Death Ray Not Practical Says Brown Scientist
Professor Charles A. Kraus of Brown University dismisses Hitler’s death ray threat as without foundation in science. He states no practical death ray exists and notes little progress in offensive gas warfare, with more defense advances than offense. He cites ethyl gasoline research as a notable achievement.
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Charles A. Kraus
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Adolf Hitler
England
France
Kraus
Nazi Exports Subjected to Seizure in Heightened Sea War
The article notes Britain expanding its blockade to seize all German origin exports under neutral flags, amid naval protests from Holland Denmark Belgium Sweden Italy and Japan. It reports two major losses, the Polish liner Pilsudski and the cruiser Rawalpindi, pushing ship sunk totals past 108000 tons and leaving about 250 dead on the Rawalpindi. Chamberlain reassures that Britain maintains naval superiority and promises mastery of the magnetic mine and continued U boat progress.
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Soviet note hints Finland could be "second Poland"
The note signed by Vyacheslav Molotov and handed to Finland at a midnight conference accuses Finnish artillery of firing on Soviet troops near Mainila at 3 45 p m Russian time. Hours earlier Pravda attacked Finland's premier as dissension rose over mobilization, prices, and taxes amid tense border proximity to Leningrad.
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British Admiralty Seizes Empress of Canada Liner
The British Admiralty has commandeered the 21 517-ton Canadian Pacific passenger liner Empress of Canada. No details were announced. The liner, built in 1922, is at Hong Kong.
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British Admiralty
Hongkong
Regional Weather Outlook North and South States
Fair and cold tonight across North and South Carolina and Georgia. Tuesday brings fair skies and slowly rising temperatures in all three states. Virginia stays fair with slight warmth in the southwest, while coastal winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville rise to moderate speeds.
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Mrs Roosevelt Deflects Testimony Hint on Communist Link
At a press conference Mrs Roosevelt denied belief in Communist control and declined to testify against Alfred M. Lilienthal who led a split from the American Youth Congress. She said she would not side as a witness but would answer questions if in the interest of truth, and she would not volunteer to testify before the committee.
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Alfred M. Lilienthal
New York
Un-American Activities Probe Targets Colleges and Schools
Witnesses described the American Student Union as a conduit for spreading communism. Testimony tied Cluster Springs Academy founder Wilson to education in Halifax County Virginia. InvestigatorDies outlined a case of a lady physician serving as medical officer for the Communist party in Spain and acting chairman of a city school board. Multiple days of hearings were planned on un American activities in colleges and public schools.
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Maverick Politically Charged Trial Opens in San Antonio
Maury Maverick former San Antonio mayor and former congressman faces trial on a charge of illegal purchase of poll tax receipts. He did not call a defense witness as attorney Carl W. Johnson filed a 77 page motion seeking to quash the indictment before Judge Brice Ferguson.
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Maury Maverick
Congress
Brice Ferguson
Charles Boyer Glad To Be Home From War Zone
Hollywood reports Charles Boyer, the French actor, is 6000 miles from the front and very glad to be back. He was released from the army this month and reunited with his wife Pat Paterson on Sunday. He said he would not do propaganda work in the United States. A separate item notes a shipment of 3000 hogsheads of wines and brandies from South Africa to England.
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Charles Boyer
Pat Paterson
German Ornaments Could Be Scarce For Christmas
Commerce Department statisticians warn that German and Polish ornaments may be in short supply as war disrupts imports. Shoppers may find fewer German made toys on display, while U S toy makers expand production with many military toys already popular.
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Revocation of drivers licenses boosts state total to 25145
Raleigh reports last week added 127 revocations bringing the year total to 25145. minors losing permits fell to about six percent with eight cases. drunken driving led revocations. oldest case: John Alfred Chalk sentenced June 12 Windsor. revocation announced November 25. Diamond Lightship box details released. lightship duties 60 days on, 27 off. Veterans Service Division in Charlotte processed 404 cases with $226. (truncated)
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Windsor
Department of Conservation and Development
Cape Hatteras
N.C
Job odds by category show service workers edge clerks
State Employment Service analysis by director R Mayne Albright provides job chances per 100 for categories with service workers at 69.69, production at 53.53, and physical labor at 69.53. Separately, the Department of Labor broke even in October prosecutions with a drug store owner acquitted on hour law charges while a case against working men and women for excessive hours was convicted and fined.
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R. Mayne Albright
Albright
Csccen
Department of Labor
Rationing Date Expected for Bacon Ham and Butter
London officials say the food ministry will announce tomorrow in the House of Commons the date for rationing bacon ham and butter and the voluntary rationing of sugar scheduled to start.
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House of Commons
Food Ministry
Chile Battles profiteers as coal runs short
Government drives action against profiteers amid a coal shortage in Chile. Paris takes aim at safeguarding statues. Italy explores new coal fields to secure energy supply.
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Italy
Lumber group to hold meet in Columbia December
Charlotte notes the 17th annual convention of the Carolina Lumber and Building Supply Association set for December 5 to 7 in Washington. Speakers include Governor Maybank of South Carolina KK T Trigg of Washington editor J Ben Wand of Jacksonville and Bruce Wilson of Washington plus regional leaders and industry officials.
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Emm. Garner
Carolina Lumber and Building Supply Association
Columbia
D. C
Maybank
South Carolina
KK. T. Trigg
Washington, D. C
National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association
Marie M. Bennett
Orlando
Fla
Florida Lumber and Millwork
Shipping experts clash over war's impact on Pacific trade
United States shipping faces changes as nations withdraw ships from Pacific and South American routes. One view predicts rapid fleet reallocation with no idle American ships if the war endures. Critics warn that American liner orders may slow if all U.S. vessels join European and overseas routes.
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American Merchant Marine Institute
Taylor
Joseph Curran
National Maritime Union
CIO
South
Central America
Export-Import Bank
Widows Go On Trial In Insurance Ring
In Philadelphia two widows go on trial as the 15th and 16th defendants in a wholesale murder for insurance syndicate. Rose Carina dubbed the kiss of death woman is charged with murdering Pietro Stea to cash in on life insurance and Millie Giacobbe faces trial for poisoning her husband Antonio in 1933.
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Commonwealth
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Peitro Stea
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Antonio
Damages Started in Three Suits Against Public Administrator
In Guilford Superior Court Judge Leo Carr heard three personal injury suits totaling 11000 against Joseph T. Carruthers Jr. as administrator of Floyd Stanton's estate. Plaintiffs Harriet Berry Ruth Granger Phillips and Ruth Merelyn Thompson claim injuries from a November 24 1938 car crash on the Greensboro highway near the Methodist Children's Home involving a vehicle driven by Stanton a High Point CIO labor organizer. Motions to dismiss and for continuance were denied.
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Joseph T. Carruthers, Jr
Floyd Stanton
High Point
Guilford Superior Court
Leo Carr
Burlington
Harriet Berry
Ruth Granger Phillips
Ruth Merelyn Thompson
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Japs Push On In Conquest
Japanese forces advance from Nanning toward another key Chinese base and claim of Nanning fall is denied by Chungking. Kwangsi army reports city burned after Japanese bombardment as defense troops withdraw. Kwangsi council urges removal of food and destruction of roads to hinder invasion.
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Unclear Dairy Market Figures For Chicago Area
The report lists unsettled butter data with a 604 308 volume and a 93 score for creamery. It includes percentages and figures for carrots eggs and various grades and receipts, indicating mixed market readings without a clear single outcome.
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Ninotchka Grooves in a Modern Comedy Romance
Garbo stars in a witty romantic farce with Melvyn Douglas. Several showings today at 9:06 and 9:12, with additional screenings listed.
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Ninotchka
Melvyn Douglas
Ladies Aid Circle to Meet at Mrs Griffin Home
News of Colored People reports the St. Mark Methodist Church Ladies Aid Circle I will meet Tuesday evening at 817 East Washington Street. Mrs. E. G. Cobb and Mrs. Erlene Ballinger will serve as hostesses.
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Fire damages Duke Smith residence on Church Street
Firefighters answered a morning call to the Duke Smith home on Church Street and put out a blaze caused by an overheated flue. Fire Chief C. Bush said only the area around the flue and part of the roof were damaged, estimated at about $100.
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C. Bush
Tired- Run-down? Begin a Druggist Tonic Regimen
Start a daily date at any drug store with the shown formula on each bottle. Overwork, poor sleep, and lagging appetite are blamed, with promises of quick improvement. Aimed at restoring appetite and energy, the ad urges a five dollar course of treatment and claims vast benefits.
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