneva halted the proposal. The League formed a 13 member committee to study the crisis amid reports of major battles on the Takkaze river and Italian counter moves.
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Geneva
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League Council
Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Great Britain
Takkaze
Masaryk backs Benes as successor in Czechoslovakia
Masaryk resigns at eighty six and urges parliament to elect Eduard Benes, his former foreign minister. Benes wins 840 of 440 votes with 24 for Bohumil Nemec and 76 abstentions. Sokols and war veterans back Benes, hailed as a democracy triumph. Jan Masaryk recalled to lead Benes chancellery. F Veverka to move London. Benes, 51, famed for Little Entente and alliance with France.
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Benes
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Washington
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NEC Chief Walker resigns and hints at postmaster general goal
Rank C. Walker, a strong Roosevelt supporter, resigns as executive director of the national emergency council and plans private life with possible return to government service. Lyle Anderson named successor. Hopkins orders timely WPA checks by Christmas Eve and logistics to overcome delays. Roosevelt to hold White House relief talks to shape budget for the next fiscal year. CCC reorganizing for a smaller permanent basis discussed with Fechner and cabinet officers.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
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CCC
Milne heir kidnapped in Pennsylvania ransom tale
Aleb J. Milne IV, Philadelphia heir to a textile fortune, was abducted and dumped five miles from Buckingham, Pa. He was bound and gagged after being thrown from a car. Relatives reportedly paid $25,000 for his release. Milne, weakened by hunger and exposure, could not provide a full story as investigators from the Department of Justice pursued the kidnappers, with a roundup anticipated.
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Philadelphia
Buckingham
Milne
Department, of Justice
Morgenthau
United States
Cardinals Elevated in Public Consistory at St Peter's
COPE PIUS conferred red data on sixteen new cardinals in a public consistory at St Peter's Vatican City. Four others received red hats at their nunciaturas, bringing the sacred college within two of its full strength for the first time in many years. The Knights of Columbus board attacked Roosevelt over church-state policy in Mexico, alleging the president caused the government's departure from longstanding American principles.
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Gomez Dies in Caracas After Long Rule in Venezuela
Gen Juan Vicente Gomez longtime Venezuelan leader dies in Caracas at 78 after a long rule that included coup days and firm control. Provisional president Eleazar Lopez Contreras named to lead until congress elects a successor amid gun salutes and funeral on the 1909 power anniversary.
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Venezuela
Lake Maracaibo
Exiled Mexican Iron Man Lutarco Elias Calles Returns
Lutarco Elias Calles, famed as the Iron Man of Mexico, returns from California seeking to challenge President Lazaro Cardenas. Cardenas reshuffles to counter a military coup, dismissing Gen Medina Veytia, chief of the Valley of Mexico military zone, and Gen Joaquin Amaro as director of the national military school. Several senators previously expelled for rebellious acts are cited. The administration's next move targets four state governors.
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Mexico
California
Lazaro Cardenas
Orded
Cardenas
Medina. Veytia
Valley of Mexico
Joaquin Amaro
Miilitary
Turbulent Washington talk on silver policy and NRA
Washington observers weigh the silver price stance of the Roosevelt Morgenthau team and the possible paths for a substitute NRA. Major Berry’s role draws praise and critique as Republicans and Democrats discuss farm policy, Borah’s nomination risks, and Hoover’s influence.
Arbor Window Rug Charm From Rugs Pattern
The 82 inch square Arbor Window rug uses about 8 pounds of rags and consists of separately crocheted sections stitched together. Color suggestions match room furnishings and the rug is one of twenty in rug book No 24. Send 15 cents for the book or 25 cents for hook and book to Home Craft Co Dept 0 St Louis Mo with a stamped envelope.
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Thoughtful Duty Fuels Happiness, Says Thackeray
A Thackeray reflection notes happiness rises from earnest thought and steady duty, as the heart and mind engage with the beautiful and sublime realities of the universe. It suggests happiness follows purposeful focus beyond mere wealth or pleasure.
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W. M. Thackeray
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