European nations reel from Siberian cold and ice bound waters
Severe northeast winds from Siberia plunge Europe into record cold across Northern Scotland to Southern Greece. Paris hits seven degrees above zero, Prague and Berlin freeze, bridges and ferries in the Netherlands lock in, molasses tanks burst in Zeebrugge, and ships struggle as lifeboats aid sailors off the British coast.
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Britain Refuses to Add to Czech Loan Declared
London reports Czecho slovak legation officials state Britain will not supplement its loan of 16 million pounds to Czechoslovakia. The move is described as repudiation of Prime Minister Chamberlain's earlier promise in Parliament that Britain was prepared to arrange an advance of 10 million pounds. The relation of the advance to the final figure remains to be decided.
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Italian consulate guarded as protests surge in French Somaliland
In French Somaliland on December 19 police guarded the Italian consulate while columns of French and native inhabitants marched to express loyalty to France amid an Italian press campaign seeking control of the Red Sea port. Arab and Somali leaders sent policy declarations to the governor.
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Britain to Aid Rumani a Jews in Mass Migration Plan
Bucharest reports a Romanian foreign office outline envisages moving 150000 Romanian Jews to Palestine and British colonies, with 50000 Jews to settle yearly in the Holy Land and possessions. Wealthy Jews to fund the plan as Jewish communities urged to subscribe. a government report on the mass colonization project is promised.
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Nine San Antonio Sea Scouts Advance to Ordinary Rank
At the quarterly Sea Scout Bridge of Honor held at Scout headquarters, nine scouts were advanced from apprentice to ordinary rank under Sea Scout commissioner August Berchelmann. Recipients included Bam Baum, Gifford Glascock, and Frank Covell of Albatross Sea Scout Ship 7003, plus Ray Roth, John Meretz, Henry Taye, Pete Dillard, Roger Nuhn, and Roland Pehl of Hiying Duchmann Sea Scout Ship 7005. presentations were made by T E Ammold, a Seg Scout committee member, who received a quartermaster badge from Carl A Bryan, scout executive, as charters were presented by Frank DeParquale, skipper of Flying Dutchman Sea Scout Patrol fromiaides 7005 and Sea Scout Patrol Dolphin 7155.
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Czechs Ban Move to Regain Lost Lands
Prague today disclosed semi-officially that Czechoslovakia will not permit any internal movement aimed at redeeming lost territories in response to a Polish memorandum submitted Friday. The reply was directed to Warsaw.
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Bad Dusters in Prospect in Western Plains Weather Outlook
The Weather Bureau noted reports for the week ended December 10 indicating conditions in parts of the Western Plains favoring bad dust storms into late winter and spring if winds rise, unless heavy rain or snow improves the outlook. The Weekly Review reported extreme dryness across the Great Plains and Far Southwest with critical conditions in some areas, urging reinforcements to replenish soil and mitigate drifting dust. Some salt blowing occurred but was not yet serious. otherwise conditions are unusually favorable for drifting soil and dust storms absent moisture from rains or snow. Your old furniture, household appliances or other articles will secure the money you need for Christmas. Sell through Light Went Ad: Dial P1931.
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Hungary Maps Ante Sew Acts On Jewish Policy
Budapest reports a cabinet move on Jewry policy amid Italy’s foreign minister arrival. The measures aim to curb Jewish participation in business and professions to a small share, with Catholic critics voicing concern over harsher registrations, while Hungary recalls King Stephen in debates.
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Torture allegations at Forsyth Prison farm in North Carolina
Prisoner Dalvis Barr, 12, alleges extreme abuse at Forsyth Prison Farm. He says guards kept him in a locked cell for six days and fed only bread and water. Superintendent B A Mover denied the charges as authorities investigate. Outside, cotton commodities report notes 75 per long ton market activity across Louisiana and nearby communities with about 300 farmers involved.
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Fire in May Yard Probed
New York December 19 Rear Admiral Clark H Woodward commander of the Brooklyn navy yard ordered a thorough inquiry into a fire that destroyed a twenty brick paint and a storehouse in the yard The blaze broke out at about o clock last night and a black pall hung over the yard Hundreds of sailors joined city firemen in a two hour battle to subdue the blaze Officials reported 270000 gallons of alcohol destroyed Navy officials refused to discuss the origin of the fire Ten warships are in the yard being overhauled for winter maneuvers Bert moeiin
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Soviet Masses Troops Along Siberia Border Reported
News dispatch notes large concentrations of Soviet troops along the Siberian Manchukuo border. Japanese border commander Yoichiro Yokoyama confirms Red Army presence alarming frontier authorities. The report underscores rising tensions near Suruga as border forces monitor movements.
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