Finnish Finns Halt Red Army Drive on Karelia Front
Finnish troops armed with Swedish antitank guns claim to have disabled 190 Russian tanks and repelled a large Soviet push on the Karelian Isthmus. Colonel Melhloom reports Russians advanced to 36 miles into Finland near Simä and Viipuri areas but have not breached the Mannerheim Line as severe cold and weather hinder Soviet mechanized advances.
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Karelian
Teays Celliery
Sumta
Viipurt
Finland
Alexander Melhlowm
Vipurt
Russia
Simm
Isthmun
Yommandant
Mannerhelm
Ruasie
Mother braves sickness to rescue children from Wyoming fire
In Sundance Wyoming AP a mother Mrs Claranen Geleine left her sick bed to save four of six children during a tornado like blaze in Aladdin. She pulled four youngsters through a window while two others died. Her daughter Charlotte 10 was severely burned but survived reaching neighbors. Lorraine 12 perished in the flames. Geleine and another child were hospitalized in Belle Fourche. Geis and Lilege were at a sawmill eighteen miles away when the fire started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundance
Wyo
Dec
Namen
Claranen Gris
Atx
Mra. Gelu
Charlotte
Simmon
Belle Fourche
Lorraine
Geleaine
Geis
Lelie
Mining yields set to top 1938 in Montana output
Lars Traverman of Butte told the Northwest Mining association that Montana will produce more silver and lead, and more copper this year than in 1938, while gold output stays about the same. He noted 44 milling plants operated in the state and that gold recovery uses about 60,000 yards of weaving a month.
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Spokane, Wash, Dee
Montana
Lars Traverman
Butte
Northwest Mining Association
Tranayman
Drone Tana Mining Essociation
Plkate
Helena plans funds for Finns appeal drive
Helena residents rally to support Finns as former President Weaver leads a fundraising appeal. Montana has a sizable Finn community and locals are urged to contribute through Union Bank First National Bank Chamber of Commerce Montana Meconl-Herald and Helena Independent.
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Chamber of Commerce
Montana Meconl-Herald
Helena Independent
Siz
FIGHT TO END PROMISED BY FINNISH LEADERS
Helsinki reports Prime Minister Ryti declares in a nationwide broadcast that Finnish resolve will endure despite Soviet assertions of war and blockades. He attributes Moscow's statements to false information and miscalculations about Finland's defense and national spirit.
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Histo Thytl
Rytl
Finland
Moscow
Life Is Just One Big Headache for Zoo Chief Beatty
In Fort Lauderdale Florida a hippopotamus caused chaos as a hippo named Blicker hopped into a house through a torn fence and ate breakfast before being restrained. The incident follows recent hippo misadventures blamed on hunger and mistaken lake placement.
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Zoo
Beatty
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
United States Objects to Britain Blockade Tactics
The United States stated it would hold Britain responsible for any losses to Americans from Britain's expanded blockade of Germany and Finland. Washington delivered a note to the British Foreign Office arguing that belligerent measures may not extend rights over neutral seas or penalize neutral states. Secretary Hull said the U S would reserve all rights to damages for any interference with American rights or interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Great Britain
United
Britain
Rigata
Intereata
Bech
Eise
Wide Support Pledged Former President In Campaign
In Los Angeles a flood of telegrams from newspapers individuals and organizations pledged support to the Finnish relief fund after former President Herbert Hoover urged aid. Hundreds of papers agreed to act as agencies for collections as Hoover leads the effort to speed purchases and dispatch relief cargoes, with plans for benefit performances and Finnish residents contributing thousands of dollars via local agencies.
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Los Angeles
Dec
Herbert Hoover
Hig
New York City
Belgium
Reanonaea
Symphony Orchestraa
Rellef Fund
Toivo Stevens
Hoover
Attempt 5 Bomb Plot Targets Firth of Forth Bridge
London and Scottish police and military officials report an apparent attempt to damage the Firth of Forth bridge. A bomb was thrown from a Dundees to Glasgow train car as it crossed the high bridge, catching fire. Experts examine remains to see if incendiary material was used. Authorities note tensions with suspected Irish Republican Army links. the Rosyth naval base nearby has faced prior German attacks.
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London
Firth of Forth i Bridge
Fatnburgn Py
Dundes
Glasgow
High Bridge
Irish Republican Army
Rosyth Naval Base
Neutral Shipping Swiftly Leaving Ports of Finland
Copenhagen reports neutral shipping hastily departing Finnish ports as Soviet Russia declares a blockade of the Finnish coast with land and sea actions. The blockade, effective at noon, will strangle navigation in Bothnia and Finnish gulfs. neutral vessels have until noon tomorrow to quit the blocked waters. By Christmas or New Year, winter weather is expected to freeze sea routes, further crippling traffic.
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Copenhagen
Linety
Russia
Rusata
Chen Nela
Maverick Acquitted On Poll Tax Charge In Texas
Antonio Texas December 8 Mayor Maury Maverick won an acquittal from a jury after swift deliberation clearing him of poll tax proceedings. The former New Deal congressman blamed politics for the case and removed a major obstacle from his political comeback trail following a May victory in the city's mayoral race.
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Fn Antonio
Texas
Maury Maverick
New Deal
Hia
Sinking of Five Ships Reported in Sea Warfare
London reports the sinking of two German submarines and an apparently successful attack at sea. A British merchant ship was crippled and a British destroyer damaged. An RAF plane destroyed a U boat and attacked another as patches of oil appeared. The Drean association later said the 1,590 ton Jersey had sunk, with eighty four sailors lost.
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London
Tee
Firitatn
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Drean Association
Hadentrayer
Jersey
Bricker Asserts President Plays For Relief Votes
Ohio Governor Bricker charges that the federal administration seeks relief votes more than welfare as he criticizes national and local relief handling. Dr. Carl Watson denies WPA political manipulation while noting a preexisting business slump affected Cleveland WPA activities.
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Columbus
Ohio
Administration of
Ohio Relief
Secr
John W. Brizkar
Provident
Ronnevelt
Crittelem
Alao
OMO
W.P.A
Bricker
Carl Watson
Onln
WPA
Cleveland
W P.A
League of Nations to Take Up Russian Aggression Today
Geneva conference opens with Soviet Russia charged in aggression against Finland. Finland and Latin America act as prosecutors while Britain France and Poland navigate procedural disputes. Russia’s delegation led by Jakob Surits plans to stay through budget talks, with possible ouster if Russia resigns.
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League of Nations
Caneva
Lesgene Ey Nationa
Rumis
Finland
Geneva
Haly
Ethiopia
Arecant
Ruaata
Ozparaion
Teamue
Great Britain
Fresco
Tha Odde
Thay
Russia
Ambas
Jakob Surits
Czecho-Slovakia
Poland
Budapest
Quarrel Over Relief Policy Sparks National Debate
Washington and Ohio officials clashed over President Roosevelt’s relief stance as Bricker criticized federal aid to the needy while Takes defended political fairness. The president reiterated a six to seven year policy to aid able workers and support unemployed st as to prevent starvation amid ongoing relief efforts.
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Washington
Mee
Roosevelt
Onin
Jom KR. Bricker
Bricker
Ieken
Neady
Ates
War affects American farm exports in early Europe war
The agriculture department reports that the first three months of the European war have slowed growth in farm output and exports. The war’s direct impact has hindered progress in agricultural sectors, with effects seen in farm surplus and trade dynamics. Acknowledges continuing uncertain outlook for U.S. agriculture amid wartime disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Washington
Agriculture Department
French Premier Deladier Condemns Soviet Invasion
Paris reports Premier Deladier bitterly condemns the Soviet invasion of Finland. He expresses official sympathy with Finland and calls the action a grave disgrace while urging measures to sustain exports and support for France's war effort.
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Paris
Dalediar
France
Fimjland
Resale
Deladier
Finland
Balkans Fearful of Soviet Drive as Finland Falls
Budapest reports accelerate fortification in the Carpathians as Hungary and its Balkan neighbors watch Soviet action in Finland. Cement shortages hinder defense works while regional leaders fear Moscow may press toward Leningrad and the Baltic, prompting demonstrations in Bulgaria and Hungary in support of Finland.
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Balkans
Finland
Conflict spread risk if Soviet drive reaches Finland
Moscow observers warn that a Soviet Finnish drive could widen European conflict by dragging neutrals into war. With Finland under attack, observers foresee Kremlin action to enforce its bloc against France and Britain, possibly breaking League unity and reshaping security alignments.
Weather Breaks Heat Record and Courthouse Loses Heat
A second weekly high hits new peak with temperatures reaching 60 degrees above prior records. Courthouse heating fails, leaving offices without warmth as a broken connection links the heating plant to the county jail. Street sprinkling reports dusty conditions and low precipitation totaling .94 inches for December to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaterday
F. L. Sorenson
Soviet Landing Party Occupies Finnish Island
A Soviet landing party occupied Hogland island in the Gulf of Finland, destroying the island’s two villages. A Finnish communique said a Soviet attack near Lake Ladoga had been repulsed, with reports the eastern frontier area saw occupation of Aucmunaalmi village about 18 miles from the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rectors Hewn
Vyogland Island
Gulf of Finland
Hogland
Alo Aard
Lake Ladoga
Tatla- Jenjoki
Aucmunaalmi
Helena men injured as truck skids near Superior
Two Helena men, Joseph W. Colegham and John Doles, were injured when a truck skidded off a road east of Superior about 60 miles from Missoula. Colegham sustained a wrist sprain and minor shoulder injury, while Doles had bruises and a chest injur y.
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Helena
Superior
Joseph W. Colegham
Halena J
John Doles
Missetta
Yeatorday
Dolenesks
Montana University
Dostors
Dologhes
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