Hearst Receives Poetic Letters From Readers
San Simeon Calif Dear Mr Hearst a reader Mr Kenny sends a poem praising your column and asks you publish more verse. Hearst replies gratefully noting poetry adds soul to the Saturday column. A second letter from Nick Kenny Chicago lauds the Santa Monica era poetry and condolence for war casualties. Other readers express admiration for Hearst and a long time reader from Martings Calif praises the Examiner column.
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Hearst
San Simeon
Calif
Mr. Hearst
Democracy
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Never Neverland
MO Kenny
Mr. Kenny
Mr. Boyer
Martings
Willem Randolph Hearst
Dar
Hearts
San Francisco Examiner
Arthur Briabane
Germans weigh US relations over Crass shipping proposal
Berlin reports the German foreign office focuses on Washington's reaction to the Crass shipping plan as an exchange of warlike steps looms. A Munich press conference cites self restraint by Germany and repeated Allied provocations while officials warn a diplomatic knot may affect penvenile ties.
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Germany
United States
Gress Shipping
Foreign Office
Splemin
Ronald H. Gross
London
Astered
Relet
Aimprican
British Cruiser Sunk at Bardia
ROME December 21 UP Itally reports a British cruiser sunk near Bardia on the Libyan frontier. The vessel, seen lying on the sea floor, is described as a cruiser of about 6,000 tons with Ardthussar Levit type lineage. Stalin birthday notes from Moscow mark a quiet observance.
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Rome
Upi
Tiallay
France Rejects Nazi Demand in Paris
Dec 24 sources say Fer nand de Brinon refused to change tables or recall Laval as Petain, following German pressure. Otto Abetz pressed for replacement of De Vichy Law rende as delegate general. other ministerial ousters were said to be considered.
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France
Fernand de Brinon
Paris
Philippe Potalt
Friner
Piecre Laval
Petain
Otto Abets
Gen
de Oly Lawrende
Jane
Fernand de Briton
Tater
Marcel Peyrouton
Raphael Albert
31 New Warships Ordered by Knox
Secretary Knox announced the awarding of contracts to private shipyards for 31 additional minelayers and tenders with an estimated cost of 265,705. Additional enhancements totaling 6,000 were awarded to expand facilities at widely scattered yards.
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Washington
Drc
Knox
New York Shortest Day Signals Winter Shopping Ahead
New York on December 26 notes the winter solstice having passed, marking the year's shortest day. The fleeting daylight suggests fewer shopping days remain before year end as citizens plan winter efforts.
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New York
Nazis Ask U S to Recall 3 at Paris
Berlin reports Germany demands recall of Cec M. B. Crags Legh W. Hunt and Mrs Ellenheny Deegan from the Paris embassy on grounds they aided an unnamed British officer who escaped. U S says investigations opened and protest filed. Cross Hunt and Deegan linked to an escape plot and suspected of aiding a British officer. Deegan, former Asheville resident, arrested in Paris December 5. Cross and Hunt previously posted as embassy secretaries.
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State Department
Washington
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Legh W. Hunt
United States
Paris
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Gan
Iriya
Cross
Hunt
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Hikden
Deegan
Asheville
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Ely
Coss
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Thunt
Olntriet of
Couimbin
British Warships Shell Libya Bases
British Mediterranean fleet bombards Libyan coastal targets as heavy shells strike Tobruk and Bardia. Italian defense includes shore batteries and aircraft. one ship shelled near Bardia with near shore bombardment continuing. Tanks and armored cars support ground actions along the Badia Tobruk corridor.
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Tobruk
Badia
Bardia
British siege seals Bardia as advance stalls
Cairo dispatch reports British bombers artillery and warships tightening the ring around Bardia in Libya. British forces gain 200 more prisoners and seize four guns while patrols push along the Sudan frontier. Encirclement completes a semi circle of guns and fortifications. Italians are massing reinforcements but the Libyan desert fighting continues with RAF strikes on bases and a stalled Italian defense.
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Egypt
Berdie
Western Desert
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Susden
Bardia
Tne
Bare Tila
Inpe
Io Steel
Rome
Marsal Rodolfo Grwalant
Tobrik
Tobruk
Durna
Hardia
Bataatrant
Aiete
Bowne
Giarabub
Reuters
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Griz
Royal Air Force
Libya
Pope appeals for gifts to aid needy during Christmas
The Vatican reports Pope Pius XII called on people to provide gifts and prayers to the needy throughout Christmas time. In a letter to Cardinal Luigi Magione, the papal secretary of state, the appeal was conveyed to the faithful.
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Vatican City
Pius
Chaplain of Texas Senate Dies at 80
The Rev. Dee Taylor, chaplain of the Texas Senate and longtime pastor of St Marys, died here last night after several months of illness. He served the Senate and was a prominent religious leader in San Antonio. Weather notes follow with forecast for San Antonio and region including cloudiness, temperatures, and winds.
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East Texan
Worth
Texas
TANKS RAILS BLASTED IN GRIND FRONT
Reported from Athens on December 21 describes British air forces bombing Brindisi and Greek coastal operations near Otranto. Greek troops claim advances in Albania with capture of Italian officers and villages as Italian posts fall under bayonet assaults. Royal Navy and Greek forces push the Adriatic front toward Susena and Valona harbor entrances amid continued fighting.
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Vepelloi Arce
Gans
Welrouferink
London
Adriatic
Stratecis
Valens
NAZG SURVEY BONG DAMAGE IN LIVERPOOL raid
A early morning Luftwaffe raid over Liverpool and the Mooreyside district survey damage from the Juphit night assault described as the heaviest for Rivermol. Rescue workers sift wreckage while scouts and crowds observe. Fires and incendiaries challenged responders but transport services ran toward normal levels today.
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Missing Training Plane Pilot Reported Inglewood
A training plane piloted by Hustley vanished after departing early Thursday to deliver a single engine combat trainer from North American Aircraft to the Canadian government at Montreal The route from California to Nevada via Mountain passes was undertaken in rough weather with no exact location known.
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Hustley
Ia Red
Nazis Sentenced for Horthy Plot in Hungary
Sixteen members of the Arrow Cross party in Budapest were convicted today for plotting to kidnap Admiral Horthy and seize the Hungarian throne. They received prison terms with deputy Wirth getting the harshest sentence of over four years. the charges included high treason and crimes against majesty.
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Ween
Plottty
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Nicholas Horthy
Stalla Mars Regine
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Fese Majesty
Agahial
95 Cases of Flu in 36th Division
Brownwood reports 95 influenza cases in the 36th Division at Camp Dowler. Veterans and officers, totaling 2398, were affected with mild symptoms. the unit commander ordered all affected to remain in quarters. The illness prompted precautions among officers and men.
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Inmenea
Camp Dowlr
Accident Fatal to Hal Kemp in Auto Crash
Hal Kemp, 21, of Madera, died from injuries after an air auto crash Wednesday. Cull, Dee, and EM Kemp were mentioned among involved parties as the accident details were reported with emphasis on the fatal outcome and resulting complications.
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Cull
Dee
Weather signs show a cool Sunday with a 64 degree high
A fragmentary forecast notes a Sunday high near 64 with a cool morning and 54 expected later. The garbled text mentions temperatures and a shift to colder weather Monday, but details are unclear.
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Gegrens
Dour Let USA
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Maximun
Sawdust Ham Leads to Raid at Abandoned Carnival
Deputies arrested eleven carnival workers five miles north of San Antonio after raid findings. Prizes reportedly given by the carnival were fake and contained no prizes. equipment and parts were seized. Officials had previously complained about the carnival’s operation amid dusty, unsafe packaging and malfunctioning rides.
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Austin
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Kuenblicr
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Jonny Kievenhagan
Molvit Mattsberger
Reso
Randolpty
Tele
Gentled Bandit Threatens, Robs Branch Office
Dorathen Nall, 20, describes a robber who looted about $50 from a branch office. She recalls the bandit as a polite man speaking in a cultured manner even while issuing threats. Police are investigating the incident.
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Ain
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Dorathen Nall
Miss Nall
Hit-and-run crash injures one near police HQ
Police said a car struck Jaine G. Ciarza 30 of 148 Cama Street in front of the police headquarters at 3 87 0. Anita Garza 97 riding with her husband suffered injuries and was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital. Garza’s car was damaged severely. Six youths were treated after a two car collision at Housewell off Mitchell streets with injuries. Wilf Poster 20 of Truax Street knocked over and the other driver fled. Police searched South St Marys Street for the hit-and-run vehicle and identified the other auto driven by T. Mangum. Six people were treated at Green Hospital for bruises.
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Garay
St. Mary's Street
Anita Garza
Robert. Giveen Hospital
Pia Garza
Fdly Daumedd
Jon Hester
St. Mary’s Street
Arto
Robert B. Green Hospital
Mitchell Streets
Poflee
Wilf Hon
Police
T. T. Mangum
West Ropewood Wveniun
Poslér
Frest Tino
Thea Avenue
Kenneth Clemens
Dittmar Street
Manjut Tin
Odell O'neal
East Thea
Chester Newman
Baylor Street
Green Hospital
Att Shack
Christmas War Broadcast Plans Amid UK Air Program
London sources report British officials forecast 900 million people will hear Christmas War broadcasts carried by chains from the United States, Canada, Australia, India, South Africa, and New Zealand. The program lasts 90 minutes with rebroadcasts at Central Standard Time.
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London
Ghains Ly
United States
Ganfdas
Ammlen
Broker Accused By Wounded Girl In Mount Vernon
A July encounter between a 19 year old stenographer and New York insurance broker Taane Brown ends in alleged assault at a Mount Vernon hospital. The girl, Miss Le Boyer, identifies Brown as her attacker after being stabbed in the throat with a penknife and seeking care for injuries. Brown denies the charges as police investigate the case and the alleged abortion plan mentioned by the doctor involved.
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Dee
Sweelion
Taane Brown
New York
Bays Todey
Matilday
Boyer
Mount Ver
Yan Hospital
Poller
Michael J. Silverstein
Brown
Sbe
Soya
War Risk Rates Quoted in London
London. War risk insurance rates on shipments from Australia and Asia were quoted by the Institute at London Underwriters. Rates showed eight per cent to certain routes and five per cent to others, with changes effective Monday, amid signals of higher risk for Mediterranean paths and Turkish traffic.
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Australia
Unclear text from historical notice page
Fragmentary OCR fragment mentions an official nurse director and a celebration or anniversary event. It references Houston and a person named Mika, with disjoint phrases about attendance and organization. No clear event, date, or outcomes are identifiable.
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