Greek Forces Entering Italian Bases in War News
Washington reports officials show little urge to convoy British merchant ships across the Atlantic or to permit American vessels to carry supplies to Britain. Despite fears over British losses and calls for aid, the administration remains reluctant to act now, with debate likely to continue in Congress and among officials. The neutrality act currently bars American ships from the war zone and recalls World War I lessons.
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Atlantic
Great Britain
Congress
Administration
Germany
United States
Wilson
Fasist Troops Seen Advancing on Two Albanian Bases
Fires raged at Porto Edda and Argirocastro as Greek forces pressed into the outskirts of the Italian bases in southern Albania. Italian troops were said to have burned stores they could not remove, while a general headquarters communique claimed progress along the Albanian front despite strong enemy aviation.
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Athens
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Tirana
Corfu
Koritza
Pogradetz
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State to receive bids on road work in December
The Montana Highway Commission plans to accept bids December 20 for 11 road and bridge projects and one roadside improvement job. Estimated costs were not released. Projects include upgrading roads near Livingston, Baker Ekla ka, and Wolf Point with grading, graveling, drainage structures and multiple timber bridges.
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Knox Says Canal Defense Is Best That Can Be Had
Secretary of Navy Frank Knox arriving at Cristobal says defenses of the Panama Canal are the best possible with current knowledge but insists nothing is perfect and improvements are always possible. He arrived to inspect canal defenses and commented that the art of war evolves.
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Gardiner Donates Prizes To British Sheep Group
Chicago news reports the American Hampshire Sheep Association voted to send $1,000 to the Hampshire Down association of Great Britain. Dr. H C Gardiner of Mt Haggin Land and Livestock announced he would add several hundred dollars in prize money won this week at the International Livestock exposition.
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American Hampshire Sheep Assotation
Hampshire Down Association of
Winter Storm Strikes Eastern Seaboard Disrupts Travel
The Associated Press reports a winter gale from Maine to Virginia brings ice and snow. highways treacherous, air travel near standstill in New York area, and at least nine deaths attributed to the storm. Heavy snow in New England, frigid temps across the region, plus lingering gales at sea.
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Italian Farm Shortfall Paves Way for German Aid
Rome reports Italy's farm output fails to meet Nazi needs and Germany will provide assistance to raise yields. The agreement, announced by the Italian news agency, promises stabilized prices and cooperation in pest control livestock feeding irrigation and colonization as Rome faces blockade pressures.
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Italy
Stefan
Romania
Germany
Department of Agriculture
Plane Crash May Tie To Icing Conditions
An eyewitness testified before a coroner's jury that icing conditions prevailed during the Bolted Air Lines crash that killed eight people and left eight survivors hospitalized. Policeman Thomas I. O'Hare said he watched from the control tower as the roomliner approached a runway, about two blocks from the crash site, at 5:48 pm. Florence M. Little of Chicago, a stewardess, was reported in very critical condition.
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Air Lines
Thomas I’. O'Hare
Florence M. Little
O'Hara
U S Employment Reaches High Level in October
Washington December 5 The American Federation of Labor estimates 46,062,000 persons employed in October the highest total since 1929 Yet 8,130,000 were unemployed and about 6,000,000 may find work in the next year through the defense program with further improvements anticipated.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
British Launch Savage Attacks on Dusseldorf And Turin War Plants
British raids target Dusseldorf and Turin war plants while a south coast town is heavily bombed. The London area reports two air raid alerts with fires and wreckage in streets, several houses damaged, and casualties feared as residents shelter. Thirteen Axis planes shot down.
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Turin
London
German Inland Port Is Pounded Steadily For 12 Hours
London reports a prolonged British air raid on Dusseldorf in which waves of bombers roared over the Rhineland city from 6 p m to 6 a m. The attack hit railway yards, armament works, coal gas plants, docks and quays, setting many fires as other raids targeted Turin, Italy, amid ongoing Allied operations from England and the Mediterranean.
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President seeks early Senate approval for St Lawrence project
President Roosevelt announced plans to push fast Senate passage of a treaty with Canada to complete the Great Lakes St Lawrence seaway and power project. He argued the move speeds defense prep, creates a safe shipbuilding haven, and strengthens air power by securing aluminum production. Ottawa reports say talks continue satisfactorily.
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Bulgaria Closes Dobruja Frontier Amid Emigre Debate
Reports from Bucharest say Bulgaria closed its Dobruja frontier after deciding the total emigres allowed under the Craiova agreement had already entered Bulgaria. Romanian reservists were called up and Romanians warned foreigners to surrender passports by December 26. The Turkish radio suggested Germany may restore some lost territory to Romania, signaling tension over Dobruja.
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Germany
Formal Demand to End War Defeated By One-Sided Vote
In London the 15 month war end move failed in the House of Commons by 341 to four. The motion, backed by three Independent Labour MPs and pacifists, sought a clear war aim statement and immediate peace talks. Prime Minister Attlee argued the alternative is war and an ambiguous peace. A rival Labour motion urged a concrete peace goal amid fears of mass German bombing. The vote left hopes for settlement uncertain as the debate continued.
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East Side
David Kirkwood
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William Gallacher
J. McGovern
Campbell Stephen
McGovern
Germany
Roosevelt views Jamaica sites for US bases during visit
President Roosevelt toured Jamaica on December 5 aboard the USS Tuscaloosa to inspect potential US naval bases at Portland Bight Goat Island and nearby areas. He reviewed emergency airfield land along Bakers Canal and noted adjacent possession for joint Anglo African use with Britain.
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Man Arrested in Salt Lake May Be Known in Helena
Helena police reported a Butte source that a man held in Salt Lake City confessed to Montana loan office robberies totaling 1750 and a Salt Lake hold up worth 142, with an attempted Ogden finance company robbery. The suspects, Alexander Heckepon formerly of Butte and John Shes formerly of Helena, were arrested Wednesday. Both are ex–Montana State Prison inmates.
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Protests Over Loan Proposals Split Senate Officials
Two senators challenge Washington claims that foreign loan proposals are a good risk. Senator Attit Quiod calls the statements nonsense while Senator Clark of Missouri says he is startled. Morgenthau defends the policy as Taft criticizes the lending approach and urges congressional approval for any stabilization fund loans to China.
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