Germany likely to aid volunteers for Spain and convoy ships
German sources say Reich will avoid war by not openly joining conflict with Socialist Spain. Germany probably will permit voluntary fighters and convoy German vessels to fascist Spain while steering clear of actual military involvement. No new divisions expected, as any full rescue or direct action risks war.
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Lin
Spain
Reich
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Volunter
Jos
Mment
Bilbao
San Sebastian
Greek steamer Dirtys aground off Frying Pan Shoals
Coast Guard at Southport reports the Greek steamer Dirtys loaded with ore ran aground near Frying Pan Shoals. The Modoc station and a Norfolk tug tried to refloat her as crew members were evacuated. Plans to salvage and move the ship depend on salvage decisions and weather.
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Silmington
Coast Guard
Modoc
Oak Island
Southport
Norfolk
Largest North Carolina moonshine still seized in Beaufort County
federal officer Edward Patton announced the capture of the state’s largest still in Blunt Creek Beaufort County. The still had a 100 horsepower capacity and 1000 gallon capacity. Authorities reported 100 gallons mash 150 gallons liquor and 2600 pounds of ware seized.
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Arlotte
North Carolina
Edward Pat
Internal Department
Blunt Creek
Beaucounty
Patton
Roosevelt Jr. Undergoes Throat Surgery at Phillips House
A report from Phillips House indicates Massachusetts General Hospital intends to perform a throat operation on Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. due to an apparent streptococcus throat infection and sinus issues.
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Phillips House
Massachusetts General
Frank Roosevelt, Jr
Ing
Federal Tobacco Sales Tax Suggested As Control Plan
J. B. Hutson, federal tobacco expert, proposed a federal sales tax on tobacco combined with a subsidized crop control to keep prices profitable next year. He spoke to a national steering committee from 11 tobacco states and outlined three options: continue soil conservation with maximal control, supplement with state compacts, or adopt a federal sales tax program.
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Washington
J. B. Hutson
Hutson
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Congress
Daniels Gave $1000 To Democratic Party
Josephus Daniels then American ambassador to Mexico reported a $1000 contribution to the Democrats. The report came as part of campaign funds disclosures examined by the senate committee and noted by Mr and Mrs Childs Frick of Pittsburgh.
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Washington
Republicana
Senate Campaign Funds
Childs Frick
Pittsburgh
Josephus Daniels
Mexico
Democrats
Return of Young Chang 10 Favored in Beijing Crisis
Marshal Chang Heueh-Liang may be restored to command the armies he led in revolt against Chiang Kai-Shek. The premier’s capture sparked a civil crisis. Foreign Minister Chang Chung says the marshal is guilty of treason but may be treated with leniency and a possible special pardon after a reluctant trial.
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Nanking
Chang Heueh-Liang
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang
Lianfu
Violent Death Toll Over Holidays Exceeds Seven Hundred Fifty
Chicago December 28 More than 750 persons died violent deaths in the nation during the Christmas holiday and weekend. Traffic accidents accounted for at least 555 deaths with many other causes swelling the total to 761. California led traffic deaths with 58 and states listed include Alabama 17 Arizona 12 Arkansas 14 California 68 Colorado 7 Connecticut 9 Florida 11 Georgia 12 Idaho 3 Illinois 43 Indiana 12 Iowa 7 Kansas 3 Kentucky 11 Louisiana 7 Maine 4 Maryland 8 Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi 11 Missouri 11 Montana 1 Nebraska 2 Nevada 1 New Jersey 12 New Mexico 8 New York 18 North Carolina 14 North Dakota 1 Ohio 35 Oklahoma 11 Oregon 6 Pennsylvania 32 Rhode Island 2 South Carolina 16 South Dakota 3 Tennessee 12 Texas 38 Utah 3 Virginia 22 Washington West Virginia.
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Delaware
Vermont
New Hampshire
California
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colo
Rado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Ilnois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Miselasippi
Missourii
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington & West Virginia
Wings Seen On Ridge As Uran United Flight Searched
United Airlines reports sighting airplane wings on a ridge north of Burbank near Saugus, suggesting wreckage from a missing airliner with two aboard. Airport official R E Dickinson saw the winged craft from his plane and noted the rest lay spread below in the valley.
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Burbank
Calif
United Airlines
Here
Saugus
R. E. Dickinson
Dickinson
Fundamentalists Tighten Watch Over Nazi Edicts
German fundamentalists increase vigilance to ensure obedience to Hitler's orders against church attacks. Ministers fear Dr. Robert Ley plans to become the seelsorger or spiritual caretaker of the German people, signaling renewed church-state tensions during the regime.
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Hitler
OPERO
Berlin
Reichsuehrer
Adolph Hilter
Robert Ley
Reich
Seelsorger
Cleveland County PWA Grant For Schools Approved
Public Works Administrator Ickes announced a $95,727 grant to Cleveland county school board for three new buildings and a gym. The project followed the dropping of a Shelby power project that had $132,000 approved, which will be abandoned and funds returned to PWA.
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Washington
Public Works
Ickes
Board of Education
Cleveland County
N. C
Shelby
PWA
First Major Kidnaper Of 1936 Haunted By Searchers
Washington reports the 1936 kidnapping case dominates headlines as searchers spread out. The article notes White House divisions over reestablishing federal wage and hour standards and the push for state labor laws while Congress weighs NRA-like reforms. William Green of the AFL supports federal wage and hour regulation and sets a family income goal of 3600 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRA
White House
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Ecuadoran ambassador's son kidnapped in Washington
The 15 year old Olmedo Alfaro was abducted by three unidentified men Christmas night and held for about five hours. They forced him into a closed car near the Army and Navy Club, subjected him to questioning, and left him near the southeast part of the city at 3 am. He called his father from a phone, and the boy was returned to the Mayflower Hotel.
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Washington
Ecuador
Senor
C. E. Alfaro
State Department
R. Walton Moore
Sard
Olmedo Alfaro
Army and Navy Club
Alfaro
Mayflower Hotel
Roper forecasts higher income in 1933
Secretary Roper forecast the national income for 1933 at 60 million dollars, about three quarters of 1929, stating total industry output may equal wages and dividends for the first time since 1929. He cited broader recovery in durable goods, construction, farm income and wages, and a rise in foreign trade aided by waning trade barriers.
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Washington
Halling
Roper
Commerce Department
Masked Kidnapper Takes Tacoma Doctor's Son In Grimy Heist
A masked, shabby looking man abducted 10 year old Charles Mattson from the Mattson family residence in Tacoma. A crude ransom note surfaced, claiming amounts of 18000 or 28000 dollars. Police urged the Dr W W Mattson family to contact the kidnapper later today as a nationwide search continued.
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Tacoma
Wash
W. W. Mattson
Charles Mattson
Dr. and
Europe watches Hitler moral brink over Spanish war
London sources say Hitler faces a Christmas decision that could steer Europe toward peace or conflict amid Nazi threats over the Paris affair. Franco seeks 60,000 troops to aid Madrid while France and Britain push non intervention in exchange for economic and colonial concessions.
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London
Europe
Berchtesgaden
Bavaria
Adolf Hitler
der Fuehrer
Hitler
Germany
Paris
Francisco Franco
Madrid
France
England
Youths Face Charge Of Larceny Of Auto
Roy Holder of Thomasville and Raymond Holden near Greensboro face a hearing on larceny charges this afternoon before Magistrate Joe Paschall. They are charged with stealing an automobile from George Bain. Holder was caught in the car in Pomona.
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Greensboro
Roy Holder
Thomasville
Raymond Holden
Joe Paschall
George Bain
Pomona
Guilford Officials Endorse Waynick For Reappointment
Guilford County commissioners unanimously endorsed Capus M. Waynick of High Point for a second term as chairman of the State Highway and Public Works Commission. The resolution will go to Governor elect Clyde R. Hoey. The meeting also set interest rates on county refunding bonds totaling $100,000 at 3 percent for both short and long term issues.
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Greensboro
Capus M. Waynick
High Point
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Guilford County
J. W. Burke
Waynick
Clyde R. Hoey
Local Government Commission
Palos Loaded With War Contraband Sparks Crisis
Spanish government defies Germany to release the caped freighter Palos claiming contraband of war for fascist forces. Paris cites neutrality fears as France seeks to calm the Franco Spanish crisis and prevent a wider war influence.
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Paris
Donalietsa
Ing
Forte
Germany
Spain
Vigo
North Carolina Offices Reopen After Christmas Holiday
Raleigh reports state offices reopen after a four day Christmas holiday. Motor vehicle bureau and Carolina Motor Club opened at 47 sites to sell 1837 automobile plates with four days left before motorists must display them. Captain Charles D. Farmer urged strict enforcement of the license law after January 1.
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Raleigh
Motor Vehicle Reau
Carolina Motor Club
Charles D. Farmer
Highway Patrol
Weather report outlines scattered showers and cooler conditions
Clouds cover the southeast with showers tonight and cooler temperatures. North Carolina and South Carolina see scattered rain with colder Tuesday. Georgia northern areas may have a few showers. Winds shift from north to southeast, with overcast conditions and general rainfall readings across major stations including Asheville Birmingham Charleston Jacksonville Miami and Wilmington.
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Tweeder
South Carolina
Georgia
Winne Matteras
Jacksony
Srth
Charlotte
W. C. Dew
Official
Weather Bureau
Perature
Max. Min
Asheville
Auante Svcosevsacee
Or Agusta
Birmingham
Charleston
Cmmfiouro
Chicago
Denver
Detroit
Javesebeschan
Bvaneville
Galveston
Spartanburg
Wilmingto
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Young Chang
Union Air Terminal
San Francisco
O. K
Capitol
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
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Manzanares
Santander
Socialist Defense Council
Pec
Usera
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el Rasurero
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Taracena
Gudalajara
Minia
Try
Basurero
Francisco France
Palos
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