Uruguay Ends Graf Spee Dilemma with Port Stay Decision
Uruguay acts after naval board inspection of the German raider Admiral Graf Spee at Monttvideo harbor. It grants the ship a choice to sail tomorrow night under threat of internment or be interned for the war. Britain had pressured for removal to open seas or internment, with the clock ticking toward a midnight deadline.
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Monttvideo
Uruguay
Graf Spee
Montessueo Harbor
Great Britain
Nevers
Great Rit
Graf Spe
High Seas
Ner
Western Bloc Planned by G.O.P. Chiefs
Nine California political leaders signaled readiness to join a proposed Western bloc to boost coordinated national influence. Ross Lee Laird of Los Angeles, national organizer of the Circle movement, tentatively approved participation to align California with other western states in a regional conference. He described Circle as a grass roots organization spanning counties and precincts nationwide as the bloc seeks to advance shared interests.
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California
Ingatatos
Ross Lee Laird
Los Angeles
Republican “Circle Movement
Sunshine State
Walite
Gilad
Calfornia
Laird
Circle
Wheat Prices Up Sharply to Highest Since 1937
New York market notes wheat gains with Chicago prices up 24 cents from the prior day to about $1.05 a bushel, marking the 1937 peak. Cotton rises to near two year highs, supported by speculative buying and rumors of Argentine crop damage. Sugar cottonseed oil, rye and some coffee contracts also advance while rubber tin and wool decline.
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New York
Chicago
Warner Brothers to abandon eight Pictures in 1940 plan
Bollywood reports Warner Brothers announced it would abandon eight pictures in 1940 and concentrate on releases. The studio has long campaigned against two features as part of its low-budget B pictures used to fill double bills.
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Warner Brothers
Broadened Embargo Against Aircraft Exports
Washington reports a broadened moral embargo on shipments essential to aircraft manufacture to Russia and Japan. The State Department mailed letters to exporters and producers of molybdenum and aluminum, citing President Roosevelt’s December 2 statement on civilian bombing and indicating restrictions extend beyond licensable aircraft parts to all aeronautical materials.
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Washington
State Department
Russia
Japan
United States
Germany
Dtala
Roosevelt
Magard
Federal Food Stamp Plan May Be Used In Montana Soon
Montana expects to implement the federal food stamp plan within about 60 to 80 days. I M Brandford says plan could start in at least one community, with Great Falls and Helena involved. Robert D Fann explains the program to welfare officials as regional leaders discuss rollout. Garst will announce establishment for Montana in the near term. The plan targets relief recipients and WPA workers who opt in.
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Norly
Montana
I. M. Brandford
State Public Welfare Department
Salt
Robert D. Fann
Denver
Colorado
Fena
Jonathan Fara
San Prancisco
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporatinn
Stalind
Montanatreet
Garst
Social Security Agopelca
W.P.A
Winnie Judd Captured After Desert Flight Across Arizona
Winnie Muth Judd, called wild eyed, was captured on Main Street and rushed back to Phoenix. She reportedly walked about 200 miles across the desert from Phoenix to Tumac, hiding by bushes and sleeping roadside through cold nights. Police said she appeared shaken as Sheriff Newman's office prepared to take her in, with notes found in her purse addressed to Gov Jones and lawmakers.
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Acre
Dac
Winnie Muth Judd
Phoenix
Ima
Main Street
Atate Hospital For
Evan
Mra. Judd
Tuma
T. H. Newman
Gov
Bob Jones
Britain Expanding Airforce Presses German Air Opponents
London reports Britain's rapidly growing airforce has launched major offensives against Germany’s air and sea defenses. British patrols over the North Sea aim to disrupt German aircraft and naval movements, including attacks on seaplane bases at Borkum Sylt and Norderney. An official tally notes Germans shot down four to five planes in a Thursday engagement, with diary notes from a British formation leader confirming a sustained running battle.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
North Sea
Borkum
Syit
Norderney
Hrilalu
Sales for Week Show Good Gain in December
The Federal Reserve reports department store sales for the week ending December 9 rose four percent from the same week last year. For the four weeks ended December 9, sales averaged one percent higher than a year ago.
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Washington
Der
Federal
Federal employes may attend conventions but not speak
Washington December 18 reports that federal employees may attend political conventions but must refrain from any partisan display or public interference. The Civil Service Commission cautioned that office holders and staff cannot bet on elections march in parades write for politics or distribute badges while at such events.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Finland Repays Debt to U.S. on Time as War Looms
Finland sends $234,693 to the U.S. treasury honoring its debt despite wartime strain. Finance Minister Hjalmar Procopé tells Secretary Morgenthau the payment comes with faith in freedom and democracy. President Roosevelt will seek congressional approval to allocate the funds back for Finnish people. Morgenthau confirms a chorus of donations totaling about $250 to aid Finland, while Hungary also remits partial payment and an agreed rate for interest cancellation.
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Washington
Der
Finland
Hjalmar Procopr
Finniab
Morgenthau Fa Wrenn
Kent
Baltic Republic
Rin
Roosevelt
Treasury Vut
Congress
Morgenthan
Morgenthau
Peraacy
Fin Ind
United States
Harald
Pronope
Atiot
Tors Ia
Hungary
SEA BATTLE PROTEST POSSIBLE IN WESTERN HEMISPHERE
Washington reports indicate American republics consult on responses to naval action off Uruguay as Secretary Hull requests a full Uruguayan government report to Panama. A joint initiality approach is planned with Panama acting as mediator for possible diplomatic steps toward Britain or Germany. Officials seek to align with the October neutrality declaration across the Americas.
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Washington
Uruguay
Slate
Panam
Snokenman
Beerplary
Calindas
Panama
Americas
Final Figures on State Exhibition Are at 1 800 006
Final figures show about 1.8 million visitors to Montana’s state exposition at the Golden Gate fairgrounds yesterday. McKinnon and a committee view shows the Treasure exhibit will not be displayed when the exposition opens in 1940, with plans to store or ship the exhibit as needed. The exhibit cost about 82000, funded by a $10000 legislative appropriation and $10000 from state firms and individuals, with no provision for a treasure exhibit for 1940.
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Montana
Tha
McKinnon
Vtec Alemuma
Eve
Soviet Seeks Montana Highway Building Details
Hig Mussin engages in a heat and rabble strugle with Finn land as Montana highway official A. McKinnon receives a request from Booking Thee Run alan exporting a copy of Proceedings of the 1919 Montana national Martinoun conference held at Sun Valley Idaho The book covers construction maintenance and factory concerns for all-mat highways under a Soviet_condal wiaton with the aim to learn Montana methods.
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Hig Mussin
Finsland
Montana
Nighwass
A. McKinnon
Tne
Alan
New York City
Sun Valley
Idaho
Uclo Tce
Tenance
Finland claims new wartime successes and peace talks push
Helsinki reports a sunk Russian destroyer, 20 Soviet tanks captured, and Russian advances repelled after 24 hours of fighting. Foreign Minister Tanner urges Moscow to negotiate while Finns vow to fight to the end if conquest continues. Continuous air reconnaissance and attacks target Russian columns and fronts as battles rage near Turku and across Karelia.
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Helsinki
Vaino Tanner
Soviet Union
Vyacheslaff Molotoff
Moscow
Turku
Telsgo
E& Fluatah
Jane's Fighting
Nouthwestern
Fiomioh Isands
Potsamo
Inland
Lake Ladoga
Fiona Hare
Germany closes borders with five neighbor nations
Berlin announces closure of the borders with the Netherlands Denmark Belgium Switzerland and Luxembourg to prevent foreign espionage and illegal immigration. Trains will not be affected. Violations will be punished ruthlessly.
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Germany
Two Rocky Mountain Sheep From Montana Aid Disease Fight
Two Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep from Montana were moved to Washington to study disease transmission to domestic stock. Dr Frank D McKenney of the U S biological survey said fewer than 30 000 of the species remain in the nation and not more than a dozen survived in Washington._STATE college scientists will assess disease transfer and may advise forest grazing policy.
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Pitman
Ward
Helleret
Washington
Washington State College
Frank D. MccHeaney
United States Biological Survey
Molese
Mout
McKenney
Committee Named To Survey Fire Insurance Rates
A three man committee named by President Jonn i. Mahan of the Chamber of Commerce at a noon meeting will survey insurance rates in Holana war. Members T. B. Brown Nel Wall and H Walter Larson recommend expenditure limits for fire fighting gear and system upgrades totaling about 12,000.
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Jonn i. Mahan
Chamber of Commerce
Hat Orginizmon
Igexes
T. B. Brown
Nel Wall
H Walter Larson
Chamber
Telmain
Mar Apparatur
Churches Open Christmas Season Programs Sunday
Christmas carols cantatas and special programs will be offered in Helena churches tomorrow. First Presbyterian church hosts a Yolanda program at 4:20 p m with Mrs H C Mead directing the intermediate department. Carols will be sung by pupils with the choir and tableaux. The Self directed by E A Fouré will lead the program. Beginners and primary children will recite as part of the service. Sunday at 7 45 p m the Christ Church choir directed by Morris B Sanford will present its annual Christmas program with Mrs Sanford as organist.
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Church School
First Presbyterian Church
H. C. Mead
Aterent
A. Fouré
Will
the Christias Church
Morria IB. Sanford
Mra. Sanford
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