First Canadian troops land in England amid welcome
In Great Britain on December 18, the first contingent of Canadian active service troops, led by Major General Andrew G. L. McNaughton, landed to cheers and foggy conditions. Officials including Anthony Eden and Canadian defense minister T. A. Crerar greeted the forces as a long campaign ahead was foreshadowed.
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Great Britain
Hitler
Inada
Njar
Andrew G. L. McNaughton
McNaughton
Anthony Eden
Miniona
T. A. Crerar
Nadian
Vinersun Rey
London
Geoul TS. Alddell-Webster
Diut
Tao Thoukund
Supreme Court to rule on flood control dispute and tax case
The Supreme Court took action on a flood control dispute over Oklahoma against the secretary of war and the Denison Texas dam project, setting oral arguments for January 20. The case centers on possible flooding of 100,000 acres and the legality of stopping construction. The court also ruled on a separate tax deficiency for 1983 against George W. Uthis for an investment corporation.
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Actington
Nec
Hyme
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Woodring Front
Denison
Texas
George W. Uthis
Chicago
Vy Waives Planes to Allow Finland Buy
A Brew-Agronautica company stated it waived delivery of 44 fighting planes to Finland to facilitate a purchase. The firm said it will take delivery of ships of the game type and had previously sold 40 fighters to Belgium.
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York
Graf Spee Hide and Seek Ruse of War Revealed
Buenos Aires reports Captain Hans Tarigadors described Graf Spee disguising as a British cruiser Revown by altering its hull and superstructure to resemble an enemy ship. The German commander recalls the ruse while the ship hunted Allied merchantmen near Montevideo, pondering whether the deception fooled anyone.
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Buenos Aires
Argentinia
Hans Tarigadors
Preas Todey
Graf Spee
Aluipping
Montevideo
Hans Langadoil
Nnti
Hatehouse
Graf Spe
Atte Arer
German Vessel Reports Attack By Russian Sub
The German ship Vinnae, 1206 tons, arriving at Fredrikskan, reported a submarine fired upon it in the Gulf of Bothnia. The armed vessel, likely Soviet, damaged the ship slightly while carrying coal. The master notified the German embassy in Stockholm. Crew members said the submarine appears part of a Soviet fleet aiming to blockade Finland.
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Copenhagen
Vinnae
Fredrikskan
Kin Yeane
Gulf of Bothnia
Sinckholm
Finland
Japan to reopen lower Yangtze to third powers
Tokyo announces plans to reopen the Yangtze River to third powers as part of talks with the United States on a new commercial treaty. The move follows a 1937 closure by Japan and aims to revive trade routes key to China’s external commerce.
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Okyo
Japan
Yangtze
United Ea
China
United States
Aacador Joseph
Midater
Richinedurcours Iz
Explosions Still Heard in Graf Spee Wreck
The Graf Spee lies half submerged in 25 feet of Montevideo harbor water after Captain Langsdorff torpedoed and scuttled the ship amid tensions with Britain. Argentine forces extend hospitality to wounded crew as debris and gases trigger further blasts.
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Graf Spee
sMtonterides
Graf Sper
Montevideo
Buenos Aires
Hans Langsdorff
Graf Spea
Tax Payments in Lewis and Clark County Rise in 1920
First half tax receipts in 1920 totaled $597,932.66 with a substantial year over year increase of $59,622.94. Delinquent taxes reached $312,587.68 by November 30, while total full payments at the county treasurer’s office by November 30 stood at $144,238.29 with first half payments at $408,104.76 and personal property at $67,388.04. Protests amounted to $648.82, compared with $1,340.98 last year. 1938 figures show a higher total tax collection baseline and related totals.
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VOOR
President to convene cabinet on Graf Spee cruiser action
President Roosevelt plans a cabinet meeting in Washington tomorrow to receive reports from subordinates on the scuttling of the Graf Spee and the carrier battle between German and British forces within the security zone. The clash could prompt a protest from the United States.
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Hyde Park
Roosesete
Washington
Tita
Graf Spen
Germar Arma
Republica
Rivals wage greatest air fight of war off Helgoland
Berlin reports a massive aerial clash as German fighters claim to have shot down 34 of 44 attacking British bombers near Helgoland. German scouts allegedly sunk four British steamers and damaged three warships in a raid on a convoy yesterday. British officials acknowledged ship losses but did not confirm warship damage.
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Helgoland
Berlin
London
British
Air Ministry
Germany
Late Wool Crop Triggered Graf Spee’s South American Move
Montevideo December 18 reports the Graf Spee’s end came from Australia’s late wool crop. Captains held aboard recalled Captain Hans Langsdorff stating he waited two weeks off Africa after October 10 for wool ships bound for Hamburg. With none appearing, the captain rerouted the Graf Spee to South American waters.
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Montevideo
Cgarmay
Graf Snee
Australia
Haos
Langedorff
Africa
Two Finnish Suburbs Targeted by Soviet Air Raid
Helsinki reports Russian war planes bombed two suburbs of Viipuri with air raid warnings along the Gulf of Finland. One plane was shot down near Viipuri. damage is unclear. A squadron of 20 Soviet aircraft conducted reconnaissance over Viipuri suburbs while Finnish forces repelled attacks elsewhere in eastern central Finland and on the Karelia isthmus.
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Helsinki
Viipuri
Finnish Gulf
Finland
Kare- Man
Hen Lays Egg Large Enough to Feed Family in Pennsylvani a
In Tonestown Pa a local hen laid an extraordinary egg reported to be nine inches long and seven inches wide. The owner Forrest Bhirk’s jenn produced the large egg described as sufficient to feed an entire family. Authorities and neighbors noted the unusual size as a remarkable local curiosity.
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Tonestown
Forrest Bhirk
Jenn
Uniformed soldiers seize Georgia road department battle for control
Atlanta December 11 Uniformed soldiers captured Georgia highway department at Governor Ed Rivera's request to secure control of the new state agency. W J Miller resisting the ouster sought a court order but guards denied entry to the chairman's office. Rivera proclaimed martial law to protect department and properties following a three judge injunction against Miller. Former governors including Eugene Talmadge had used militia in highway or treasury power struggles.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Highway Department
ED. Rivera
W. J. Miller
Miller
Beduty
Plate Highway Department
Miler
Highway Board
Mh Refosal
Tunalta
Reuffure
Eugene Talmadge
J. W. Barnelt
Talmadge
Hay
School District No 1 Sees One More Girl Than Boy
Census figures released by County Superintendent Frances show the county wide population of school age children totals 2,484 boys and 2,? but the text indicates a slight excess of girls in district No 1 with 1,435 boys and 1,013 girls amid a county total of 8? and 1,072 girls.
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Hernelf
Auten
Frances Abowa Kheto
Elena
Boss Ander Ox
British Sub Sinks German Cruiser and Forges Victory
London reports a major Royal Navy claim of sinking one German cruiser and crippling two others in a single week. Churchill announced submarines fired six torpedoes, taking part of the German cruiser squadron out of action for months. Berlin disputes details but confirms German fleet losses as air and sea battles unfold.
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London
Germany
Britain
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Churchill
Cruleer
Geran
Cruser
Thoms Cruserin
Crop prices surge to new highs in commodities market
Chicago reports a sharp rise in key farm commodities led by wheat, soybeans, and rye hitting new highs amid war and drought fears. Corn and oats gained, cotton fluctuated, hogs rose to $6.60 per cwt, cattle up, and lard higher as markets fueled by drought and war concerns push prices upward.
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Chicago
Drauth
Truda
New York
Quarterly Funds Approved by Government Unit in Montana
IM Brandford announced Montana’s quarterly funds of 44.314 million for the January to March period. Allocations include Old Age Assistance 538,422. Aid to Needy Dependent Children 100,562. Aid to Needy Blind 6,219. Excludes prior social security adjustments. grants cover about half of projected three month expenditures. Reports detailing prior month expenditures and required notices will follow.
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Brandford
Heber R. Marper
Denver
Iha Modal Security Board
Montana
Old Eye Aeniistance
Branford
Social Sccurity Board
Theaq
State Department
Kamy Airman Killed In Parachute Failures
Lieut Marold Neely ordered abandonment as bomber prepared to ditch after gasoline tank rupture. The Laredo Army crew lost one airman while three others parachuted. two landed with injuries. A body was found near the wreckage. Debris from the twin motor B 10, 8 000 feet up, led to the crash.
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Kan
Dee
Alt
Marold Neely
Kenneth C. Seamanor
Stranton
Beammie
Lieut
Nepiy
Pope Plans Major War Talk at Christmas Audience
Vatican circles report Pope Pius XI intends to deliver an important address on the war when he holds the customary Christmas Eve audience with the college of cardinals. The talk is expected to focus on wartime issues and moral guidance amid global conflict.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Pius XI
College of
Montana totals show over 16 million spent on new cars
MONTANANS SPEND MORE THAN 16,000,000 ON NEW CARS. Montana Automobile Dealers' secretary M. P. Traune estimates about 14,394,000 in purchases of new cars and trucks in the past year. Total new car sales through December 1 stood at 13,874, up 2,637 from 1938. Truck sales for 1939 reached 3,750, up from 3,306 last year.
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