FDR Plans 3 Billion Aid to Britain Arms Program
Washington reports President Roosevelt will propose creating a new government corporation to coordinate a 3 billion dollar aid to Britain, financing and leasing plans. The plan, to be presented Monday to Congress, aims to pool British assets in the U.S. with defense funding and munitions orders while seeking wider domestic support and a new tax.
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Roccevelt
Sunpost
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Roosevelt
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Barkle
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Renator Wheeler
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Wheeler
Barkley
Roosevelt Wis
Senate Democrats Today
Pat Harrison
Minnbsippi
Literai
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Harrison
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James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Barktey
Bilbo
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Chandier
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Michigan
Senedor McNary
Oregon
Austin
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la Inde Ali
Manny
la Follette
Carter Gass D
United States Navy
Congress Eyes $1 Billion Annual Cut in Nondefense Costs
A fiscal experts group in Speaker Rayburns office explores trimming $1 billion yearly from nondefense spending to fund rising defense costs and aid a new tax plan. Participants include Woodrum McCormack and other Ways and Means leaders. no final accord yet.
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House
Sam Ragburn
Clifton W Woodrum
D.-Va
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Lkely
Senate
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Rayburn
Leasler McCormack
Mass
Doughton
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Jere Cooper
Tenn
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Ill
Bo-land
Bitter Midwest cold grips national holiday period
Sub-zero temperatures sweep the Midwest and northern plains from Iowa to North Dakota with a 27 below zero record in Alnqoak Colorado. Chicago drops to seven above after a 28 degree fall. Authorities investigate the shooting death of Fort Benning soldier Warren J. Pace 31 of Franklinton Lt Wis.
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Warren J. Pace
Franklinton
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B. R. Snipes
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Betnley
Fourth Division
Roosevelt orders 5700 more guardsmen to active duty
President Roosevelt ordered 5700 additional guardsmen to active duty effective January 27. The units called up include the One Hundred Twelfth, One Hundred Seventy-eighth, One Hundred Eighty-sixth cavalry, One Hundred Fifty-first Engineers, Two Hundred sixty first Coast Artillery, and the One Hundred Thirty-fourth Medical regiments.
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CINE
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U S Ambassador Returns to Italy
In New York January the U S ambassador to Italy departed by clipper to assume duties in Rome after a delayed start. He says his return is routine and there are no special instructions, denying reports of any special mission or purpose. He had previously come to America last August to file a secret report to President Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
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Eire on Brink as Dublin Quietly Protests
Dublin reports indicate Eire holds to mild protest demands an end to German bombing. Troops remain on alert amid readied barracks and possible escalation. two mines found in Wicklow prompt military scrutiny. Seismic activity noted in Weston as New Hampshire quake reports surface.
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Balkans fear Bulgaria may bow to Axis in war
From Budapest reports say Bulgaria may intervene to aid Italy and Germany in the Italo Greek war, while Turkey masss troops on its border with Bulgaria and Greece. Soviet and Turkish pressure to keep Bulgaria neutral grows as King Boris faces a fateful transit decision.
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Rumania
Thousands Guard London for Fives
London crowds fill the city as thousands volunteer to watch Sunday to prevent a repeat of the German fire raid that caused massive destruction last weekend. City officials urge vigilance and safety measures across the capital.
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London
Possible Raider Sighted Off Alaska
San Francisco January 4 194? A mysterious ship possibly a belligerent raider was reported off the bearing sea near Alaska. Described as a 400 foot long freighter type vessel with no flag and failing to respond to calls. The U S Navy was investigating the report.
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Petene Maribine Aogreeg
U S Envoy to Japs May Return Home Reported
Washington believes Joseph C. Grow, the American envoy to Tokyo, will soon return to the United States to brief President Roosevelt on Japanese American issues. The Nichi Nichi Shimbun quoted a dispatch from Washington noting growing confidence in a homeward trip.
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Nichi Nichi
Bremen Bombardment Cripples German Seaport
London reports Bremen, Germanys second ranking port and major submarine hub, crippled by three consecutive RAF night raids. Bomber streams focused on shipyards docks and war factories. fires raged across the city as pilots described a general conflagration.
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Germitt North Sea
Christmas Lee
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BR. A. F. Aquadrone
Homburg
Filers
Vila
R.alf
Weather Forecast San Antonio and vicinity report
Far to partly cloudy Sunday with cold northeast winds. Saturday night into Sunday morning around 42, Sunday afternoon 62. Highs and lows similar to previous year. East Texas and West Texas regions show gentle to moderate north and northeast winds along the coast and inland, with unsettled conditions through the period.
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East Texas
Petr
German Victory Inevitable Says Vorlischeher Beokachier
Berlin dispatch quotes the Vorlischeher Beokachier claiming a German victory is inevitable this year as the three nations pact signals Britain's decline and systemic change is coming. The piece also reports San Antonio forecast highs around 66 and lows near 49 with Sunday temperatures dipping to 42 in the morning and 32 in the afternoon amid partly cloudy, cold conditions.
Population figures for San Antoniolisted in census release
Census Bureau in Washington reports San Antonio population at 259,854, with final figures reflecting adjustments. Local notices cite earlier figure 253,854 and confirm City data compiled in the district office.
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United States to Send Modern Expedition to Peru Waters
A U S fishing mission with a modern schooner is quietly prepared to develop Peru’s fishing capacity. The effort follows a Peru Italy treaty allowing only Peruvians and Italians to fish Peruvian waters. Officials say a mission of technical exports will go at Peru’s request.
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United States
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Campana says Italian king a prisoner after Mussolini telegram
Remo Campana, director from Burlington, claims King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy is a prisoner after a telegram demanding Mussolini’s arrest was blocked from Rome. He urges the king to act against Mussolini and restore peace with democratic nations, citing a telegraph message reportedly canceled by Italian administration.
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Italy
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Mustolini
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Gaiblegram
Emmanuel
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Victor Emmmatum
Rome
Mesage
Pasa
British siege crushes Bardia as port falls to assault
British forces and Australian New Zealand troops press a major operation at Bardia, launching a heavy naval and air bombardment followed by ground assault. Reports claim extensive bombardment, thousands of prisoners taken, and a near total encirclement of Italian defenders. Climax expected as the battle intensifies near the Nile front.
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