U S Formally Raps Britain's New Blockade
The United States formally objects to Britain's new blockade of German exports in a note released by the State Department. It asserts the measures may breach international law and harm legitimate American trade. The note warns against applying British orders in a way that would force American ships to divert to British ports.
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Washington
United States
Britain
Great Britain
State Department
Stats Department
Germany
Tema Ag
U. & Ships
Foreign Office
Onter
Europe
Bergen
Norway
Spain
Wilmington
N.C
Watery
Hempstead
Coast Guard
Castors
Ohn Bright Hil Anid
Hempsteid
Norfell
Alderney
Murphy
FBI
Howard Kerling
Laekala
Blycrow
New York
Miami
Lakata
St Luke’s Christmas Bazaar Exceeds Expectations in Grants Pass
The pre Christmas bazaar hosted by the women of St Luke's church in Grants Pass Oregon drew strong attendance but officials discovered that someone had sold church decorations. The incident prompts review of sale procedures and security measures.
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Oro
Des
St. Luke's Church
Aspirants Confer On Congress Race In Knox County Area
Aspirants for the Republican nomination to succeed Rep. J Will Taylor met with party leaders across the district to plan the nominating convention on December 22. Ray H Jenkins of Knoxville pledged 64 of 121 nominating votes, leaving 57 to be split between John Jennings Jr and Jack Dance, who agreed to divide 58 votes evenly. Democratic candidate Haremond Fowler of Rockwood was announced as the party’s nominee for the December 30 special election.
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Anoxville
Ila
J. Will Taylor
Ace
ATA Iad
Ray H. Jenkins
Knoxville
John Jennings, Jr
Jacl Dance
Twth
Dance
Jennings
Alvidu
Democratic Party
Dee
Haremond Fowler
Rockword
Court frees Juliet to wed her dashing Romeo
In New York a judge ruled Eileen Herrick is free to marry George Lowther III, though she remains under her parents’ control while living with them. The lover’s habeas corpus case ended after a three hour conference, confirming she may leave home but is still subject to parental support.
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Juliet
Romeo
Bal Boyle
New York
J. Barron Hill
Riverhead
Hébreas
Lowther
Long Island
Eileen Herrick
Hui
Bils Herrick
Eileen
George Darling
Virginia youth remains serious after family fire
Curunre Qualia 21 of Scott County Virginia remained serious today after leading siblings to safety from a house fire that destroyed their father Charles Qualls home near Clinchport. His sister Elizabeth with both arms broken and brother Elmer were reported much improved while four year old Fred Bridwell suffered a fractured skull but was doing nicely at hospital.
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Scott
Community Hospital
Hospital
Sttarhes
Elizabeth
Elmer
Clarence
Heather
Charles Qualls
Clinchport
Bridwell
Hospital Attachus
Bloomingddie Road
Bricker Defends Ohio Relief Policy in Roosevelt Clash
Governor Bricker charged President Roosevelt and his secretary with aiming to discredit Republicans and seek votes. He cited withheld Ohio relief funds and a pension dispute with the Social Security Board, asserting Ohio has solved the relief problem and federal claims are politically motivated. Mayor Burton defended Cleveland's relief actions as comparable to other cities.
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Des
John W. Bicker
Roosevelt
Ohio
Washington
Bricker
Federal Social Security Board
Oioings Pensiona
Ipsa
Martin Davey
Davey
United States
Harold H. Burton
Cleveland
Siatergrit
Roosevelt Faliansz
Bristol Firemen Battle Major Bristol Blaze
Firemen battled a large Bristol blaze that destroyed the Rutherford Prefight lines office and warehouse. Fire, sparked by an explosion of fireworks, caused an estimated loss near $200,000 and spread rapidly through a one story building within twenty minutes, per office manager Leland H. Hall.
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Bristol, Tein
Rutherford
Hnes
Leland HY. Hall
Bristol
Maverick Freed Not In Poll Tax Case
Maverick, allied with Roosevelt, is acquitted of charges alleging he paid poll taxes for other people. The trial, amid tension and a courtroom spectacle, ended with a verdict of not guilty as the mayor asserted the case stemmed from political animosity and machine control.
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Maverick
San Antonio
Tex
Dec
Maury Diaverick
Roosevelt
Texas
Corynent Apphiuon
Bryce Ferguson
Firar
43 LIVES LOST AS BRITISH SHIP TORPEDOED LONDON
AP dispatch reports 43 crew members of a Royal Navy cargo ship aboard the ship Jiner Navastots missing after a torpedo attack offshore. The incident comes amid escalating naval warfare as Britain presses to protect merchant lines.
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London
of the Royal Nil
Jiner Navastots
Admiralty
Sersey
Slum Clearance Funds Hinge on U S Housing Aid
Nashville Dec 8 Congressional delay in funding U S Housing Authority grants risks early curtailment of slum clearance. Nathan Straus warns unless local authorities press congress for more DSHA funds, gaps may appear as current federal support could end next June or July. He toured southern cities to study rural housing and urged coordination with urban programs. James A Carer and Gerald Gomire oversee Tennessee group.
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United States
Nathan Straus
U. S
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Tennessee
Federal
Wis
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Memphis
Kingsport
James A. Carer
Gerald Gimore
Nashville Authority
Tesperth
Reds Increase Pressure on Finns With Blockade Invasion
The Associated Press reports Soviet Russia declared a blockade on Finland as troops advance from north east and south in a widening invasion. Western front updates note France doubts on frontier works and German submarine activity. Finland’s Kirkenes reports indicate heavy losses for invaders while Leningrad says Russian forces move within miles of Petsamo and toward the border. The League of Nations set to meet on Finland. Daladier condemns the invasion as an outrage.
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League of Nations Council
Britain
England
End One
Thames
Thormex Walton
Apa
Pope Pius XII
Rome
Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore
German Sub Sunk By British Plane
London reports a Brille plane sank a German submarine with bombs. One bomb hit midships near the conning tower, a second bomb dropped as it began to founder. Submarine disappeared forces bubbles to surface before sinking.
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London
Air Ministry
Britain to back action against Soviet invasion of Finland
London diplomats expect Britain to support some League of Nations measures against Soviet Russia for invading Finland. Officials condemn the invasion and shift blame to Germany via the Soviet-German pact. Foreign Undersecretary Butler to lead Britain’s Geneva delegation. Halifax weighing a white paper on failed British Russian talks. Paris report notes Premier Dale in coverage.
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Great Britain
League of Nations
Russia
Pinland
Britain
Ger Nave ii
Germany
Richald Austen Butler
Geneva
Lord Halifax
Hoover Urges Nationwide Finn Aid Fund for Stricken Finland
Former U S president Herbert Hoover calls for a nationwide Finnish relief fund to aid civilians displaced and destitute in Finland amid war. He warns of winter hardship and evacuation, urging American support through a new drive coordinated by the Red Cross.
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Herbert Hoaver
United States
Commission of Relief
Belgium
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Pappea
Finland
American Red Cross
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