Monarchs Offer Peace Mediation Faces Mixed Reactions
King Leopold of Belgium and Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands propose continued mediation with contacts in Berlin London and Paris. Officials cite cautious optimism driven by bellicose powers refraining from major offensives while Paris and Berlin weigh the proposal and exposure to German strategic moves.
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Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Berlin
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Paris
Europe
Author dies from burns in Arlington residence
Stanley Olmsted, 62, author and former newspaperman, died today from burns suffered in his bed. Relatives said he apparently fell asleep while smoking. Olmsted wrote a column for the New York Tribune and was music and art critic for the old Washington Herald. He authored numerous short stories and a novel. Burial will be in The Old Village Church Yard at Murphy, D. C., scene of one of his stories.
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Stanley Olmsted
Relaives
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New York Tribune
Washington Herald
Murphy
D. C
Mystery Veils Explosion Says Admiralty Head
Winston Churchill told the House of Commons that HMS Oxley was destroyed by an accidental explosion with details withheld at the time. He cited higher British anti U boat activity and conservative estimates of German submarine losses, and warned the danger from surface raiders remains though the U boat campaign is controlled.
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Scapa Flow
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Atlantic
Voting machine error taints Troy mayoral tally
In Troy New York election officials found a voting machine could not count above eleven, misregistering ballots for Democrat Frank J Hogan while clearly recording votes for Republican John F Ahern. Hogan led 18 809 to 18 598 after eleven misread Ahern votes in a district Republicans called a normal ballot area of about 300.
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Italians Blast Soviet Again
Italian fascist press denounces the Communist International after its 22nd anniversary manifesto. Virginio Gayda accuses Moscow of causing European conflict and pressuring the Balkans while Italy claims the Danube and Balkans as its peace guardians. Il Messaggero questions Moscow Berlin accord.
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Il Messaggero
Ohio and California Voters Defeat Ham-Egg Pension Plans
Voters in Ohio and California rejected pension proposals that would have funded aid for the aged and the unemployed through new taxes and scripts. In Ohio the plan failed by more than three to one, with a tally of 1,393,615 against and 418,078 for. California also rejected the plan by a large margin, ending any immediate push for a state funded pension tied to unemployed relief.
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Associated Press
California
Ohio
Bigelow
Los Angeles
Elections In Brief
California voters defeat a “Ham and Eggs” pension proposal while Ohio backs an old age plan 8 to 1. New York approves pari mutual betting. Tammany wins county offices. Kentucky votes Gov. Ken Johnson over King Swope. Philadelphia elects Robert EF Lamberton mayor over Robert C White. Detroit re elects Edward J Defries over Mayor Richard W Reading. San Francisco Mayor Angelo J Rossi secured a third term. Cleveland Mayor Harold H Burton also wins a third term.
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Herbert S. Bigelow
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Associated Press
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Ken Johnson
King Swope
Philadelphia
Robert EF. Lamberton
Robert C. White
Edward J. Defries
Richard W. Reading
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Angelo J. Rossi
Cleveland
Harold H. Burton
Jap Fire Forces Down Airliner
The Imperial Airways liner Dardanus was forced to land on Waichaw island off the South China coast after Japanese gunfire. Passengers include O. Cuevas, two Britons, a Norwegian, an Iranian, and Puerto Rican staff of Inter-continent Corp. British officials investigate.
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South China Coast
O. Cuevas
Inter-continent Corporation of New York
Court Orders Republic Steel Must Rehire 6,000 Ohio Workers
United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Republic Steel must rehire 6,000 Ohio workers involved in the 1937 little steel strikes. The decision upheld a National Labor Relations Board order, with only 40 reinstatements excused for violence.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
National Labor Relations Board
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Little Steel
Ohio
Albert B. Maris
Parkway decision upheld in North Carolina land takings case
The North Carolina Supreme Court affirmed a $25 000 award to the Switzerland Company from the State Highway and Public Works Commission for Blue Ridge Parkway land taken. Associate Justice Heriot Clarkson did not participate due to interest in the suit. In Kentucky a mine clash left one dead and the coal company president wounded as 200 to 300 armed men seized the property.
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Britain weighs Belgian Netherlands peace appeal in Commons
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain said the Queen Wilhelmina and King Leopold peace appeal is being given careful consideration but he would not state a reply today. Britain plans to consult France and Poland before responding as Sikorski and Chamberlain coordinate in Paris.
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Roseboro Man Killed in Auto Tragedy
Autryville reports a fatal crash on the Fayetteville Roseboro road near here late last night. Jack Watson 30, of Roseboro was killed and Evander Howard 25, of Roseboro was critically injured and rushed to a Fayetteville hospital.
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Departments Abolished to Cut 1940 Budget
Mexico City reports President Cardenas ordered abolition of three departments physical education forestry and publicity effective January 1 as part of budget savings. Melvin B Erickson son in law of Gen Charles G Dawes dies at 49 in Waukegan of heart disease. German freighter Uhenfels captured and sent to Freetown Sierra Leone in West Africa.
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Planes Drop Propaganda Leaflets Over Paris Region
Military reports say two unidentified planes fired on while dropping leaflets over Paris area in early morning darkness. Leaflets quoted Vyacheslav Molotovs October 31 speech stating Russia closer to Germany. Planes possibly German or French with French Communists aboard.
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French Press Predicts No to Peace Proposal
Paris reports an emphatic no to the Dutch Belgian mediation proposal. Daladier conferred at the war ministry with no official response. Unofficially France and Britain would attend only under conditions, fearing German victory. Local artillery actions and renewed contact-unit activity are noted amid German attacks near the Luxembourg border and eastward near Orenthal. An aerial battle Monday is described as a greater French victory.
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Britain
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L’ordre
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Orenthal
Store cat saves Blythe grocers from costly misstep
In Blythe Georgia the partnership of W H Sewell and R H Burkhalter nearly split over an overnight fan. The store cat demonstrated by pulling the flour sack stack and flipping the fan switch, cooling the situation.
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Halifax Talks Kill German Mediation Offer
Berlin reports say Germany treats Halifax speech as a rebuff to the Belgian Dutch mediation offer. British timing and Hitler’s mood cloud possible formal replies while German military action shows a slight uptick as press coverage downplays neutrals protests and focuses on Halifax and Russia.
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Maritime Commission weighs eight ship transfer to Panama
The Maritime Commission prepared a report for President Roosevelt on transferring eight United States Lines ships to Panamanian registry. The plan, still under review, aims to allow sailing to belligerent ports closed to American flag vessels under the neutrality act. Senator Borah challenged the idea, warning of defense and policy implications. Roosevelt said he would hold action to personally assess national defense and maritime competition concerns.
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