Peace Plan Dead League Is Warned
The League council heard Franco British peace proposals amid Ethiopian protests. Ethiopia claimed not consulted and pressed ten points, including respect for independence and no imposed advisers, while France and Britain urged restraint and awaited replies from Italy and Ethiopia. Eden warned the plan might fail if not approved by all parties, and Mussolini faced criticism amid a tense session with the council adjourned pending decisive replies.
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Hague
Hoare QuitsBritish Cabinet Over Ethiopian Peace Plan Criticism
London reports Sir Samuel Hoare resigned as foreign secretary amid sharp criticism of the Anglo French Ethiopian peace scheme drawn with Premier Laval. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin accepted the move to shield the cabinet as the plan faces Commons scrutiny amid League of Nations’ opposition. Hoare, long in foreign policy post, previously served as India secretary.
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India
Benes Elected Second President of Czechoslovakia
Praha December 18 Eduard Benes was chosen by the national assembly as the second president of Czechoslovakia to succeed Thomas Masaryk who resigned at 85. He defeated Bohumil Nemec 510 to 24 and has led foreign policy since 1918 with allies including France and the Vatican. Mme Benes contributed to his rise with cultural and social support.
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Sweden
National Livestock Marketing Association
Calles Ordered Out of Mexico City in Unrest Drive
Mexico City deputies urged expulsion of ex president Calles and allies amid unrest and plots for a fascist regime. Senate and chamber voiced support for President Cardenas while officials tightened telegraph and interior service as Agua Prieta and Sonora implemented martial law.
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Leon
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Erenser
Mussolini Vows Italy Will Fight to the End in Africa War
In Pontinia Premier Mussolini denounces European egoism and vows Italy will fight to the end for its rights. The speech accompanies nationwide women’s pledge of gold wedding rings to aid sanctions resistance as Queen Elena and others contribute rings for a steel helmet campaign. The move underscores Italy’s war of civilization in East Africa and mobilizes public support.
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Victor Emmanuel
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Italian North Ethiopia Victory Over Ethiopians Narrated
Rome reports a three day battle along the Takkaze river ending December 17 with Ethiopian losses above 500. Italian casualties include 272 killed. Gen. Badoglio cites villages Mai Timchet and Demhe Guina as fought over, with air bombings near Makale and continued peaceable sub chiefs surrendering at Azbi.
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Mother Takes Stand in Stugard Trial at Alamo
Edinburg Texas December 18 Mrs O H Stugard testified about her son's reaction upon learning last April that his wife was involved with J S Roe. Jerry Stugard on trial for killing Roe at Alamo amid marital turmoil. Witness described upset and long night pacing.
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Alamo
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Oklahoma Electorate Approves Relief Plan
In Oklahoma City on December 18 an unofficial tally showed 40 754 votes for and 31 796 against a direct relief appropriation for the next 19 months. Governor E W Marland spearheaded the measure though Kay County margins were against it by 570.
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E. W. Marland
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Billy Jo Adams Clings to Rocks After Well Fall
Independence Kan Dec 18 Billy Jo Adams three years old fell into a twenty foot abandoned well with four feet of water in the alley behind his home He clung to rocks in the wall to keep his head above water until four men rescued him The stock market index shows a 60 stock average at 3.7 yesterday 53.7
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Independence
Kan
Billy Jo Adams
Billy
Two truck drivers robbed near Aurora on Kansas bound trip
Denver December 18 gunmen fired warning shots as they robbed two Kansas bound truck drivers of 75 near suburban Aurora. Fulkerson 35 and McGin ley 40 were relieved of money from two tank trucks en route to El Dorado Kansas. The robbers took the keys but one set remained and the driver alerted the marshal.
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Aurora
H. C. Fulkerson
Robert McGinley
Oakley
Kan
ElDorado
Fulkerson
National debt tops 30.5 billion as December financing adds
Washington reports the national debt reached 30,555,791,367 amid mid December financing adding 962,639,937 to the total. Deficit stands at 1,106,711,375 with expenditures at 3,807,318,288. receipts for the year total 1,700,636,910, and the treasury cash balance climbs to 2,483,510,663 as 1,382,910,700 in securities was floated.
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Roosevelt
Budest
AAA
Treasury
Robbers Hit Baldwin Gas Station for Cash and Slot Machines
Jerry Curtis reports two men posing as state inspectors robbed his Baldwin area filling station on Highway 40 last night. They exited in a 1934 Ford V8, emptied the cash drawer, and took two slot machines stored in the kitchen while threatening Curtis with a ride. One suspect was tall and heavy at about six feet two inches. the other around five feet five inches. No suspects yet. Sheriff Vogler investigating.
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Dee
Cathine Frickie
Mamie Diehl
Beulah Campbell
Stanley Baker
Oscar J. Palmer
Atk Pacontin
Talmer
Jerry Curtis
Baldwin
Curtis
Heer
Fred Vogler
Albert C. Walter Dies Former County Commissioner
Albert C. Walter aged 75, former Douglas County commissioner, died this morning at his son Theodore Walter's home near Stull. Funeral services will be announced later.
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Douglas County
Theodore Walter
Stull
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Salvation Army seeks 15 more Christmas food baskets
The Salvation Army needs about 15 additional baskets to fill for needy families. Donations of food and toys are requested, with volunteers calling 633 to arrange toy pickups. Donors may call any time before Tuesday morning, December 21, for delivery details or to contribute items.
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Salvation Army
Six Oppose Clemency In Hauptmann Case Court Poll
The New York Evening Journal reports six of eight New Jersey Supreme Court judges oppose clemency for Bruno Richard Hauptmann based on evidence presented so far. The poll was taken for aides to Gov. Harold G. Hoffman of New Jersey.
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New York Evening Journal
New Jersey
No Orchids for Winchell
Walter Winchell was beaten by two unidentified assailants near a Broadway barber shop after leaving a barber show. A pivot tooth was knocked loose and blood appeared on the columnist’s face as he staggered back into the shop. The attackers fled and Winchell reported the incident to the barber.
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The
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Broadway
Ethiopians Target Italian Officers in Three Day Battle
From Asmara Eritrea on December 13 reports say Ethiopians scored heavy casualties among Italian officers at Takkaze river front. Wounded poured into Aduwa hospital base as Italians hoped reinforcements would turn the fight. Four officers were killed and three wounded in one Lipst clash amid a three day engagement.
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Eritrea
Takkaze River
Aduwa
Farm Income Gains Shown In 1944 Crop Report
The agriculture department estimates an $844 million rise in gross income from farm products from 1924 to 1944, with total farm product value at $8.11 billion. Corn remains the most lucrative crop, wheat grows, and cotton also rises, reflecting increased production and adjusted program payments under the agricultural adjustment act.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Topeka Man Faces New Charges After Release
Richard Wilson of Topeka, to finish a Missouri sentence December 21, will be greeted by Douglas County Sheriff Fred Vogler with a warrant for burglary in the second degree and grand larceny. Wilson is charged in the September 24, 1934 robbery of the M. D. Flory store at Lone Star, linked with Wesley Biesmeyer, who has pleaded guilty. Maxine Shields, also of Topeka, stands charged with grand larceny in the same robbery after changing her plea.
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Topeka
Missouri State Penitentiary
Jefferson City
Missouri
Fred Vogler
Douglas County
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Wilson
M. D. Flory
Lone Star
Wesley Biesmeyer
State Reformatory
Hutchinson
Maxine Shields
legal precedent sought on Chanute Earlton franchise
Topeka December 18 Attorney General Clarence V Beck seeks guidance to decide if Chanute can legally accept a franchise to distribute electric current in Earlton He notes no state law or clear precedents cover the point and says if legal it could open a statewide field for municipal utilities He may push legislature to clarify or restrict the practice Christmas cards are sent to Journal World gift subscribers.
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Kan
Clarence V. Beck
Chanute
Earlton
Beck
Kansas
Tom Evans
Farmers advocate cut in row crops at Kansas meetings
Representative farmers from six Kansas counties closed a two day planning meeting with recommendations to reduce row crop acreage while modestly increasing wheat and other small grains and expanding alfalfa and legume crops. Beef and dairy output should stay steady. hogs set at 20 year average.
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Shawnee
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Kansas Weather Ahead Tonight Through Thursday
The forecast shows little temperature change with clear mornings. Roads in Douglas County are reported as good, and dirt roads remain passable. Gas office records note yesterday's afternoon temperatures with a high near 38 degrees and low around four degrees at 4 am today.
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