Evacuation Urged as Nanking Declared A Fortification
Japanese officials warned that Nanking is a large fortified area and noncombatants should evacuate if war spreads. United States and other foreign representatives were told to inform nationals in danger, with about 7, and later listed numbers indicating Americans in Nanking, while Chinese districts faced mounting risk amid advancing Japanese forces near Kiangyin forts.
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Heetiites
Shanghai
Miliitary
Kiangyin
Large cotton income reported for the year
An unclear article segment reports a large cotton income for the year. It mentions various figures and terms like cash, balance, and power but lacks coherent details. The piece references names and places obliquely, with garbled OCR clutter hindering precise facts.
White House Christmas To Come In Twos
A desolate fragment discusses White House holiday events plans, noting two related celebrations and guest attendance. The article references President Roosevelt era activities, with mentions of decor, guest lists, and anticipated scale of the Christmas season.
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White House
Five Die As Icy Roads Drive Fatal Weekend Toll
A string of coasting and weather related incidents in Pennsylvania and nearby areas leaves five dead. A physician dies after a crash into the barge canal while another child perishes in a separate icy accident.
Jane's 1937 aviation survey ranks US air force among largest
London reporting the 1937 edition of Jane's All the World’s Aircraft places the United States as possessing one of the largest and most efficiently equipped air forces. It notes Germany’s planes rival US and Britain in power, cites France’s lagging growth, and claims Russian aircraft are largely of American design or construction.
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London
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Jane
C. G. Grey
France
Red
Madrid
Fcreen
Spain
Grey
Dodd Explains Berlin Resignation And Plans
Ambassador William F. Dodd cited real discouragements during his Berlin tour and stated he sent correct reports to Washington as Nazis viewed him unfavorably. His resignation becomes effective January 1938 and he plans to resume work on a history of the old south after leaving the post.
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Berlin
William F. Dodd
Washington
Dodd
Pon Prata
Hugh Ro Wilson
Wg 4
Old South
America
University of Chicago
Most
Ameri
Yuletide Illumination Contest Draws Many Entries
Entries for the parish wide Christmas lighting contest are piling up at the Chamber of Commerce led by executive secretary George D. Holland. Prizes total over 400 dollars with a 100 dollar grand prize for the best display. Entries must be in by December 21 and displays lit 6 pm to 10 pm each night.
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Chamber of Commerce
George D. Holland
Three Alabama Sisters Plead Guilty in Fake Marriage Scheme
In Huntsville Alabama on December 8 three Reid sisters Frances 18 Fila Izelle 27 and Mrs Fos Barley 32 pleaded guilty in U S district court to a scheme using fake marriage proposals to defraud men in multiple states The judge was John McDuffe presiding in Birmingham absence Sentencing was expected later that afternoon over ten out of state witnesses who testified against the defendants and the case continues on the fifth page.
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Huntsville
Ala
Alabama
United States District Court
John McDuffe
Muohile
David J. Davis
Birmingham
Frances Reid
Fila Izelle Reid
Fos. Barley
Publica
Lion
Dey
Jack Maguire
Maguire
Reporter Marries Ensigns Fiancee in Seattle Society Page
A three column Seattle Times society photo announces Miss Nanon Grinstead engagement to Ensign William Calhoun Thompson Jr. of Dublin, Georgia. The page notes the reporter William Speidel, 25, of the Times, married in the afternoon to a Mrs. Speidel who says she preferred him after a longer courtship.
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Seattle
Dev
Nanon Grinstead
Seattle Times
Ensign Willian
Calhoun Thompson, Jr
U.S. NL
Dublin
Miss Grinstead
William Speidel
Times
Bulb Speidel
Four Planes Serviced for Long Flight Record
Report notes four aircraft were serviced for a long nonstop flight with weather delays and crew preparations. The event mentions Lt Ormeander Bob Grow and a naval test of a new dreadnought completed yesterday at Corssels, highlighting speed striking power and endurance.
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Astanee Pasa
Aires
Bob Growig
Hawar
Corssels
Wagner Act Sees 2,611,487 Workers Invoke Protections
The Board reports on November 1 docket activity showing 2,611,487 workers invoking Wagner Act protections. Closed cases include 3,913 settled, 903 dismissed, 1,338 decided on merits, and 307 resolved via agreements or desist orders. Strike cases led to 842 settlements restoring 1,150,421 workers.
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Washington
Frys Gla Qoorkers
Silvehi
SEY Workers Board
Penelleg Steel
Agireément of Labor
R Management
Scaughlarie Wath
Cnderas
Police Jury Votes Budget Amid Local Tensions
The Police Jury approved a new budget amid controversy over its tax and spending plan. Officials debated project funding tied to public infrastructure and police services while addressing concerns raised by residents and local groups over allocations.
Disclosed Antitrust Law Problems and Explosion Cause Report
Unclear OCR text details reveal references to antitrust law disclosures and an explosion incident. The fragment mentions authorities examining causes, potential costs like 75 million dollars, and various locations or entities, but the readable content is garbled with many nonsensical terms and stray names, hindering a coherent summary.
Crop Control Approval Seen Apparently Delayed
The report indicates officials consider crop control measures but details are unclear due to fragmented text. Governor Biches reportedly contemplated tax increases and a broader plan during a lengthy state discussion.
Plane Strikes House Killing One Person
A plane crash at a residential property leaves one person dead and blank spots on the scene. Authorities investigation seeks details on aircraft type and destination.
W C T U Provides Layette via Good Fellows
The W C T U and the Good Fellows program arrange a layette for a baby valued at $5.90. The assistance goes through the Welfare Association handling needy families with children in the Good Fellows network.
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W.C.T.U
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