Bombs Fall On Mental Case Asylum In London
Bombing across Britain injures several at a mental institution southeast of London. Roofs and walls damage stations, cars, and a church, while London and Midlands report fires and casualties. Anti aircraft fire and industrial disruption hinder recovery as Bristol notes factory activity shifting to sustain operations.
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Midlands
Midlange
Boimnbs
Saaberta Midlands
Ariatol
Bristol
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Uorutal
Roosevelt Criticized For Date Change Of Thanksgiving
A letter laments President Roosevelt for altering the traditional Thanksgiving date, arguing it desecrates a universal American holiday. The writer defends Thanksgiving as a nonsectarian, nationwide day of gratitude and unity among Catholics, Protestants, Jews, and Gentiles, and condemns political motives behind the move.
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East Country
Roosevelt Brs
London Alert Updates Amid Ongoing War Raids
Fragmentary London dispatch reports frequent 1056 hour alerts as raids continue. The brief notes a string of war warnings, with limited readable details and mentions of ongoing security measures in the city.
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London
Nee
Pension plan study details discussed with firemen police
Arthur Hansen of Chicago will explain the new pension plan to firemen, policemen, and pensioners before a vote. Williams, chair of the pension board, said a settlement or variation would be reached by Gastoras in two weeks. Pensioners meet Friday at Turner hall to elect a committee to represent different payment levels. A spokesman called the plan ratten and noted opposition from some existing retirees. A widow, whose husband was killed in the line of duty, urged immediate action after a $1.80 check. others reported small payments. The plan may require enabling legislation and a spring 1941 election if the legislature approves changes to the pension tax rate.
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Chicago
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San Antonio
Williams
Giistras
Warchawman
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Turner Hall
Feresene Whem
Ratten
Greeks Launch Dawn Attacks In Albania Front
War roundup reports Greek forces striking dawn across southwest Albania at Porto Edda and Argiro Castro. Premet claimed by Greeks. Mussolini’s Fascist legions retreat toward Parla Edda and Argimoastra. RAF raids hit Duesseldorf as Britain and US discuss wartime production and aid.
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Frederick Pheips
Morpenthau
Norway Disorder Denied by Nazis in Berlin Report
Berlin December report says Major Vidkun Quisling, political chief of Norway’s quasi state, left Oslo for Berlin but Nazi officials would not confirm or deny the claim. Reports of ties to the German army were also denied.
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Oslo
London Turks Pact Seen as Economic Blow to Berlin
London reports a new 4 year Turkish financial agreement viewed as a strategic blow to Nazi aims in the Balkans. The Financial Times called it a sharp economic and political move that could draw Turkey from German influence and challenge German dominance in the region.
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Grraen
Dardanelles
Financial Times
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Balkans
Germany
Yeaterday
Boys' Club Board to Pick Officers
W. Evans Fitch of San Antonio serves as club treasurer with Roy Pope and Felix Katz as officers and directors. The committees will report to the electors on December 1.
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Boys’ Club Board
W. Evans Fitch
San Antonio
Fitch
Roy Pope
Felix Katz
Siege of Kut El Amara Opens 1915 War Diary
War summary notes 25 years ago recounts Turkish siege of General Townshend at Kut El Amara, Austro–German naval actions in the Mediterranean include U-boat shelling Petrolite and warship sinking Fresne, and mentions a year-ago note of Finnish bombings and Britain urging Somalia on aid deliveries to Nazis.
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Kut- El-Amara
Astaile
Turkey
Petrolite
Fresme
Wallan
Skin Game Exposes Bulgars Smuggling Gold Off Romanian Border
In Ducuare ss December 6 police investigated Bulgarian suspects moving people into Dobruja now Bulgaria. They found gold sewn under skin and in other disguises. Guards removed victims and arrests followed as officials unveiled the bizarre method of smuggling.
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Rumania
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