Eden Returns as Britain's Foreign Secretary Amid War Talks
The piece notes Anthony Eden resumes as foreign secretary, backing Britain's stand against Nazi Mussolini axis. It cites his earlier resignation over appeasement, his call to stand up to dictators, and the hope he can press Russia toward the Allied side, despite past strains with the Kremlin and Lord Halifax.
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Churchill
Mussolini
Anthony Eden
Britain
Chamberlain
Eden
Il Buce
Mediterranean
Italy
Spain
Russia
London
Kremlin
Lord Halifax
Washington
Captain Eden
Eden’s Moscow Mission and Peace Efforts with Litvinoff
The article notes Winston Churchill era references to Eden meeting Maxim Litvinoff in Moscow in 1935 36 to discuss preserving peace amid a Nazi threat and hints Eden’s later role in shaping British policy toward Germany. It mentions Nazi officials viewing Eden as a key figure in opposing Hitler’s moves and cites a commentator’s charge.
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Derstood
Moscow
Maxim Liftvinoff
Eden
Litvinoff
Germany
Hitler
England
Flashes of Life Pieces From AP Preparedness Desk
A roundup of light holiday vignettes from across the nation. Detective Sergeant Paul Bonham, dressed as Santa, forgets his pistol in Evansville prompting a quip about Santa carrying a gun. In Louisville a Christmas bulb record is kept after a family avoids their tree. In Salt Lake City Mayor Ab Jenkins hosts a milk bar for city employees. In Lincoln Navy chief Greenwell reports his cat devouring the missing Christmas tree tinsel.
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Evansville
Ind
Paul Bonham
Santa Claus
Chamber of Commerce
Leo Warren
Cain
Louisville
Salt Lake City
Ab Jenkins
Kitty Lincoln
Greenwell
Navy Recruiting Station
Robber flees after gas station hold up with gun
A gunman robbed Rossner's filling station after driving up in a car. He bought 50 cents worth of gas and paid with a $5 bill. When Rossner produced the change, the robber flashed his gun and demanded money. Rossner ducked behind the car, and the thief fled without the change.
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Rossner
Armour AC Benefit Dance to Light Athletic Park
Armour Athletic Club plans a public benefit dance Saturday night to raise funds for lighting the AAC athletic park east of the city for the 1941 softball season. With funds nearly complete, organizers hope the event will finish the drive. Glenn Hudson’s band will provide music, with Clarence Peterson chairing the committee coordinating arrangements.
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Armour Athletic Club
AAC
Glenn Hudson
Clarence Peterson
Son Born to Mr and Mrs Howard Keck in Wessington
A son was born December 18 at the Wessington hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Keck. The child weighed nine pounds and is welcomed by the family.
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ST. Lawrence
Howard Keck
Wessington Hospital
Christmas Day Church Services Across Local Congregations
Christmas day services will be held at multiple churches. At the American Lutheran Church a festival service is scheduled for 10 45 a m. Mt Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church will offer an English language service at 10 45 a m. Holy Communion will be observed at Ll.a m at an unspecified location. Retail establishments will join.
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American Lutheran Church
Mt. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
Robber poked a gang at William Rossner, Chicago incident
A frustrated robber attempted a break in at William Rossner in Chicago, poking a gang and then fleeing. The brief report notes the confrontation without graphic detail and records no injuries or subsequent charges.
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Chicago
William Rossner
Huron observes Christmas with closures and welfare events
City library and county offices close for Christmas with a two day holiday for staff. The post office suspends regular mail Wednesday after closing on Christmas day. The Evening Huronite suspends all editions. Salvation Army delivers 100 food baskets with Armour packing plant club help. The American Legion and a Band Box dance cap the Christmas program.
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Huron Theatre
Salvation Army
Adin Read
James Eshelman
Center
Rey Miller
American Federation of Teachers
Agricultural Conservation Program
AAA
Huronite
Huron College
St. Teresa Parochial
Wall
Huron
Armour Packing Plant
American Legion
Band Box
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