Osbourne family mystery deepens in Lakelawn case
In a Chicago style noir thread, investigations target Simon Osborne amid a Lakelawn murder. Police seek alibis, tracing Osborne's movements with Miss Whipple's anonymous letter and a village baggage man's testimony. The New York leg follows as investigators confront Osborne's housekeeper and potential links to the Osbourne family.
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Police
Sergeant Feathers
Young Fleming
Burrows
Inspector Burrows
Miss Whipple
Greenwich Village
New York City
Simon Osborne
Feathers
Lakelawn
New York
Japan's Axis Ties Stir Unease Over Pacific War Hope
The piece notes Japan fears being left isolated in the Pacific if war breaks out with the United States, given its Axis ties with Germany and Italy. It discusses potential shifts in Allied strategy and the risk of reduced support for Japan from its partners. It also covers debates on U S military training by age, industrial warplane output proposals, and a state supreme court ruling on county road grader purchases versus bidding rules.
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Japan
Germany
Italy
Pacific
United States
America
Britain
State Supreme Court
Otero
District Court
Supreme Court
Why Hitler Hasn't Used Many More Of His Vast Air Force
Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes why Germany has deployed only a limited air force over Britain. He cites doubts about oil and gasoline shortages, pilot supply, and production, noting Britain’s air strength and questioning where a larger Luftwaffe fleet could be held back. He stresses control of the air as essential for a successful invasion.
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Phillip Murray
CIO
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
Murray
Hitler
Dewitt Mackenzie
Britain
England
Royal Air Force
Europe
Norway
Adriatic
British
Germany
Sidelights on Christmas Carols and Local News Mix
A collage of opinions and local incidents critiques the Barrymore Hay performance and commercialism in a Christmas season column. It notes Reeves County bond vote fell one vote short, Magdalena’s papers moving to Horton, and vandalism on a Christmas card and a Roswell vandalized lawn device. The piece condemns apathy, political choices, and calls out Roosevelt over labor secretary resignations.
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Lionel Barrymore
Bill Hay
Barrymore
Phooey
Barney Hubbs
Pecos Enterprise
Man
Progress
Reeves County
Texas
Roswell
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Ad
Chronic bronchitis may develop if your cough or chest cold is not treated. Creomulsion claims to go to the seat of the trouble and loosen phlegm. It blends beechwood creosote with other medicines, contains no narcotics, and promises a money back guarantee if it does not help you sleep.
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Congress
United States
House of Representatives
New Mexico
Public Works Administration
Bituminous Coal Commission
Federal Housing Administration
Plenty of Luxury In Some London Bomb Shelters
Milo M. Thompson recounts London shelters during the blitz, focusing on the Savoy basement sanctuaries. He describes nine floors underground with silk walls, beds like luxurious hotel bunks, and careful segmentation for snorers, ladies, men, and married couples.
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London
England
Milo M. Thompson
The
Savoy
Preblitz
Eden Back Again In High Position
Eden returns as Britain's foreign secretary, reviving a historic stance against Mussolini and Nazism. The piece weighs his recall as a pledge to curb the Hitler Mussolini axis, with hopes to court the Soviet Union and sharpen Allied unity while halting wartime threats. It notes Eden’s past resignations over appeasement and proclaims his credibility with Moscow.
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Dewitt Mackenzie
Churchill
Mussolini
Anthony Eden
Britain
Chamberlain
Eden
Rome
Pend
Il Duce
Mediterranean
House of Commons
Italy
Spain
Russia
London
Kremlin
Lord Halifax
Washington
Germany
Hitler
England
Anderson
Advyv
Deluxe shelters in London promise night watch and peace dreams
The text speaks of deluxe shelters in London with watchful wardens at the door and a fire watch on the roof through the night. It suggests that residents dream of a land where there is always peace.
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London
Plenty Young Men Seek Training As Army Pilots
Washington reports a surplus of volunteers for Army Air Corps flight training. More than 2,100 qualified for the 1,600 pilot class starting January 2, with hundreds more weekly. Major General Arnold notes possible lower standards and use of enlisted men. Training aims at 7,000 per year, with a 12,400 target next summer. Delays in planes reduced the January class from 2,400.
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Washington
Dec
Army Air Corps
War Department
Henry H. Arnold
Anoer
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Filled From Yesterday
A compact puzzle listing Across clues from shallow to Toward and Down clues including Fly aloft, Large piece, Forward, Habituate, and others, with several numbered entries for 13, 15, 18, 19 and a complete set of OT Book related hints, plus U S coins and city hints for New York.
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Assn
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Miss Osborne
Stephen Osborne
Edward Fleming
Sheriff Black
Ol’ Dame
Ol’ Si
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James Ronald
King Features Syndicate
Tne
Berlin
Tokyo
Rumania
No. 11
Magdalena
Horton
Kan
Hobbs
Pal
Ma” Perkins
KGFL
Will Hopiftsden
Tilbury Arches
Glovers Flowers
Daily Crossword
Shallow
Stumble
Peru
Sym
Bay Window
U. S
City
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Donald Duck
Moseley’'S
Arking
East Second Street
Walt Disney
Moseley’s
Coronado
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