Sudden Death Precautions Amid Holiday Traffic War
Police warn a holiday spike in traffic deaths as pedestrians and drivers face crowded streets and longer hours of darkness. G L Dobbs urges caution despite drunken walk and drive slogans. 144 arrests reported in a weekend blitz and nearly 1500 motorists cited since December 7 as patrols persist through the season.
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HASTY CURES PROMISE RELIEF FOR COLDS
A fragmentary note suggests rubbing a remedy on the chest to ease coughing and cold symptoms. The text lacks dates, names, or clear authorities, but hints at folk or home treatment advice. Readers should verify any medical claims with a physician.
Finnish Relief Funds Grow From Southwest Texas Givers
Contributions to the Finnish Relief Fund campaign led by Herbert Hoover arrive from San Antonians and Southwest Texas residents. Individuals donate amounts including 2, 5, 12.50, 10, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, and anonymous gifts to be sent to relief headquarters. Several hundred dollars for Finland war relief has already been forwarded to New York.
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Rosewood Avenue
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Weaver Boulevard
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New York
Red Planes Down On Finnish Soil
Moscow dispatch reports weather and poor visibility grounding most front lines in Central Finland as Soviet forces push along the Petsamo frontier. Izvestia claims US expulsion from the League of Nations, while Pravda blames Washington for Latin American support. Soviet drives cover 76 kilometers toward Petsamo and advance near Hursu amid heavy artillery duels. Stalin’s 60th birthday is noted as a potential milestone. Local elections are set for next Sunday.
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League Assembly
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Sam Houston WOW Camp names new officers at Woodmen hall
Election at Sam Holston Camp No 65 Woodmen of the World named consul commander Monday. Officers chosen included adviser lieutenant Chris Schwaim, banker Ath 2. Gchlebet, escort Steve A. Rossman, watchman A. J. Brickshear, sentry Justply L. Berger, auditor M. O. Landauer. New applicants listed and candidates initiated, banquet planned in January.
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East Houston Street
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Leutenant
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Gchlebet
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M. O. Landauer
Herman
Fatal Texas Plane Crash Claims City Official and Injures Pilot
Seagraves authorities probe a municipal airport crash that killed C. F. R. Courtney, 35, district superintendent, and critically injured Picot Bourgeon Thompson. Witnesses described the plane nose diving after lifting into the air.
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German anger over Uruguay dispute over Graf Spee
Berlin reports bitter protest by Germany after Uruguay ordered the Graf Spee to leave Montevideo or be interned. Germany accuses Britain of pressure and cites Hague Article 17. Officials say sabotage claims and espionage fears surrounded repairs and internment.
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ING
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Yangtze Shipping Reopening Slated
TOKIO reports Japan's Foreign Minister Nomura told U S Ambassador Grew the Yangtze river would be reopened to third power commerce. The pledge features in a meeting on resolving policy disputes in Onna. It could ease talks for a new trade pact replacing the treaty due January 26 after the United States abrogated the old duty. Eastland visitor Mrs. Joseph M. Perkins, president of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs, paused in San Antonio en route to Corpus Christi.
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Graf Spee ends in Montevideo inferno and fleet moves
War Roundup reports the Graf Spee scuttled after a South Atlantic engagement with British forces, crew evacuated under orders from Admiral Spee, Uruguay denying internment and Britain seeking damages. Parallel battles include air and sea fights with Germany and Britain claiming success while Russia and Finland push on in their war, and Japanese diplomacy hints at Yangtze navigation reopening.
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War 25 Years Ago Today Recounts Major World Fronts
A retrospective summary notes Berlin celebrating news of a French defeat in Patan while France claims gains in Northern fronts. Belgium reports the capture of German trenches at Auchy La Bassee and Blagay. German forces recaptured a French trench in the Argonne. Hatser is reported to be sufficiently recovered from bronchial ailment to return to front.
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la Bassee
Blagay
Argonne
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Broychial
Weather Summary from Multiple Cities and Dates
A dense OCR style weather summary lists temperatures, conditions, and rain data across many locations including Denver, Knoxville, Laredo, San Diego, and Pittsburgh. It notes clear skies in many western towns, rain in parts of Texas and Pennsylvania, and wind speeds around 60 to 70 mph in select areas. The entry references times of sunset and sunrise, monthly rainfall totals, and notable weather events such as heavy rain in Knoxville and mixed conditions across the Midwest and South.
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Tuts
Kiaboma City
Palestine
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Droonix
Arie
Pittsburgh
Wyo
Snowing Bhravenort
Woah
Gear
Lawig
RFC Rejects British Loan
The Roosevelt administration rejected a British request for a war loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Officials said such a loan, potentially up to 2 billion dollars, would be politically difficult and legally problematic due to the Johnson act. The British sought security in American stocks and bonds to back the loan.
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Dev
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Jones
Treconstruction Finance Corporation
Palley
Bish
Richard J. Garton Dies Noted Minneapolis Music Figure
Richard J. Garton, 9, an early figure connected with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra and a familiar name in musical circles, died Sunday in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Richard J. Garton
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
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