Russians Suffer Heavy Losses In Mine Blast Near Petla
A large mine detonated beneath a landing wharf during the Soviet landing at Jainahamari north of Petla, causing heavy casualties as thousands of Soviet soldiers were killed or wounded. Finnish engineers reportedly fed the mine beneath the main harbor works. Heavy fighting continued in the Carertian Techni and Lerty sectors as Finns countered the Russian advance and gas shells were reported north of Lake Lidoga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Waltel
Carertian Techni
Fimitsa
Lerty
Mannerheim
Lake Lidoga
Hunting tales and seasonal notes fill New Castle page
Paul Stroebel of 641 South Ras rivers returns from a hunting trip in Kane and bags a buck. William Hamel of Enon Valley comes home from a Marienville hunt with friends, bagging a seven point deer weighing 160 pounds. The column notes various local observations, border crossings, and seasonal reflections, with casual anecdotes about the period’s weather, trash, and local quirks as residents respond to wartime and civic matters.
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Paul Stroebel
South Ras Rivers
Kane
William Hamel
Enon Valley
Marienville
Daily Weather Reportes for 24 Hour Period
A compact weather bulletin notes river stage trends and precipitation prospects. Readings reference Valentiene Meuteeber and Thusadiey Manxibus with a 38 prediction marker and early morning estimates. Data appear from ADSI Cont and related monitoring outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentiene Meuteeber
Tor
Thusadiey Manxibus
Christmas Shopping Rush Gaining Momentum In City
Christmas shopping is gaining momentum in the city as weather hints at a chill, while stores report bustling toy departments and rising sales in clothing and shoes. Merchants note a strong November and announce there are only 13 shopping days left before the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flarcly
Buness
Daladier Denounces Soviet Finland Invasion In Parliament
French Premier Edouard Daladier denounces the Soviet invasion of Finland in the chamber of deputies. He voices sympathy with Finland and invites a strong stand at the League of Nations council as ministers meet in Geneva to discuss the agenda. France pledges support and discusses unity against brutality.
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Paris
Der
Edouard Daladier
Finland
Chamber of Deputies
Jean Mister
Russia
League of Nations Council
Daladier
Lance
Geneva
Himmanity
France
Great Britain
Soviet
Scandinavia
Britain
Guerrilla Warfare in Poland Forces German Reinforcements
German troops have been withdrawn from other fronts to Poland to counter air and land fighters. A French war ministry spokesman said bands operate in the Ban and Vistula regions, creating major trouble and compelling the Reichswehr to redeploy regular regiments to that front.
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Irnrernational
Sergicey
Paris
Dev
Poland
Aeriia
French War Ministry
Toray
Ban and
Vistula
Reichswehr
Italy Affirms Balkan Stand in Rome Berlin Axis
Mussolini’s fascist grand council issued a warning aimed at Russia while reaffirming Italy’s interest in the Balkans and the Danubian basin and pledging adherence to the Rome Berlin axis. The council said Italy’s relations with Berlin remain in line with the pact of alliance amid tensions over Soviet ambitions.
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Rome
Russia
Mussolini
Grand Council
Sealy
Balkans
Danubian
Italy
Vecess Ttalian
New Castle Man Serves In Finland
A New Castle resident serving in the U S foreign service is listed as on duty with the American delegation to Kinkaid. The State Department notes the man, Arthur G Wimner, had no definite background details given yet he provided New Castle address. Helsinki has been temporarily moved from the capital to an area near Bad Grankulla due to Russian bombing.
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Penne Gama
Derr Tunters
Indiana
Whch
Pennsylvania
New Castle
Finland
State Department
Arthur G. Wimner
Washington
New Castine Nowe
Washington, D. C
United States Foreign Service
Kinkaid
Elesty Yrios
Hoover appeals for Finnish aid drive to rush relief
President Herbert Hoover urged the nation to provide rapid relief to Finland as war refugees, including hundreds of thousands of women and children, face the harsh northern winter after being driven from their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C International News Service
Los Angeles
Herbert Hoover
Finland
Hoover
Train Crash Kills Five Near McDonald
Five people died when a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train struck a car near McDonald. Dr Charles A Halmnut h, 29, was the sole survivor, though in serious condition after the crash that hurled the auto 200 feet. Passengers in the car ahead failed to flag the approaching train as residents described the fatal scene and the car’s final ignition before fire.
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Traumatic
Isabel Plelinuks
McDonald
Hair
Inane
Charles A. 2
Maul
Charles A. Halmnut
Charles Dickinson
Elizabeth Hockecy
Thomas Lewis
Charles A. Hansitt
Midway
Primrose
Howard Holmes
James B. Janen
Washington County
New Castor
Plan To Put U. S. Ships In Service
President Roosevelt said plans are being made to return American ships to service after being forced off seas. He spoke after a long talk with U S Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. Kennedy noted the maritime collision and outlined possible steps to reenter trade, with non American sales between neutral ports and neutral ships.
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International Seas Service
Washington
Roosevelt
U. S
Joseph 2. Kennedy
Sald Kenedy
Kennedy
Peligerent
Llon
Kennedy Snl report on third term policy
American ambassador to Great Britain Joseph P. Kennedy told reporters he favored a Roosevelt third term and warned that entering the White House for a conference reflects the impact of the European War on urgent political, economic, and social programs.
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Edward B. Lockett
Roosevelt
Joseph P. Kennedy
Great Britain
White House
Eniet
Ruy
NRW
Trotsky May Testify Before U S Committee
Leon Trotsky exiled Bolshevik co founder said he would testify before the Dice committee on American activities with reservations He indicated he would discuss Stalinism history only and not public questions about Mexico oil He would appear in Mexico if allowed and avoided broader foreign policy issues. A separate report notes a small steamer Thomas Walton sank after an explosion off Oslo twelve crew members were rescued one later died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Constantine
International News Service
Mexico
SITY
Leon Trottsky
Bolshevist
Russia
Dice
Marin
Ams
Nouse
Gertt
Riv
Paeran
Oslo
Dee
Thomas Walton
Tre Germain Areaner Sebu
St Boroe
Norms Wiuy
Landon Endorses Roosevelt Foreign Policy But Calls for Prosperity Reform
Landon, 1946 G. G. P. nominee, voices full support for President Roosevelt's foreign handling while criticizing domestic policy failures. He urges leadership away from war and demands stronger economic recovery measures. He argues prosperity requires a Republican president and notes Roosevelt’s continued influence.
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Washington
AI M. Landon
G. G. PB
Loday
Roosevelt
Landon
Bern
Waneon
Econd
German Sub Sunk by British Plane Off English Coast
An official report says a Royal Air Force patrol plane sighted a German submarine on the surface off the English coast and bombed and sank it. The contact was made amidships with the sub’s hull taking the hit.
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Ctpeme GH Lintier
London
Sun Marine
Toda
Roxal Air Force
Bam Savck
Sivbe Marine
Nazi Germany Warns Scandinavia on German Friendship
A December Berlin dispatch reports Nazi Germany warning Sweden Norway and Denmark to weigh friendship with Berlin before aligning with Britain or France. Berlin claims Scandinavia risks German hostility if they oppose Berlin and hints at consequences for siding with anti-German blocs.
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Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Sterre J. Huss
Suze
Berlin
Raids in Pittsburgh Area Net 20 Arrests in Liquor Crackdown
A large coordinated sweep by federal and state agents across 13 locations including Pittsburgh and nearby towns resulted in 20 arrests and seizure of 2,500 gallons of liquor. Most detainees were awaiting hearings with federal authorities in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
S International News
Dee
Pennsylvania
Sf State
Nay Vandergutter
Apollo
U.S
Adeomowis Wit
Aleenal Cawirel Poaré Fey
British freighter sinks after mine collision off Enland coast
A 1,080-ton British freighter named Alerel struck a mine off the southeast coast, sinking with 16 crew fatalities. The vessel remains lost and rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the incident.
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Vlaterti Wel
London
Alerel
Death notices from Dew 15 8 15 era city record
Fragmented death notices list several individuals with ages and streets. Names appear cut or garbled but include Mrs Staude Ro Wilke and Mrs Verowden Urban among others, with street addresses such as Lint street and Jinsey Tice avenue.
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Staude Ro Wilke
Lawn
Chistee QO
Jtarnin
St. Sls
Tiethindsven
Frank Denon
Mit
Thornee Go ‘Wethew
Verowden Urban
Jinsey Tice Avenue
Inibeth
Jury Gets Case At Noon Hour in Dauphin Court
In Harrisburg the four week trial of Democratic chairman David Lawrence’s conspiracy case moved to jury deliberations after Judge Howard Hashes instructed the nine Republicans and three Democrats. The jurors began their two hour charge with the verdict expected as the case proceeds toward decision.
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Dauphin Court
Harrisburg
Dees
Bhickmail
David L. Lawrente
Danapa
Howard W. Hashes
Vcise
Art
Castile
No Statement By President on Third Term
Washington Del. President Roosevelt sidestepped a third term question for a second time. He refused to reveal 1940 plans while denouncing the administration for its actions. Governor Landon urged openness, but the President laughed off the inquiry and ended the interview.
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William K. Auschinson
International News Service
Washington
Del
Roosevelt
Alf M. London
Alose
White House
Tole
Landon
Goatly Creek Courier Quirk Seeks Classic Time Throw
A garbled OCR style note mentions Robby Jones and Mud svore on a course with references to a goat of the cots Ball and a young true goat, with unclear dates or places. The piece hints at a sports or local event but lacks coherent details.
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Robby Jones
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