French Reject Hitler as Mediator in Italian French Rift
Paris sources say the French government told its Rome ambassador to reject any proposal appointing Adolf Hitler as peace broker between Italy and France. The move follows Mussolini signaling arbitration on Tunisia disputes, a suggestion Paris calls an Italian tactic to widen tensions and blame Rome for past treaties.
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Pan American Meet Near Adjournment in Lima
Delegates from 21 republics work to finalize about 130 resolutions and declarations including a continental solidarity for defense. The United States Haitian and Brazilian delegations handle translations into four official languages as Cordell Hull prepares a farewell dinner speech for President Oscar Benavides.
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French Aid U S Smuggling Probe Expands
French police and U S consular officials widened an investigation into a ring smuggling aliens into the United States. Two arrests were made as nine would be stowaways emerged from hiding aboard the Normandie, where crew members allegedly supplied food. Alphonse Liziard and Robert Dage, both Normandie crew, were arrested yesterday with more arrests expected.
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Senator McCarran Pushes Permanent Committee on Aylation
Senator McCarran announces plans to ask the Senate to establish a permanent committee on aylation and serenautes. The Nevada Democrat signals a move to formalize oversight and study of related operations within the chamber.
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Christmas Day Observed Across Monroe and West Monroe
Christmas in Monroe and West Monroe saw widespread family gatherings and gifts amid light rain. Good Fellows distributed food, toys, and clothing to 350 plus families, aiding about 1,500 people, funded by roughly $1,250 plus in kind goods. Elaborate church services followed Christmas Eve midnight masses.
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Governor Earle survives plane crash during Christmas trip
Philadelphia December 26 Pennsylvanias flying governor George H Earle and his wife were injured along with two guests when a landing went wrong at a suburban country club field. Earle said he would continue flying despite the incidents and had recently returned from France.
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Urgent Poll Registration Certificates Demand Voters
Voters are warned they must obtain poll registration certificates from the parish sheriff by next Saturday night. Citizens planning to vote in the 1940 gubernatorial and presidential elections must hold 1938 and 1939 certificates. those lacking a 1938 certificate by December 31 cannot vote in 1939 or 1940. Sign the poll books now to avoid a late rush.
Harry Myers Comedian Dies in Hollywood at 56
Hollywood December 2 Harry Myers a prominent early film comedian died on Christmas Day in a hospital funded by the industry relief fund. The 56 year old actor known for the first Connecticut Yankee on screen and for City Lights passed after a three day pneumonia attack. He starred with Lubin Universal and later faced obscurity with the talkie era.
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Breese in Critical Condition Amid Pneumonia Battle
Chicago December 26 A hospital attendant reported novelist Zona Gale Breese aged 64 is sinking rapidly due to pneumonia. She has been treated in an oxygen room since last Wednesday and received a blood transfusion Saturday.
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Three Perkins family hurt in Yale crash on Christmas morning
A Monroe collision at Jackson and Standifer streets left Mrs. A A Perkins in an extremely critical state with a severe concussion and her daughter Marguerite with a fractured pelvis. The father suffered a fractured arm, all three hospitalized at Riverside sanitarium. The Perkins auto struck a vehicle driven by Richard Miles of Shreveport.
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Rebels Push Deep In Catalonia Amid Fierce Frontline Battles
Fierce rebel offensives reach two weak government sectors in Catalonia as Franco’s forces push along a 1235 mile front. Reports from Lerida show heavy fighting with 2200 prisoners taken and vast arms seized, while Navarrese and Moroccan units advance south of Tremp with mule resupply through snowbound mountains.
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Roosevelt Christmas at the White House
The Roosevelt family celebrated a traditional Yuletide at the White House with four generations present including Mrs Sara Delano Roosevelt and Franklin D Roosevelt. The morning began with gift giving at 7 a m and the family attended St Thomas Episcopal Church where peace on earth was preached. Secretary Harry Hopkins joined with his daughter Diana in attendance.
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18 Year Old Girl Heroine Of Dangerous Ship Rescue
A flaxen haired 18 year old sailor and singer Svanhilde Larsen, daughter of Captain Bernard Larsen, becomes the heroine of a perilous Atlantic rescue. The Norwegian freighter Smaragd floundered 500 miles southeast of New York in a gale. the Schodack rescued 19 aboard including two women and a dog after dangerous lifeboat jumps in 40 foot swells.
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Trains Collision Feared Death Toll Rises In Romania
In Bucharest officials report MM killed and 28 seriously injured as a passenger train crash near Frekatze Evulea on the South Hemarchian line. Relief trains with doctors and nurses arrived from Bucharest and Bolgrad prepared to aid survivors. two station masters are under arrest.
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Peace for all men is asked by President Roosevelt
Government industrial and labor leaders joined in appeals for cooperation among all Americans. Roosevelt cites the Bethlehem Christmas message that the glory is for everyone and that no one is overlooked as the multitude sang peace on earth and good will to men. The Christmas joy is highlighted by the national address.
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Four Congress Probes Near End Of Probes In Washington
A summary notes four congressional investigations will end next week with three continuing into the 1939 session. The House Un American Activities Committee led by Dies seeks more funds for thorough inquiry into Communist and Nazi activities amid criticism from Roosevelt Ickes and Perkins. The Tennessee Valley Authority inquiry following Morgan’s removal has seen 13 weeks of hearings in Knoxville and Washington as the Senate committee investigates mismanagement charges.
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Weather Bureau Warns of Coastal Storm Tonight
The Weather Bureau issued a storm warning for tonight as a system moving from the lower Mississippi Valley toward the Atlantic coast brings strong east to southeast winds. The warning extends from Cape Hatteras to Sandy Hook with increasing intensity expected along the coastline.
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China Japan Peace Talks Rumors Stir East Asia
Reported talks center on Wang Ching Wei meeting Japanese emissaries in Hong Kong with rumors of a truce in the 17 month old Sino Japanese war. Wang, once Chinese executive leader, travels from Chungking via French Indo China as he is linked to a peace faction.
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Severe cold wave sweeps across the Midwest and plains
A fast moving Arctic air mass from western Canada pushes into the upper Mississippi valley and plains, bringing zero or below temperatures. Forecaster J R Lloyd warns the lower Missouri and Ohio valleys and Great Lakes region will be engulfed by the frigid weather by Tuesday morning with gale winds in Minnesota and subzero readings across multiple states.
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Earth shakes felt near Rome with no damages reported
Slight tremors were felt today near Rome in Grottaferrata and Rocca di Papa. No damage was reported.
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Yule Deaths in Louisiana Rise to Fourteen
A holiday toll from Christmas week shows 14 fatalities in Louisiana due to fires drownings and accidents. Across nine states and D C, traffic crashes and violence killed many. Texas and New York reported notable counts while several states reported none.
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Violent Deaths Reported Across Regions During Holidays
Reportedly fourteen perish in Lowmiane on Christmas Eve and Christmas, Auternotiea claims eight in Guns. Two die in a train collision. a baby chokes on a seed. a restaurant quarrel ends in death in New Orleans. Two New Orleans brothers die when their car leaves Highway 15 near Pollock, opposite Alexandria.
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Bank Holding Firms Again Hit by Glass
Washington dispatch reports Sen Glass of Virginia seeks new federal controls on bank holding companies. He proposes banning new holding firms, blocking acquisitions, and barring banks under holding firms from opening new branches amid 3 firms controlling 40 banks valued at about 4 million.
Three Starlets Announce Marriages in Hollywood
December brings marriage plans for three starlets. Joyee Mathews, daughter of James Mathews, wins engagement to a Pasadena actor. Gwenn Kenyon promises to wed Robert Heasley of Beverly Hills. Delores Casey announces engagement to Bye.
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