San Joaquin Widens Path of Destruction
San Joaquin floods delta farmlands near Stockton as crest nears the bay. Army engineers estimate 110000 acres underwater with critical conditions lasting into tomorrow. About 8000 homeless cared for by Red Cross. 4000 more stranded upriver near Modesto. Levees fail and transport routes are severed. hospital at French Camp narrowly saved by dike work.
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California Plans Its Own Mobilization
California Governor Warren convened over 30 labor, management, and agriculture leaders to map a local manpower mobilization program. They urged local labor management councils in key areas to place skilled workers efficiently, while hesitating on a statewide board until federal policy is clear. They supported a voluntary system, feared out of state hires, and foresaw spring needs for contracted farm labor. Warren warned of a delayed Pearl Harbor risk and criticized federal inaction delaying defense orders.
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Pearl Harbor
Russia
James G. Bryant
Washington
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Mexico
Hawaii
Europe
Fatal Sledding Accident In WALERTOWN N Y
Six year old Charles V Ryan died after a nine month coma from a March 5 sledding accident. He was struck by a car while dragging a sled up a hill near Chaumont, suffered a skull fracture, and never regained consciousness despite hospital care in WALERTOWN and Syracuse.
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Charles V. Ryan
Chaumont
Syracuse
Singapore Court Rules Jungal Girl Marriage Illegal Amid Riots
The Singapore Supreme Court ruled 14 year old Maria Hertogh's marriage to a Moslem illegal and ordered her return to Holland. Rioting by whites and clashes with British troops followed, with 10 killed and over 140 injured as curfews and martial force were deployed.
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Two faces fall as Santa thirst distracts El Paso lad
In El Paso on December 12, a Santa Claus asked for water during a lap sit with a boy. When a drink arrived, Santa lifted his mustache to drink, and both child and scene lost their cheer in a brief, comic moment.
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EL Paso
Texas
Santa Claus
Santa
Screen Writers Vote Strike Threatens Midwest Colleges
Illinois solon praises 493 to 3 vote authorizing a strike while Velde notes a 60 day notice. The Screen Writers Guild seeks a $250 weekly wage and an eight week guarantee, arguing a strike could impact midwestern colleges and Chicago’s labor climate amid charges of communist influence. A $100,000 strike fund is pledged if walkout occurs.
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Korea
Midwest
Move to Arm Chiang Loses in Close Vote
Washington December 12 AP demand for military aid to Nationalist China moved to 82nd Congress with 34 Senate Republicans and four Democrats backing it The vote signaled a Republican alignment though Sen Knowland failed to earmark 38 million He pledged to try again next month as new 47 member GOP majority forms Fulbright warned of risk of full scale war if aid proceeds The result framed as a Republican issue with a few Democrats opposing for timing reasons and others supporting the aid.
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China
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Senate
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D.ark
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Foreign Relations Committee
Chiang Kai-shek
Aiken and Flanders
Vermont
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
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