Hull aims to extend trade pacts with Latin nations at Pan American talks
Secretary of State Hull travels aboard the Santa Clara en route to Lima to push extended reciprocal trade agreements with Latin America. He notes half of the 20 nations have signed and emphasizes reducing barriers. Talks follow recent U K and Canada deals and Mexico prospects.
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S. S. Santa Clara
Lima
Peru
Hull
United States
Americas
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Venezuela
Great Britain
Canada
United Kingdom
Latin America
Uncle Sam
John Bull
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Saldor
Guatemala
Haiti
Nicaragua
Aduras
Howr
Mexico
Argentina
Argena
Ico
Roosevelt Praises Tillman in South Carolina Speech
President Roosevelt recalled his World War I association with late Senator Benjamin Tillman in an informal talk from the South Carolina State House steps. He spoke to a large crowd amid rain during a W ashington bound visit after a Democratic breakfast at the governor’s mansion.
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Columbia
S. C
Roosevelt
Benjamin Ryan Tillman
South Carolina
State House
Washington
Warm Springs
Executive Mansion
E. D. Smith
Smith
Olin D. Johnston
Jim Murray
Tillman
Committee On Naval Affairs
Boy revived after drowning in canal near Treading
Ten year old Chester Kozlowski was pulled from an old canal and revived after 19 minutes with no breathing or heartbeat. Doctors at the hospital placed him on a mechanical respirator, and he was brought back to life.
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Tenold Chester Kozlowski
Findino
Ickes Urged to Run for Chicago Mayor
Washington dispatch reports Chicago citizens invited Harold L. Ickes to enter the mayoral race. Ickes, a liberal in Roosevelt's cabinet with Independent Republican roots, faces Democratic suspicion and Republican hesitation. Some speculate he would run on an independent coalition ticket, echoing LaGuardia's path to prominence.
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Washington
Chicago
Harold L. Ickes
Secretary of the Interior
Ickes
Roosevelt
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Bull Moosers
Woodrow Wilson
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
New York
LaGuardia
Big Bill” Thompson
Thick fog delays shipping across eastern seaboard
Thick fog blanketed the eastern seaboard delaying shipping and disrupting air schedules. From Halifax to Atlanta visibility dropped to under ten feet, causing multiple accidents and injuries in Philadelphia Worcester and related disruption to ships and air routes.
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Associated Press
Seaboard
Halifax
N. S
Atlanta
Philadelphia
New York
Worcester
Mass
Noordam
Ambrose Channel
Delaware Bay
New York Says Farewell To Old Elevated Line
Workmen boarded up Sixth Avenue elevated stations as the 60 year old line closed. The city bids farewell before tearing it down for a subway replacement, with four last trains drawing souvenir hunters and nostalgic riders at the midnight moment. Fannie Hurst is mentioned in connection with the people of the city.
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New York
Sixth Avenue Elevated
Manhattan
Fannie Hurst
Spain prepares for third winter offensive in Civil War
In Barcelona on December 5, Madrid readies seasoned troops and coordinated air defenses for a potential third winter campaign. The front is largely unchanged since summer with three likely assault sectors identified Lerida Tremp, Levante to Teruel, and Guadalajara to Aranjuez as near-term targets.
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Barcelona
Lerida
Tremp
Levante
Mediterranean
Teruel
Guadalajara
Madrid
Aranjuez
Legion Opposes Refugee Asylum Policy in Address
American Legion National Commander Stephen F. Chadwick told the Kentucky midwinter conference that the nation should not admit immigrants now due to economic strain and existing unassimilated aliens. He urged a one year immigration halt and framed the Legion as safeguarding for future generations.
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Louisville
American Legion
Stephen F. Chadwick
Kentucky Department
Chadwick
Legion
Veterans’ Group
Monroe to Host 10th Annual Yule Lighting Contest
The city funds a $140 prize pool with $10 from Monroe per rules. Three divisions award cash for commercial displays residences and home Christmas trees. Judging emphasizes artistic effect Christmas spirit originality and use of surroundings. Registration with name address and classification due by December 15 at p.m.
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Monroe
Chamber of Commerce
Thinks Combinations Are Necessary Plan Glass Probe
A report outlines the belief that certain combinations are essential and cites a plan to probe glass components for structural insight. Officials discuss potential methods and goals aimed at validating material integrity through systematic testing.
Guffey Seeks Roosevelt Backing For Third Term
Senator Guffey declares Pennsylvania will back Roosevelt for renomination and criticizes camouflaged financial and industrial interests as the Republican party. He frames the choice as liberal democracy versus hidden power to influence the 1940 Democratic convention.
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Franklin D Roosevelt
Guffey
Pennsylvania
Washington
Funds Sought To Help Poor Hundred For Good Fellows
The Good Fellows Fund in Monroe faces a shortfall with only 91 dollars in treasury after a year of growth from 224.11 dollars. In bitter cold, well clad children attend school while underprivileged kids shiver outside. Citizens are urged to contribute to aid needy families this winter.
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Good Fellows Fund
Treasury
Monroe
West Monroe
Lalk
American aviator to stand trial in Mexico revolt case
Cloyd P. Clevenger of New York City, indicted for conspiracy to violate the neutrality act and for violating the act, faces trial in Brownsville. He allegedly sought loans from oil firms and individuals to aid General Cedillo in Mexico and helped transport two planes to Mexico in 1937. Cedillo and other co defendants remain at large or have varying statuses.
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Brownsville
Tex
Saturnine Cedillo
Mexico
Cloyd P. Clevenger
New York City
United States
George John
Houston
Clevenger
Frederick Kiein
Adolph« Pina
Mansivais
Pleads Innocent of Killing Father in Ohio Town
Robert Bready 25 pleaded innocent to first degree murder in the slaying of his pastor father Dr Ruswell H Bready near Bainbridge. He was bound over to the Hows county grand jury for January 3 and denied bond. Funeral services for the elder Bready are set at Bainbridge at 2 p.m. with deputy Len Lowery to notify the family.
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Chillicothe
Robert Bready
Ruswell H. Bready
Bainbridge
Hows County
Bready
Justice of the Peace
Feu! Hertenstein
Leeter S&s. Read
Bread
1939 Peace Year Spending Seen Could Peak
Washington reports indicate the 1939 budget may top ten billion dollars and possibly reach 11.38 billion in peace time outlay. A House subcommittee began reviewing independent agency funds as lawmakers expect rising veterans benefits and security costs. Armament programs could add about 1.5 billion, with tax hikes discussed. Parity payments on major crops were suggested, potentially costing about 1.9 billion, advocates say.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
House
Woodrum
Virginia
Mid
Fish
New York
Quaker trio to plead for Jews with German Nazis
A group of Pennsylvania Quakers led by 75 year old Haverford professor Dr. Rufus Jones sailed from New York on the Queen Mary to Germany. They aim to dialogue with Adolf Hitler and other Nazis to seek relief for Jews and persecuted minorities and discuss emigration and aid programs. The delegation includes D. Robert Yarnall and George A. Walton discussing how to alleviate conditions in Germany.
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Philadelphia
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Philadelphia Record
Joan &. C. Harvey
Society of Friends
Quakers
Harvey
New York
Rufus Jones
Haverford College
D. Robert Yarnall
George A. Walton
Newtown Square
Corsica and Tunisia Demonstrations Prompt French Comeback
Paris reports Premier Deladier pledges France will not cede any territory including Corsica and Tunisia amid Italian protests. Ajaccio and Tunis officials urge calm as Corsican rallies echo national loyalty to France.
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Ajaccto
Corsica
Ajaccio
Alecoin
Bantle
France
Duledieg
Corsinane
Mumslini
Mussolini
Taliene
Djibouti
Italy
Republic World War Memorial
Paris
Dallas Dive
Tunisia
Delatier
Joachim von Pwbben
Banquet Ticket Sale Starts for Monroe Chamber Event
Tickets went on sale Monday for the Monroe and West Monroe Chamber of Commerce banquet to be held Friday night at Hotel Virginia roof. Dr. Gus W. Dyer of Vanderbilt University will be guest speaker. Letters to business leaders urged attendance and special efforts to attend the event.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Monroe
West Monroe
Virginia
Gua W. Dyer
Vanderbilt University
Chamber of Commerce
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K. T Keller
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Alfred Reeves
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