Nanking Falls to Japanese Offensive Reported
Tokyo cites a major Japanese assault on Nanking after Chinese leaders refuse to surrender. Reports say Japanese forces broke through defenses along the Yangtze port as bloody street fighting continued. no word yet on the city’s fate.
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SHD Film Stars Are Communists
Six prominent movie stars government officials and labor leaders are drafted into a communist movement war. Ivan Mranels Cox, former Longshoremen’s treasurer, seeks damages claiming they deprived him of the right to earn a living while he faces defamation claims. Frederic March is named a defendant as a leader in the alleged plot. Continued on Page 4.
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Douglas Van Vlack Leaps to Death Before Execution
Lioise Idaho December 19 Friday battered by mental strain and awaiting the gallows Douglas Van Vlack a Tacoma Washington inmate leaped from a prison cell to end his life minutes before scheduled execution The guard released him and he crawled to the edge of the death house jumping 20 feet and landing on his head and shoulders He died shortly after with warden and medical staff describing the aftermath and noting the absence of gunfire or force used in the attempt
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Montana Leaders In Wit to Minnesota
Twelve Montanans aboard a Roadwall tour were guests of honor at a St. Paul dinner hosted by T. Ho Good, president of St. Paul Union Stockyards. Led by Wiliam Ferguson, the party includes Lt. Gov Adair and state officials from Great Falls, Helena, Missoula, Miles City, Butte and other Montana cities. They will proceed to Minneapolis Friday after meetings with St. Paul friends.
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Vermont Governor’s Gardener Metaphor Bites Back at Republican Critique
On the Record notes Governor Alben of Vermont, a gardener by hobby, challenges GOP critics with a critique of dominant policy. The column parades Alben as a practical thinker mixing horticultural metaphor with political stance, urging a shift toward a more active, reformist program.
Five Men Die in Crossing Collision Near Burt
Five men from Elmore Minnesota were killed when a southbound Chicago and Northwestern gasoline tram crashed into their car one mile north of Burt, Dec 9. Victims named: Herbert Curtis 28, Elner Messeder 27, Louis Shambera 26, Ivin Rinkter 20, and Worry Blondon 28.
German fugitive confesses to killing five to get money
In St Cloud France police dug up the body of Jean de Koven as German fugitive Wilhelm Weidmann confessed to strangling the American dancer and four other men for funds. Weidmann, captured after a gunfight, admitted burying de Koven under a porch and taking about 1000 dollars. He described his killings and the mystery woman who spoke little French.
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Two Montana Accidents Claim Two Lives
Missoula December 1 Roscoe Kildow 28 of Coryalus died after a crash on the Lolo grade when a car driven by Jamey Murphy of Vietna veered and struck a passenger vehicle. Murphy is jailed on reckless driving charges. Another fatality occurred when Molino Paul was struck by a second car on the Wighwawong Flathead road, near 40 miles west of here.
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Ely
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Tinian
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Snow and Cold Take Toll Across Nation
A severe cold wave hit the nation driving freezing temperatures southward into citrus regions of Florida and bringing heavy snows to upstate New York. Tenants and workers faced travel outages as seven foot drifts trapped traffic and buses stalled. In New York City area nine million residents shivered as readings plunged nationally with dozens of deaths linked to the cold. Canada reported Calgary at minus 16 and Winnipeg at minus 6 as rail and coal operations moved at capacity to meet demand.
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Budget balance plan clashes with WPA expansion talk
Washington reports WPA employment rolls may rise to 350,000 jobless, with total WPA workforce reaching 1,575,000 under a $1.59 billion appropriation. Harry Hopkins declines immediate deficit request while Roosevelt aims to balance the budget next year amid recession, as Congress debates CCC funding and camp cuts.
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Striking Ford Plant Leaders Indicted in St Louis
In St Louis a federal grand jury indicted Prod Teeler and Rossele Walrensid, leaders of the United Automobile Workers local, on charges of assault and interference tied to a strike at the Ford plant that began November 24. The suit seeking an injunction set a January 24 hearing as picketing continued and workers alleged discrimination after a season import.
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Antomohile Waorkery
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Ford
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Une
Pickering
Insurgents in Spain under artillery fire
Government artillery pounded insurgent lines west of Madrid after a bloody encounter, while reports from Hendaye and Mranen-Spamien Jeven tor highlight ongoing fighting. Government dispatched troops and appeals remained unchanged. W Borg, president of the Milwest Triplement ewlora association, spoke at its annual convention in Siartington, Nebraska.
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Mussolini May Withdraw Italy From the League of Nations
Reports say Il Duce is expected to leave the League of Nations amid dramatic talks and a possible midnight session. Officials dispute confirmation as diplomats weigh impact on Mediter ranean balance and Mussolini’s recent alignment shifts with Germany.
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Plane Crash Near Army Field Claims Helena Lieutenant
An army plane crash near an Texas army air field killed Lieutenant Burke of Helena. Burke, born October 28, 1922, had recently married and was en route to the Philippines. Services will be held at Randolph Field near San Antonio with military honors. his family and community mourn the young officer.
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Aiken Casts Bomb at GOP Ranks in Nationwide Clash
Gov. George M. Aiken of Vermont again ruffled GOP lines by blasting a party program backed by millionaires and professors. He warned against reliance on a national committee plan and opposed the administration’s trade and regional planning proposals, signaling a major split ahead of St. Louis meetings and upcoming hearings.
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Copper Prices Fall Amid Mixed Market Signals
New York dealers report copper prices reduced again with custom smelters at about 10.4 cents per pound and primary producers offering 9 to 10 cents under prior quotations. After a day of small demand, export prices dipped, with bids around 10.15 to 10.36 cents per pound from yesterday.
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Othe Day
Wagner Act S Drawing Hot Barrage
The National Association of Manufacturers closed its annual convention calling for sweeping revisions to the Wagner labor relations act. Charles Fahy opposed revision, while Ernest Weir accused labor strife of costing America billions, urging government protection of lawful work. The group urged limits on political contributions by all entities and highlighted tensions between government policy and labor rights.
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National Association of Manufacturers
Charles W. Fahy
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Quehk
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Democrats Stand Together On Wage Hour Bill Compromise
A northern southern caucus reached a tentative accord to unite against Republican assaults on the wage hour bill and accept a compromise allowing lower minimum wages in the South in exchange for southern support on other contentious provisions. Administration leaders said enough southern backing was likely to form a clear majority in the House. The Labor Committee approved an amendment granting authority over the bill’s determination.
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New York Janitor Convicted in Wingdale Kidnapping Case
In Poughkeepsie a jury convicted 36 year old Irvingl Langweld of abducting Julius Redick, 60, an importer and resort owner from Wingdale, on September 4. Redick was kept in a man made cave near Millbrook where he was handcuffed during negotiations for a $5,000 ransom that was never paid.
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Railroads seek urgent rate hikes to stave off bankruptcy
Washington March 9 The Association of American Railways told the Interstate Commerce Commission that an immediate rail rate increase is essential to avert bankruptcy. Freight rates are sought to rise 16 percent and eastern coach rates by 2 to 3 percent per mile, with an estimated impact exceeding 3.5 billion. The commission may take weeks, but the rail group pressed for immediate action.
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