Belgium and the Netherlands on war footing
Observers in Amsterdam and The Hague report reduced public fear as rumors of a German blitz fade. Authorities note joint Belgian Dutch defenses of about one and a half million troops ready to resist any invasion, but weather and logistical factors could blunt a quick strike. Danish operations appear more plausible to tighten Baltic access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tessurun International News Service
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Dan
Belgtion
Denmark
Germany
Baltic Sea
Belgium
Holland
Limboure
Reich
Blustery Weekend Brings Winter Back to New Castle
A blustery weekend drove in cold weather and snow with wind gusts near gale force in New Castle. Rain hail and falling tree debris caused minor damage and several street lights were out, but no serious harm reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Unusual Sunday Weather Hits New Castle Area
Vivid lightning and loud thunder preceded a dense hail storm, followed by heavy winds through the night. This morning a snow storm developed with temperatures much lower than yesterday, as reported in New Castle.
Daily Weather Report Summary for Sunday and Saturday
Weather report covers 24 hours to 5 p m Sunday with high 45 and low 30 inches of precipitation .381 and river stage at 5 feet. Saturday 24 hours to 6 p m records high 46 low 30 and precipitation .02 inches.
Sweden Norway Threatened By Soviet Over Finland Aid
Moscow warned of undesirable consequences if Sweden and Norway continue aiding Finland in the USSR war. Formal protests were sent to Stockholm and Oslo, with their replies deemed unsatisfactory and linked to alleged Western moves to draw Scandinavia into conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Moscow
Russia
Britain
France
Tass
Stockholm
Oslo
Germany Denies Responsibility for Alarmist Rumors in Europe
Berlin rejected blame for the weekend surge of alarmist rumors and accused Franco British war talk of provoking tensions. A spokesman said Germany remains alert while urging Belgium and the Netherlands to maintain neutrality amid alleged Belgo Dutch cooperation with the Allies. Dutch and Belgian precautionary steps were criticized as incompatible with strict neutrality, following a consult with Edouard Daladier in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre J. Huss
International
Bralin
Dan
Nazi Germany Today
Europe
Belgium
Holland
Reich
Britain
France
Germany
Berlin
Netherlands
Edward Daladier
Paris
BUY
New Castle
Harrington Sees WPA Program Lasting Years In U S
Boston January Harrington federal WPA administrator says national political changes won’t end unemployment and the WPA will stay at least 20 years. He argues only a broad economic shift will improve work opportunities noting WPA projects add lasting assets like bridges pools sewers and parks while costing less than direct dole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Boston
Jan
WPA
United States
Francis C. Garrington
Works Progress Administration
Harrington
Mayor's Club of
Massachusetts
State Trooper Acquitted in Nesquehoning Slaying Case
State Trooper Benjamin Franklin was acquitted by a Carbon County jury of second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter in the June slaying of 14 year old Joan Stevens of Nesquehoning. The nine men and three women deliberated 21 hours finding him not guilty in the fatal prowling car shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Fenimore
Carbon County
Brinley Rich
New Castle
McMullen Named Detectives Chief In City Hall Action
Willis G. McMullen will become detectives chief, succeeding Ray Showalter starting Tuesday, with Mayor Mayne approving the move. Showalter will shift to patrolman tomorrow, a change ordered after a mayoral communication citing M J Young. McMullen previously led the detectives under Mayne and takes rank and pay of a lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis G. McMullen
Ray Showalter
Showalter
Charles B. Mayne
M. J. Young
McMullen
Mayne
Charles BE. McGrath
New Castle
Death notices list residents with ages and addresses
Miss Frances KB Geddes aged 24 Ruth Miriam Black of North Beaver township Charles B Rene 73 Wampum Marry BE McGaffle 62 Highland Heighin Mrs Anna C Moover 64 708 Mabel street Mrs Vincent DelPrincipe 47 518 West North Street Stella M Wing 21 Elwood City Mrs George Hlintzel 94 Elwood data CG Crrak 61 204 South Mulberry Street Amelia Winter Allen 69 067 Neshannock Avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances KB
Geddes
Hillcrest Avenue
Ruth Miriam
Black
North Beaver Township
Charles B. Rene
Wampum
BE. McGaffle
Highland Heighin
Anna C. Moover
Mabel Street
Vincent DelPrincipe
West
North Stree
Stella M. Wing
Elwood City
George Hlintzel
Britain Moves to Aid Low Countries in Crisis
London reports indicate Britain suspends all leaves for British Expeditionary Force personnel in France. The move aims to bolster Belgium and the Netherlands as German pressure rises. Opinion in London is divided on whether invasion is imminent or a bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Smith
News Serview
London
Belgium
Netherlands
War Office
France
Britain
Holland
London Evening News
Air Ministry
Stockholm
London Daily Mail
Berlin
India
Win New Castle
Barrier debated to start big project with WPA aid
City solicitor and city engineer meet with a subdividing property owner to discuss beginning the Big Ron improvement project estimated at 111000 dollars in federal and city funds. The plan seeks 480 WPA workers for five months with a 15000 dollar city share. Damages release talks aim to clear the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cillbert BE. Long
Glenn KR. Throop
Solons
Winess
WPA
Shenango
Tidals
Flint
Resuli
Mahoning Mother and Son Die in Rural Fire
Irene Beight, 34, and her son Jack, 16, perished in a fire blamed on an overheated stove at a cottage two miles south of Poland, Ohio. Paul Beight, 39, and four other children escaped. Paul Beight Jr., 12, was burned and treated at a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Irene Beight
Jack
Ives
Poland
Alti
Paul Beight
Paul Beight, Jr
South Side Hospital
New Gasti
Wind And Rain Cause Damage In Western Penna
Western Pennsylvania endured storms with rain turning to snow and freezing temperatures. Winds near hurricane strength caused extensive damage across several towns, toppling power lines, smashing windows, and silencing church organs. Uniontown and Bellevue reported blackouts as services were interrupted and a skylight collapsed in a jail area after Salvation Army services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penna
International News Service
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Cevette
Uniontown
Bellevue
Allegheny County
Salvation Army
New Castle
Four Hundred Die In Fire In Japanese City
Four hundred people are reported dead in Shizuoka after a major fire leveled about 3,000 houses and stores. The Shizuoka railway station and main railway lines were destroyed and communications cut off. Fire containment appeared unlikely as flames spread hours after ignition. Damaged U.S. and U.K. firm properties could not be assessed immediately. Shizuoka lies about 100 miles southwest of Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Shizuoka
Shiguoka
M. J. B Concent
San Francas
Socony-Vanuum
National Cash Register
British Flights Over Reich Reported by Evening News
The London Evening News reported new British war flights over northwestern Germany on reconnaissance nights. The Royal Air Force did not comment on the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Reich
London Evening News
Iaints
Germany
Catholic Men Have Breakfast in New Castle Parish Liturgy
About 260 men from Roman Catholic parishes gathered with the Local Council of the Knights of Columbus at The Castleton dining room on Sunday at 8 30 for a communion breakfast sponsored by the Knights. The event supported the Holy Father Pope Pius XII and the worldwide peace movement with a universal prayer for peace. Before breakfast the men received holy communion in their churches. Bernard N R Hanlon, grand knight, welcomed guests and introduced the toastmaster Dr James On.
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The
Knights of Columbus
Castleton
Knights of Columbis
Holy Father
Pius
Knights of Columbus Organization
Jame
New Castle
Russian Planes Drop Nine Bombs In Swedish Area
International News Service reports Swedish authorities hint Soviet aircraft dropped nine bombs over Swedish territory. One bomb hit land near Kallax by Taalen, eight damaged nearby ice floes. No injuries or damage reported. Swedish officials say planes violated territory and identified Russian bomb fragments with Cyrillic markings.
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International Newa Service
Stockholm
Oreign
Land
Kallax
Swedis
Taalen
Supe
Luden
Pee Hee
Firemen Honor Memory Of Dead Firemen
New Castle firemen gathered at Central station and walked to Second U P church for a memorial service honoring members who died in the past year. Rev J Calvin Rose preached on Risking Life to Save Life with choir performances and reserved seats for departed colleagues L C Houston Emerson McFarland W I Campbell James J Long and E B Hambright remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.P
New Castle Fire Department
Central Fire Station
J. Calvin Rose
Chor
Department
L. CL Houston
Eimery McFarland
W. l. Campbell
James J. Long
EB. F. Uambright
Ervy
New Castle
Three Confirmed By Senate Vote
The Senate judiciary committee quickly confirmed Attorney General Frank Murphy Solicitor General Robert Jackson and Federal Judge Francis Biddle for high posts. Final Senate approval expected this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Washington
Dan
Senme
Frank Murphy
Robert Juckson
Francis Biddle
Phitadelphia
Senate
Oy Murphy
Start Of Lawrence Trial Is Delayed
Harrisburg January 1 The trial of prominent Democrats led by Democratic State Chairman David Lawrence and Ralph M. Bashore was postponed from day 32 to January 29 in Dauphin County Court due to pending matters involving charges of arrangements to threaten state employees for political contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Lawwrence
Rilph
MM. Bashore
Libor
Tidus Iy
Dauphin County
Flames Rout 150 From Their Homes in Philadelphia
A three-alarm fire swept a basket factory and rag shop in South Philadelphia forcing about 150 people from their homes and threatening a Roman Catholic church. Police said the blaze began at the Goldman Brothers basket plant and spread to the nearby rag shop as smoke filled the church causing considerable damage to business establishments.
New Plane Raids Made On Finland By Red Bombers
Extensive weekend aerial attacks by Soviet bombers hit seaports and railway hubs in Finland causing damage in several cities. Ninety bombs struck Vasa, and fires from incendiaries burned in southern Finland as Russia reportedly massed reinforcements. Continued reports note damage near Helsinki and raids targeting the diplomatic district amid disrupted communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Peter DE Hemmer
Gudme International
Sorrespondaent
Helsinind
Minland
syEldom
United States
H. F. Arthur Schoenfeld
Helmu
Red Army
Carelian
Jaren
Helsinki
Reich Frontier Violation Charged near Nordhorn
Berlin reports a Reich frontier violation by a Dutch airman near Nordhorn. German authorities accused the Dutch force, while the Netherlands denied the charge. The communique also noted a shot-down allied plane near the western front and a missing German aircraft after recon flights over France and the North Sea.
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Tinternationa
Berlin
Reich
Netherlands
Germania
Nordhorn
Vie Westeerm Front
France
North Sea
Weather Warnings Partially Read Like Rere Notes
Fragmented OCR text references a weather man and unreadable lines about days, tenor names, and garbled phrases. It mentions Donention, Gays, and Gardiner in a cryptic, non-cohesive snippet with no clear events or figures.
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Acon
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Murphy
Jackson
Biddle
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Reich Frontier Violation
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