Eight Die As United Air Lines Plane Crashes Near Chicago
A United Air Lines Mainliner bound from the east crashed near Chicago municipal airport killing eight and injuring eight. Survivors describe loss of speed at 150 feet as it struck a three story building and a garage, with flames in the nose area. Names of the dead include Captain Philip C. Scott and First Officer George S. Young. investigators consider icing unlikely.
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United Air Lines
Philip C. Scott
George S. Young
Oak Park
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Cleveland
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Austin Co
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British Treasury Undersecretary Arrives to See Morgenthau
Sir Frederick Phillips, undersecretary of Britain's treasury, meets Treasury Secretary Morgenthau in Washington to discuss Britain's financial position and possible U.S. cash or credit aid. Senator Johnson vows to fight loans ban as war talk grows. Capper says Britain should present its case to a congressional committee.
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Georgia
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Roosevelt Urges St. Lawrence Seaway Treaty Approval
President Roosevelt announced he will ask Congress in January to approve a Canada Hungary St. Lawrence seaway and power project. The plan aims to add millions of horsepower, speed diesel production, and create a waterway for ship construction replacing tonnage sunk in the war.
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Hosevelt Visits Outpost in Defense
General Hosevelt visits a Caribbean base described as a key outpost in defense operations. The report notes the base as a fest port of call with emphasis on strategic posture and regional security concerns.
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Hosevelt
Caribbean
Defense Bill of 39 Billion Seen
Expenditure of 35 billion dollars over five years will be required to carry out the national preparedness program as now drafted. The estimate, from agriculture department economists, is a rough projection and could rise with future world events. The report links defense outlays to industrial activity, prices, financing, and a projected sizable net boost to purchasing power in the next two years, with unemployment dropping by about half from 1940 to 1942.
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Morgenthau Endorses British Loan Confidence
Secretary Morgenthau said the British government is a good risk for loans, aligning with Jesse Jones. He added that predicting when Britain will need credits would have avoided Sir Frederick’s visit.
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Jesse Jones
Britain’s position discussed as officials dodge loan speculation
The dialogue in New York centered on confidential British finances with officials avoiding any confirmation of loans. Morgenthau offered only broad intent for talks with Sir Frederick, who stressed updating Treasury with current British financial data. Sir Frederick noted Britain’s condition was stronger but declined to discuss credits, while Senator Nye urged Congress to oppose any British loan.
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Inspectors Set to Probe Nelms Mine Blast Cause
Cadiz dispatch reports federal and state mine inspectors prepare to enter the blast torn Nelms mine to determine the cause of last Friday's explosion. The aim is to identify factors leading to the deadly incident and prevent recurrence. Authorities coordinate on site for safety and investigation.
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Temperatures Reported in Observer Schurrman's Note
A fragment notes today at 1 pm the temperature around 35 with a 23 degree low and a yesterday high. data mentions max and measurements by BW but lacks full context or locations.
Argentina Planned to Extend $100 Million Credit Aid
Washington announces a $100,000,000 credit to Argentina from the treasury and Export-Import Bank. Morgenthau notes possible $50,000,000 stabilization fund add on. Warren Pierson says the bank may match. An Argentine financial mission is to visit to settle details.
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City Approves Filtration Plant Plan for $300000 WPA Project
Portsmouth city council unanimously OKs a $300000 water works filtration plant as a WPA project. Alfred LeFeber of Cincinnati explains drawings. plans to state health board for approval will follow. Bonds of $325000 authorized for flood defense WPA share city portion and poor relief. Health Center location to stay until new building with federal aid is ready.
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Harold Clayton
Lady Astor predicts thousands join RAF volunteers
Lady Astor told the Eagle squadron of American volunteers in the royal air force that the British empire backed by the United States cannot fail. She said 30 American volunteers now training will be followed by thousands of others and urged America to recognize its turn to help.
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British Bury Peace Plea By 341-4 Vote In House
British MPs voted 341 to 4 against a peace plea in the House as Greece faces new pressure. The article notes Greek opposition to terms and the broader Allied stance amid Axis diplomacy and preparations for a spring offensive in the Balkans.
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Defense drive speeds export controls on tools
The United States expands export licensing to 41 more machine tool types to ease shortages in defense production. Secretaries visit bases and plan decentralization of defense material production while House judiciary chairman Sumners presses anti strike probes amid growing industrial tension.
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United States
Hatton Sumners
Texas
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Judiciary Committee
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National Defense Commission
NAVY
Frank Knox
Naval Defense
Panama
British Hope French In Africa Will Help Smash Mussolini
In New York December 5 1940 Dewitt Mackenzie reports the British plan a major offensive against Mussolini. He notes rising prospects that French North African forces may join the British effort defying Vichy and aiding the push against Italian troops led by Graziani. The article discusses logistics and potential Allied cooperation in the Mediterranean theater.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
New York
London
State Education Director and Congressman Polk Mentioned in Superintendent Talks
A report notes discussions involving the State Director of Education and Congressman Polk on school superintendent matters. The page references appear to include garbled OCR text and mentions of individuals and departments, with unclear local context and dates.
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British House Rejects Peace Aims Motion 341 to 4
The House of Commons rejected a left led peace aims motion 341 to 4 led by J McGovern Campbell Stephen and James Maxton of Glasgow and endorsed by Samuel Silverman. Churchill was absent as Attlee denounced the bid arguing no peace while war continues and Germany builds up for further bombing. Greek forces attacked Albania bases Porto Edda and Argirocastro at dawn according to a Greek front report.
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Britain
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Campbell Stephen
James Maxton
Glasgow
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May Denies Charge of Manslaughter
Orvy May, 23, a teacher from Bine Creek Adams County, pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Judge Ralph A. Steves. The case involves an alleged auto death and is reported on British Page 15.
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Orvy May
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