Dissension In Military Ranks Britain
The dismissal of war minister Leslie Hore-Belisha amid political upheaval raises questions about the clash with military chiefs. Premier Chamberlain faced a hard choice between removing a reformist minister and keeping a strong general staff intact, as Hore-Belisha’s push for modernization challenged traditional seniority and blue blood in Britain’s army.
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Reserve Officers Change Meeting Times
Reserve Officers Association meetings move to the second and fourth Mondays each month to boost attendance. The first meeting of the new year is at 7:30 tonight at the Chamber of Commerce with Major Boellner speaking on Selection of Position. Five killed in auto train crash near Alexandria.
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Finns wipe out a Russian division near Suomussalmi
Helsinki reported that Finnish forces destroyed the 44th Russian division near Suomussalmi killing thousands and taking over 1,000 prisoners. The communique said large quantities of arms and 43 tanks were captured as fighting continued in the sector.
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Building Program At The Military Institute
New Mexico Military Institute plans a 400000 dollar building program to start within 60 days. Col D C Pearson says financed from existing funds with WPA help sought, no bonds. Architect Roy Vorhees. Enrollment could rise to about 700 with new admin library, Lea Hall, two barracks, and a new auditorium.
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Cadets Return From Christmas Furlough Tonight
Cadets are due at the Institute at 9 oclock tonight from their three weeks Christmas furlough. Classes will be resumed tomorrow morning.
Landon rules Roosevelt cannot seek third term
Alf M Landon in an interview says President Roosevelt eliminated himself as a possible third term candidate by his budget balancing plan. He predicts strong opposition and states Roosevelt is too smart to pursue the nomination in 1936. In a separate item, Mexico's defense ministry orders intensified action to halt illicit arms traffic across military zones.
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Italy and Hungary Form Alliance
Hungary and Italy reach a defensive military pact with Italian support against any German or Russian invasion. Foreign Ministers Count Istvan Csaky and Count Galeazzo Ciano discussed the agreement in Venice over the weekend. Csaky to present text to the Hungarian crown council before final signature in Rome.
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Al Capone Leaves Hospital for Long Treatment Stay
Al Capone moved from his hospital bed to a house in Baltimore as doctors assess a long-term brain ailment. Dr. Joseph Moore reported some improvement since November and noted Capone can walk short distances, with no business activity planned for at least a year. Capone was released from federal custody after serving seven years for income tax evasion.
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British Angry At Upheaval In War Ministry
London reports urgent calls in Parliament for a full explanation of Leslie Hore-Belisha’s dismissal as war secretary. Labour leaders seek a session before the January 16 meeting, while the Home Office notes Vice Admiral C. V. Use’s resignation and Osborne’s shift to new naval work.
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Chamberlain
House of Commons
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Osborne
New Bomber Can Fly To Europe and Back
Washington dispatch reports aeronautical engineers predict American planes will soon fly to Europe with full loads and return non stop. Two wing design changes and engine cylinder finning could boost range, speed, payload and efficiency. Speeds of 450 to 500 mph foreseen. details guarded as a military secret.
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Denies Plot To Blast Boulder Dam
Irving C. Harris, director of power at Boulder dam, denies rumors of a plot to blast the dam. He says there is no basis for the reports and notes no new developments. Tourists may visit as before, with boats kept 200 feet from the intake towers. a wire net 300 feet from the towers has been installed.
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Weather forecast for four states with mixed precipitation
Weather outlook covers New Mexico Colorado Arizona and West Texas. Cloudy with rain or snow expected in western and northern New Mexico tonight and Tuesday. Colorado sees partly to mostly cloudy skies with snow in west areas and possible northeast late Tuesday. Arizona stays cloudy with rain or snow tonight then decreasing clouds and mountain snow tomorrow. West Texas warms with increasing high clouds tonight and Tuesday with rain in the southwest.
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Congress Debates Anti-Lynching Bill At Start Of Session
The House voted 170 to 76 to begin debate on the long controversial anti-lynching bill after a petition by 218 members was ratified. Speaker Bankhead announced a 256 to 114 roll call as supporters urge action while opponents, including Rep Cox, label the measure hostile to the South. Meanwhile Senator Harrison’s bid for a 24 member budget committee collides with McNary’s defense and policy objections.
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Non-Partisan Jackson Dinner Talk Tonight
Washington observers expect President Roosevelt to deliver a nonpartisan address at the $100-a-plate Jackson Day dinner while administration figures like Robert H. Jackson and others prepare political remarks in separate cities. Dinners nationwide aim to raise about $700,000 for the Democratic Campaign fund and cover a $219,000 party deficit.
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Weather report notes mixed precipitation and cold snap
Heavy rainfall along the California coast is part of a broader weather pattern that includes light snow in the west central plains and northern regions. Temperatures plunged from the central plains to the Gulf, with subzero readings in parts of Colorado and Kansas, and freezing near the Texas coast. Fair weather expected in the Pecos valley tonight and Tuesday with temperatures rising later.
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Legion Commander To Speak Here Friday Night
Detroit national Amercian Legion commander Raymond J. Kelly will address a public meeting at Cahoon Armory Friday at 8 PM. A reception at Ingalls Memorial Home will follow for veterans. It is the first visit by a Legion national commander to Roswell. Also, First National Bank stockholders meet tomorrow at 4 PM to elect directors and officers.
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Iva Sturman
el Paso
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Chicago
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Ballard Chapel
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Assembly of God Church
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Detroit
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Commanders To Be Honored By Elks
Roswell guests of honor tonight are Wayne Drysdale New Mexico Department Commander of the American Legion and Rolla Hinkle New Mexico Department Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Their talks will cover aims and purposes of the organizations they lead.
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Elks Club
Wayne Drysdale
New Mexico
American Legion
Rolla Hinkle
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Italy To Support Hungary's Territorial Claims
Rome sources say Fascists would back Hungary in its bid for lands in exchange for Hungary aiding in balkans defense against Russian invasion. Official denial of new formal accords after Ci ano Csaky Venice talks. Gajda notes Hungary aligned with Italian policy, seeks Transylvania settlement but urges peaceful, realistic talks to avoid wider war.
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