Kennedy Resigns as American Ambassador to London
London News Chronicle columnist discusses Joseph P Kennedy stepping down as ambassador. Emphasizes Kennedy’s view that the United States should stay out of European war while supporting President Roosevelt. Notes American public and British reactions and argues an American ambassador must serve U S interests.
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Cummings
London
AL News
Chronicle
Joseph P. Kennedy
Ghys
Kennedy
Langer
Ife
Roosevelt
United States
Brusty
Mr. Kennerdy
Manney
Ambassador Kennedy
America
England
Amedex
Lord Bottilan
News- Chronicle
Amelia
Roonpvelt
Ant Ft
Desert Loss Admitted By Italian High Command
Rome reports Italian desert troops fell back to Sidi Barrani southeast of the port, after armored divisions attacked Libyan positions. General Malet was killed leading Libyan troops. British casualties and ship losses cited, with Italian air and ground resistance described. Overall Italian casualties since June 1 total 18,824.
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Rome
Barratl
Jalon
Malet
Iis
Tlorce
Ilse
Sidi Barrant
Ita Sidi Barrant
Khe Hylelin
Monay
Spore Weather Outlook by Jupiter Plavins
Sporadic bursts of temperament by Jupiter Plavins forecast cloudy weather with occasional tinges throughout Wednesday and Thursday. Weatherman J Henry Jardae notes Thursday will be slightly cooler with shifting winds to a northerly direction. Highs around 88 both days. Thursday morning dip to 54 after Wednesday low of 65.
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J. Henry Jardae
Veteran Banker Dies at Houston
Dwight B. Reoran president of the Federal Intermediate Credit bank in Houston died suddenly at his home Tuesday. A veteran banker with over 20 years in Texas, he was widely known for his work with ranching livestock and farming credits and was said to know more livestock operators than any other man in Texas.
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Houston
Dwight B. Reoran
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Reardan
Texas
Attack on Socialite Jails Negro Butler
In Greenwich Connecticut on December 11 1930 Mrs Eleanor Strubing a 32 year old socialite was attacked bound and gagged and thrown into Kensico reservoir near the New York border She escaped drowning by freeing herself and reaching shore Police arrested her 31 year old butler Joseph Bill who had been briefly employed in her household in connection with the case.
Navy Adds 19 Divisions to Reserve Call Up
The Navy announced 19 divisions to be called to duty, totaling 15 officers and 1540 sailors. Divisions Thirty-1th, Thirty-sixth, and Thirty-seventh were drawn from St. Louis, Missouri, with others from Chicago Kansas City and other locations.
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Washington
Navy
Lotuis
Chicago
Kansas City
Bur
Carnegie Coeds Stricken by Food at Dormitory Dinner
Pittsburgh dispatch reports several Carnegie Institute of Technology co-eds fell ill after a dormitory dinner. Six were treated at hospitals, an employee collapsed and was hospitalized as details emerged.
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Carnegie
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Texas Employers Miss Out In Tax
Texas employers will not receive unemployment tax reductions totaling 10,000,600 under a federal social security board ruling. The Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission, led by Claude A. Williams, aims to amend the state law to satisfy federal requirements and push the experience rating plan into effect. A survey of employer experience will guide the effort, with shifts planned to complete work by January 10 and the legislature urged to approve amendments for immediate implementation.
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Austin
Federal Social Security Board
Texas
Claude A. Williams
Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission
Bonn
Wil. Moma
Comminster
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Cloudy with occasional rains Wednesday night and Thursday. Moderate shifting winds mostly northerly. High Wednesday about 68, low Thursday morning about 64, high Thursday afternoon about 68. City highs 72, low 65 Wednesday morning. highs 86 and lows 48 a year ago. Snow possible north portion Thursday. cooler north, interior East Texas cooler Thursday. southern portion rain. Weather Bureau data on page 2.
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San Antonio
Almort
East
Nouth
Conak
British Take 2000 More Prisoners In Desert Drive
British forces reported taking more than 8000 Italian prisoners in the western desert offensive. The communique said large quantities of war material were seized, with British units driving a wedge between Italian positions near Sidi Barrani and farther west. Royal Air Force claims included shooting down six Italian planes and bombarding Libyan airfields and camps. Isolated Italian forces were confined within a triangle near Sidi Barrani Maktila Usafa, as Sir Henry Wilson’s mechanized command led the push.
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Cairo
Egypt
Western Desert
Stdl Barrani
Rodolfca Gragiani
Sidi Baryrani
Sidi Barrani
Royal Air Force
I Navy
Sidi Barran
Western
Ttallary
Libyan
Telhen
el Adem
Tte Cammunique
Gdveneer
Sidi Barrini
Maktla
Nibelwa
Trent Gon
Henry Malland Wilson
Beypt
Wilson
Load Limit Repeal Sought by Chamber
South Texas chamber of commerce pushes repeal of the 7000 pound load limit for Texas digt ways. Executive vice president Ray Leeman announced the chamber supports repeal on public occasions and stressed the organization’s favorable stance.
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Chamber
South Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas Digtways
Ray Leeman
Lielf
Leeman
Junior Chamber Defers Stag Party
The conventions committee of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at the Elks Club postponed the stag party held Wednesday night. A new date will be set. Aubrey Kline is chairman of the conventions committee which raises funds to send chamber delegates to conventions.
Llano Rivers Rise as West Texas Flooding Hits Area
Heavy rainfall in West Texas caused a foot rise on the Llano River and widespread precipitation across the Hill Country. Roads were blocked east of Llano and low water bridges interrupted traffic while bands of rain soaked counties including Bandera and Medina. County agents and observers logged rainfall amounts across the region, with Waco recording 1.92 inches and banded totals figures for several locales.
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Worth
Liana
Anatin
Corsicany
Dalled
Fort Worth
Olney
Wichita
Jall
Waco
Patrn
J. C. Patterson
Bandera
iMedina
Absiones
Olbriard
Greek Wielders Terrorize Ltalians In Fierce Front
Athens dispatch reports knife wielding Greek fighters terrorizing Italian troops on the Greek fronts. British air activity amid disputed Valona actions. Italians retreating under Greek pressure in Albania. Greek high command says offensive continues with heavy losses for the Italians and bayonet charges driving troops from key positions. A captured Italian officer and Alpine troopers are among those taken.
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Albania
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Wowani
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Porto Edda
Aratcotastra
Latin America Gets Two New Loans From U S Officials
Washington report states Jesse H. Jones announced loans of 60.03 million dollars to Argentina and 7.57 million to Uruguay to finance general purchases of merchandise in the United States. The Argentina loan adds to a 50 million currency stabilization credit under Treasury consideration. Discussions continue on a prospective 500,000,000 Latin American loan fund to back the export‑import bank.
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Dec
Jesse H. Jones
Argentina
Uruguay
Bolt Lonns
Jones
United States
Treasury
Morgenthau
Lue
Alka Mre
Tmpor Bank
Prosecutor Robbed by Bold Bandit in Court
Detroit assistant prosecutor Lee McManus reported being robbed and bound by a bandit in a courtroom. The assailant forced him into a adjoining jury room, took a watch and pen, leaving him bound and gagged until he freed himself and called for help from a window. Navy awards a contract to Gray Ford Austin for Namovocks valued at $55,200.
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Detroit
Dee
Lee MeManus
Yecorder
McManus
Casi
Fom Fk
Congress 10 Gets Data On Finances For Britain
Washington December 1 Secretary of Commerce Jesse Jones indicated a decision on funds for Britain would go to Congress and not be decided by the White House. He met with Treasury officials on the British financial data brought by Sir Frederick Phillips and said loans without presidential approval could occur, subject to further study. The talks aim to gauge future financial aid needs and timing, with no immediate loan certainty.
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Jesse Joneas
Great Britain
Troosevelt
Rommierce
Congress
Roosevelt
Caribbean
Phillips
Jones
The
Treasury
Frederick Phillips
Howe
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Dones
Britain
White House
Morgenthau
Bir Frederick
Grim Food Fight Faced By Britain
London December reports Minister of Agriculture Hudson warned Britain faces a food crisis as grim as in 1917. He urged farmers to boost home production to feed the public and armed services, noting labor demands rising and the possibility of mobilizing female farm workers.
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London
Hudse
Rhadson
Hudson
Lins George
Spinister
Armed Services
Arrested India Woman Is Freed
Mrs. Sarafinh Naidu, former president of the Congress Nationalist party, arrested December 1 under the defense of India act, freed today due to health. she was among about 100 detained after a prolonged individual disobedience campaign led by Mohandas Gandhi.
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Tee
Tim
Sarafinh Naidu
Congress Nationalist Party
Defense of India
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Gandhi
StringArmy Returns in Moscow Dec IL 7
Ambiguous report notes StringArmy and TAmpassador Laurence A Steinbre with unclear remarks. Mentions Sweden and Weday as possible partners or locations with scattered data.
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Dec
Tampassador
Laurence A
Steinbre Returnes
Taday
Weday
Sweden
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