Eden's Washington visit stirs large courteous welcome
Britain's Lord Eden arrived in Washington for informal talks with President Roosevelt and officials. The event drew a sizable crowd of largely well dressed supporters at the State Department, marking a notable reception for a foreign dignitary. Eden emphasized no official mission, aiming to observe American views on foreign affairs.
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Hington
Eden
Britain
Roose
J Welles
Tive
Tae
Ite House
State Department
K Hurban
Ington
Homburg
E Britisher
Washington
Prest- Roosevelt
London
Debonglishman
U S Criticized Over Asia Policy in Pan American Talks
A scrambled US foreign policy excerpt notes the United States pressed to define its sphere of influence in the Americas while opposing Japan in Asia. The Asahi report urges nations to examine motives before rebuking others as Pan-American talks proceed.
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Dee
Ese
Americas
Asia
Asahi
Dollar Loans Could Back U S Drive For Americas Solidarity
The Roosevelt administration signaled possible use of dollar loans to back intra American solidarity and trade. Morgenthau weighs treasury loans to boost US Latin America trade while Hull seeks united defense in Lima. Analysts warn loans may finance armaments or require congressional approval.
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U. S
Americas
Washington
Roosevelt
State Hull
Lima
Peru
United Defense
Western Hemisphere
Morgenthau
The
Treasury
United States
Latin America
Germany
Japan
Italy
Sudeten
Hatin
America
Three In Fight For Speaker N C House
Raleigh teems with talk of a three cornered bid for speaker of the 1939 North Carolina House as D L Ward Libby and W E Fenner mount competing strength. Bryant leads the field with Ward Fenner challenging amid party caucus jitters on January 3. Senate races also stir, with Smith Halstead and Gold vying for pro tem posts as lawmakers eye key tax election and governance reforms.
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Raleigh
House of Representatives
Victor E. Bryant
Durham
D. L
Libby) Ward
New Bern
W. E
Bill) Fenner
Rocky Mount
Fenner
Ward
Bryant
Advisory Budget Commission
New York World
House
W. Ermkine Smith
Albemarle
Stanly County
Senate
W. I. Halstead
South Mills
Camden County
Jain
T. J. Gold
High Point
Guilford County
Smith
Estern
A. Hall Johnston
Asheville
Buncombe County
Czechs Seek Nazi Support for National Policy Shift
Prague reports Premier Rudolf Beran told the Czechoslovak parliament that relations with Germany would rest on friendship while asserting a shift from internationalism to a policy based on facts. He warned against politics in economic and cultural life and pledged to enforce the new program amid opposition. The Jewish issue would be resolved so long as long-time residents cooperate with state needs.
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Prague
Mier
Rudolf Beran
Germany
Munich
Beran
Czechoslovakia
Escape Plot Probe In Raleigh Prison
Prison authorities in Raleigh investigate a reported plot to help inmates escape. Details of the alleged plan were not disclosed.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Pair Also Confesses Robbing Bostic Bank
Two Morganton men John I. Childers and Frank J. Haskin confessed to robbing the Bostic Bank of Bostic on November 16 and admitted taking nearly 700 dollars. Edward Scheidt of the FBI Charlotte office confirmed the admissions.
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Charlotte
Fallston
Union Trust Company
Shelby
Bostic Bank
Bostic
Edward Scheidt
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Scheidt
John I. Childers
Frank J. Haskin
Morganton
Pan American talks tackle minority rights and defense
Brazilian proposal to bar special minority privileges in the Americas is sent to the Pan American conference committee on international law. Delegates from 21 republics discuss continental defense, trade links, and peace measures as Latin American nations seek unity ahead of Christmas adjournment.
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Lima
Latin America
Czechoslovakia
Brazil
Mexico
Committee For Organization of Peace
Honduras
Nicaragua
el Salvador
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Panama
Venezuela
Colombia
Ecuador
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Haiti
Americas
United States
Hull
Sudetenland
Alfranio de Mello Franco
Peace Organization Committee
Jenkins accuses TVA of fostering false hopes on power rates
Representative Jenkins of Ohio charged that the Tennessee Valley Authority fostered false hopes of low electric power rates across the United States. He called the action unjust and unfair during a TVA investigating committee session.
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Washington
Jenkins
Ohio
Tennessee Valley Authority
United States
Ohio Republican
TVA
Water pumps resume as demand rises in St Louis
Three of four water works operated on December 13 securing 120 million gallons daily to the city network from Chain of Rocks Bissell Point and Baden stations. Normal demand at this season runs about 100 million gallons.
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ST. Louis
Chain of Rocks
Bissell’s Point
Baden Stations
Dodgers trade Hasett and Outlaw to Bees for Moore and Hutchinson
The Brooklyn Dodgers send first baseman Buddy Hassett and outfielder Jim Outlaw to the Boston Bees in exchange for outfielder Gene Moore and pitcher Ira Hutchinson. The deal involves no cash.
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New York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Buddy Hassett
Jim Outlaw
Boston Bees
Gene Moore
Ira Hutchinson
Wage Hour Law Faces Court Tests Soon
Admin Elmer F Andrews said the wage hour law will likely reach court tests in New York and South Carolina within a few days. He expressed confidence in the law's constitutionality and said a ruling is desired as soon as possible.
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Washington
New York
South Carolina
Elmer F. Andrews
Andrews
British View On Aid To France Pleases Italy
In Rome the Fascist editor Virgini o Gayda cited Chamberlain’s claim Britain was not bound to aid France if Italy attacked as backing Italy’s demands on Tunisia Djibouti and the Suez Canal. Italians saw the British stance as recognition that Italy’s territorial claims do not threaten European peace.
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Rome
Virginio Gayda
Chamberlain
Britain
France
House of Commons
Italy
Tunisia
Djibouti
Gayda
Huge Gains Reported By Chinese Defenders
Chinese troops say they have recovered nearly all territory lost in Hunan since Japan occupation of Yochow. They claim victories east of Yochow near the Hupeh border, advances to Tungcheng, and gains along Tungting lake within five miles of Yochow. Reporting also lists recaptured towns near Sinyang and Japanese withdrawals to Anlu.
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Hunan
Canton
Shanghai
Yochow
Hupebh
Tungcheng
Tungting Lake
Hankow
Hupeh Province
Peiping-Hankow
Anlu
Loshan
Sinyang
Hwangchwan
Kushih
Peiping-Hankow Ree
Hanow
Chinese Forces Advance Toward Canton Prompting Japanese Retreat
Reports from Hong Kong state Chinese troops moved closer to Canton in a widening semicircle pushing Japanese forces back into the city. Chinese sources claim Kwangtung province authorities are recruiting more troops under Chiang Kai-Shek to counter the invasion.
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Hongkong
Canton
China
Kwangtung
Chiang Kai-Shek
Bonita Sinks After Collision Off Wilmington
The 40 foot yacht Bonita owned by Robert B. Scott of New York sank in the inland waterway about 12 miles south of Wilmington after hitting a submerged object. The two crew members were rescued by the coast guard cutter Modoc and brought ashore. The vessel was en route to Charleston, under the command of Rongbald Haralspad of Wallaceton, Massachusetts.
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Wilmington
Robert B. Scott
New York
Here
Coast Guard
Modoc
Charleston
8. C
Rongbald Haralspad
Wallaceton
Mass
Ruth Etting Testifies in Snyder Trial Accusations
Torch singer Ruth Etting testifies in Hollywood case naming Martin Snyder as author of threats and claiming he shot pianist Myrl Alderman at Alderman's home. She describes forced entry, gun drawing, and Snyder’s threats while recounting divorce financial settlements with Snyder.
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Los Angeles
Ruth Etting
Myrl Alderman
Martin
Snyder
Alderman
Edith
Miss Etting
Edith Snyder
Myra
Plano
Beverly Hille
Chicago
Santa Fe
Pasadena
Nutey
New Japanese Ambassador Encounters Mixed Seattle Welcome
Ken suke Horinouchi, Japan’s new ambassador to the United States, faced a varied reception in Seattle after arrival. He attended a chamber luncheon as guest of honor, his hotel was picketed by the Workers Alliance, and a Washington Commonwealth Federation delegation protested the Sino Japanese war. He stated the open door policy would continue in China.
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Seattle
Kensuke Horinouchi
Japan
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Workers Alliance
Washington Commonwealth Federation
China
Tobacco Prices Hold Their Own on North Carolina Markets
North Carolina tobacco prices remained steady after Saturday’s referendum rejected the crop control law. Durham reported an average of 18.58 dollars, with sales supervisor L. G. Cheek noting tobacco is becoming more common and the day matched the ongoing trend as eastern markets closed.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Durham
L. G. Cheek
Tobacco Market Sees 800000 Pounds Sold At 16 25
The Winston-Salem market sold about 800000 pounds of tobacco in low quality grades at an average of 16 dollars and 25 cents per hundred. Sales supervisor James T. Booth reported the figures as the market closes Friday and reopens January 10 for a 10 day run.
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Winston-Salem
James T. Booth
Reed & B
G. W. Reid
King and Harrison
W. HC. Sidden
J. L. Sink
W. Wool
C. A. Swain
Alice Bruce
D. D. Millsap
Chappel & C
EB. M. Williams
N. A. Spainhour
B. PP. Smith
J. W. Young & Son
C. M. Borum
B. OC. Taylor
J. P. Sprinkle
G. W. Shoat
Everett Childress
Knight & W. C
R. J. Revis
G. H. Lackey
T. B. Reynolds
J. F. Childress
Speas & W
L. S&s. Lowe
L. Mayberry
George Arrington
Brady Johnson
John T. Long
Nine Arrests Mark Lithuanian govts crackdown
Nine persons were arrested today as the Lithuanian government moved energetically against opposition elements accused of fomenting disorders following the Nazi victory in Memel diet elections on Sunday. An official announcement said considerable sums of money were found on two of those arrested.
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Kaunas
Lithuania
Chamberlain to Speak on European Peace Efforts in London
The British premier Chamberlain prepared to address the Foreign Press Association in London tonight. Observers expect the speech to outline Britain’s immediate foreign policy for the month ahead as he nears a January 14 visit, with ambassadors ministers and journalists from 35 nations in attendance.
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Chamberlain
Europe
Foreign Press Association
London
Britain
British and French worry over Memel threat to Lithuania
Prime minister voiced concern in the House of Commons about German moves on Memel. The next London visit of Reichsbank President Schacht and talks with Montagu Norman and Chamberlain were seen as a potential opening for an Anglo German settlement. In Kaunas, anti Semitic demonstrations and a student strike followed Memel elections as a state of emergency was declared.
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Memel
House of Commons
London
Reichsbank
Hjalmar Schacht
Montagu Norman
Bank of England
Chamberlain
Lithuania
Kaunas
U S Protest Over Memel Beating Of An American
The United States protested after Robert Sellmer an American newspaperman was beaten by three uniformed guards in Memel Kaunas. An American consulate official investigated and Minister Owen Norén lodged the protest. Sellmer reports two policemen intervened and one beat him in the face with fists before release. He says he was called an American Jew. A Kaunas journalist corroborated his account.
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Kaunas
Lithuania
United States
Robert Selimer
Sellmer
Milwaukee
New York
Memel
Owen Norem
Lithuanian Bureau of Public Activities
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