Survivors Of German Liner Arrive At Ellis Island
377 survivors of the German luxury liner Columbus were rescued after the ship was scuttled and burned following orders from a Nazi captain. They were brought to New York aboard the USS Tuscaloosa and housed at Ellis Island while hearings determine their status.
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Kilgallen
James Nta Ellis
America
Tadey
Sennen
Columbus
Alta
Cironga
Thes Tac
Atlantic
United Braces
Tuscaloosa
New York
Ellis Ireland
Christmas carol efforts span city churches
Across PA New Castle and Lawrence County, churches plan to sing Christmas carols Sunday filling sanctuaries with old tunes. A bank notes a $15 deposit has grown to $4,000 through patience and interest, while community groups organize holiday events and school teachers prepare festive treats for pupils.
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Oeix Pa Nene
Airc
Daily Weather Summary and River Stage Report
United States weather statistics for the 24-hour period ending at 5 p.m. Wednesday show a maximum temperature of 77 degrees, a minimum of 41, and 0.48 inches of precipitation. River stage stands at twenty feet with no significant changes noted for the same date last year.
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United States
Snow And Ice Cover Highways In State
A fierce snowstorm paralyzed Pennsylvania roads from the eastern seaboard to the Midwest page one reports dangerous conditions across Pittsburgh area. Cars abandoned as buses and streetcars transport some travelers amid continued snowfall. Road crews warn of poor to hazardous highways with ice on Route 22 near Wilkinsburg and heavy accumulations in Somerset Ligonier Kane and surrounding counties. City and county officials urge caution as travel remains treacherous throughout the state.
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International News
Servion
Keberal
Seaboard
Middlewest
Pennsylvania
Keystone State
Pittsburgh
Wilkinsburg
Pittsburgh Motor Club
Elizabeth
Monongahela
Johnstown
Harrisburg
East Liverpool
Steubenville
Hagerstown
Washington, Pa
Somerset
Ligonier
Buller
Kane
Pittsburgh To Coluguous
Lincoln
William Penn
Central Pennsylvania
Governor James tolls WPA to prove fair play or politics
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Arthur H. James escalated a confrontation with the Federal Works Progress Administration charging the WPA with gross failure in its promises and duties to Pennsylvania. He accused Administrator Col. Harrington of mismanaging state funds, claiming the WPA puts a vast unnecessary cost on taxpayers and evades quota commitments.
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D International News
Harrisburg
WPA
Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
Chie
Col. C. Harrington
Weather Changes Bring Slippery Hills and Snow
Nighttime weather shift left hills slick and roads slippery this morning with light snowfall laying a base for skidding. Several minor accidents occurred and traffic tieups were reported. Numerous complaints cite drivers ignoring stop signs especially on North Hill, North Mercer, and Albert streets, leading to narrowly avoided crashes.
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North Hill
North Mercer Street
Albert Street
Hitler congratulates Stalin on 60th birthday
Berlin dispatch notes Chancellor Hitler sent a message to Josef Stalin congratulating the Soviet leader on his 60th birthday. The missive wished Stalin personal welfare and a peaceful future for nations allied with the Soviet Union. Foreign Minister Ribbentrop also sent greetings.
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International
Berlin
Hitler
Josef Stalin
Menvrer
Soviet Union
Joachim Voi Ribbentrop
Steud
Two Saturday Deliveries Of Holiday Mail
New Castle will receive two regular mail deliveries on Saturday with acting Postmaster William R B Hanna promising to get all holiday mail to homes. The lobby was crowded and sacks of letters and both regular and extra trucks were processed with few reported hitches. Postal operations faced heavy volume including 145000 letters canceled and 920 incoming plus 753 outgoing parcel sacks noted, 162 pouches moved. Christmas holidays December 24 and 25 will close offices per Postmaster General Farley, last-minute greetings strained cancellation capacity.
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New Castle
William RB. Hanna
Post Office
Post
James A. Farley
Royal
Johnson Bronze Buys Land Near Plant
Real estate transfers list Johnson Bronze Company purchasing several acres of land in the eighth ward from Lehigh Portland Cement Company for 11000 dollars. The site, adjacent to their South Mill Street property, includes buildings and has been leased to the company previously.
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Eighth Ward
Lehigh Portland Cerment Company
Johnson Bronze Company
South Mill Street
New Cary
Pan-American Nations Plan Protests Over War Feats
The United States and 20 Latin American republics agreed to lodge numerous joint diplomatic protests against European warfare in the Western hemisphere neutrality zone. The accord followed a week of Pan American consultations over the naval clash near Uruguay involving the Graf Spee and related incidents along U S and Atlantic waters.
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Eric Friedseeim
Washington
United States
Orion
Florida
Columbus
Delaware Capes
Hue
Prepare To Bury Body Of Captain Hans Langsdorff
The body of Captain Hans Langsdorff, commander of the Admiral Graf Spee, rests in Buenos Aires as naval officials prepare full honors for his burial. The funeral is scheduled today, with the Argentine navy to accord rank-appropriate rites.
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Hans Langsdorff
Barvice
Buenor
Lindbergh Resigns From National Aeronautics Committee
Col Charles A Lindbergh resigns from the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. White House announces new appointments and a letter from Van Nevel Bush notes Lindbergh will not focus on aeronautical matters but remains available for special assignments. Dated Washington December 21.
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National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Maremantiapal News Service
Washington
Cal
Charles A. Lindbergh
Nationalry Committee For Aeronautics
White House
Taday
Stephen TL
Roosevelt
Vannevar Bush
NACA
Frer
Bush
Col Lindbergh
Avallitie
Lindbergh
Aly
New Casti
Pope Praises Italy Leaders For Keeping Nation Out Of War
Conternational News Service reports in Rome that Pope Pius XI lauded Italy's rulers after a 40 minute audience with King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Elena. He praised the king and the government for steering Italy clear of involvement in the European war, a nod to Premier Mussolini.
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Conternational News Service
Rome
Ply XI
Tharly
Victor Emmanuel
Elena
Italy
Poouff
Tlaly
Thaly
Mussolini
Anti aircraft Guns Boom At Le Havre France
A Reuters dispatch reports anti aircraft fire boomed over Le Havre today during a warning lasting about one hour and three quarters. The alert sounded at 11 35 a m and the all clear came at 1 20 a m local time marking a tense moment for the French port amid ongoing air threats.
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New Castle
LE Havre
France
Chaternition
London
Rec
Wn Reuters
BUY EN New Cabtl
Death notices for Mulcahy Parrott McKinney Williams
Obituaries list Mra Edward Mulcahy 47 of 2nd South Walnut Moravia Moravia street extension Mina Alice McKinney Hasely 83 New Cualle R Mina and Philomena Rose Parrott and David Br Williams 68 of Eflwood City referenced in the December 21 1986 death record roundup.
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Edward Mulcahy
2Nd South Walnut Street
Philomena Rose Parrott
Moravia Street
Mina Alice McKinney Hasely
New Cualle R
David BR. Williams
Eflwood
Russians Meet Disaster When Trapped By Finns
Russian column on a forest road near Salla suffers heavy casualties after Finnish troops trap and attack. Finns, advancing on skis, disrupt the flank maneuver during a night assault, leaving vehicles, weapons, and foodstuffs scattered along the road as the main battle unfolds nearby.
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Geoffrey Cox
Salla
Jaser Stain
Fintand
Finland
Soviet Bombing Raid Hits Helsinki Hospitals
Soviet planes raided Helsinki causing damage to four major hospitals forming a cone of mercy on the outskirts. The bombardment hit central districts as anti aircraft batteries along the coast opened fire and Finnish fighters engaged the attackers.
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Helsinki
Maida
Helst
Germany Protests Internment of Graf Spee Crew
Germany lodged a formal protest with Argentina over the internment of the Graf Spee crew after the pocket battleship was scuttled near Montevideo following a naval battle with British forces. Berlin argued the crew were shipwrecked and should be treated as neutrals rather than detainees.
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Germany
Graf Spee
Argentina
Agaliyl
Montevideo
Sauions
Cours
Gref Spee
Swedes Volunteer For Finnish Aid
A Stockholm committee to aid Finland against Soviet Russia announced the formation of a volunteer Swedish military unit in Finland under General Ernst Linder. The unit, led by Linder, lacks enough officers and NCOs from the Swedish army to staff it fully.
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Droternatonal News
Sepulaey
Stockholm
Finland
Russia
Andreas Lindbrom
Mustam
Hay
Ernst Linder
Pinnish
Linder
IMIB
Siegfried Line Extension Reported Eastward
London Dec 1 authoritative British circles say the Siegfried Line is being extended eastward along the Rhine to Lake Constance. A spokesman avoided guessing at the purpose of the new construction.
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Wly
New Castle
Jatermi Onnih
London
Rhine
Lake Constance
Two Divisions Of Soviet Troops Are Annihilated
Reports from Helsinfi indicate intensified aerial activity across southern and central Finland after a recent Finnish victory on the north central front. Soviet losses rose to 54 planes over three days as Finnish forces claimed several successful strikes. Sub zero weather hindered Soviet advances while Finnish anti ship batteries reportedly damaged the Russian battleship Ors tbr, requiring salvage.
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Helsin
Finland
North Central
Pinkuud
Biserker
Orstbr
Revalut
Ray
Russh
Leningrad
Stalin Observing His 60th Birthday Celebration
Soviet papers marked Joseph Stalin's 60th birthday with extensive praise and new decorations. An official award of the Order of Lenin and the title Hero of Socialist Labour accompanied the celebration while news from Europe and the Russo-Finnish conflict was relegated to brief columns.
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Moscow
Diencer
Joseph Stalin
Supreme Soviet
Stalin
Lenin
Socialist Labor
Proposals For Collection Of Garbage Tabled
A lively session debated garbage collection bids with a three two vote to not open private contract bids. Mayor-elect Mayne recalled past conditions, while council members split on opening bids. Mayor McGrath and Councilman Hice favored opening bids. Rupes and others opposed.
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Mer Yrdar
W. Ih
Rupes J
D. Alexander Aued
L. Fink
Charles I. McGrath
M. Hice
Charles B. Mayne
Arbage
Three More Neutral Vessels Are Sunk
A dispatch from Amsterdam reports three additional neutral ships sunk amid European hostilities. The Swedish steamer Ad Brae was lost near Ter crew and crew members were rescued. a German passenger liner was captured in the North Sea. Details remain unclear as authorities confirm further developments and rescues continue.
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London
Europe
Amisterdam
Fragmented Note on Reindrers and Odd Speech
A garbled passage discusses reindrers, a sundaeon, and readiness for gevling, with stray phrases about snow and remaining preparations. It appears as a nonsensical, possibly OCR damaged, crowding of words with incomplete sentences and unclear context.
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Jim- Joy High School
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Yule
Col. Lindbergh
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