21 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1935
Page
1
In a two story house fire Joseph, Earl and two sons escaped as flames trapped Mary Barrett and her daughters Mildred and Glady on the second floor. Firemen, delayed by smoke, finally entered after half an hour. cause and damage remain undetermined.
Italian premier Mussolini signals renewed drive in East Africa after British peace proposals are rejected. A Fascist Grand Council spokesman cites British repudiation and vows Italy will follow its destiny, uniting the nation amid disarray of cautious powers.
Paris reports the British aim to mobilize a Nations police force to back sanctions if needed. A special League Council session around January 10 is being considered to show the League's power against covenant violators and to pressure Italy toward peace with Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa reports the vanguard of General Ayeln's forces recaptured Enda Silass!, about 80 miles west of Aksum and Daga Shah from Italian control. The communique cites considerable Italian losses and ten tanks captured. The action occurred on December 15.
New York stock market shows cheerful mood with selective buying. Avigation issues strong as demand rises and several specialties advance. Transfers reach 1,050,000 shares. near end, notable gainers include Douglas Aircraft United Aircraft Cerro de Pasco International Nickel Johns Manville.
Woodstock reports a fire at Woodstock Baptist Church destroyed the building with an estimated 14000 loss, about 10000 insured, and 4000 in contents for the town library in the basement. Firefighters fought to save the adjacent school and plan investigations into the blaze.
Gloucester Massachusetts reports that the Nova Scotia vessel Radio 3 foundered in the Bay of Fundy. Five crew members were rescued and landed safely at Cherry.
Cairo reports a 4 battalion of the British Tank Corps rushed to the Libyan border before dawn amid rising Mediterranean tension with Italy. The move targets the northwestern Egypt “forbidden triangle” near Siwa and Matruh, with tanks and planes said to be close to the line.
Radio 3 bound from Tiverton with 235000 pounds of salt fish. Meagre advices say Captain Cecil Thurber and crew launched a dory as their vessel began to sink and reached shore safely.
Washington December 21 The condition of Thomas D Schall the blind Minnesota senator injured Thursday by an automobile was reported as slightly improved in a bulletin issued by Dr George W Carver capitol physician
Boston reports Winthrop L. Carter predicts 1936 will bring increased business volume lower unemployment and stronger earnings for New England. He notes 1933 growth of 10 to 45 percent and says current activity exceeds any year since 1891 based on available data.
London reports indicate Britain weighing further prewar measures in response to Mussolini's Italy. government circles note possible League of Nations talks on mutual defense and mobilization of support among Mediterranean powers while denying imminent action.
City Council adjourned after three witnesses in a removal proceeding against Board of Street Commissioners. Legal challenges and injunctions limited voting members. quorum and charges discussed as the hearing resumes Monday night.
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