Washington notes on war opinions and Asian affairs
The report discusses American public sentiment on entering the war, a New York conference between British officials and a U.S. cabinet officer, and the likelihood congress will block war. It also covers Chinese activities under Japanese pressure, Allied troop movements to Singapore, and Dutch East Indies conditions, noting Australian troops and Dutch martial law amid tight security.
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Washington
Thas
New York
International
United States
Anea
Congress
Singapore
Dutch East Indies
Queen Mary
Mauretania
Thailand
Graustark
Almanac Weather and Tide Notes for December 10 1940
The Day's Almanac continues with Sunsets at 4:12 pm and moonrise tomorrow, high tide at 8:15 pm with tomorrow’s low at 8:30 am. Vehicle movements to the plant are scheduled for 4:42.
Amusements and Notices Highlight Herald Page
A compact scan of the Herald page shows amusements cartoons classified ads crosswords and notices from Durham Exeter Kittery Point Newmarket Hampton and Wells. It lists sports weddings personals and a public forum with local items and upcoming events.
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Crossword
Fuzzle
Durham
Hlrot
Exeter Girl Scouts
Kittery Point
Lerat
Mauburys
Newmarket Nartt
Hampton
Public Forum
Rye
York Weddings Wells
Hitler Proclaims Germany Champion Of Labor In World
Adolf Hitler declared Germany the champion of labor in a speech to 12,000 cheering workers at the Borsig munitions plant in Berlin and to radio audiences in occupied Europe. He framed a war between two worlds led by the haves and have-nots and warned against hopes for a quick peace. He referred to England, America, France and democracy, claiming the masses are kept in want while rich America suffers unemployment. The speech mixed confidence with barbed remarks as he urged patience and work.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Fuehrer
America
Borsig
Europe
Italy
Hungary
Slovakia
Hitler
Greek Forces Capture Important New Positions
Greek forces reported capturing key positions in the northern Albanian front after heavy losses to the ninth Italian division. They claimed rapid advances toward Elbasani and Valona with Italian units retreating, rear guards harassed, and peaks and heights taken in strategic gains.
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Athens
Lake Ochrida
Timas
Elbasani
Tirana
Albania
Chimara
Valona
Porto Edda
Algiro
Castro
British forces push in Egypt cut between Italians
British troops in Egypt press a swift offensive to split Italian positions in the western desert and have taken about 4,000 prisoners in three days. PM Churchill told the House of Commons the advance reached the Mediterranean coast after penetrating lines between Sidi Barrani and Bughuq, inside the Egyptian Libyan frontier.
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London
Egypt
Western
Winston Churchyill
House of Commons
Mediterranean
Sidi Barrani
Bughuq
British African Command
Christmas Party for Chase Home Children Brightens Evening
The Chase Home for Children held its annual Christmas party hosted by Ranger Chapter DAR members. Clarence Sanborn performed magic tricks and tricks delighted the children as they received gifts and enjoyed the festive program.
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Chase Home
Ranger Thapler
Dar
Clarence Sanborn
Navy Recruiter To Visit City For Two Days
A naval recruiting officer from Manchester will be in the city for two days starting tomorrow. He will be at Room 208 at the post office collecting enlistments for the regular navy. Enlistments were also received last month during a prior visit.
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Manchester
Election Returns from The Portsmouth Herald Tonight
Election returns will be available by telephone at 37 and from bulletins in the editorial rooms on Chestnut street. Earliest returns expected about 6.36 and final about 6.30. Telephone and bulletin service will be provided by the Berald from 6.30 to 10.30 p.m. Final returns may be delayed by split tickets and service continues until half an hour after the final return.
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Portsmouth Herald
Chestnut Street
Berald
Final Plans Made For Christmas Decorations In City
Portsmouth merchants bureau officers and directors met at Portsmouth Gas Co auditorium to approve plans for city Christmas decorations and activities. A five member nominating committee was named to propose new officers for the annual meeting January 13 at Hotel Rockingham, including election of officers and a dinner with a speaker. Committee members are A Richard Chase Elmer E Cole John Brooks Albert Woolfson Thomas Sykes.
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Portsmouth Merchants’ Bureau
Portsmouth Gas Co
Rockingham
A. Richard Chase
Elemer E. Cole
John Brooks
Albert Woolfson
Thomas Sykes
Frank Hollis
Special Christmas Fund
Eugene Cummings
Workers To Learn Use Of Gas Masks At Navy Yard
Navy yard workers will be taught gas mask use soon. Captain J J Brown, yard captain, says key men in each shop have been trained and tested with tear gas and will instruct others.
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Navy Yard
J. J. Brown
USN
Yard
Herald
Barnard Seen In Line For Speaker Of House
Concord reports Rep Charles H Barnard of Manchester an attorney is favored for speaker of the House as the legislative session opens in January according to state house circles.
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Barnard
House
Concord
Charles H. Barnard
Manchester
Splaker
House of Representatives
State House
Duke and Duchess of Windsor arrive in Miami for dental operation
The Duchess of Windsor and Prince Edward reach Miami aboard the Southern Cross for a major dental procedure. They meet dignitaries and reporters at the pier and proceed to St Francis Hospital for X rays amid cheering crowds and traffic congestion on Biscayne Boulevard.
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Miami
Fla
Duchess of Windsor
Southern Cross
St. Francis ‘Hospital
Biscayne Boulevard
Roosevelt
Weather Bureau Issues Storm Warning for Coastal Area
Weather Bureau orders storm warning from Eastport Maine to Black Island Rhode Island with 10 am start. Expect increasing southerly wind turning fresh to strong by noon and shifting to a northerly flow in the afternoon.
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Weather Bureau
Boston
Boston Weather Bureau
Eastport
Black Island
Army to Call 20 000 Reserve Officers to Active Duty
The War Department announced that about 20,000 additional reserve officers are to be extended to active duty before June 30. By month’s end the army expects nearly 30,000 reserve officers on active duty amid a vast expansion of the nation’s land forces. Commanders were told to give as much notice as possible due to the changing situation.
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Washington
War Department
Army
Department
Spirited Contest For Doorkeepers In State House
Concord December 10 A spirited contest is underway for the four doorkeepers posts in the house of representatives when the legislature meets in January Two incumbents L C Twomaly of Hill and Clifton B Tarlson of Laconia seek re election Six challengers enter the race Bal of Contoogook Otto Dahl Berlin Harold E Odell Laconia P W Hail Keene J T Jennings Manchester Forrest Knowles New Hampton contest heats up as candidates vie for the posts in the state house clerkship style.
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Concord
House of Representatives
Tne Son
L. C. Twomaly
Hill
Clifton B. Tarlson
Laconia
Bal
Contoogook
Otto Dahl
Berlin
Harold E. Odell
P. W. Hail
Keene
T. Jennings
Manchester
Forrest Knowles
New Hampton
Postmaster Urges Early Stamp Purchases for Holidays
Postmaster Peter J. Hickey advises shoppers to visit the post office during this week’s Christmas inspection to buy all needed stamps. The move is not about limited supply but to avoid lines next week and leave more time for gifts and errands.
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Aunt Sue
Uncle John
Peter J. Hickey
Rival Leaders Rally For Golden Rule Chauffeur Swap
A test of cross party civility as Ralph G. McCarthy and Charles J. Griffin swap driving duties to poll sites. From 9 to 10 AM they alternated chauffeuring each other to the polls, following a Lions Club meeting where mutual aid was proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph G. McCarthy
Charles J. Griffin
Franklin
Lions
McCarthy
Griffin
Warn Boats To Avoid Constitution Firing Area
The harbor defenses of Portsmouth announce artillery firing from December 22 to December 21 each day from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A danger zone extends east of Portsmouth Harbor Light to six miles offshore. Traffic may pass but boats must not loiter or anchor within the area. Major John D. Mitchell, 23rd CA USA, issued the warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution
Portsmouth
John D. Mitchell
USA
Portsmouth Harbor Light
Mitchell
Fines Jad Sentences For Aliens Failing To Register
December 27 looms as a deadline for aliens who did not register under national law. Fines up to 1000 dollars or six months in jail, or both, are possible. Postmaster Hickey urges haste as Christmas rush begins. About 3.54 million aliens already registered, with near four million expected by December 26.
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Peter J. Hickey
National Grange Lecturer Speaks at Keene Conference
James C. Farmer of Keene, lecturer of the National Grange, addressed the New Hampshire State Grange lecturers conference at Keene. The 7th annual Patrons of Husbandry convention opened with William J. Meal of Meredith presiding over a memorial service for 70 members who died in the past year.
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Keene
James C. Farmer
National Grange
New Hampshire
Coast Guard Seeks More Men and Ships
Rear Adm. RB Waesche said at the Pro peller Club and American Merchant Marine Conference that the Coast Guard needs more personnel and vessels to protect U.S. ports. He noted tightened neutrality enforcement, sealing the radios of thousands of merchant ships and inspecting weapons on about six hundred ships, and highlighted an increase in officers from four or five to 29 with more to come to oversee vessel movements.
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New Orleans
Det
RB. R. Waesche
U. S. Coast Guard
Admiral Waesche
Propeller Club
United States
American Merchant Marine
Coast Guard
Train Derailment Near Atlanta Involved Sleeping Cars
Seven sleeping cars of a Southern Railway passenger train bound for Ponce de Leon derailed about 14 miles south of Atlanta. Officials said some passengers were injured but none killed. The cause of the derailment was not immediately known.
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Atlanta
Southern Railroad
Ponce de Leor
U S To Call 47 Men From N H In January
Boston ap The army plans to induct 4371 New Englanders starting Jan 3, far more than the first call month. Maj Gen James A Woodruff urged governors of six states to submit quotas: Massachusetts 1117 Rhode Island 853 Maine 634 Connecticut ...
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Boston
Army
New
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Maine
Connecticut
Lions Hear Aims Of Committee To Defend America
Ports mouth Lions club heard Paul Bonner of Rye explain the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies. The group urged citizens to influence Congress and keep the nation out of war by aiding Britain Greece and China, citing a mass meeting planned for December 17 at the Junior High school auditorium.
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America
Portsmouth Lions Club
Rockingham
Paul Bonner
Rye
Bonner
Britain
Greece
China
Morgenthau Holds Second Talk With Phillips
Secretary Morgenthau and Sir Frederick Phillips spent two hours at the Morgenthau home discussing Britain's financial resources. No statements were issued, but officials indicated further Anglo-American conversations on England's wartime financial problems. Morgenthau made clear there would be no commitments by the United States during the talks.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Sir Frederick Phillips
Treasury
Britain
England
Frederick
United States
Four Held In Drug Store Hold-Up Trial
Four men from Manchester waived examination on charges of attempted armed robbery in a New Boston drug store. Judge Alfred W. Poore set bail in Manchester municipal court. Police said confessions linked the four to earlier local break-ins.
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Ernest
Hagland
Boston
D. W. Adams
Manchester
Alfred W. Poore
Municipal Cours
Paul T. Therrien
Maurice W. Samson
Wilfred c. Martel
Aime W. Rene
All
Blood Secretary Pick Expected for Durham Man
Concord date Dec 10 AP Governor elect Robert Blood is expected to name William Chamberlain of Durham as his secretary. Chamberlain aUNH graduate and former aide in Bloods primary campaign, hails from Durham.
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Concord
Gover
Nor-Elect
Robert
Blood
William Chamber
Jala
Durham
Chamberlain
University of New Hampshire
School Board Meeting Called For Pornsmouth District
The Pornsmouth School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at the superintendent office in the town hall. Officials will discuss routine business and approve standard payments and vouchers.
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Pornsmouth's
Record Vote Forecast In Portsmouth Biennial Election
The heaviest split vote in Portsmouth's history was forecast as thousands cast ballots in the biennial election. At the half way mark before noon about 750 voters were checked in Ward 7 and a similar number in Ward 2. Ward 2 had nearly 500 ballots, Ward 4 about 235, and Ward 3 about 225, with a heavy split vote indicated across all five wards. Officials noted a vote level comparable to 1936. Details include ward by ward moderators and clerks: Ward 1 Moderator Joseph M. Ihatkin. Ward 2 Moderator Fred V. Bett, Clerk Donald F. Yeaton. Ward 3 Moderator John H. McEachern, Clerk Willie E. Winn. Ward 4 Moderator Kennard E. Goldsmith, Clerk John J. Henson. Ward 5 Moderator William Hopley, Clerk William H. Schmigle. Selectmen listed per ward.
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Portsmouth
Joseph M. Ihatkin
Albert R. Galley
John M. McKenzie
Edward F. Barron
Son E. Jewett
Fred V. Bett
Donald F. Yeaton
Robert Gilkey
Wallace S. Nelson
Edgar F. Wood
John H. McEachern
Willie E. Winn
Herbert ©. O'Brien
Edward ¥. Rowe
Howard BE
Oxford
Kennard E. Goldsmith
John J. Henson
Frederick Schlegel
Fred N. Jones
William Hopley
William H. Schmigle
Otis
J. Comeau
William T. Rose
Mayoral Candidates Pledge Good Government Before Women Voters
Republican Thomas J Downs and Democrat Stewart E Rowe spoke at the Portsmouth League of Women Voters meeting at the YWCA. Downs criticized 1936 tax increases and claimed current rates have fallen under Republicans, urged attention to underpaid city workers and neglected departments including fire police and public library, and urged a pocketbook protecting program.
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Stewart
E. Rowe
Portsmouth League of Women Voters
YWCA
State Street
Lucie M. Pray
Downs
Mr. Downs
Fire Department
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Canadian Steamer R. J. Cullen Afire Off Boston
The Canadian steamer R. J. Cullen was reported in distress and afire about 200 miles east of Boston. Mackay radio intercepted the call at 12 05 p.m. EST giving position 42 41 N 65 50 W and offering no further details on the blaze.
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Thomaston
R. J. Cullen
Mackay
Boston
Cullen
U S Government to condemn Durham farm for post office site
Concord Der AP The will of Benjamin Thompson dating from more than four decades ago requires Durham state owned land to be used for an agricultural school. Now the federal government seeks to condemn the 300 acre farm to establish a post office site and the state is prepared to sell.
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Concord
Der
Durham
Benjamin Thompson
Open Bids Friday for State Gasoline and Oils Purchase
AP reports Concord bidding for state departments next year will open Friday for purchases valued between 40,000 and 650,000 dollars. The purchasing office announced the bid invitation covering gasoline and motor oils.
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Concord
May Make Strikes In Defense Industry Crime Of Treason
Washington Dec 10 AP House members consider preventing defense industry strikes by making any stoppage in preparedness production punishable as treason Rep Hobbs ID Alz says such drastic step may be necessary but hopes a less severe deterrent suffices and cooperation could avert treason charges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Congress
Hobbs
Break At Summer Home In Wells Investigated
Maine State police investigated a break at the summer home of Mrs Janet Jenkins in Wells. Officer Tristram Eaton attributed the theft of about $50 in clothing to tramps. Furniture was upset and thrown about suggesting the intruders sought something beyond apparel.
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Wells
Maine
Brea
Janet Jenkins
Tristram Eaton
Budget Bill Sparks Global War Tone as Defense Push Grows
A NY desk cartoon panel laments a $35,000,000,000 defense outlay over years, calling it huge enough to fund a moonbound fleet and mockingly addressing Hitler Mussolini Stalin. It scolds Democrats and allies while noting past Mussolini jabs at democracies and recalling Greece.
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Frederick Phillips
British Treasury
U. S. Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Far East
Japan
Tne
Pekin
Netherlands
India
Children of Chase Home
Navy
Duke
Duchess
U.S
N. H
Phillips
Taree
U. S
Uncle Sam
Mussolini
Stalin
Benito
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