United States cautions Germany on anti-Semitic decrees
Washington defers on property seizures targeting German Jewish hands, urging protection of American rights. Summer Welles disclosed embassy protests after the decree, noting no reply from Berlin. Roosevelt met with key European ambassadors as the Munich pact and Czechoslovakia fallout dominated talks. Berlin sought status clarity on American Jews amid the unfolding European crisis.
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United States
Germany
Reich
Summer Welles
Berlin
Fearn
Welles
White House
Roosevelt
Hugh Wilson
William Fiulitoa
Rome
William C. Bullitt
Paris
Borah
Idaho
Capitol Hill
Munich
Czechoslovakia
France
Mares
Inday
Father Faces Impossible Choice to Save Girl's Life
New York on December 7 reports William Lewis, father of eight year old Dorothy, torn between surgeons amputation of her right leg for a slim chance to live or refusing and facing certain death within four years. Lewis, a city parks laborer, says he must pray before deciding while Dorothy endures a malignant thigh bone growth. Norethy, unaware of the danger, only thinks of Christmas and plays with a pet rabbit.
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New York
Willian Lewis
Dorothy
Dye
Lewis
Norethy
General spending may taper off observers' belief
Washington December 7 Observers weigh Roosevelt remarks on national defense spending and pump priming as he prepares next year's budget plan. Analysts note clashes among advisers Morgenthau and L. J. Taft and McNary fears of rising deficits shaping January budget choices. French strike fallout and Daladier deficit finance add to tensions shaping policy.
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Roosevelt
New Deal
McNary
Orecat
Robert Taft
Qghid
Congress
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Autis
Jetles
Federal Reserve Board
Premier Daladier
France
Daladier
Senator Norris backs arms build up amid despots threats
Washington December 7. Senator Norris of Nebraska says he favors increased armaments, especially air power, to deter despots and defend peace. He supports a bigger effort reluctantly, warning against unprovoked war, while Senator Truman urges restraint on large armament appropriations but supports modest, need-based increases.
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Washington
Norrie
Ind
Germany
Japan
Italy
China
Ethiopia
Austria
Truman
Correspondent who made possible great Russo-Japan beat dies
Martin Zgan, 67, longtime newspaper man, died of a heart attack in New York. He brokered negotiations with the Japanese government that let The Associated Press file the Port Arthur dispatch during the siege. He later worked with J. P. Morgan and Company and served as civilian adviser to General Pershing during World War I. He covered the Boxer Rebellion, Spanish-American War, and Philippine insurrection, with AP postings in New York, London, Tokyo, Peking, and Manila.
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New York
Martin Zgan
Associated Press
J. P. Morgan and Company
John J. Pershing
Cordelia Cousins
Egan
China
London
Tokyo
Peking
Manila
New York Times
Port Arthur
Richmond Smith
Smith
the Times
Arthuc
Oakland Girl Found Murdered on Lonely Hill
Leona Vilught a 10 year old girl from Oakland was found dead on a hillside known as Lover's Lane in the city. Police reported a knife wound and drag marks, with three puncture holes at the throat. Her mother identified the body about four hours after discovery as relatives described her leaving home with friends and possibly a boyfriend. An air line employee and his sister in law found the body while foraging.
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Oakland
Leona Vilught
Cleo Viught
Lover's Lane
Stanley Jones
Sarah Jaynes
Boy Killed by Army Bomb Near Mojave Range
In San Bernardino California on December 7 a four year old boy, Luther Burdette Sears of Armaga Kern County, was blown apart by a lime bomb at a U S army bombing range in the Mojave desert while with three companions. Eugene Hamilton, 13, received leg wounds from fragments but was about 80 feet away. The coroner, R E Williams, said the range is posted against trespassing.
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Calif
Mojave Desert
R. E. Williams
Younty
Luther Burdette Sears
Armaga
Kearn County
Muroc Dry
Eugene Hamilton
Sears
Fellows
Hamilton
Aged Ranchers Robbed and Beaten in Bozeman District
Aged ranchers in Gallatin County Bozeman area were robbed on Tuesday night. One man, believed to be John Pearork, 6, was beaten and seriously injured. A Broadway truck was set on fire during the assault as sheriffs pursue suspects. Peacack, threatened after being asked to surrender a wallet, escaped with injuries.
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Gallatin
Conn
John Pearork
Broadway
Twe
Crett
Treadwas
Surprise witness testifies at Seattle trial in 1930s murder case
Millicent Paddleford Pawcett, once in society circles, testified in superior court that Mrs. Mary Mtea nor Smith confessed to her an oral account of the slaying of James Eugens Hassett ten years ago. She added Smith implicated a man and a woman in Montana and Idaho killings. Counsel sought to exclude the confession as coerced. decision pending.
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Seattle
Millicent Paddleford Pawcett
Mary Mteanor Smith
James Eugens Hassett
Bassett
Seaile Pa- Lee
Mrs. Smith
Mayer
Strikes to Spare: New Bowling Series Begins Today
The Independent sports page debuts Don Beatty's new bowling series Strikes to Spare. Beatty, former world all events champion, presents a daily course in how to bowl drawn from his 36 illustrated articles and career notes.
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Independent
Don Beatty
Chicago
Beatty
Jackson
Mich
Apare
First Woman Executed in Ohio Dies in Electric Chair
In Columbus Amma Marie Hahn, 32, died in the electric chair at the Ohio penitentiary after a failed federal appeal. She faced four murders, and as she walked from her cell she addressed the guards and matrons with a final plea and prayer before elimination.
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Columbus
Ohio
Amma Marie Hahn
Ohio Penitentiary
Mr. Woodard
Anma Marie Hahn
Hull Arrives in Lima as Propaganda Activates
Secretary of State Cordell Hull lands in Lima for the eighth Pan‑American conference and finds German propaganda already at work. He plans private talks with Argentine Foreign Minister Jose Maria Cantilo and other officials as preparations for the 21 republics meeting proceed.
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Lima
Peru
Cordell Hull
United States
of To
Ldma
Hull
Jose Maria Cantilo
Argentina
Americas
Cantilo
Supreme Court frees Harlem liquor dealer
The Montana Supreme Court freed Norman J. McGuire, a Harlem liquor dealer, reversing a Blaine county conviction for a $1,282 liquor store shortage. In a three to one decision, Chief Justice O F Goddard wrote the opinion, noting the record lacked proof of intent to steal and that the robbery explanation remained uncontradicted. Associate Justices Stewart and Morris dissented. Goddard was replaced by Howard A. Jobson.
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Maine
Wisteiek
Vons
Norman J. McGuire
Fortien
Harte
Moentana Supreme Court
O. F. Goddard
McGuire
Blaine County
Supreme Court
S. V. Stewart
G . Morris
Goddard
Howard A. Jobson
Butte
Daladier seeks parliamentary majority as party splits
Paris dispatch reports Premier Daladier facing dissension within his own party and a chamber nearly split on his policies. He aims to rally conservatives for the opening of parliament while leftists press strikes against economy decree laws. Labor troubles ease aside from Le Havre maritime strike. Paris liner crew replaced by navy men. Normandie still out of service. Labor strife shifts to parliament as socialists and communists plan a confrontation. Senate shows near unanimous support for Daladier.
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Daladier
Chamber of Deputies
France
Germany
Gupport
Daladie
le Havre
Cherbourg
New York
Mner Normandie
Valenciennes
Tower House of Parliament
Senate
Dude Ranchers Meet To Outline State Program
Members of the Dude Ranchers association division of Monignans Inc will meet at Montansng Inc offices. W Ferguson announced plans with Charles Murphy of Ox Yoke in Livingston as chair. The group aims to organize a state advertising program and produce a 12 page promotional section for travel shows and fairs. Fish and game conservation also tops the agenda.
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United States
Ferguson
Johnson becomes seventh Montana chief justice
Howard A. Johnson was sworn in yesterday at 4 10 pm as the seventh chief justice of the Montana Supreme Court. He signed his first order shortly after, allowing filing in the Anna Conlon estate matter against Northern Life. No formal induction ceremonies will be held.
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Howard A. Johnson
Montana
Howand A. Johnson
Bstte
Montana State Supreme Court
C. I. Walker
Anna Conlon Ag
Bartel M. Starke
Northern Life Insurance Company
Johnson
Jaetion
F. Godferd
W. B. Sands
Montana Weversity Law School
Alsume
Supreme Court
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