France vows to defend Tunisia against Italian attack
Paris sources say France would fight if needed to defend Tunisia, while Italian chances of seizing the territory from Libya or the sea are described as slim. Observers note Spain’s insurgent movement near the frontier could prompt further French fortifications in the region.
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Charles S
Fol
Paris
Lources
Daladier
France
Tunisia
Italy
Libya
Rom
Spain
War Ministry
Catalonia
Chamber of Deputies
Paul Reynaud
Reynaud
France Rushes Mobile Guards From Algeria to Tunis
In Tunis on December 9 armed mobile guards arrived from Algeria patrolling streets while French troops in Tunisia were held in their barracks awaiting developments in the French Italian crisis. Reports from interior cities indicate various Arab and native groups.
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Tunis
Tunisia
Algeria
Borglum Aims to Finish Rushmore by 1940
Sculptor Gutzon Borglum announced receipt of a federal appropriation to complete the Mount Rushmore Memorial in South Dakota by the end of 1940. The work features the carved heads of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.
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Borglum
Rushmore
New York
Der
Gutzom Borglum
Mount Rushmore Memorial
South Dakota
Washington, Jefferson
Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
FDR Plans New Push for Government Reorganization
President Roosevelt announced plans to ask Congress to empower a broad reorganization of government agencies. He met with reorganization experts and said progress was made. Congress will determine whether to bundle reforms in one bill or several, with Byrnes signaling another attempt.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
House
Byrnes
South Carolina
White House
Salvation Army Kettle Donations Begin City Winter Appeal
The Salvation Army will start its annual Christmas kettle collections in the city business district Saturday, announced by Capt. Adin Read. Kettles will stay out until Christmas Eve, funds aiding needy families in Huron and nearby areas during winter.
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Salvation Army
Adin Read
Captain Read
Huron
Polish Ukrainians Demand Autonomy
Ukranians in Poland presented to the Speaker of the Sejm a bill seeking territorial autonomy for Volhynia and Halicz spanning about 50 000 square miles with a population near 8 million. The measure, signed by 15 deputies, faces uncertainty as to whether the Sejm will consider bringing the proposal forward.
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ransAw
Poland
Sejm
Volhynia
Halicz
Open Door Policy In China Shifts As Japan Speaks
Tokyo reports Foreign Minister Arita informed U S and Britain that the open door in China has vanished. He outlined two principles: China’s change in political situation dismantling the nine power pact and a new economic bloc including Japan Manchukuo and New China, with continued foreign trade. United States and Britain consider possible pressure but no joint action yet.
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Tokyo
Hachiro Arita
United States
Great Britain
Joseph C. Grew
Robert Leslie Craigie
Japan
China
Arita
Manchukuo
Washington
Roosevelt
State Department
Nelson T. Johnson
Joseph P. Kennedy
London
Johnson
Hoosevelt
Stabbed Boy Survives After Heart Operation
A one and a half hour surgery at Roxborough Memorial Hospital by Dr. Bruce Fleming removed rib bone to reach the pierced heart area. Adam Elmon, 1, survived after three stitches were placed in his heart and blood drained from the pericardial sac. The boy’s condition remained critical.
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Sedan
NPA
Tony
Bruce Fleming
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Adam Elmon
Swastika Threat Letter Sent to LaGuardia
A note with a swastika symbol and a bullet threat to Fiorello LaGuardia was found and handed to postal authorities and the New York police. The mayor forwarded it to Police Commissioner Lewis J. Valentine. The letter was mailed from Long Island City in Queens.
Eden to Address NAM Meeting Aboard Queen Elizabeth Line
Anthony Eden, former British foreign secretary, was en route to New York to address a meeting of the National Association of Manufacturers. He was about 200 miles from Manhattan at 8:30 a.m. aboard the Cunard White Star liner Aquitania, navigating fog and rough seas off the England coast. Docking was uncertain due to weather.
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Eden
New York
Anthony Eden
National Association of Manufacturers
Manhattan
Cunard
Phil England
Close Drawn Fight Over Trade Treaties Sets Platform
New York December 9 The National Association of Manufacturers adopted a 1939 program favoring government cooperation after a close behind the scenes struggle. Delegates defeated changes to the National Labor Relations Act and all controversial recommendations were dropped. The convention anticipated Anthony Eden’s address as the foreign secretary spoke in the U S for the first time. Eden’s arrival was delayed at sea and the association prepared for his visit.
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New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Association
Anthony Eden
United States
Eden
U.S. Keeps Closer Watch For Spies
President Roosevelt announced coordinated intelligence efforts across government agencies and requested more funds to address ongoing spy concerns following a New York spy trial. He stressed Americans must monitor foreign secret police, not endure domestic surveillance. Roosevelt noted extensive agency involvement and declined to reveal specifics.
Dutch Airliner Hits Dykes Kill Toll Reported
A Dutch airliner struck a dyke causing multiple casualties as authorities reported around 44 dead. Rescue efforts were underway with displaced residents and damaged infrastructure in the Rotterdam area. Local officials warned of continuing investigations into the crash and weather conditions at the time.
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Netherlands
Posersons
Dutch Airener Struck
Bates
Ecoecosel Ag
Movie Executives And Stars Press Break With Germany
Hollywood leaders and film stars sign a declaration urging total severance of economic ties between the United States and Germany. The document calls on Roosevelt and Congress to act, seeking public support from millions of moviegoers to forward copies to Washington. Notable signers include Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, John Ford, Ginger Rogers, Claude Rains, and Groucho Marx.
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Hollywood
Dec
Roosevelt
Congress
Germany
Washington
United States
Melvyn Douglas
Beverly Hills
Edward G. Robinson
Douglas
Sree Fred_Astaire
Robert Montgomery
Gale Sondergaard
Joan Bennett
Claudette
Drug Concerns Affairs Probed in McKesson and Robbins Case
New York December 9 Attor ney General John J Bennett Jr opened an inquiry into McKesson and Robbins Inc a drug house valued at 87 000 000 as federal receivership began. Investigators Furman and Ruggieri will consult with stock exchange officials to decide further action. Directors Cummings and Thompson testified about falsified books and mis management in the firm’s crude drugs division amid a receivership reorganization.
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New York
John J. Bennett, Jr
McKesson and Robbins, Inc
Bennett
Max Furman
Joseph F. Ruggieri
Stock Exchange
Alfred C. Coxe
New York Stock Exchange Committee On Stock List
W. L. Cummings
J.B. Thompson
California tragedy ends in death pact
In San Jose a 38 year old mother Peggy Mason and her year old son Dale Mason died after an apparent death pact tied to loneliness and holiday distress. A note asked for Mrs L J Smith of Groton to be notified. Walker Mason, a railroad brakeman, was away in New Orleans. The Groton connection notes Peggy Mason as a half sister of L J Smith who resides eight miles from Groton.
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California
Groten
San Jose
Calif
Co. C. Spaulding
Peggy Mason
Dale Mason
Walker Mason
New Orleans
Mason
Wahpeton
N.D
Groton
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Peg
San José
L. J. Smith
Caroline
Smith
Meson
Americas To Work Together At Pan American Conference
At Lima Peru delegates from 21 nations opened the Pan American Conference with a focus on defense against external aggression and regional cooperation. United States Secretary Hull urged interdependence and rejected a broad regional pact while signaling a simple resolution on defense and a plan for periodic foreign minister meetings. Argentina opposed a formal pact but discussed a rotating meeting concept with Hull as a potential compromise.
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South America
United States
Europe
Lime Fodar
Lima
Peru
Roosevelt
Argentina
Manual Cordero Reyes
Nicarasguan
Nicaragua
United States State Department
China
Cordell Hull
Americas
Hull
Isidore Ruiz Moreno
Ruiz Moreno
Bull
League of the American Nations
Blaine
Washington
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