Holland chases mysterious armada off with ships guns
In Utrecht and Veluwe the Dutch air force and anti aircraft batteries engaged several foreign planes that crossed from the east. Plumes of smoke rose as heavy gunfire echoed through cities while residents watched. Reports vary on number of aircraft, but at least three or four were involved with more shots fired in the Gelderland border area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utrecht
Holland
Morland
Davadluer
Netherlands
Germany
Veluwo
Gelderland
Essen
Dignes
Netherland
Warships Watch Nazi in U. S. Port
Navy reports activity off Port Everglades Florida including three submarines sighted from shore and several surface ships. A German freighter sought refuge after a clash with a British cruiser Orion while analysts debate nationality of the subs and possible plans to refuel Nazi raiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Fort Lauderdale
Fla.ts
Fla. Yarh
Atlantic
Port Everglades
Orion
Am Telephone Stock Reaches Two Year High
New York markets closed with American Telephone leading gains at a fresh 1937 high of 171 1 2 as investors pushed shares on rising demand. Dow Jones averages edged lower with industrials 149.10 and rails 31.20 while utilities fell to 24.92. Canadian dollar quoted at 88 3 4 cents amid light volume of 740000 shares. Daring rescue by John A. Lynch of Youngstown saved three children from a home fire after it struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
York
Oll
Art
Dow-Jonea
Save & Youngstown
Auto Association Annual Meeting in San Francisco
The California State Automobile Association will review progress and activities in 1939 at its annual meeting in San Francisco on January 18. The event highlights growth in motoring and the association’s work for motorists during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Association
San Francisco
California
California State Automobile Association
Motorists Organization
State Official Hart Crashes in Dublin Canyon
Hart, 65, and wife Winifred, 63, were injured slightly when their auto rear ended a truck in Dublin Canyon near Eden. Dan Ralston, 49, cited for no rear light no registration and no license. Hart sustained a sprained wrist and bruises. both were treated and released from Hayward hospital.
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Bay L. Riley
State Railroad Commission
Winifred
Dublin Canyon
Eden Canyon
Holl
Bighway
Dan Ralston
Onkisoh
Edward Doyle
Sandy Vahrenkamp
Mrg
Riley
Mr. Riley
Hayward Hospital
Ralyston
Aceldent
SRA Economies Proposed To Trim State Budget
State Finance Director Ishu R Richards outlined a plan to raise 42 million dollars in new taxes and slash 4 million from the deficit with drastic economies in the SRA. He warned that 24 extra emissions may be needed at a legislative session if pension aid is reduced from 65 to 60 for elderly recipients, totaling 66 million dollars. Savings hinge on better methods and private contracting with potential 20 million in SRA expense cuts if caseload stays within expectations.
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Sacramento
Ishu R.richarda Saii
Thatea
Ihe
State Relief Administration
Richards
Culbert L. Olson
SRA
Bible of 1475 Found in Conception Abbey Library
Conception Abbey at Basile in Switzerland houses a Latin Bible printed in 1475 by Bernhard Richel. The artifact is noted among the abbey’s old book collection.
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Conception, Mo
Conception Abbey
Bernhard Richel
Basle
Switzerland
Finns Inflict New Heavy Losses on Soviet Invaders
HALSINKI Finland reports a Russian battalion destroyed Wednesday in a Soviet offensive aimed at breaking Finnish resistance. The Red Army intensified attacks around Karelia Isthmus and Helsinki as Finland claims heavy Soviet losses, while Soviet air raids hit Aabo and other cities.
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Halsinki
Finland
United Press
Soviet
Russia
Josef
Stalin
Red Army
Helsinki
Karelian
Gulf of Bothiln
Kareli St. Isthmus
Viipuri
Queen Wilhelmina Appeals For Peace In Radio Broadcast
Queen Wilhelmina voiced a plea for peace in Europe in a special Wednesday radio broadcast to the Dutch nation its colonies and the world. The message emphasized unity and hope amid wartime turmoil and urged collective effort toward a peaceful resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haguer
Europe
Chrismas
Wilhelmina of
The
Netherlands
Spee's Captain Given Last Rites
Spee's Captain Mone Langsdorff was given full military honors in Argentina after he died Wednesday. An Argentine navy guard watched over the coffin as marines stood post at the Government hostel and his burial at the German cemetery. Unconfirmed rumors circulated that he wrote a letter to the German embassy before shooting himself in the temple, criticizing orders to sink the ship rather than face a British squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langsdorff
Adolf Rutter
Romania Agrees to Send Nazis Oil
Bucharest reports under pressure Romania has halted shipments to Germany and raised the exchange value of the mark. Berlin warned prices would rise again if Romania’s internal costs climb, making Reich purchases pricier.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Germany
Reich
Hayward Groups to Help Santa Make Christmas Rounds Here
Numerous local groups and volunteers plan to fill Christmas baskets for needy families in Hayward. Miss Anna Gray of Alameda County Charities assigns about 300 names to organizations to aid children, with Santa lists and targeted help for families with no father working. The Salvation Army expands its Christmas dinner drive aided by street fund collections, while the Alameda Elks committee under A J Meyers will distribute about 40 baskets worth up to 15 dollars. Delivery runs scheduled for Friday night and Saturday.
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Hayward Area
Christ
Santa Claus
Momes
Santa Clus
Snc
Hayward
Alameda Gounty Charities Commission
Anna Gray
Comity
Alameda Elks Tolse
A.J (Biondia) Meyers
Fiks
Meyers
Oakland
Volantetes
Macrica Ukewise
Hoover Attacks Red Savagery at Finland Relief Rally
Former President Herbert Hoover denounced “primitive savagery” at a mass meeting for Finland relief, sponsored by the Finnish Relief Fund. He cited the fund’s $100,000 aid and cooperation with the American Red Cross, urging support for general relief despite the Red Cross limiting its role.
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New York
U.P
Herbert Hoover
Finland
Finnish Relief Fund, Inc
Whhich
Hoover
Madison Square Garden
Poultry Price Quotations From Central California Era
Quotations by poultry producer reflect varied pricing for large medium and small fowls in central California. Market notes cite five and nineteen cents ranges, with age specifications influencing quotes observed in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Central
California
WPA Checks Issued For Yale Shopping
The U S Treasury sped nearly 1.5 million dollars in WPA paychecks to 47 000 Northern California workers in San Francisco to boost pre Christmas shopping. Administrator William R. Taft on noted most funds will flow into private industry during the season. Another acceleration of checks due Jan 2 will reach other WPA employees before New Year.
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San Francisco
United States
Treasury Department
California
WPA
William RR. Tawaon
Lawson
LA Prosecutor Brother Arrested in Knifing Case
NOLLYWOOD LA, Lane Fitts, 41, brother of District Attorney Baron Fitts, was arrested after a fight at Crescent Travel Gravel and Brick offices left Valentine Hoyen, 35, seriously slashed and dying. Sheriff’s Sgt. Humphreys said Fitts and Hoyen argued over a call. Hoyen was taken to Hollywood hospital in critical condition. California Attorney General announced he would oversee the investigation at the Los Angeles district attorney’s request.
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Nollywood
Lane Fitts
Baron Fitts
Crescent Travel Gravel and Brick Company
Valentine Hoyen
Thomas Humphress
Sheriff's Office
Fitts
Hoyens
Noy
Hollywood Hospital
Humphreys
San Francisco
PI Atorney
Warren
Los Angeles
Zone Fitts
Liberals Discuss Possible Cross-Party Conference
Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia and President Roosevelt talked on voting on real issues. Ickes said liberals might convene a joint conference if both parties nominate conservative candidates. He discussed with Norris of Nebraska and La Follette of Wisconsin the feasibility of such a meeting.
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Washington
U.K
Fiorello H. la Guardia
New York City
Roosevelt
Wardla L. Fekes
Ickes
George W. Norris
Nebraska Independent
Robert M. la Follette
Wiconsia Progressive
Hayward Woman Recalls Fairbanks
A Hayward resident recalls Douglas Fairbanks Sr. from Denver years ago. She met him when he led a group of newsboys collecting subscriptions. The witness, Mrs. Presaly of 920 Marin avenue, notes he talked a lot and was in charge during her high school years.
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Douglas Fairbanks Sr
David W. Presaly
Marin Avenue
Denver
Colo
Fairbanks
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Chandler Airport
Hollywood
Olivia de Llavilland
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Vivien Leigh
Scarlett Cara
Se Confederacy
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Spee
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Graf Spee
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Red
Yale
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