Feud Between New Deal figures nears showdown
Washington appears to edge toward a clash between General Hugh S. Johnson and Donald R. Richberg. Richberg warned the Saturday Evening Post about publishing claims affecting his reputation, while Johnson accused Richberg of press interference. The dispute highlights NRA era tensions and power shifts within the New Deal.
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B. C. Promises Fast Relief for Periodical Pains
An advertisement promotes B C as prepared by a registered pharmacist and claims relief within three minutes for periodical pains. It also suggests use for colds headaches neuralgia muscular aches fever and nervous distress without habit forming drugs. Available in 10 and 25 cent packages.
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B. C
Christmas Plans Worldwide As Santa Visits Begin
Christmas preparations span nations from London to Bethlehem. England extends hours for Christmas and New Year, Germany notes a drop in toy exports, Japan honors Crown Prince Akihito, and Chile hosts a Santa Claus Week with 20 000 observers.
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Germany
Japan
Peace Address From Pope Urges Prayer For End To War
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XII addressing the curia of cardinals in Rome warning that warlike arms rise and distract the spirit. He extols peace and recalls losses among advisers Cardinal Gasparri Ehrle and Mori. The pontiff will celebrate three masses at midnight in private chapel.
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Parcel Post Windows Close At 6 P M Today
Post office parcel post windows close at 6 P M today for delayed Christmas parcels. Outgoing mail peak has passed, incoming mail expected to rise by day’s end. Residential parcel delivery planned for tomorrow, but no letters will be delivered. All post office windows close.
Collision Probed After Ohio Train Crash Kills Three
An inquiry opened in Delaware Ohio into a New York Central line collision that killed three trainmen and injured 34 passengers. The wreck involved two heavily loaded holiday trains piling up at a junction.
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Two Arrested by Russians in Border Inquiry
A Japanese Army lieutenant and a Manchoukuan sergeant were arrested by Soviet forces near the Ussuri river on the Manchoukuan border for allegedly taking photographs in Soviet territory. Topographical maps were found on the officer, who said he entered Soviet land seeking a lost boy.
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Embree Names Leading U S Universities in Response
Chicago December 24 Edwin R Embree president of the Rosenwald fund wrote Senator Huey P Long rebutting his claim that Louisiana State University would join the nations top dozen. Embree said no southern college should appear in the first twelve with Harvard Columbia Chicago Yale California Minnesota Cornell Michigan Wisconsin Iowa Princeton and John Hopkins singled out as leaders Virginia Texas and North Carolina as AAU members were noted as southern examples. He also praised Vanderbilt Tulane Duke and Emory as promising schools.
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Shelbyville Strife Eases After Mob Riots
Shelbyville Tennessee returns to normal after a violent mob stormed the courthouse last Wednesday. Militia replaces on duty and evacuates, with local officers and vigilantes in control. E K Harris, a Black man accused of attacking a white girl, remains jailed in Nashville awaiting trial.
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Federal support survey shows large number aided nationwide
A U S survey released today reports more than 25 500 000 persons are directly or indirectly supported by the federal government. Nineteen million are on relief rolls. Regular government employees 680 181 work in relief agencies 57 210 in PWA 406 283, CCC 383 708.
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Saint Nick To Pay Visit To Dionne Quintuplets
Santa Claus will visit the Dionne hospital in Callander Ontario to see the five healthy seven month old quintuplets and the older Dionne children. The family prepared two Christmas trees and a full festive dinner as Dr. Allan Roy DaFoe confirms the babies are in good shape despite the cold. Yvonne the nurse’s name was given to one child.
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Birth of Daughter Karol Yarbrough to Mr and Mrs Yarbrough
A daughter named Karol Yarbrough was born on Saturday at the Clinic to Mr and Mrs John Yarbrough. Mrs Yarbrough is formerly Edith Fink.
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Engagement Expected for Dutch Crown Princess Juliana
A press dispatch from London notes the engagement of Juliana crown princess of the Netherlands to Grand Duke Frederick Franz of Mecklenburg will be announced in January. The report ties the couple to a formal announcement next month in London.
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Death intrudes on Yale scene with holiday tragedies
Reports from across the country recount deadly accidents during a holiday period. Incidents include air crashes in Ventura and Elko, a fatal bus collision in Pittsburgh, a train collision in Delaware, a car train strike in Medora, and a fatal ship fire near Carlsbad. investigations and searches continued for missing crews and passengers.
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Mae West Christmas Card Satire From Hollywood
Hollywood actress Mae West keeps in character on her Christmas cards with a drawing of herself on Santa Claus lap and a playful jingle about Santa delivering to her door. The card humorously notes Santa failing to reach some houses and invites him to “come up some time.”
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