Auto Repairman Hit by Hit and Run on Route 50
William A. Swiger, 67, auto repairman of 702 Luzadder street, was found critically injured Sunday morning on U S Route 50 near the Bluemont street intersection after a hit and run. He suffered a fractured skull and brain concussion and is in Grafton City Hospital in serious condition but improving. Police have few clues identifying the vehicle or driver.
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Luzadder Street
Bluemont Street
A. E. Lockard
One Killed Two Injured In Gasoline Explosion
In Wheeling on December 4 a gasoline explosion tore through a South Side apartment killing 48 year old Chris Poulos and injuring two others. Miss Gussie Webb 27 and Mrs. Martha Nevels 20 were reported in satisfactory condition at a hospital. All three were lowered to the ground from an apartment window.
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Wheeling
South Side
Chris Poulos
Gussie Webb
Martha Nevels
King George VI Arrives in France to Inspect Troops
King George VI has arrived in France on a official visit to British troops. He landed this afternoon from a British destroyer and was accompanied by his brother Major General the Duke of Gloucester, chief liaison officer to Lord Gort, commander-in-chief of British field forces.
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London
George VI
France
the Duke of Gloucester
Lord Gort
Soviet Aid by Roosevelt Becomes GOP Charge
Republican claims accuse the Roosevelt administration of partly enabling the Soviet government’s actions by recognizing Soviet Russia. Publicists cite past party leaders opposing ambassador exchanges, including a 1923 Hughes statement warning against encouraging Soviet officials to spread misfortune to others.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Roosevelt
Finland
Republican National Committee
Hughes
Soviet Troops Land in Far North and Nickel Works Burn
Three thousand Soviet soldiers reportedly landed at various points along Petsamo Fjord in northern Finland while nickel plants near Salmijaervi were seen ablaze. I J Simcox of International Nickel Co reported smoke from Svenvik and continued fighting around Petsamo, with civilians fleeing.
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Svanvik
Norway
Petsamo
Finland
Salmijaervi
I. J. Simcox
International Nickel Company of Canada
Kirkenes
Svenvik
Gimcox
Kirkene
Footprints Point To Missing Trunk Murderess Escapes
In Phoenix Arizona a sheriff s posse searched a hospital ward after footprints were found outside a duplex where Mrs Judd hid during her first escape from the state hospital for the insane The footprints and initials carved on a window sill are noted by chief deputy Ernest Roach and Sheriff Lon Jordan The fugitive who once killed two friends also prowled the home of a minister stealing a coat oranges and crackers two bloodhounds joined the chase as authorities seek to recapture the 34 year old blond tigress who escaped again after four days in hiding Continued on page four
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Phoenix
Ariz
State Hospital
Gunshot Wounds Fatal To Son Of Clergyman
Logan sheriff said 21 year old Charlie Brewster, son of a Ferrellsburg clergyman, died from gunshot wounds. The case was referred to Lincoln county authorities for investigation after Brewster was hospitalized on November 12. State Trooper H A McClung noted details remain under inquiry.
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Logan
Charlie Brewster
Ferrellsburg
Lincoln County
Min
H. A. McClung
Brewster
Allies Clamp On Blockade Power in War Report
Great Britain and France tightened their blockade measures in a wartime update from London dated December 4. The dispatch notes the Allies pressing a severe economic and naval containment, described as the most powerful weapon now deployed against Germany, with coordinated efforts across sea routes and control points to starve enemy logistics and force surrender.
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Germany
Finns Press Peace Move Amid War Front Casualties
Helsinki reports Finland seeks a peaceful settlement with Soviet Russia while awaiting Moscow's response. Finnish forces inflicted heavy casualties on the invaders as civilians fear air raids. A heavy snowstorm masks activity, keeping Helsinki sparse and air alarms unlikely for now.
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Helsinki
Finland
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