Christmas in Traditional Style Across the World
The Associated Press reports a Christmas marked by peace wishes amid war news from Ethiopia and the Europe Italy sanctions. Lindberghs’ hostage status looms large as others celebrate. in Callander the Dienne quintuplets await their parents. Santa delivers along the New England coast to 91 lighthouses and stations.
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Associated Press
Pius
Rome
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Santa
Santa Claus
New England
William H. Wincapaw
William, Jr
Britain prepares for sanctions in Italo Ethi opia crisis
London reports Britain tightens Mediterranean defense and seeks through military attaches in capitals to gauge other nations willingness to act. Anthony Eden assumes foreign secretary post as policy aims to translate League covenant mutual support into practical steps. Extension of sanctions discussed cautiously with action expected by late January as Mussolini faces pressure.
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London
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Anthony Eden
League of Nations
Italy
Ethiopia
Mussolini
Christmas at Midway brings cheer to island visitors
At Midway Island Pan American Airways staged a substitute Santa on December 24 as Captain J. H. Tilton and the Philippines liner arrived from Manila via Guam and Wake. Captain Edwin C. Musick, previously slated for Santa, could not deliver due to weather damage near the coast, and the China liner returned to Alameda with its Christmas load.
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Midway Island
Pan American Airways Communications
Santa Claus
Lonely Midway
Pan American Airways
mid-Pacific
Santa
J. H. Tilton
Philippines
Manila
Guam
Wake
Edwin C. Musick
St. Nick
China
Alameda
Calif
Boston Traveler Bans Crime News For Christmas Front Page
Boston on December 24 reports the Boston Traveler omits crime news on the front page for the eleventh year in a row. The paper fills the area with Christmas headlines about crowding stores, Beacon Hill carols, and other yuletide events.
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Boston Traveler
Boston
Traveler
Beacon Hill
Nine Kansans Net Incomes Over Fifty Thousand in 1933
Washington reports that nine Kansans earned net incomes above 50 000 in 1933 with three in 70 000 to 86 000, two in 60 000 to 70 000, and four in 50 000 to 60 000. A total of 30 738 Kansans filed returns and paid 1 018 001 in taxes on a net income of 87 177 244. 29 643 returns and 1 228 813 paid in 1932 on 73 547 043.
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Washington
Federal Income Department
Lindberghs sail to England amid possible Atlantic storm
Colonel Lindbergh Mrs Lindbergh and their son Jon sail aboard a United States Lines freighter toward Liverpool as officials warn heavy seas may delay the voyage delaying their New Year celebration and perhaps a permanent move to England. The ship carries only the trio and officers. Billing arrangements and a Christmas tree are reported by Basil Harris of United States Lines. The Lindberghs plan a quiet rest oriented voyage with Christmas at sea.
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New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Jon
North Atlantic
International Mercantile Marine Company
England
Cobh
Irish Free State
Liverpool
Altho
Basil Harris
United States Lines
Harris
Lindbergh
John W. Anderson
Line
Lindberghs
Pan American Airways
Tindbergh
Hauptmann
Harold Hoffmans
Hauptsmann
Lindberghs Likely To Live Near Cardiff Home
The Lindberghs may reside with Aubrey Morgan near Cardiff Wales as they travel from New York on the West erminland. Morgan, Elizabeth Lindbergh’s sister widow, has set his home in Wales near Liverpool. Morgan’s English port aligns with the Lindberghs’ ticket.
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Lindberghs
Aubrey Morgan
New York
Pec
Aubrey Neil Morgan
Cardiff
Wales
Charles A. Lindbergh
Eng
Morgan
Clipper Heads to Honolulu on Pan Am Flight
The Philippine Clipper departed at 6 5 a m for the 1323 mile route to Honolulu on Pan American Airways schedule, returning to Alameda California on a regular airmail service.
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Honolulu
Midway Island
Pan American Airways
Alameda
Calif
The Life of Our Lord Familiar Story for Children
Dickens presents a child friendly retelling of Jesus birth to childhood, describing Bethlehem Nazareth and Jerusalem, the stable manger angels shepherds wise men Herod and the murder of the innocents, and the family's escape to Egypt, ending with their safe arrival.
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Herod
Jesus Christ
Egypt
Editor’s Note On Manuscript Punctuation Inconsistencies
An editor explains that spelling and punctuation irregularities found in the original manuscript were preserved in this publication to reflect the author’s intent for his children, noting the mismatches were intentional and kept intact.
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Licksons
Bern
Kansas names J K Landon soil coordinator in Kansas
Washington announces J K Landon as state coordinator for Kansas soil conservation service and Salina Kansas as headquarters for the Great Plains region covering Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma. Landon will supervise field operations develop cooperative relations with Kansas agricultural agencies and federal groups and act as liaison between regional and Kansas projects.
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Washington
J. K. Landon
Soil Conservation Service
Kansas
H. H. Bennett
Bennett
Salina
Kan
Great Plains
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Landon
Service
Kansas State
Kansas State College
State Experiment Stations
State Extension Service
London
Manhattan
State Experiment Station
Soil Conservation Service Project
la Crosse
Wis
P F. L. Daley
May Be Compromise Bonus Bill Hinted By Burns
Washington December 24 Speaker Burns said a possible compromise bonus bill could be worked out acceptable to the administration. He urged those backing various bills to adopt a compromising spirit to advance the measure and aid adjournment in May. He hoped the bonus would be disposed of early to smooth passage for other legislation.
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Washington
Der
Burns
Sonal Ir
Claudette Colbert Weds In Arizona Romance
Claudette Colbert and Dr. Joel E. Pressman were married this afternoon in Yuma Arizona by Justice of the Peace Earl A. Freeman. The film star and the Los Angeles physician united in marriage on December 24.
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Claudette Colbert
Yuma, Ariz
Joel E. Pressman
Los Angeles
Justice of the Peace
Earl A. Freeman
Robert Loraine Dies Famous Actor and War Hero
London reports Robert Loraine the famed actor and British military hero died after an operation. Born January 14 1876 he began acting in 1889 and rose to stage prominence. A Boer War machine gunner he earned the Queen's Medal with three clasps and served again in World War I with the Royal Flying Corps earning the Military Cross and Distinguished Service Order. He appeared in New York in 1901 and later in Hollywood films. Survived by widow Winifred and three daughters.
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London
Dee
Robert Loraine
Ter
Loraine
Irish Sea
Royal Flying Corps
Altho
United States
New York
Hollywood
Birds of Prey
Winfred
Refund signups rise for highway district taxes at court
Slightly more than 38 persons signed up this afternoon for highway benefit district tax refunds at the courthouse. State men have spent the past week taking applications for current and past refunds on highways 7T3W and 40. About 380 applications were for this year’s refunds and the rest for past claims. A. L. Socolofzky noted good response to notices and newspaper ads and urged more of the 800 eligible recipients to apply soon. State officials will handle the intake Thursday through Saturday and next Monday and Tuesday. later, refunds may be claimed by mail. Property owners at the time of payment must sign up.
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Highway Benefit District
Court House
A. L. Socolofzky
State Highway Department
Snow Blankets Northern Half of Nation Giving It a White Christmas
Chicago reports a white Christmas spreading across the northern half of the nation with snow from Washington to Nova Scotia. Frigid air brings temperatures down to 20 below zero in Brainerd and 19 below in North Dakota as conditions threaten further flurries.
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Chicago
Washington
Oregon
Nova Scotia
Kentucky
West Virginia
Weather Bureau
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Ohio
South Dakota
Northwest
Brainerd
North Dakota
Mercury
North America
The
White River
Ontario
Bismarck
N. D
Charles City
Des Moines
Christmas Baskets Sent Out by Lawrence Groups
Santa Claus begins distribution as 509 families were helped by Lawrence welfare groups this afternoon with 75 still awaiting aid at the county poor commissioner's office. Salvation Army delivered 58 baskets, Elks planned 250 toy and food packages for over 230 children, with help from nurses Miss Kindlesperger and Miss Fairbairn and Ed Anderson. Liberty Memorial Hi Club and local stores provided meat and bread at reduced rates, while white offertory gifts funded further aid.
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Santa Claus
Lawrence
County Poor Commissioner’s Office
Salvation Army
Elks Club
The
Elks
Heleda Kindlesperger
Ruby Fairbairn
Ed Anderson
Wiley’s Grocery
Massachusetts
Drake Bakery
Soviet warns on vast undersea fleet growth in Pacific and Baltic
Moscow reports in Izvestia that Soviet submarine and destroyer forces have quadrupled in four years, stressing undersea power in the Pacific and Baltic amid Japan Manchukuo tensions. Mongolia seeks apology from Manchukuo after frontier clash as leaders meet Soviet officials. Lincoln papers buy stake in radio stations KFAB KFOR KOIL.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Germany
Japan
Izvestia
Russia
Pacific
Baltic
Manchukuo
Outer
Mongolia
Manchoukuo
Lincoln
Neb
The
Lincoln Star
Lincoln Journal Today
KFAB
KFOR
KOIL
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Kansas Weather Forecast and Road Report Note
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures tonight and colder in the west and north on Wednesday. Morning observations show clear skies except partly cloudy at Pittsburg and overcast at Topeka. Dirt roads improving. Douglas County roads reported good. Gas office record lists temperatures at 7 p.m. yesterday. Local notice advertises bargains and Classi ad pages for Ford V-8 and Hamilton’s Classifieds.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Topeka
Douglay
Late Shopping To Wind Up Tonight In A Christmas Rush
Snowfall stirs youth and a few adults with hopes for a white Christmas while many shoppers finish purchases in a late rush. Merchants report solid, steady business with Turkey Ducks and Geese in strong demand. Offices wind down early as workers head home for holiday plans. The Chamber of Commerce wrapping service reports all parcels wrapped and mailed, praised for efficient help.
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Turkey
Chamber of Commerce
CWA
Bruce McKee
Venezuelan Government Has Situation in Hand
Caracas reports the government has full control after the death of President Dictator Gomez. Acting President Lopez Contreras and Gov. Galavis are cited as in authority as turmoil unfolds in several cities and reports of near war circulate. Fort Scott man Edward Crosby dies cutting trees when a riverbank tree falls. Burr Williams, working nearby, rescues Crosby but he dies.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Juan Vicente Gomez
Spain
Trinidad
Gomez
Eleazar Lopez Contreraa
Felix Galavis
Port Ofmul Te
Fort Scott
Kan
Edward C. Crosby
Redfield
Burr Williams
Crosby
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Thelma Todd
Hounie
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Roosevelt
Harold McGugin
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Life of
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Charles Dickens
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Nazareth
Joseph
Mary
Jerusalem
Maxius
New York Metropolitan Museum of Art
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State of Kansas
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
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