Roosevelt Pushes Probe Into Communist Activities in U S
President Roosevelt said the State Department had undertaken an investigation of alleged violations by communists and other organizations. He noted reports of subversive activity were referred to the department by the Dies committee and declined further comment on details or on Admiral Hepburn's basing proposals. The press conference touched on national security programs and rehabilitation measures, with emphasis on safeguarding against communist influence.
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Wasiington
Roosevelt
Pustite Department
Ences! Murphy
Effuet Oy Tetter
Aft
Department
Dies Committee
wr-Americas Lins
War
Edoto
Arthur J. Hepburn
Ngsa
Ehrattens Herrk Vichiteed
Tireign Prrengipals
Internacional
Pitt
Oestia Cerons
Vaneo
Deere
Walon
Cesidranen Jadi
Tive
Pete Paca
Weather Forecast Fragment Sketches Local Conditions
Fragmentary weather notes describe fair to mixed conditions across regions. Possible Sunday rain, lighter winds, and warmer tones mixed with cooler spells in western areas. Temperatures vary, with some places showing stable to mild readings while others hint at unsettled patterns.
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Ptecky
Tennesssk
Walp Slahitie
Warner
West
Bykrath Cotter
West Partis
Smeday
Alabama
Lair Iind
CMTS
Police Advised To Relax By Torso Slayer Letter
A Los Angeles mailed letter identifying itself as Ohio’s famed torso slayer prompted Cleveland Police Chief George J. Matowitz to search for two possible victims. The missive, sent amid a jumble of international refugee and government references, described grisly scenes and urged calm while implying a broader threat.
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Cleveland
Los Angeles
George J. Matowitz
Ohio
Souther
Viet In Purlat
Sonny Los Wneeles
Othe Barkdoor
Teyse
Fragmented Murky Text Hints at Death and Unsound Dream Imagery
A distorted OCR passage intertwines phrases about death, dreams, and uncertain fate with scattered names and fragments. Readings include references to Ammonis, Vets Gail Leet, and Dorothyn, plus mentions of a sale and page notation. The overall sense is garbled, lacking a coherent narrative or identifiable event.
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Citidietity
Italian Premier Studies U S Plan
Italian Premier Mussolini studied a U S plan for settling Jewish refugees in a memorandum from President Roosevelt. The proposal linked Ethiopia and immigration policy, while timing suggested possible forced emigration of some Jews. The article notes Mussolini’s reaction and mentions a related note in the Washington dispatch.
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KROME
Sutieres
Didi
Neensier Musselini
Mebiapi
Calida
Roosevelt
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Greater friction foreseen by Japs
Tokyo Asahi predicts rising friction between the United States and Japan after Roosevelt’s January 4 address. The paper says Washington sees Japan as aggressor and may widen sanctions, shifting from neighborly to antagonistic relations. Tokyo’s foreign office comments on the December 31 note on China treaty rights and awaits Japan’s reply.
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Tokyo
United States
Japan
Tokyo Asahi
Japaneze
Pan
Asahi
Asihi
Foreign Office
U. S
China
Washington
Joseph C. Graw
Browning Silent On Tollett Case In Tennessee
Tennessee Governor Browning holds silent on Tollett case as a delegation seeks clemency. Reports say visitors to the governor’s office included individuals linked to the dynamite deaths that killed three children and injured others. One condemned killer hanged himself in Carter County, while others serve life terms.
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Nasuville
Lemony
Tynnney AL
Elizabethten
Browning
Hamnan Gouge
Geaire
Gouge
Carter County
Shelby group opposes quiz purchase plan in Tennessee
Political allies of Governor-elect Prentice Cooper attack the Browning administration by backing a Shelby county resolution condemning a $300 land deal for 39 acres adjoining Fort Pillow prison farm in West Tennessee. The move labels the $77500 price as unreasonable and a late treasury raid, highlighting Wright's voting history with Browning.
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Nashville
Prentice Cooper
General Assembly
State Prison Committee
Browning
Bennett Wright
Fort Fillow
West Tennessee
Senate
House
Shelby County
Rep
Ragan
Hamilton
Nelouse
Rogue
Fentress
Austin
Henderson
Treasury of Tennessee
Brown
Shelby
Zal
Lewman
Davidson
Gordon
Officer Wounded in Narcotic Raid on Brooklyn Pier
A waterfront gun battle near St Brookien pier left one officer wounded and led to the seizure of 250 pounds of opium and the arrest of four men. The raid, part of a 3 1/2 month investigation, saw more than 61 shots fired as narcotics were landed from a Taalian freighter. Three suspects were captured on the freighter, one onshore in Hoboken, and two more questioned by Brooklyn prosecutors.
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New York
St Brookien Pier
James
Humvel
Raken
Hoboken
Distelen
Pau Heal
Brooklyn
Kealy Tarney
Last Minute News Flashes Foresee War in Paris and Budget Clash
Disjointed wires report U S stance on possible conflict in Paris and a Senate committee noting foreign policy tensions. Fire at a Christmas tree scene causes a fatal collapse and serious injuries at a family home. Federal funds discussion with lawmakers signals future allocations and WDA administrator role.
Child Saved for Christmas Faces Death in Aplastic Anemia
In Nashville on January 6, 10 year old Gladys Averitt remained in a coma despite transfusions from scores of American Legionnaires, firemen, and others who donated blood to sustain her until Christmas. Doctors feared for her life as she awaited recovery from aplastic anemia. She had wished for only healing from Santa Claus and awoke on Christmas Day surrounded by dolls and toys.
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Nashville
Gladys Averitt
American Legionnaires
Nashville World War Veterans
Gladys
Santa Claus
WPA Faces Show Cause Over Relief Request
Washington January hearings focus on the request for 375 million dollars to operate WPA through July. Subcommittees plan close examination of relief needs as senators warn against overfunding amid improving business signals. President Roosevelt says funds are needed to keep about 3 million on the rolls in February and March, with gradual decline.
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Roosevelts
Cungs
WPA
Inday
Thias
Col
Harrington
WEA
Adams
D.-Colo
House
Seatie Appropriations Committee
Askouis
W. Rolls
Senator Byres
Rep
Woodrum
T-Va
Nisnre
Lnger
Woorruny
Byres
Senate
Roosevelt
Felix Frankfurter
Supreme Court
Vane
Roosevelt Policy Insured Firm Faces Tax Ruling
A New York stock trading firm bought a policy on President Roosevelt as protection against market impact following his death. The Board of Tax Appeals ruled the premium could not be deducted from partnership income, noting the policy was “wholly unique” in U.S. business history. The policy paid 60 000 pounds sterling and 210000 in 1980s. The insurer was Provident Life Assurance Society of London.
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Washington
New York
Ipsuririae
Roosevelt
Hey.y Gevlel
FDR Insurance
Lindbergh Delivers Confidential German Air Report
Charles A. Lindbergh has given U S officials a confidential briefing on Germanys air strength. He has spent years in Europe and visited Berlin, inspecting air fields and equipment. The report arrived as the administration drafts a wide aviation program.
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Washington
Jan
Charles A. Lindbergh
Germany
Lindderrl
IR Comissian
U.S
Europe
Etioks Times
Berlin
Paris
Ifehint
Geran
Ering
Ker
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Lindbergh
Geena Rasgists
Ntional
Rnd
Lind Bergh
Munkacs bombed twice as Hungary protests Czech action
Budapest reports two Czech bombardments of Munkacs, with cannon tanks and armored cars, in a border clash over territory ceded to Hungary. Officials say civilians damaged, casualties on both sides, and protests lodged with Prague as Budapest warns of possible consequences.
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Alven J. Steinkopf
Budapest
Munkacs
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Foreign Office
Prague
Munkacs Municipal Theater
Vienna
Mukeaceva
Carpathian Mountains
Ukraine
Czechosvakia
Oroszveg
Ruthenia-Carpatha
Tortured Father Faces Hard Choice Over Child’s Amputation
New York story follows Lewis, a widowed carpenter and father of four, torn between amputation for his eight year old daughter after a grave medical prognosis. He doubts doctors at first but vows to find a possible cure, clinging to hope amid fear and indecision. The piece highlights the emotional toll on the family as time runs short.
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Sorlly
Robert T. Dell
Theington
Demartaent
Cotton
New York
Ares
Lender
Germany
Hermut Wilhelm Teeing
Heal
Laat
Wade
Evian
Gladwin
Brooklyn
William
Theresa
Lewisan Wea Carpenter
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