War debts and a Finland repayment ceremony in Washington
A December 15 ceremony in Washington will see Finland tender the United States a check for 234.83 as a symbolic war debt payment. The funds may be held by the treasury and returned, with Congress asked to authorize the transfer for use against Russia, amid broader questions about postwar debts and international finance.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Finland
Treasury Department
Congressill
Russia
America
Sam
Great Britain
Italy
The Once Over On Militia Life And War Readiness
The piece reflects on American state militias once centered as social clubs with drills and dances. It notes the shift to winter field training, public discipline, and wartime demands, while preserving memories of lighter days and notable figures like Buck Crouse.
American Communists Push Peace Move Blame Finns in Finland Russia Row
The American Communist party quickly issued 100000 statements blaming Finland's government for Russia and Finland hostilities. They claim the Red army advances for Peace and socialism while denouncing Finland as semi Fascist and portray Stalin as opposed to Fascism.
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Russia
American Communist Party
Finland
Moscow
Red Army
Stalin
Mail And Shop Now Christmas Gift Urgency
The article urges early Christmas shopping to avoid late gifts and desolation for distant loved ones. It notes two weeks remain before Christmas and describes store crowds and shopper stress as a recurring yearly issue. It contrasts radio and rodeo with their own cowboys to illustrate confusion.
Our Children By Angelo Patri Christmas Gift Guide
The essay celebrates Christmas giving as a yearly joy that frees the saver’s purse and invites generous spending. It urges letting children save for specific goals and spend freely for Christmas, with a note on guiding but not dictating their lists and encouraging acts of charitable giving. Mr Patri invites inquiries on child care and development through the Monroe News-Star in New York.
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Patri
Monroe News-Star
Postoffice
Times Square Station
New York
N. Y
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Republicans Eye September 1940 National Convention Timing
Washington Daybook reports GOP leaders debating delaying the 1940 convention to September to gain strategic advantage over the Democrats. Republicans worry a late convention benefits Democrats, while Democratic leaders and Roosevelt aides hint at staying flexible amid European war pressures. Postmaster General Farley is seen as unlikely to back late dates.
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Georgia
White House
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Fromm
Roosevelt
Farley
Fire destroys golf equipment plant near city limits
A new Golf and Head Manufacturing plant at the edge of the city burned early today, causing about 4900 in losses. Fire crews arrived promptly, and the blaze was under control after five hours. Also noted are lodge installation plans and a New York meeting report on a carbon company consolidation.
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New Golf and Head Manufacturing Company
Missouri Pacific
New York
Coronary Artery Diseases Highlighted In Health Series
The second of a 14 article series on the nine principal causes of death discusses coronary thrombosis and angina pectoris. Dr. Fishbein outlines prevention, notes rising rates, and cites hypertension as the chief factor.
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United States
James B. Herrick
American Medical Association
System of Choosing Teachers Attacked by Carnegie Group
The Carnegie corporation of New York announced 4 646 126 in grants and criticized vacancies in education for filling positions by degrees alone. Frederick P Keppel called academic degrees preposterous outside a few professions and urged evaluating actual qualifications over diplomas. Grants supported U S and British dominions and colonies.
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New York
Carnegie Corporation of
Frederick P. Keppel
Andrew Carnegie
Keppel
United States
British Dominions
Divorce final for Bette Davis and Harmon Nelson Jr
The divorce of screen actress Bette Davis and Harmon O. Nelson Jr., New York advertising man, is final. He had earlier obtained an interlocutory divorce on December 6, 1938, saying she valued her career over their marriage. They eloped to Yuma, Arizona, on August 18, 1932.
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Los Angeles
Bette Davis
Harmon O. Nelson, Jr
New York
Yuma
Ariz
Hippopotamus to get full rations at Swope Park Zoo
Cleo the hippopotamus at Swope Park Zoo in Kansas City shed five pounds in 10 days on a diet but spoiled her temper. Zoo director Tex Clark announces Cleo will resume full rations, arguing fat is natural for her and may extend her life beyond 40.
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Kansas City
Cleo
Hippopotamus
Tex Clark
Swope Park Zoo
Clark
Booster Meeting Planned Wednesday
The December Booster club meet ing will be held in the Missouri Pacific clubhouse Wednesday at 7 30 pm The shop employees headed by R O Rogers carman will run the program with Christmas suitable numbers A minstrel show will be part of the evening All Missouri Pacific railroad employees are invited to attend Refreshments will be served and Christmas spirit will be evident
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Missouri Pacific
S. A. Moss
R. O. Rogers
Carman
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Fidler sees stars play roles unlike real selves in Hollywood
Hollywood gossip column surveys actors from Cagney to Lamarr, noting how screen personas diverge from private lives. The piece cites Cagney, Robinson, Hymer, Pen dleton, Wolheim, Shearer, Davis, Fonda, Grant, Brooks, and others, with anecdotes on recent events and industry rumors.
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Hollywood
Clara Bow
Bing Crosby
Jimmy Cagney
Edward G. Robinson
Warren Hymer
Nat Pendleton
Louis Wolheim
Norma Shearer
Bette Davis
Henry Fonda
Hugh Herbert
Cary Grant
Phyllis Brooks
Charlie McCarthy
Broadway Gossip and Shubert Alley Legacy
A portrait of Charles Lindbergh sits unrevealed in a vault while Broadway chatter notes reshaped fame with Arlen, McCormick, Raye, Davia, and Jolson in play. Shubert Alley earns status amid theater power, Katharine Hepburn, See the Shuberts, and future grant talks.
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George Ross
New York
Colonel Lindbergh
Robert Brackman
Lindbergh
Luther Arler
Myron McCormick
Martha Raye
Benny Davia
Davia
Paoli Family Tragedy Ends In double Homicide
Jewell Dailey age 21 of Paoli confesses shooting his uncle Harley Dailey 48 after Harley killed his mother Edna Landrus 42 with a shotgun on a farm owned by Josephine Dailey 15. Sheriff Noble Ellis reports the man later arrested.
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Noble Ellis
Jewell Dailey
Paoli
Harley Dailey
Edna Landrus
Josephine Dailey
Landrus
Young Dailey
Ellis
Radio Schedule Highlights Christmas Season Programs
Radio Monday December 11 schedule lists news broadcasts, films and stage shows, music segments with The Dixie Heart Orchestra, Larry Clinton, Blondie and Dad, Amos and Andy, Lum and Abner, and dramatic features. Notable items include Captain Henry Stampe, The Chicagoans, and Detective tales with I Love a Mystery. Ends with Sullivan’s Rhythm and Dancing Orchestras into early Tuesday.
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Li'l
Abner
Nhe
Weaf
Lowell Thomas Newan
Tom Mix
Cba
Wabe
Fulton Lewis, Jr
F. Waring
Nbc
Wjs
Amos & Andy
Amos & Andy, Skitricbs
Cha-Chain-Weat
Fulton Lewis Jr
Wrr
Kwk
Were
Nbc-Weat Sclence
Nbe
Lum
Abner Bkit
Chain Dancing Music Orchestra
Mba-Chain
Larry Clinton
Nbe-Weaf-Ea
Rex Maupin
Orches
Blue
Blondie
Dad
Rosa Jordan
Chs
West
Ricardo
Sam Baker
Wlw- Wen
Tommy Riggs
Nbe-Wea
Kostelanets
T. Martin
Wallenstein Orches
Nbe-Weafler
Hagen
Nbe-Wis
Rom Howard
Shelton
Mannera
Ore
Mbs-Chain One Ranger
Kimer Davia
Ma. Nason
Mbs
Alec Templeton
Symphony Orchestra
Pasternack
Mbs-Chain
Nbe-Wear
Fred Waring
Red-West
He-Wabe
Enat
Paul Sullivan
Cbs-Wabe
Ea Ames
Andy
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