Houston Water Plant Threatened by Flood Inundation
In Houston Texas heavy rains and rising waters threaten to flood the city center and the water plant as dikes gates and sandbags are deployed. City workers and the Red Cross coordinate efforts to rescue residents and safeguard homes while officials warn of worsening conditions.
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Houston
Texas
Buffalo
Wolker
Tuaston Heights
Aliog Farms
Strielen
Safeky
Cold Grip Seizes Interior Alaska Based on Readings
Weather reports indicate a strong cold event gripping Interior Alaska with readings well below freezing. Authorities urge residents to limit outdoor exposure and secure homes as low temperatures persist through the week.
World News In Gist By Associated Press
A scrambled digest of world news items mentions Rome-Mitasalind defying Tagie s vnal cade and references to Caitine Poller, Daniele Washingthor, and Nanking with various garbled phrases.
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Rome
Mitasalind
Tagie
Vnal Cade
Astin
Wade Gavilan Heer
Caitine Poller
Lewis and Green At War Over Graft Movement
Washington story reports a feud within labor circles as John L. Lewis requests William Green quit the AFL presidency to back industrial unionism. Green declines, saying aiding such a move would split the federation. The exchange occurred during a convention in Atlantic City.
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Lewis and Green
Washington
John L. Lewis
William Green
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers
Federation
Green
Lewis
Vregilent
Tom
Atlante Ciy
Vetobur
NIRA Revival Support Strong in Manufacturers
In New York the National Association of Manufacturers reports more than 10 000 responses on the question of NIRA support or opposition. The poll shows manufacturing employers employing about 3 400 000 workers with more than half of all wage earners in the United States potentially represented.
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New York
Dna Mae
Ciomwilhe
Where the tax dollar comes from shows utilities and towns
The board of equalization released a report showing tax sources over five years. Utilities and city and town real estate rose, lifting total taxes on real estate and improvements above five years prior, while farm lands and improvements declined from 1940 levels.
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Prublic
Dad
Groone
Sald. T
Fawn
Greene
Murray Replies To WPA Criticism In Montana
Senator Murray faces a reply from Ray Hart Montana WPA administrator denying charges of failure. Hart asserts Montana holds the best WPA relief record in the western states and contends Murray uses earthquakes and project approvals for political gain. He states Montana has its entire WPA relief quota at work on approved projects.
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James Formance
Murray
Washington
Works Progress Administration
Montana
Ray Hart
Works Progress Administrator
Worke Progress Administration
Tavonal Administration
Per
United States
Wyoming
Hopkins
Peek Turns Guns on United States Trade Policy
Washington dispatch reports George N. Peek denouncing the Canadian tariff treaty as a reversal of democratic policy and a blow to agriculture. Peel claimed the US world share fell from 13.8 to 9.5 percent and urged a shift to reciprocal tariff concessions, criticizing alleged trick classifications and quota escapes in the New Deal foreign trade program.
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Washington
New Deal
George N. Peek
Moosevelt
Peek
America
United States
Canada
Ile
Il Duce defies league and oil sanctions clash
A garbled report alleges Mussolini faces sanctions as Italy defies the League and oil embargo threats. It mentions international diplomacy with JGaval and Sir Ramoel Hoare, air raids, and casualties in Africa, including Addis Ababa. The piece references Red Cross protests in Geneva and wartime tensions across Europe and Africa.
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IL Duce
Elkan
Italy
Tesaye
Haile Selao
Mrnday
Addis Ababa
Tyfernational Red Cross Cepatelel
Geneva
Abatement Proceedings Cast Out in Batte Case
The court here dismissed abatement actions filed by Attorney General WR. TL Nagle seeking one year of relief for alleged common nuisances tied to gambling at Batte. Judge Owney made no comment. State Attorney Osene Provost and Ed Lynch warned the dismissal could be taken to the Supreme Court. Seven similar actions against Meaderville, Buttn and others remain pending in district court.
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Katte
Wee
TL Nagle
Jidge Owney
Osene
Ed. Lynch
Meg
Supreme Court
Aimilar
Meaderville
Buttn
Lentz Obsequies to Take Place Monday
Mineral services for Judge Theodore Tents a noted fourth Judicial district figure, found dead in his chambers Friday, will be held at 2 PM Monday at the Maronic Temple with Rev. David B. Jackson officiating. Knights Templary will form an honor guard to Missoula cemetery where Missouri lodge No. 13 A and M will provide braveside services.
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Missoula
Wee, T
Theodore Tents
Fourth Judicial District
Maronic Temple
David B. Jackson
Knights Templary
Missouri
Egyptian Students clash with police at Cairo university
Egyptian students and police battled at the Nile city’s Cairo University as stones and clubs flew for hours. Three British officers were injured, and several students were detained after the Jam Bridge clash as opposition to domination rocked the campus.
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Cana
Egypt
Cairo University
Tho
Mared Tor
Gian Bridge
Wesshge of Distress Reported From British Freighter
Coast guard received an emergency message from the British freighter Salmonpool stating steering gear carried away. The ship reports distress near the Atlantic coast with crew status unconfirmed as of report time.
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New York
Tmel Coast Guard
Salmonpool
Chiang becomes dictator in grave Chinese crisis
Nanking reports Chiang Kai-shek gains control as chairman of the executive Yuan and vice chairman of the Kuomintang while retaining military affairs power. North China autonomy tensions escalate with possible reorganization approved by Nanking. Authoritative Peiping sources say compromise may settle the dispute, but crisis deepens without clear resolution.
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Chiang
Nanking
Tee
China
Tay
Ching Wai-Shiek
Tui
Executive Yuan
Premice
Wang Ching-Wei
Chiang Alas
Kuomintang
Central Political Council
Military Affairs Commission
Tim
Aithy
North China
Peiping
Ho Ving-Ching
Poining
Just a Minute With Irvin 5 CobE News Snippet
Santa Monicas Cal December 7 Secretary of State Hull comments on Japan's plan to "autonomy move" in North China. He notes both the United States and Britain doubt such guarantees preserve weaker nations. The piece mocks statesmen misreading treaties and hints at imperial maneuvering.
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Santa Monics
Cal
Hull
Japan
China
Mr. Villil
Weather Outlook for Coming Week in Northern Mountain Region
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions in the Northern Hocky Mountain region with temperatures mostly well above normal. Expect clear days with light winds and a warmer than usual week across the area.
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Hocky
Roosevelt bids farewell in Warm Springs barnstorming week
President Roosevelt wrapped up talks in Warm Springs Georgia and prepared for a Monday schedule. He dictated a speech outlining agriculture plans and reviewed accomplishments. He will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree at Notre Dame Monday and may address religious controversy over intervention in Mexico. He visited CCC camps and suggested carving funds to keep CCC as a permanent institution.
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Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Notre Dame University of
Knights of Columbus
Mexico
White House
CCC
Springer Spaniel Returns After Local Want Ad
Cato the Springer Spaniel wandered into an advertising office and a local newspaper printed a want ad placed by the dog. A photographer documented the scene and the dog was taken to the Animal Rescue League kennels while claims were sorted. A Marshall physician finally established Cato's ownership after hundreds claimed him without identification.
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Minneapolis
Cato
Animal Rescue League
Marshall Minn
Princess Victoria funeral held at Windsor Castle
Funeral services were held in St George's chapel Windsor Castle for Princess Victoria sister of King George who died Tuesday at 67 Attended by King George Queen Mary King Vavkon Queen Maud of Norway and King Christian of Denmark plus a few close friends Licensed to wed Myrle Stillman 24 Valier Mont and Florence Jones 25 Spokane Washington
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London
St. George's Chapel
Windsor Castle
Victoria
George
Royal Cau Ity
Mary
Vawkon
Maud
Norway
Christian
Denmark
Spokane
Wash
Myrle Stillman
Valier
Mont
Florence Jones
Borah Warns Against Opening Dike of Constitutional Restraint
Senator Borah voices sharp critique amid 1930s political tension warning against expanding federal power. He links New Deal and monopoly as dangers to liberty, calling the coming election pivotal for constitutional government. He frames liberty as under threat from any group controlling prices and survival.
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Washington
Borah
Idaho
Columbia Broadcasting System
Republic
Or Hough Dies in Great Falls Jail
Great Falls December 7 Dy IW G Hough 42 was convicted recently in federal court on narcotics sales and died in Cascade county jail tonight a few hours after his petition for a new trial was denied He was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison and fined 500 dollars His appeal for a new trial was denied later today Doctor B A Vlare county coroner said death appeared to be heart attack He had practiced medicine in Malta and Chester for years
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Great Falls
Dy. IW
G. Hough
Cascade County
Seldor
Hough
B. A. Vlare
Malta
Chester
Admits to Stealing Coal for Warmth in Hart Suburb
Cleveland dispatch reports Grafton 58 and Elmer Kepel ly Ot. told Municipal Judge Statton Addams they stole 400 pans of coal to keep warm. When asked where burned, they said they traded it for whisky and drank it. Judge imposed twenty five dollars and 30 days.
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Cleveland
Dee
Winefield Grafton
Elmer Kepelly
Statton Addams
Hart
Glevotael
Wari
Grafton
United Kingdom Faces Nationwide Miners Strike Threat
The United Kingdom confronts a potential nationwide coal strike as miners and owners remain deadlocked over a two shillings per day wage demand. The Miners Federation of Great Britain set December 18 for a national conference to decide future action after an overwhelming vote in favor of a strike if demands remain unmet. The throne speech signals government plans to aid the coal industry.
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Vondon
Dac
UPN
United Kingdom
Miners Federation of Great
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