Finnish Town Ravaged by Bombs in Winter War Report
Soviet raids battered Thirki port and Turku area as more than 50 towns faced bombardment. Fire damaged art, rail lines, and waterfronts while Finland pleaded for anti aircraft guns and more fighters. Casualties reported include several killed and many wounded across Jyvaskyla Vaasa and surrounding regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
Thirki
Ruestern
Finland
Yestereae
Turky Ceasie
Fadend
Mannerhein
Oohe
Tinku
Dreree
Turku
Sadiq
Arete Ecarcle
Jyvaskyla
Vaasa
Arctic
Petsama
Pasvik
Thy
Byos Mussabil
Hitler’s New Year Greetings Listed by Germany
A list published in Berlin names heads of state who sent Hitler New Year congratulations. Included are Regent Horthy of Hungary, Generalissimo Franco of Spain, Regent Prince Paul of Yugoslavia, King Carol II of Romania, King Boris III of Bulgaria, and Mussolini of Italy. Roosevelt, Queen Wilhelmina, and Pope Pius XII are not included. Alexander Kirk, U.S. chargé d’affaires, appears in the diplomatic record, and the papal nuncio made a special New Year call at the chancellery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vittorio Mianuele
Italy
Alexander Kirk
United States
Datizires
Pook
Papal Pancia
British planes push air war over Shetlands report
London Dec 2, British planes attacked Shetland Islands amid two days of German raids. One raider shot down, bombing attempt on a warship failed. Ministry denied a German claim that a British plane was heavily damaged. All British aircraft returned safely. Copenhagen Jan 3: first German airliner to arrive since war began carried nine passengers, signaling possible resumed service.
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London
Rhetland Islands
Scotland
Avy Ministry
Niet Deniege
Herlin
Ministry
Naa
Copenhagen
Bnate
Russia
Rustia
Finland
George Tatarescu
Romania
Besstrabia
Tuovina
Rumatea
Hliedland Islands
Rentland
Tritain
Red Army Victim of Bad Planning
Captain John writes from New York on Soviet operations in Finland, praising Finnish tactics. He argues Finnish ski battalions encircled a Russian division around Sala after Suomussalmi, predicting surrender or destruction as supply lines falter and winter terrain favors the Finns. The piece credits mainly Finnish strategy and notes the author’s view as private, not official Navy policy.
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John
United States
Interna
New York
Suomuscalmi
Sala
Red Army
Finland
Finlland
Helsinki
Stlin
Rede
Weyborg
Dutts “Geek
Suomussalmi
REDS
Spolitis
Suomusis Alm! Sims
Findish Headquarters
Derby Adds Attraction At Roller Derby Time Trials
Derby adds Tuesday time trials to feature skater speed, with an $80 cash prize for a new record. The contest, part of Transcontinental Roller Derby promotion, uses a 2% laps per mile track and 5 1/2 laps per quarter mile. Wednesday offers girls trials and Monday night standings. Local participants listed with names and numbers.
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Aikit
Quays
Antonians
Jhlly Lyone
Betdie Fetter
Margit Richard
Ted Randal Grorgia Gordon Aceptainy
Chuck Finiangen
Bagaia Bernice Abar
Rte
Steenenes
Frances Reoedek
Glee
Captyrny
Berne Brown
Steve Kew
Nazi Planes Fail to Reach Paris in 1940 Raid
German air units attempted to reach the Paris region on the first day of 1940. French radio stations briefly ceased broadcasting during the raid, no air raid alarm sounded, while other German recon planes flew over eastern France. A German patrol attacked three French outposts near the Vosges with hand grenades before retreating.
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Paris
Jail
France
Vosges
Finns Coin Word for Bomb Weather in Finnish
In Helsinki on January 1 observers report a newly coined term Molotofl to describe air raid weather. The phrase contrasts Molotofl with Molotufl when skies are clear, reflecting wartime radio style humor about bombardment suitability. Molotol and Molotov references appear as a foreign polit bureaucratic flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinhi
Vyacheslaff
Russia
Romania Vows Defiance If Wars Reach Transylvania
Jan 2 Romanian Prime Minister George Tatarescu declared Romania will defend its borders “to the last man” if necessary, insisting on protecting Bessarabia and Bukovina in the face of Soviet pressure. He urged sailors aboard the Romanian navy to stand firm, while warning against any Hungarian attempts to regain Transylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constak
Rumania
Presmier
George Tatarescu
Bessarabia
Bucoving
Russia
Tatarescu
Carol
Paurmhia
Talavosenain
Rumane
Kaw Pink
War Roundup Highlights Early World War II Air Raids and Mobilization
A wartime roundup reports massive Britain mobilizing 2 million more men while King George VI orders 19 to 27 year olds to register. Finnish Russian fronts see heavy fighting and air raids over Turku and other cities. civilian casualties rise. Soviet silence noted as Finland claims successes near Lake Kiuru and in Central Salla. Britain pursues naval actions around Orkney and Shetlands. Hong Kong port closed as retaliation.
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Britain
George VI
Turku
Fin
Land
Sma
Finish
Syvaskyla
Helshii
Vaasa
Sweden
Finks
Lake Kiauli
Salla
Iis
Meat consumption rises in United States in 1938
The Institute of American Meat Packers reports per capita meat and lard consumption reached 145 pounds in 1938, the highest since 1924. The gain is attributed to larger pork supplies, boosting overall meat intake in the year.
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Chicago
United States
Institute of American
Meat Packers
Lanay
German Air Force Reports New Year Reconnaissance
Berlin dispatch says the German high command announced new year air operations over Britain and the North Sea. Recon flights over the Shetland and Orkney islands yielded valuable information. A German scout unit encountered a superior enemy force about 200 kilometers off the Scottish coast. One German plane forced to land at sea due to technical trouble. a British craft was heavily damaged and may not reach home.
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Orkneys
Shetlands
Britain
Hongkong
Berlin
Germany High Command
Neal
Ikney
Shetland Islands
Weather Fragments Show Foggy North to Clear South Across Regions
A jumble of OCR weather notes lists cities from Denver to Des Moines and Galveston to Helena with conditions such as cloudy, clear, and smoky. It mentions temperatures around the 40s to 60s, humidity, wind, and rainfall notes for several locales, ending with a note on the sun setting around 5:49 p.m. and scattered forecasts for various states.
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Denver
Calo
Des Moines
Iowa
Dodie City
Run
Galveston
Tex
Chidy
Hatteras, WL
Havre
Manto Vase
Chandy
Helena
Mont
Hoauton
Wren
Tungau
Aleka
Kang City
Knoxville
Tenn
Lite Rock
Ark
Ps. Clay
Ling Angojoa
Calif
Loutaville
Loabbock
Lez
Macon
Miami
Fla
Asec
Yong
Minh
Maden
Utah
Montgomary
Ala
Mon Qricans
Han Rattle
Reston
Sheridan
Wye
Clay
Shreveport
Wash
Posey
Hive
Sroming T
Las
Tampa
Washington
Triniy
Winneyaira Wey
Moura Ballon
Nurses Begin Courses In Indigent Care Training
Three student nurses from Medical and Surgical Hospital start six week training courses by the city health department. Dr. Van C. Tipton announced 15 hospital girls will enroll in systems covering tuberculosis, venereal disease, maternal and infant care, school care, crippled children aid, and sanitation with lectures, field trips, and case studies at the Mexican Christian Institute led by Mrs. Katherine Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical and Surgical Hospital
City Health Department
van C. Tipton
City Health Directory
Katherine Baker
Health Department
Wealth Department
War 25 Years Ago Today Near Polish Fronts
News from the period reports fierce fighting south of a river in Poland as Russian forces advance. Petrograd claims troops storm and capture fortifications at Mshonka, taking about 2000 prisoners. Russians repel Ansiriam counter-attacks in the Carpathians and Northern Galicia using hand grenades and bayonets as the Ninth German Army moves to aid Austrian forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
I Petrograd
Ecal
Mshonka
Carpathians
Galicia
Bigger Milk Bottles Hit Chicago Dairies New Four-Quart Containers
Chicago dairies Bowman and Borden announce a price cut by introducing a two-quart bottle at 22 cents or 11 cents a quart and a four-quart bottle delivered for 94 cents. The move aims to reduce home-delivery costs as the new year begins, shifting from the traditional one-quart bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tive Chicago Dairies
Bowman Dairy Company
Borden Company
Dies Report Seeks Stricter Enforcement of Laws
The Dies committee plans a second annual report urging tougher enforcement of immigration naturalization deportation passport and foreign agent registration laws and renewed publicity on un American activities. The panel will defer specific legislative recommendations while pushing prosecutions and ongoing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ghatrman
Will
Orange
Texas
Mayors on Parade In Memphis
Memphis faces a rapid mayoral turnover as the city commission, led by Edward Crump, prepares to name Representative Walter Chandler as mayor. Crump resigns as mayor after a two minute tenure. Odd Watkins Overton is sworn in as chief executive for 12 years, with Clifford Davis serving as temporary mayor.
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Edward H. Crump
Walter Chandler
D--Teu
Chandler
Crump
Odd Watkins Overton
Clifford Davis
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Heirkens
Norwey
Finesnish
Barcict
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Petsamo
Henting
Fuisstah
Ange
Int'l. News Photon
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Tain
T Joske
WE. Furniss Evervening
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Plano
Starlad
Teacher
Joske’s
Visti Doske'y Music Center
Ted Fle
Sterlen
Mae
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