Gas leak blamed for restaurant blast across town
An explosion at the Moore restaurant, about 6 35 p m, injured several patrons and workers. Witnesses said escaping gas and a quick flash caused chairs to fly, a sugar can toppled on a hostess, and debris littered the wrecked dining room. Firemen and police cleaned the site as ambulances transported the injured.
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Harrell
T C
Dinty” Moore
Wayne Moore
Moore
el P. Davies
James Brooks
Funeral Home
Warren Garrett
David I. Garrett
Gertrude Hudson
Mr. Garrett
Mack” McGee
Mr. Davies
Mr. Moore
Wood Street
Relieve The Misery of RHEUMATIC PAIN
An advertisement claims Prescription C-2223, created by a reputable physician, treats rheumatic ailments by draining poisonous waste matter and toxins from the body. It offers 60 cent and one dollar bottle options with a money back guarantee.
Monroe Christmas illuminations attract visitors on festive display
Circulars show designs of Christmas illuminations obtainable at the chamber of commerce in the Virginia hotel. Monroe’s downtown lighting, first shown December 2, has spurred plans for a larger parish wide Yuletide with hundreds visiting from across the region to view the display.
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Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Monroe
South
Nations urge evacuation as Nanking siege escalates
Reports from Nanking describe army movements across the Yangtze and Chinese defenses at gates like Chilin and Sunshine while Japanese bombardment tightens. A Japanese ultimatum to surrender looms, with mediat ing efforts from the United States and others welcomed but unclear in outcome.
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Nanking
Tang Shen-Chi
Chilin
Unicorn
Sunshine Gate
Mulinkwan
Yangtze River
Tientsin
China
Japan
Tokyo
Foreign Office
United States
War
Navy
England
Germany
Italy
Japanese apology over Wuhu bombing of British steamers
The article notes aerial bombing of the British steamers Tuckwo and Tatung at Wuhu on December 5. It states indemnity discussions were under consideration and reports that the apology came from the chief of staff of the Japanese command at Shanghai who boarded the British patrol sloop Falmouth of the Asiatic fleet.
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Tuckwo
Wuhu
Shanghai
Falmouth
Long Range Aerial Warship Plans Revealed
Authorities report 14 large aircraft serviced for a sustained long flight. Navy officials describe exceptional speed and range with extensive electric, climate control and workshop facilities. Armament is said to be formidable and protection nearly invulnerable with a special aft navigation turret and corrosion-proof hull.
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Navy
United States Air Power Noted For Large Fleet
Jane's highlights the United States as having one of the world's largest and most efficient air services with a growing twin-motored pusher monoplane. It commends US strategy of competing aircraft purchases across army navy and marine corps while noting Britain’s bold boarding of planes from drawing boards accelerating its rearmament.
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Italy
Ethiopia
Jane S
United States
Philippines
Atlantic
Canada
Mexico
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific
Jane's
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Great Britain
Five in South Lose Lives in Cold Weather
A harsh cold spell claims five deaths in the southern region as temperatures plummet. Authorities warn of hypothermia risk and urge residents to seek shelter and warm clothing. Local shelters open across affected counties to aid stranded travelers.
December storm lashes upstate New York with strong winds
A winter storm sweeping across New York state brought a 47 mph wind from Lake Erie and heavy snow in Buffalo and Morgan Falls. Niagara Falls reported light wind and minimal snow, Batavia had little snow but strong wind, and roads were blocked or struggled to stay open.
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Lake Erie
United States
James Spencer
Niagara Falls
Batavia
Morgan Falls
Buffalo
New York State
Paw Paw
Mich
Five Die As Cold Wave Hits South
Five deaths from exposure reported across Virginia North Carolina Tennessee and Louisiana as a southward cold wave returns with freezing temps. Florida citrus and crops suffer with strawberries and winter vegetables hit hard while Florida oranges grapefruit and tangerines largely escape. Western Massachusetts and upstate New York receive heavy snow as showers threaten the Carolinas and southern states. A renewed cold front from the northwest is forecast to plunge Louisiana Mississippi and the gulf region into freezing by morning with a Texas coast craft warning issued.
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Lakeland
Fla
South
Weather Bureau
Texas
Southwest
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Louisiana
Florida
M. A. Mounts
Palm Beach County
Lake Okeechobee
New Orleans
Gulf Region
Mississippi
South Mississippi
Canada
Rocky Mountains
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Dodd Explains Berlin Post Resignation In 1920s Interview
Dodd recounts studying European history in Leipzig for two years and visiting Germany in 1928. He explains quitting the Berlin posting in July 1983 due to disillusionment but praises embassy staff and consular officers for cooperation in avoiding mistakes and providing correct reports to the government.
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Leipzig
Germany
Berlin
White House Christmas 10 Come in Twos
The article notes a White House Christmas with young guests for John Roosevelt and his fiancée Anne Clark of Boston. President and Mrs Roosevelt will join relatives near Wilmington, Delaware on Christmas Day. The first lady decorates four trees in New York Hyde Park and White House rooms. Mr. Roosevelt will read Dickens Christmas Carol and stockings are opened in the president’s bedroom.
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John
Anne Clark
Boston
Franklin D. Roosevelt
D Jr
Eugene du Pont
Wilmington
Del
New York City
Hyde Park
N. Y
White House
Sisters Enter Guilty Pleas in Promises Scam
Two sisters pleaded guilty to defrauding people by taking money orders clothing and rings on promises to marry or introduce clients to grooms A fourth sister remains in an Alabama insane hospital Maguire noted indicating ongoing case developments
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Alabama
Maguire
Baroness Educator Anna Marie Bibra Sutton Dies
Mrs. Anna Marie Bibra Sutton born Baroness von Bibra and at 48 an author and educator died after an extended illness in Colorado Springs. Celery in its wild state noted for coarse flavor and odor.
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Colorado Springs
Anna Marie Bibra Sutton
Baroness von Bibra
Black and White Ointment Promises Skin Relief Offers Trial Size
An advertisement touts a 20 year old Black and White Ointment for skin trouble with a scientific formula and proven record. It promotes trial size at 10 cents and a large can at 2 cents, urging use of Black and White Skin Soap first and noting availability from all dealers.
Antitrust Reform of Borah O Mahoney Bill Debated
The Borah O Mahoney measure would require interstate corporations to obtain licenses from the federal trade commission to curb restraint of trade and monopolies. President Roosevelt and aides weigh support while observers call for broad inquiry into monopolistic practices amid rising living costs and a developing commission study.
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Roosevelt
Florida
Robert Jackson
Federal Trade Commission
Pine Balm Promoted For Quick Cold Relief
An Indiana mother touts Pine Balm as giving eight to ten quick results with eleven medicinal ingredients. The ad claims vapors penetrate skin and deliver fast relief, urging readers to buy from their druggist for twenty five cents.
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Komo
Indiana
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