London at Yale Told By Writer London at Yale
New York writer Milo M. Thompson reflects on a bomb battered London Christmas. He describes blackout streets, caroling in shelters, rationing, scarce crackers and puddings, and a hopeful resolve to keep Christmas spirit alive despite invasion fears.
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London
YALE
Milo M. Thomipson
Associated Press
Holliday
Milo M. Thompson
New York
Hitler
England
America
Eden Returns to Foreign Office amid calls to topple Mussolini
The piece notes Anthony Eden's return as Britain's foreign secretary after resigning in 1938 over appeasement. It links his stance to anti dictator ревiving efforts, cites potential diplomacy with the Soviet Union, and contrasts Eden with Lord Halifax's stance and policy shifts amid preparations for war.
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Churchill
Mussolini
Anthony Eden
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Eden
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Italy
Spain
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Hitler-Mussolini
Russia
London
Maxim Litvinoff
Hitler
Litvinoff
England
Lord Halifax
Washington
Premier Chamberlain
Veterans conduct rites at funeral for Ravel Montcalm
Rodney J. Hobbs Post VFW led by Commander H. M. James honored Ravel S. Montcalm local businessman and veteran at his Bastrop funeral. Services were held at Robinson Funeral Home and Bastrop cemetery with Rev. Bennett officiating and post members including Wood Lanier and J. W. Nelson among others. Survived by widow, a son Ravel T. Montcalm, two brothers Rector and Simeon R. Montcalm.
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Ravel S. Montcalm
Robinson Funeral Home
Bastrop
Rev. Bennett
First Baptist Church
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Boone-McDowell Post
Spanish Veterans Reelect Dr. Gayle Camp No. 9 Leader
Dr P M Gayle was reelected commander of Thompson Weed Lee Camp No 9 at the camp meeting held on South Grand Street. Elected officers include Farmer Wright Germany Block Shell Eastman Hood Webb Ross Chase Bass Naylor Womack Carter Hudnall. Installation planned with R W Germany and Mrs Stella Courtney in January. Polonium valued at 2 000 000 an ounce is a rare element mined in northern Canada.
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Grand Street
J. Frank Farmer
K. E. Wright
R. W Germany
J. F. Block
J. T. Shell
Charles Eastman
Ray Hood
Elmer Webb
E. W. Ross
Frank B. Chase
A. J. Bass
E. B. Naylor
C. A. Womack
Alonzo Carter
J. N. Hudnall
R. W. Germany
Stella Courtney
Roosevelt to address nation on defense and aid to Britain
President Franklin D. Roosevelt will speak to the nation Sunday night from 9 30 to 10 p m EST over major networks. The address will discuss the emergency, national defense, and the aid to Britain including the possible lease lend plan and potential changes to neutrality laws. A Republican senator supports arming ships and loosening restraints as part of broader debates in Congress.
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New Defense Agency
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Knudsen
Baton Rouge Rift Flares as Mayor Slaps City Attorney
In a heated Baton Rouge council meeting, Mayor Wade Bynum slapped City Attorney Fred Benton amid accusations of city court fund shortages. Police Captain William Hubbs admitted missing funds totaling 2207.50 and paid the amount in cash, later being discharged. the incident led to an audit disclosure and referral to the district attorney.
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Baton Rouge
Benton
Wilbur Atkins
Hubbs
Hubbes
Vandenberg urges full defense information to the public
Senator Vandenberg urges Knudsen to inform the American public about defense progress arguing secrecy harms national security. He says foreign powers already know much of our defense status and says substantial disclosure is wiser than secrecy. The president later met with the joint US Canada defense commission chair LaGuardia and received a proposal from Philip Murray to use the auto industry for mass airplane production.
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Louisiana Leaders Praise Selective Service Efficiency
Brigadier General Raymond H. Fleming reports Louisiana leads the nation in selective service efficiency and organization after a Washington conference. He credits local boards and field agencies for fast, harmonious operation as trainees reenter civilian work post service. He foresees six months of high gear and full speed ahead.
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Field Ag
Raymond H. Fleming
C. A
Selective Service
New Orleans
T. O. Bancroft
Ouachita Parish
Bancroft
Fleming
Washington, D. C
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Fa Ve
Christmas Rites at First Methodist Church
Christmas services will be held at the First Methodist Church at 1 am on Wednesday. Special music by Harold Riggs J C Wallace and Charles Chapman with Mrs Milton Johnson. Assistant pastors and ushers include Rev A M Freeman EB N Thompson M C Redmond Misa Juanita Porter and Mrs A M Mee Reynolds. Members and friends are invited.
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Harold Riggs
J. C. Wallace
Charles Chapman
Milton Johnson
A. M. Freeman
EB. N. Thompson
M. C. Redmond
Misa Juanita Porter
A. M. Mee Reynolds
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