U S Plans Air and Naval Missions to Colombia
The United States will send Naval and Military Air Missions to Colombia to assist in strengthening its defense forces. The move signals closer Pan American cooperation and focuses on Colombia near the Panama Canal. The plan, announced by the State Department, follows a November 23 agreement and involves two advisory missions to aid the Colombian Ministry of War.
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Duke Blue Devils Halt Pitts Icy Showdown at Duke Stadium
Williard Bolo Perdue recovered a fourth quarter fumble by John Chickerneo and scored on the ensuing touchdown to preserve Duke's perfect season in a 7 to 0 victory over Pitt before 52 000 in snow at Duke Stadium. Eric Tipton starred with precise kicking as Duke remained undefeated and headed for a possible bowl bid.
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Thomasville
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Bolo) Perdue
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Bob Spangler
Curly Stebbin
Duke and TCU Clinch Perfect Seasons in 1938 Rivalry
Duke completed an undefeated season by beating Pittsburgh before 52,000 in the South and the Horned Frogs of Texas Christian University finished 1938 with a 20 to 7 rout of Southern Methodist in the Southwest. Army also drew a season high crowd of 102,000 in Philadelphia as the final big Saturday of the year unfolded.
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Pope Suffers Brief Chill After Leaving Bed
Vatican sources said Pope Pius XI, 81, rose from his sick bed to perform duties and suffered a brief chill at about 5 p.m. He had been weakened by a heart attack yesterday morning and remained steadfast, meeting Eugen Pacelli and planning further clergy encounters as his doctors advised.
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Father Dionne Rejects Quintuplets for World Fair Exhibit
Callander Ontario November 26 Oliva Dionne father of the quintuplets refused a plan to exhibit his daughters at the New York World’s Fair next year calling it exploitation. World Fair officials said they still hoped to include the quints with a spokesman expressing surprise at his comment and noting they were previously told he was willing.
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Hearing on showing Child Birth From Life in North Carolina
A hearing will decide if the motion picture Child Birth From Life shall be shown in North Carolina under its present name. The American Committee on Maternity Welfare and Special Pictures Company sue Amity Pictures and Atlantic Films, Charlotte Film Distributors, and Life's Dramas Inc. The amended complaint alleges nationwide advertising for Birth of a Baby via Life magazine and argues the defendants seek to capitalize on the publicity.
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Charlotte Film Distributors
Life's Dramas, Inc
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Committee On
Weather Toll Climbs To 92 More Snow Due
A storm path across the nation brings abnormally low temperatures and blowing winds with more snow forecast. Death toll reaches 92 as cold air nears from the Great Lakes area while the West stays warmer leading to forest fire threats. Snow blankets portions of the east central states with heavy accumulations in Houghton Michigan and Albany New York. Travel disruptions spread from Chicago to New England as trains buses and flights face delays and cancellations. The Bowie race track in Maryland cancels its program for the first time in 14 years due to snow and ice.
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Wreck at Aiken Fatal for One
Otis Gibson of Gloverville was killed and Caley Glover of Gloverville seriously hurt when two autos collided near Aiken South Carolina. Jailer Sogee held five persons in connection with the crash, no charges yet. The crash involved Gibson and Glover’s car, head on with the other vehicle. Only these two were injured, hospital attendants said. Glover’s condition was described as critical and not expected to improve through the night.
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Scores Of Top Grid Battles
College football results list numerous games with varied scores. Notable outcomes include Duke defeating Pitt 7 to 0 and Washington defeating Washington State 26 to 0. Other matches show Texas Tech and Baylor tied at 21, Army beating Navy 14 to 7, and Dartmouth roaring to a 134 point win.
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Daladier Seizes Rail Lines as French Strikes Loom
Paris November 26 Premier Edouard Daladier decreed military control of France's principal railroads to thwart a one day general strike called by unions. The move followed widespread stoppages in mining metal and rail sectors across the north and Paris region. Mass meetings gathered tens of thousands in support of protest against the decree, while authorities kept order with armed guards.
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Extortion Plot Against Shirley Temple Barred
The FBI announced an alleged extortion plan against child star Shirley Temple was thwarted with the arrest of Hinton C. Hardison, 22, at Galice Oregon. Hardison admitted writing the extortion note on November 17 threatening death if $10,000 was not paid. He formerly lived in Albany Georgia and will be arranged on a charge of attempted extortion and moved to Portland for trial.
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Anti Jewish persecution widens in Nazi Germany
Berlin reports intensified anti Semitic campaigns with harsh rhetoric against sympathizers. German newspapers urge elimination of Jews from public life while landlords evict Jewish tenants and Jews lose access to welfare loans and hunting licenses. International press watches for reactions abroad.
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German Press Attacks U S on Imperial Motives
Berlin reports quote a unified German press accusing Washington of imperial aims ahead of the Lima Pan American conference. Articles taunt dollar diplomacy as the Jewish emigration issue enters debate and warn of a South American bloc against European aggression.
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Fire threatens homes of stars in Santa Monica range
Fresh Pacific winds drive a brush fire across the Santa Monica mountains toward Encino where film star residents such as Al Jolson and Joel McCrea live. The blaze near several actors’ homes prompted alarms as flames spread. overall damage in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties was expected to reach up to 5 million dollars while widespread fires were largely checked.
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Joel McCrea
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Phil Harris
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U S Notes Strained Ties with Germany Over Creditors
The State Department announced an indefinite tour for Ambassador Hugh Wilson in Washington and protest of Nazi policy toward American creditors. Sumner Welles said Wilson will advise on U S German relations after returning from Berlin. The note cited Germany’s halt on Austrian debts and continued payments to Austrian creditors.
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Austria
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Japanese Advance Near Kowloon Frontier Reported
Shanghai dispatches say Japanese troops push toward the Kowloon border in south China half a mile from the frontier. Japanese forces claim Chinese remnants are routed on the Pearl River delta while refugees and wounded soldiers flood toward Hongkong with about 1000 already in British territory.
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FDR to Discuss U S Relations With Germany and Italy Today
President Roosevelt plans to review Americas relations with Germany and Italy with focus on the treatment of Jews. Ambassadors Hugh R Wilson and William Phillips will join him at the Little White House in Warm Springs Georgia for a conference tonight. Wilson and Phillips are en route from Berlin and Rome respectively and will arrive around six p m Central Standard Time.
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