Russians and Afghan Forces Mobilize Near Soviet Border
Reports from Peshawar say Afghanistan is massing armed forces toward the Soviet border while Afghan officials deny the move. Advices also place troops concentrating along the Russian Iranian frontier from Kerait to Tabriz with 20 000 troops near Hamadan and Kerman, near the Caspian south tip. A British military mission is reported reaching Kuwait to direct fortification work for the Persian Gulf defense.
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Army Chief Says Textbooks Blew War Lessons
The Army chief criticized school texts for waste in the war effort and blamed historians for stressing victories while glossing mistakes. He argued students must learn what happened and why to fix military readiness and prevent neglect of the war machine.
Truesdale 5 Dies After Auto Crash Injuries
Charlotte authorities report Paul Hampton Truesdale aged 5 died in a local hospital from injuries suffered when struck by a motor vehicle on Christmas Day.
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Weather Summary for North and Coastal Areas
Mostly cloudy and cold tonight and Friday with possible light rain near the coast. Winds vary from north to west across Hatteras to Jacksonville and Sandy Hook to Hats for tonight and Friday with unsettled overcast conditions and possible light rains.
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Nazi disinformation case mars Ross US tour scandal
A House subcommittee report details German born Ross traveling the United States with his family and a private car, filming industrial plants with expensive gear. Federal agents reviewed his footage showing rural scenes and factory sites, amid questions about hidden funding and loyalty concerns.
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Pope Pius Parade in Rome Marks Lateran Peace Sign
Tens of thousands of Romans lined the streets to bless Pope Pius as he rode in an open car, signaling unified Italy’s supremacy over Rome and the Lateran accords. Cardinal Maglione and royal officials joined the papal procession amid rain, speeches, and pigeons released to welcome the Holy Father.
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Finns Fight Back Amid Large Scale War Claims and Bombings
Finnish forces reportedly repel attacks north of Lake Hattalahti as Red armies face stalled offensives on the Isthmus and Salla fronts. Civilians suffer as Russian bombing raids strike Tampere Kota and Turku with casualties and loot. Guerrilla skirmishes intensify in Suomussalmi and Petsamo as ski troops probe weak tracks for damage.
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Jail riot plan ends in prisoner's confession and slaying
Prison guards recount two death row inmates Rogers and Young unlocking cells with a soap pistol plan that failed. They overpowered guard Chesser, bound him, and attempted to hold the night sergeant before abandoning the escape. Young admits participation. Rogers denies until pressed.
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Tremors Ravage Erzinean City and Surrounding Areas
A massive earthquake devastates Erzinean and nearby towns. Mortality rises from collapsed barracks and fires as authorities mobilize relief. President Inonu and government, army units, and a world funds appeal respond while civilians face exposure and pneumonia risks.
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Californians Face Another Early Morning Earthquake
An earthquake was felt in Salinas at 4 15 a m, waking many residents. No damage was reported.
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Not The End Says Seismologist Amid Global Quakes
Fordham University seismologist Dr. William A. Lynch said the recent temblors in Turkey, Southern California, South America, and South Africa do not indicate the world is ending. He noted quakes are independent, many go unnoticed, and estimates from Reno Gutenberg place about 100,000 quakes yearly worldwide.
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Relief spending splits as Congress debates WPA funds
Congress fights over WPA relief figures as Harrington defends the program within its budget. Rep. Woodrum calls the relief changes vindicating, while Rep. Coffee warns that cutting to about one billion could trigger chaos. England’s living costs rise 65 percent since 1914, and Brazil accelerates industrialization.
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