German Reinforcements Hint at Major Western Front Offensive
Paris dispatch reports heavy German reinforcements along the western front and denial of Christmas leaves, fueling expectations of a major offensive or nerve war. Patrol activity stretches from the Moselle to the Rhine as concentrations grow in Lorraine and Baden, with Goebbels promising a historic decision.
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Rhine
Lorrath
Baden
Erkelenz
Murch Frontier
Skoda Grins
Aachen
Rupt Valley
Cleves
Siegfried Line
Germany
German Front Reports Local Advances in Saar Valley
An army spokesman in Paris said German forces on the western front captured 14 of 15 prisoners after occupying an abandoned French outpost in the Saar valley. By recapture, two nearby outposts held out, with several Germans reported captured. Tom Neal, a professional lifeguard, has saved more than forty people from drowning.
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Sweden
Holland
England
Hambug
Bremen
Bremerhaven
Saar Valley
Paris
Tom Neal
Niegilard
Finn Relief Funds Grow Through Local Donations
South Texans including Anioniang gave to the Finnish Relief Fund on Thursday. The Light, a designated fund-raising agency, continues to collect contributions for transfer to relief headquarters. Donors listed include D D Blard Center Point 2, Mrs Elsie Perry Ogden Jane 2, Dr J M Mtsye Medical Arts Building 41 Elks Rasmussen and Raymond Aberdeen 8 D 5, Mrs MH Callan and Mya J C Tralit day Adkins 1, Josephine Kincaid 819 Grayson Street 5, and Bers J Kincaid at the same address 4.
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Light
Coly
Trans
Herbert Banger
D. D. Blard
Fox
Center Point
Elsie
Perry
Ogden Jane
J. M. Mtsye
Medical Arts
Elks. Rasmussen and
Raymond
Rasmussen
Aberdeen
MH. Callan
Mya
J.C. Tralit
Fort Sill Soldier Killed in Bridge Crash
LAWTON Okla Dec 14 1929 One Fort Sill soldier is dead and two others are seriously injured after their car struck a highway bridge 13 miles from Lawton Private John W Wright 25 of Milena Texas was killed Privates A J Klarr 19 and Gal W Woover 25 were injured
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Okla
Fort Sil
John W. Wright
Milena Texas
A.J. Klarr
Gal W. Woever
Rites Friday for Fairbanks film star Douglas Fairbanks
In Santa Monica California veteran actor Douglas Fairbanks died Tuesday. Rites are set for Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Forest Lawn Glendale. Only relatives and close friends invited. a large public procession is anticipated. Pallbearers include Charlin Chaplin and M. Behenck. Dennis Brien to supervise estate disposition. Survived by widow Lady Sylvia, son Douglas Fairbanks Jr, and Rupert Fairbanks.
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CNE
Douglas Fairebanks
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Glendale
Win
al Peres
Charlin Chapelin
Aid Grauman
Soup M. Behenck
Tom Osvainty
C. E. Eredekwen
Jong Fairbanky
Chuck Lewis
Chor
Dennis Brien
New York
Ke Fx
Bylvia Asiinyni
Doiglas Fairbanks Jr
Avin Wrather
Rupert Fairbanks
Police Forge Activities Detailed by City Police Chief
Police Chief Ray Ashworth outlined improvements across all police department areas since the new administration began. Surveys showed peak crime and speeding issues between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m., leading to more patrols, a larger vice squad, new radios, planned armored equipment, a lie detector, and a drinkometer to gauge brain blood alcohol. Traffic enforcement intensified with a traffic engineer, report on eight dangerous intersections, and faster patrol responses. Violations at stop signs rose, while overall traffic fatalities declined. Arrests for traffic violations rose sharply after the new drive started.
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Fhe
Ray Ashworth
Bief
Wasth
Ashworth
Neyar
Your
Ash . Worth
Cloler
Wotet
350 Bodies Wash Ashore in Japan
A Japanese port town reported about 360 bodies washed ashore from the Russian steamer Tholgitka after a blizzard. Four hundred twenty survivors were taken to the Japanese ship Karauito Maru for relief, as officials coordinated aid for the bereaved and rescued.
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Wakicanat
Japan
Otaru
Kokkalen
Thei
Puppets to Move to YWCA After Rapunzel Show
Puppets and marionettes from the Rapunzel puppet show at the YWCA will become property of the organization after the performance. Puppeteer Alvin Tay presents the show to business girls for the Lightfiredepartment toy drive. a toy serves as admission.
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Rapunzel
Alvin Tay
Business Girls
British Ships Fight Graf Spee In South Atlantic Clash
Prime Minister Chamberlain praised three small British ships Exeter Achilles and Ajax for forcing the Graf Spee to retreat near Montevideo after a battle in the South Atlantic. He cited League action against Russia over Finland and urged focus on resisting German aggression while warning of wider consequences.
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Chamberlain
South Atlantic
Graf Bpee
League of Natisys
Russia
Finland
Chambertain
House of Commons
Germany
Graf Spee
Exeter
Achilles
Ajax
Montevideo
Uruguay
Trang
War 25 Years Ago Today Headlines and Battles
A World War I recap notes Turkish battleship Messudiye, British dives under mines in the Dardanelles, Serbs defeat Austria and recapture Belgrade, Allied forces advance toward France, French artillery hits German earthworks near Alles, and the Woevre front sees German trenches 560 yards captured. A prime minister warns it is too early to forecast outcomes despite unfolding political consequences.
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Amks
Messufieh
Dardanelles
Belgrade
France
Alles
Woevre
Unis
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