Greatest Battle of War in Spain Engulfs Teruel Front
Madrid reports the siege of Teruel as insurgents and government troops clash in the largest battle of the civil war outside Teruel. More than 200,000 troops and 200 aircraft participate as tanks and air power intensify the fighting amid heavy bombardment and street fighting.
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Spain
Teruel
Madrid
Bank of Spain
Bank
Santa Clara
Concud
Campillo
Terual
Driving Instruction Added At Saugerties High School
New York high school students receive driving instruction alongside reading, writing, and arithmetic. A mile and a half practice course includes turns, hills, and traffic as test cars feature dual controls and the results show on report cards.
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New York High School
Saugerties
N. Y
Saugerties High School
Wildfire Population Increases on Federal Refuges
Dr Ira Mv Gabrielson chief of the U S biological survey says wildfire population on federal refuges has risen 300 percent since 1933. The government has bought over 1 500 000 acres of refuge land in four years.
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Washington
Ira Mv.Gabrielson
U. S. Biological Survey
Fish Bowl Game Set In Punta Gorda Tonight
In Punta Gorda Florida on December 31 football fans organize a post season game dubbed the fish bowl game featuring star players from Punta Gorda and Arcadia. The event aims to mirror other fruit and vegetable bowls with gulf coast flair.
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Punta Gorda
Fla
Gulf-Side
Arcadia
Japan Weighs Peace Overtures Through Germany
Shanghai reports in foreign circles that Japan plans peace terms for China conveyed via German channels. Oskar Trautmann may present the proposals to Beijing while Tokyo passes them to Berlin. Proposals include economic cooperation, increased Japanese influence, and demilitarized zones.
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Shanghai
Germany
China
Oskar Trautmann
Tokyo
Trautmann
Japan
Ford signals go ahead with new low priced tractor
Henry Ford said there is nothing to prevent moving forward and plans a low priced tractor soon. He argued the nation is entering an era of greater production and that stoppages will end as people act on individual initiative to resume making affordable goods.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Logan
D.-Ky
Roosevelt
Wheeler
D.-Mont
Norris
Ickes
Mr. Roosevelt
Ike Samson
Temple
Tsingtao Defended Fails as Japanese Advance Looms
Shanghai reports Chinese devastation squads abandon the North China port Tsingtao as Japanese forces near. Foreign vigilants try to shield property while locals flee. Looters confront the burning Japanese factory and tobacco building as fires spread amid the coming invasion.
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Shanghai
Tsingtao
North China
Still Life in League Smuts Broadcast on World League
General Jan Christian Smuts delivered a New Year broadcast from the League of Nations warning against war dangers in Europe and the Far East. He urged reform without surrender, calling the league a formidable army against militarism and reaction.
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Geneva
Jan Christian Smuts
League of Nations
League
Smuts
Woodrow Wilson
Europe
Far East
Union of South Africa
Caribou Sees 40 Below Zero on New Year’s Eve
Official thermometers in Caribou Maine recorded 40 degrees below zero on December 31 marking a severe cold snap. Local residents faced extreme wind chill and outdoor exposure warnings as temperatures plunged.
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Caribou
Be wise Winterize at The Motor In Ady
A compact ad urges readers to winterize their vehicles at The Motor In in Ady. The quick message highlights practical vehicle care to prepare for cold weather.
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Ady
Ickes Attacks Plutocracy in Roosevelt Era Clash
Washington December 31 Secretary Ickes used a radio address to charge that economic power rests with sixty wealthy families in a struggle against democracy. Congress members from both parties criticized the tone while calling for more government business cooperation ahead of Roosevelts upcoming annual message.
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Washington
Ickes
America
Congress
Democratic House
O'Connor
D-N
Rules Committee
Robert H. Jackson
O’conoor
Jackson
Justice Department
Anti-Trust Division
Roosevelt
Florida
White House
National Labor Relations Board
Henry Ford
United States Prepares For New Year 1938 Festivities
New York crowds at Times Square and Broadway anticipate a jubilant New Year while police and firemen stand ready to prevent damage and false alarms. Washington ushers in 1938 with a quiet start as churches hold watch night services. Strong measures against drunken driving are outlined by police in many cities.
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New York
United States
Broadway
Times Square
Washington
Old Trinity
Manhattan
Bronx
University of Kansas stadium bond issue dated 1987
The Lawrence National bank becomes trustee for 143000 dollars in principal and interest on KU Physical Education Corporation stadium bonds. The issue bears 4 1 2 percent interest, payable serially 1938 to 1948, with 5000 dollar annual maturities and a 3 dollar per 100 premium if called early. Secured by gate receipts from KU events at Kansas Memorial Stadium and to retire a prior 6 percent issue.
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Lawrence National Bank
University of Kansas Physical Education Corporation
the Register of Deeds
K. U. Physical Education Corporation
Kansas Memorial Stadium
Stadium
East West grid game features Clarence Douglass from Kansas University
Lawrence listeners get the East West football broadcast from San Francisco at 2:45 PM with Clarence Douglass, KU senior fullback, on the West squad. Other bowls include Rose Bowl California vs Alabama from Pasadena at 8:45 PM on WREN and Santa Clara vs LSU from the Sugar Bowl on WDAF at 1 PM.
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Lawrence
San Francisco
WHB
Clarence Douglass
K. U
Douglass
Biff Jones
Nebraska
WREN
California
Alabama
Pasaena
WDAF
New Orleans
KMBC
Michigan State
Auburn
Rice-Colorado University
Dallas
Largest Budget in Mexico’s History Approved
Mexico City reported the chamber of deputies approved the 1938 budget totaling 430000000 pesos equal to 119500000 dollars. It is described as the largest in the country’s history and was approved early today.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
Ford Faces Wagner Act Complaint in Buffalo
The National Labor Relations board announced a complaint against Edsel Ford and the local Ford Motor company in Buffalo charging three violations of the Wagner Act. A hearing is set for January 11 and the company has five days to file an answer.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Henry J. Winters
National Labor Relations Board
Edsel Ford
Ford Motor Company
Winters
Ford Company
Egypt, Farouk governments vow cooperation with Britain
Egypt's new government formed under Farouk the boy king pledged today to cooperate with Great Britain following bold maneuvering in Cairo.
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Egypt
Great Britain
Cairo
Farouk
Mrs Dan Kowing Suffered Heart Attack In Lawrence
Mrs. Dan Kowing of rural route one Lawrence was taken to Memorial hospital last night after a heart attack. Her condition was reported fairly good today.
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Dan Kowing
Route One
Lawrence
Memorial Hospital
Interstate Commerce Commission Sets 60 Hour Limit for Drivers
The Interstate Commerce Commission established a 60 hour weekly on duty limit for interstate bus and truck drivers, effective July 1. The ruling also sets a 15 hour on duty daily maximum and 12 hours for work periods.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Two Men Charged With Murder on Yacht Slaying
UPI reports murder charges filed against George Spernak and Robert Horne, members of the yacht party aboard the ill fated Aafie off the west Mexican coast. They allegedly struck Jack Morgan who then drowned after being thrown overboard. Morgan had earlier killed yacht owner Dwight Faulding after the San Pedro departure. The yacht with six survivors reached San Pedro harbor yesterday.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Murer
Jack Morgan
Morgan
Dwight L. Faulding
Santa
Mexican
Faulding
San Pedro
Hanson
San Pedro Harbor
Governor hints at special Kansas legislature session
Gov. Walter A. Huxman said letters from a majority of Kansas lawmakers favor a special session to tackle emergency matters. He noted 67 of 102 House members and 17 of 31 senators favored calling it, with dates hoped between January 14 and February 1 to amend sales tax and social welfare laws for relief.
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Topeka
Kansas
Walter A. Huxman
House
Haxman
Majority of Lawrence Stores Will Be Closed
The majority of Lawrence stores will observe New Year’s Day tomorrow with general closing. Most grocery stores, offices at city hall and the county courthouse, and the post office will observe holiday hours. Incoming special delivery letters and parcels will be delivered and outgoing mail dispatched.
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Lawrence
Douglas County Dairy and Feeding School at Baldwin
The Douglas County Dairy and Feeding School sponsored by the extension division of Kansas State College will be held in Baldwin on Monday January 8. Special speakers include D M Seath and Dr W H Riddell of Kansas State.
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Baldwin Baldwin
Douglas County
Kansas State College
Manhattan
D. M. Seath
W. H Riddell
Kansas State
Electric project moves ahead with Kaw Valley Co-Operative
In Douglas county western area residents will receive power from Kaw Valley Electric Co-Operative as the project signs a wholesale rate contract with Kansas Power and Light. The first 191 miles of the rural system will serve about 1 500 potential customers across five counties including Douglas Shaswnee Osage Jackson and Wabaunsee. Construction, funded by 200 000 from REA, should start within weeks with 1 030 signups to date and 20 to 25 new contracts daily.
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Douglas County
Kaw Valley Electric Co-Operative Company
Topeka
Kansas Power and Light Company
Douglas
Shaswnee
Osage
Jackson
Wabaunsee
Stull
Big Springs
G. W. Jones
the Co-Operative
Tecumseh
State Corporation Commission
Rural Electric Administration
Congress
REA
Co-Operative
Paulette & Wilson
Topeka Consulting
Ben L. Pressgrove
D. F. Smith
A. J. Bassett
Lloyd J. Bryson
Brig. General Berry Dies at 74 in Corning
Lucien G. Berry, 74, retired brigadier general of the U S Army, died at his Corning home. He commanded the Sixtieth Field Artillery Brigade of the Thirty-Fifth Division at Camp Doniphan and in France in World War I. The 120th Field Artillery was one of the brigade’s three regiments. Battery B of the 130th was recruited in Lawrence.
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Berry
Sixtieth Field Artillery
Camp Doniphan
France
120Th Field Artillery
130Th
Lawrence
Atlanta Newspapers Hike Subscriptions Amid Costs
Atlanta three daily papers announce price increases due to rising production costs. Daily and Sunday subscriptions rise from 20 to 25 cents weekly and from 90 cents to 1.10 dollars monthly.
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Atlanta
Today
Babson Forecast Sees 1938 Revival After Early Slump
Babson Park Mass December 31 1937 Roger W Babson predicts 1938 will rebound after a poor first quarter with a return to rising payrolls prices stocks and real estate by year end The Spring rally will be stronger than seasonal and by July business should recover a third to half of late 1937 losses The forecast stresses cautious optimism and urges Washington cooperation.
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Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Washington
Tabor
Congress
Busi
Hint of Long Warfare in Japan Cabinet Messages
Tokyo reports New Year's messages from cabinet members hint at prolonged warfare for Japan. Premier Ko noye notes 1988 will be more significant than 1868 or 1904, warning of world impact and urging strong resistance while pursuing peaceful progress. He regrets Panay and Ladybird incidents and calls for clarity on the Chinese Japanese situation.
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Tokyo
Japan
Fumimaro Konoye
Konove
Burglary at Sigma Kappa Sorority House
A burglar entered the Sigma Kappa sorority house at 1625 Edgehill Road this morning while members were away for vacation. He pried open a first floor southwest window and searched jewel boxes, clocks, pens and clothing but took nothing. Police plan to check for valuables once the girls return.
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Sigma Kappa Sorority
Edgehill Road
Hazel A. Anderson
Louisiana Street
K. A
Mild New Year Weather Forecast Across Kansas
S. D. Flora, federal meteorologist, forecasts fair weather for tonight and Saturday with lower temperatures. Eastern counties will be notably colder tonight as no extreme weather is expected nationwide. Kansas had a dry year with 19.43 inches of precipitation, over 14 inches below normal and three inches shy of the 1953-56 record low.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D
Flora
Dodge City
Phoenix
Ariz
Tampa
Fla
Kansas Banks Report No Failures In 1937
Topeka Kansas banks completed 1937 without a bank failure the state banking department announced Elwood M Brooks bank commissioner credited the absence of failures to reasonable service charges by banks He said the recession did not greatly affect Kansas banks and they largely avoid sub standard bonds in their portfolios
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Topeka
Kansas
State Banking Department
Elwood M. Brooks
Brooks
Quake Shakes Mexico City During December Morning
A moderate quake jolted Mexico City at 11 44 a m on December 31. The tremor disrupted streets and prompted brief safety checks across the capital. No major damage was immediately reported.
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Mexico City
Stock Market Index Reports Narrow Gains
The index shows an average of 69 stocks at 13.0 with a 2.7 point rise yesterday. Advertisement notes Washer Repairing services by Green Bros and Company.
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Green Bros
Cigaret License Ordinance Upheld by Judge
Judge Hugh Means denied an injunction and upheld the citys annual $7.50 license fee for each cigaret vending and coin music machine. Roscoe Kingsing, Monarch Amusement, argued the fee illegal, but the court ruled the city may tax the sale method. Owners must apply for the 1938 license or stop operating.
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Hugh Means
Roscoe A. Kings
Monarch Amusement Company
Lawrence
Wolf Hunt Tomorrow Drives Douglas County
The Douglas County Cy. P. A. wolf drive, a New Year’s Day event for area sportsmen, will cover 35 square miles in Lecompton and Kanwaka townships along Highway 40. Hunters must be in place by 9:30 with lines moving at 9:45 and 10, and the roundup set at Fitz Patrick pasture northwest of the Kanwaka store. Only shotguns allowed, rabbits to be avoided, and game laws observed. Station WREN will broadcast a reminder at 7:30.
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Douglas County
Cy. P. A
Lecompton
Kanawaka
Kanwaka School
Big Springs
Fitz’ Patrick
Kanwaka
Wren
FUDG WAS AN IRISHMAN
John Huyten and Joseph Bruno faced disorderly conduct charges after playing accordions on a subway. Magistrate William O Dwyer listened, asked for a favorite tune, and suspended the sentence after they sang When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.
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New York
John Huyten
Joseph Bruno
William O'Dwyer
Landon Pledges More Time To Oil Business In 1938
Alf Landon, former Kansas governor and 1936 Republican presidential nominee, says his New Year’s resolution is to devote more time to his independent oil business after five years away. He notes his political foray has kept him from his oil venture and he will reengage with it. He also comments on a Democratic intra party split that he believes could aid Republicans in the 1938 elections.
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Wichita
Kan
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Decline in Farm Price Level
Washington December 31 Agriculture department economists report a 21 percent drop in farm price levels over the past year. The decline reflects weakened commodity prices and farm income pressures across the sector.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Kansas Weather Brief Forecast and Road Conditions
Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday with a notable drop in temperatures especially in the east. Morning notes include clear skies at Pittsburg with mist, overcast at Coffeyville, and dirt roads soft in Coffeyville Emporia Arkansas City and Pittsburg. other roads reported as good.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Coffeyville
Emporia
Arkansas City
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Huxman
Kaw Valley Co-Operative
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