Soviet Troops Reported Land Near Petsamo Front
I J Simcox of International Nickel reports 3000 Soviet soldiers landed around Petsamo Fjord while fighting rages northeast of Salmijaervi. Finnish civilians flee as nickel works burn and Finns mobilize along the Petchang o Liinahmari road. four Russian planes seen from Kalosgoki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svanvik
Norway
Petsamo Fjord
Finland
Salmijaervi
Simcox
Kirkenes
Petsamo
Lauti
Petchango
Liinahamari
Kalosgoki
Kalo Bay
Allies Enforce Strict Export Embargo Today
Great Britain and France broaden their blockade of Germany seizing Nazi exports including those on neutral ships. Britain says 33 German merchant ships were put out of action in three months of war, with unofficial reports listing 87 British ships lost in sea warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
France
Germany
Britain
Royal Air Force
Helgoland
Air Ministry
North Sea
Eskdene
Scotland
Lairdsglen
Findhorn
Unidea
Milk Decision Is Reversed by Supreme Court
The government won in the Supreme Court in its anti trust battle to prosecute a group of corporations and individuals for conspiring to fix milk prices and control supply in the Chicago area. Chief Justice Hughes delivered the opinion, with no grounds for dissent announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Chicago
Hughes
Department of Justice
Peaceful Settlement Sought in Finnish Soviet Clash
Helsinki reports Finland fortifying Aaland Island to guard the Gulf of Finland and seeks League of Nations aid from Joseph A. C. Avenol. Russia objects to fortifications, while Moscow is awaited as Finns endure heavy invader casualties and prepare for possible air raids amid a snowstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
Finland
Aaland
Gulf of Finland
Joseph A. C. Avenol
League of Nations
Russia
Sweden
League Council
Moscow
President's Son Injured In Crash In Fort Worth
Elliot Roosevelt and wife injured in automobile collision at a Texas ranch. He was cut on face and leg with two teeth broken, while she suffered a bruised ankle and a cut on the head. Both are recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Elliot Roosevelt
Party Searches For Lost Hunter In Rugged North Mountain
In Bloomsburg Pennsylvania a large search resumes for 2 year old deer hunter Frank Williams missing since Friday. About 200 police game wardens and volunteers join dawn efforts after Williams separated from two companions in the ravine filled terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
North Mountain
Frank Williams
Williams
New Jap American Treaty Considered
Tokyo reports that Foreign Minister Nomura presented a tentative formula to Ambassador Grew for settling key Japanese American issues. The two-hour talks touched on the looming treaty expiration and post January 26 relations, with officials noting a mutually constructive spirit and optimism about addressing American demands within China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Kichisaburo Nomura
United States
Nomura
Joseph C. Grew
Washington
Foreign Office
Japan
China
Finland demands action as League reawakens to Finnish Soviet conflict
The League of Nations, idle since Europe's war, is summoned by its secretariat to address Finland's demand for measures to end the Soviet Russian Finn conflict. Eamon de Valera is asked to issue a call for assembly to meet, as Finland seeks to invoke the League's dispute settlement machinery against Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles XS. Foltz, JR
Geneva
League of Nations
Europe
Finland
League
Eamon de Valera
Ireland
Assembly
Russia
Germany
Horton Kills Rumors and Enters North Carolina Governor Race
Raleigh December 4 Gov W P Horton of Pittsboro becomes the first Democrat to formally announce his candidacy for governor in the 1940 North Carolina race. Others considering runs include J M Broughton Tom Cooper Lee Gravely A J Maxwell and Willis Smith. Horton will publish a full position statement later and has not named a campaign manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
W. P. Horton
Pittsboro
North Carolina
Horton
J. M. Broughton
Tom Cooper
Wilmington
Lee Gravely
Rocky Mount
A. J. Maxwell
Willis Smith
Couldn't Fool This Bird Dog
Wilson Dec. 4. A hunter’s dog points at a thicket but no birds emerge. They uncover a corn shuck with an open end toward them and the partridge hidden in the earthen corn stalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
W. Roberson
Joe Finch
Finch
Navy Makes Broad Attack Capturing Finnish Islands
Moscow reports a northern and southern Russian advance against the Finns with a Baltic naval offensive capturing strategic Finnish islands in the Gulf of Finland. Pravda attacks democracies Britain France and the United States, praising mutual aid with a Soviet ally and noting battles near Kronstadt and Leningrad without detailing English forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Baltic
Gulf of Finland
Finland
Great Britain
France
United States
Pravda
Communist Party Organ
Blasts Democracies II
Britain
Izvestia
Leningrad
Kronstadt
King George VI to visit British troops in France
King George VI arrived in France on a goodwill tour to see British forces. He traveled with Major General the Duke of Gloucester, chief liaison to Lord Gort, and plans a personal tour of troops during his stay, with duration not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George VI
France
the Duke of Gloucester
Lord Gort
George
Soviet Embassy In Rome Charged Guarded by Troops
In Rome a large crowd of about 3 000 protesters and uniformed fascists gathered near the Soviet embassy and the Finnish legation. Grenadiers and Carabinieri maintained a heavy guard while steel-helmeted troops dispersed demonstrators shouting anti Bolshevik slogans and threats against Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Legation
Finland
Russia
Trunk Slayer Escapes Again
The fugitive Winnie Ruth Judd known as the blond tigress escaped again from the Arizona State Hospital and allegedly stole a coat oranges and crackers from the Rev. Robert A. Warren who said she entered his First Free Methodist Church home while he led Sunday services. A note from Judd expressed regret for entering the pastor's home and was given to Sheriff Lon Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Robert A. Warren
Winnie Ruth Judd
New Medical Center Dedicated At UNC
Chapel Hill December 4 The new home of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and Division of Public Health was dedicated with an all day program. The building and dormitory opened for inspection. cost was 428000 dollars. Noted speakers include Dr E K Marshall Jr of Johns Hopkins and Dr David Riesman of Penn Medical School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
C. Canby Dobinson
Johns Hopkins Medical Clinic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ali
Stary
Gulf Islands
Arr Het
Sitall
FREY
Bank of Finland
Riso Ryti
A. K. Calander
W. Lint Miller
Georgia State Highway Board
Rivers
Atlanta
Capitol
W. C. Grimes
American Nickel
I. J. Simcox
International Nickel Company of Canada
Council
Helsinkal
Navy
BY Witt Hancock
Bulletin
King George
West Front
Fascists
Vehpment
Trunk Slayer
New Medical
U. N.C
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!