Bombing Hits British Ships in Yangtze Raid
Japanese planes bomb British owned ships and wharves at Wuhu on the Yangtze River south of Nanking. The attack leaves several vessels damaged and crews marooned near Shanghai, with British and Canadian observers describing a broader strike along the river.
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Indochine Navigslian Company
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Eenree Hilo
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Kor Boothby
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Yangtze
Typhoon Threat Reaches Central Philippines Again
A high intensity typhoon menaces the central Philippines, three weeks after deadly storms. Samar island is isolated as warnings urge residents to prepare for a powerful, potentially historic impact. Indications suggest Manila may face a milder disturbance.
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The Strange Mail Theft in New York
A bizarre mail heist near a New York post office in transit involved missing sacks and tied to a foiled attempt at loss. Investigators describe it as a puzzling crime with no clear culprit or motive detected as clues surface in damaged parcels and misrouted mail.
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New York
On the Record Dorothy Thompson discusses labor policy
In a column attributed to Dorothy Thompson, the piece critiques democratic government, debates the merits of a shorter work week, wages and hours, and the role of unions. It questions how to balance efficiency, employment, and social reform, calling for wide inquiry and expert input on labor legislation.
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Senate Debates Farm Bill Shortened and Cut Back
Washington December 4 The Senate capped two weeks of debate on the farm bill by limiting further speeches. A substitute farm program by Senator Ler P. Ohl 7 would be voluntary. Debate showed mixed sentiment on recommitting for more study while some urged expediting the committee measure. News notes reference President Roosevelt and Democratic leaders amid unsettled Farm Bill discussions.
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Repayiny Forteney
Raatittan
Offensive by rebels in Spain 15 to open
Fragmented OCR text reports rebel actions in Spain with references to dawns, grenades, and fleets near Maura without clear dates or coherent facts. The readable portions mention an opening offensive and later troop movements, but details are obscured by garbled wording. Named entities are inconsistent and many terms are unclear.
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Spain
Taxing life insurance dividends amid proposed tax changes
Washington December 1 a congressional ways and means subcommittee listed changes in life insurance dividend taxation under a new revenue law. Proposals include allowing corporations to deduct charitable contributions only when paid, limiting individuals’ deductions, and treating gifts as the original cost of the asset transferred. The committee aims to simplify administration and broaden revenue while cautioning details remain unsettled.
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Vinson
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We Kald
Avalanche strike in Kardieta village claims peasants
An avalanche in Kardieta, a village in Thessaly, Greece, is believed to have killed peasants today. The disaster, reported from Athens on December 4, details ongoing rescue efforts and uncertain toll as debris and snow blanket the region.
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Thensaly
Forty Cents Hour Minimum At Forty Hours
Burke sees lesson for United States in fate of Brazil. President Vargas praised for coordination with Roosevelt while labor federation drafts a new wage hour bill to standardize interstate pay and a 40 hour week. Provisions include a federal enforcement agency and penalties, with debate over regional wage differentials and economic impact.
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United States
Brazil
New York
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Preston Roosevelt
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Dtuall
Amercan Defense Society
Eame
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Gap
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American Foderation of Labor Executive Council
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Eorth
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Green
Federation
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House
Hayburn
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Rayburn
Landmark political doubt surrounds early New Deal era
ALF MMN and LANDON figure in a chaotic scene as political confusion and economic concerns under the Roosevelt administration dominate discussion. The piece notes former Republican officials arguing for decisive action while critics warn of looming fiscal strain amid continued Congressional sessions.
Umlik Barred In Judicial Positions Reform Policy
Washington December 4 The Senate Judiciary Committee moved to formalize a policy stemming from the controversy after Alsice Inatlee Black was named to the Supreme Court Senator Van Nuys asks if prospective nominees have ever been a member of the Ku Klux Klan and will require disclosure before confirmation hearings The measure seeks to bar individuals with Klan ties from high judicial posts and argues for broader scrutiny of radical affiliations.
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Supreme Court
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Illinois Stock Show awards highest honors at Chicago event
The Illinois show dominated the 1Ath International Livestock Exposition with top honors for prize animals and exhibitors. Winners included Illinois partners leading with 49 4, while Oklahoma and Michigan figures rose, and Ontario led Canadian entries. Total prizes surpassed 100000 with thousands in private sales and 28,000 in attendance across 99 classes featuring 1020 ribbons.
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Wales
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Ulveatonh Raigera
Grain Grinera
Mnatisnad Vatelth Conpresa
Green Still Hopes AFL and CSO Reach Agreement
Washington, Tee 4 The text reports Green hoping AFL and C SO may reach a labor agreement amid federation negotiations. It notes difficulties in peace talks, with emphasis on Lewis Green discussions plans and a broader federation standoff. Industrial Union tensions and potential realignment influence ongoing talks among labor groups.
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C.so
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Tee
President resumes travel amid dental trouble and harbor visit
The ailing president travels by special train toward Washington with delays and continued dental issues. Officials and companions aboard include Secretary Ive, Director Maery Le Hopking, Rud Aasman, and General Robert TT Jackson. The trip features brief stops at Will Springs and Daines. A wedding venue for Charles Lawrence Jolnaon and Welton Maria Schneider is listed in the appended notices.
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Daines
Washington
Manlay
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Hellen
Maery le Hopking
Rud Aasman
Robert TT Jackson
Wniderstood
Bankers See Short Slump, Upturn Likely in 1938
Chicago December 5 leading bankers surveyed by Reuben A Lewis of the Metropolitan Trust Co foresee a four month or longer business slump not becoming a fresh depression. The majority expect an upturn in 1938 with about one fifth predicting the rebound not felt before fall. The poll involved 125 top bankers from 44 states and was conducted for insights into the economy.
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Reuben A. Lewis
Lie Metropolitan Trust Company
Chicare
Little Miss Rockefeller Heiress Gains Overnight Fortune
Middielawn Connecticut reports a dramatic rise in fame for a penniless orphan girl now linked to the Rockefeller and McCormick fortunes. A blond, young heiress figure emerges as Muriel McCormick Ibbard lineage ties her to John D. Rockefeller and the McCormick family harvest empire. The transformation signals oil and harvest wealth shaping her future.
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Borges Tragedy at Dorges Barn Claims Father and Son
Hedlanda Callt December 4. Totullan Borges 18 was reprimanded by his father for a prank last January 27. His body was found hanging from a barn rafter. today Augusto Borges 36, the boy’s father, was found dead by hanging from the same rafter. Coroner R. E. Williams reported. Aca had been morose since his son’s death.
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Totullan Borges
Dorges
Augusto Borges
Joroner R. EB. Williama
Bor- Aca
Scourge Takes Ten Babies In Chicago Hospital
In Chicago at St Elizabeth's Hospital ten infants fell ill with an intestinal illness diagnosed as enteritis. One six week old infant, Sanfra Traaka, showed signs of recovery after incubation in a quarantined nursery. Seven others had improved after several days of illness under care while doctors continued laboratory tests. The hospital authorities reported the situation as an acute epidemic diarrhea and described the outbreak as part of a protracted mystery confronting medical staff.
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