Rain and Snow Flood Vast Eastern Half of Nation
A weather front blanketed the eastern half of the United States with rain or snow. Forecaster H A Downs noted heavy snow in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and upper Michigan, with up to 22 inches in some areas. Freezing rain and subfreezing temps created dangerous road conditions in Missouri, Minnesota, and parts of Iowa and Nebraska. A Pacific storm brought rain to Oregon and California and triggered mountain blizzards along the Ridge route between San Francisco and Los Angeles, affecting hundreds of travelers and prompting closures and delays.
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Florida Peninsula
H. A. Downs
Mississippi
Cio
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Towa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Hrencics
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Oregon
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Court Endorsed Plan To Judge Almazan Conduct
In Mexico City on December 16 Emilio Madero, president of Gen Juan Andreau, endorsed an unofficial court of honor to review Almazans political conduct. Madero said such a court would only agitate if not composed of serious persons of high moral standing and would decide whether Almazans renunciation of presidential claims was treason or patriotism.
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Mexico City
Emilio Madero
Juan Andreau
Almazan
Court of Honor
Madero
Euch
the Cour
Steamer Sic Island Attacked by Planes Off Ireland Coast
New York December 16 report says the steamer Sic Island, a British craft of 24,000 tons, was bombed by enemy aircraft 349 miles west by south of Toryland off Ireland. The message came at 5:29 a.m. The vessel, formerly the Cape Nol, last sailed from Montreal bound for Liverpool around October 2.
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Sic Island
Merkas Radio
Toryland
Ireland
New York Maritime Register
Gape Noll
Montreal
Liverpool
Siamese and French Irregulars Clash On Thai Frontier
A half hour clash occurred today between Thai troops and French irregulars along the Thailand Indo China border. Bangkok reports the Thai government ready to negotiate with France for a peaceful frontier settlement and to send a delegation to discuss the dispute.
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Bangkok
Thailand
China
France
Urerd
Christmas spirit motivates generous giving in sermon
A church sermon urges giving with true Christmas spirit not as a formality. It emphasizes cheerful generosity to both the needy at home and abroad, recalling a teaching of Christ about giving and the value of kindness over material gifts, and ends with a proverb about what you hold in your hand is what you have given.
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America
Christ
Amarica
Red Cross plans food ships to Europe amid talks
The American Red Cross tentatively arranged to send two ships to Europe for Spain and unoccupied France. Authorized departure hinges on US Britain negotiations with favorable outcomes and permits for a Marseille voyage with condensed milk and vitamin products for undernourished children. Norman H. Davis stressed aid must reach all suffering in Europe, including unoccupied areas.
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American Red Cross
Silpe
Europe
Spain
France
United States
State Department
Marseilles
Britain
South America
Norman H. Davis
Red Cross
Sheffield Blitz Strikes Again Halting Food Supplies
Sheffield England reports a second blitz damaging housing and infrastructure. All foot stocks and electrical cooking devices were commandeered to feed the homeless as mobile canteens distributed meals. Chief Constable Maj F S Domes pleaded with sightseers to stay away to ease traffic control amid hundreds of incendiary bombs and high explosive near the steel city.
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Sheffield
England
Britain
Maj
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Henderson Hinted as Likely Envoy to Washington
Informed quarters in London report Sir Nevile Henderson, Britain’s ambassador to Germany, as among early candidates for the Washington post after Lord Loudon’s death. The choice has not been finalized. The Daily Mail mentions David Lloyd George and Sir Archibald Sinclair as other possible names for a brief appointment.
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London
Nevile Henderson
Germany
Lord Loudon
Washington
London Daily Mail
David Lloyd Grange
Archibald Singlaiy
Subfreezing Hts Reach Texas As Freeze Worsens
A cold front spread across Texas with subfreezing lows reported from Austin to East Texas. Temperatures ranged from 16 to 24 degrees in West Texas and the lower Rio Grande Valley faced 24 to 28 degrees. Sabine River floodwaters rose into Orange and Litle Cypress bayou, highest in a century, though no evacuations were required.
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Rio Grande E Valley
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Sabine River
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Louisiana
Houston
J. Ww. Seliers
Hunter
Freeport
Liberty
Trinity River
Korb Worth
Dallas
Tyler
Crisp
Shreveport
Amarillo
Barker
Abilene
Jailed in Theft of Laundry Truck
Police arrested three men in connection with theft of a Sunshine Laundry truck and twelve bundles of wash. Driver W H Miller reported the Saturday theft. the truck liner was recovered at Tampico and Bravos streets. Suspects Hilare Medina Frank Gareni and Zargosa Garcia held on related charges.
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Mckinley Avenue
Sunshine Lanudry
Tampico
Bravos
Hilare Medina
Frank Gareni
Zargosa Garcia
Movie Star Will Escape Operation
Lee Hollx Woul Olivia de Havilland arrived by plane from Albuquerque after appendicitis during a film preview. Dr Verne Mason said no operation needed and she may leave hospital soon. A streetcar killed 15 year old Une Hart of Dallas last night after being struck.
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Sue Chiia- Une Hart
Dalles
Weather and climate report with broad station data
A long weather summary lists temperatures, precipitation, and conditions across numerous U.S. and regional stations. It notes December mean temperatures, total rainfall since January, and daily tide data, with scattered city forecasts and visibility remarks for tourists across many locales.
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Amarillo
Texas
Pera
Pirminkham
Ruin
Bowtod
Manso
Brownsville
S.C. Fara
Cheyenne
del Rio
Denver
Colo
Detealt
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Ark
Ford
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Balviston
Texan Y
Glenn Ae
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Cals
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Ble
Ardunes Alaska
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Kapene City
War Roundup from The Announced Press on Frontier Battles
Reports from Monday describe Libyan frontier drives by eight-day-old battles in Egypt and Albania. British forces claim advances across the Libyan border toward Bardia while RAF bombers hit Berlin and Mediterranean targets. German and Italian actions include raids on Sheffield and London with casualties, and Mussolini’s command notes gains near Sidi Barrani. Greek counterattacks and Balkan movements are described with repulsed enemy advances and local gains by Greek forces.
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France
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Nainde
Windsors Ready to Sail After U S Visit Ends
The American born duchess, recovering from a dental operation and a blood clot setback, will stay in a Coral Gables hotel under a dentist's orders. The Windsors plan to sail tomorrow afternoon aboard the yacht Southern Cross after a first U S visit with the duke.
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Duke
Duchess of Windsor
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Miami Beach
Horace LeCarlee
Windsors
Southern Cross
Nazis Organize In Mexico
Excelsior reports a nascent group of "nacion is Mexicans" secretly met to form a movement to protect Mexico neutral in the European conflict. About 159 men and women assembled in a private home and voted to boycott anti-Nazi firms and issue a manifesto to defend Jewish interests. An anti-Nazi film screening was interrupted by protesters shouting anti Hitler slogans and throwing objects at a theater.
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Mexico City
Excelsior
Mgth
Mexico
Execletor
Elect
Hitler
American Dies 'Hero for France' in World War I
Arlington Mass December 14 Arthur Dollie 42 a stained wings artist who won a Croix de Guerre with the French army in the World War died June 12 his father Gyrus Dall notified The state department forwarded a message from the American embassy in Vichy stating the Boston designer died at Luprancy Sig Marne He joined the Twelfth Foreign Legion regiment with rank of second lieutenant after Praure entered the present war and served abroad
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Arlington
Mass
Arthoy Dollie
Gyrus Dall
State Department
Vichy
Vlal' Iin
Boston
Luprancy-Sig-Marne
Forcon! Legion
Leutenant
Stove Explosion Causes Fire Damage to Home
A kerosene stove exploded at 7803 Nebraska Street injuring no one seriously and causing about £1900 in damage to Tom Smith Jr. and his family narrowly escaping serious burns. The incident prompted nearby residents to aid in evacuation and fire crews to secure the scene.
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Tom Smith Jr
Nebraska Street
Smith
Freneh concession official shot dead in Ishanghai incident
Ishanghai reports say Edward DHooghe legal adviser to the Freneh concession was shot dead in front of his residence by an unidentified assailant. The killing follows recent criticism from Chinese followers of Chiang Kai-Shek over his role in recent negotiations handing Chinese courts to a Japanese-backed regime. A Japanese medical sergeant was also noted as a victim in the same event.
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Edward Dhooghe
Frenéh
DiHooghe
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chungking
Nanking
Vietin
Pia
War 25 Years Ago Today Recap In 1943
The report recalls World War II milestones including British defense at Kut El Amara and West Beyat, raids on Armentieres trenches, Graf Spee’s readiness near Montevideo, and Mussolini era diplomacy. It notes government efforts to aid farmers with nine billion dollars via Light Want Ads.
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Armentieres
Graf Spec
Sen
Montevideo
Haly
Ciano
Moscow
United States
Department of
Beware of Colds Now Use Vicks VA-TRO-NOL and VapoRub
Public health style note urges early use of Vicks VA-TRO-NOL at first cold symptoms to prevent illness and VapoRub for relief. It promises faster comfort, easier sleep, and reduced morning symptoms, encouraging stock of both products and reading package directions.
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