Frigid wave grips wide regions across the U S
Bitter temperatures pressed toward zero as a heavy cold front moved from the Rockies into the Plains and Midwest. Snow and strong winds left drifts in Nebraska and Wyoming, with record lows in states from North Dakota to Virginia. River ice and halted ferries disrupted travel from Evansville to Pittsburgh amid a multi-state deep freeze.
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China to Form Central Government Under Japanese Control
Domei reports Japan approved a basic policy for establishing a new central Chinese government after a meeting of high military leaders. The policy follows an agreement in Chungking between Chinese authorities and Wang Ching-wei, named head of a Japanese-controlled regime in occupied territory.
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Rites for Slain Man Scheduled in Laredo
The body of Charles R. Cale, a local pioneer and Bo operator, who Justice of the Peace Manuel Cruz says shot himself, will be sent to Chicago tomorrow for burial. Funeral services will be held here. Gate, involved in a receivership suit in the Latin District Court, had been missing two days before his body was found in dense brush.
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Gate
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Weather Forecast From J Hollarboe For San Antonio
Jarboe predicted general rains across the state with a tendency toward snow in the north. Amarillo and other Texas towns reported snowfall while temperatures were expected to fall to 44 Saturday night, then rise to a high near 60 Sunday.
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Appointment of Jackson Approved
President Roosevelt nominated Robert H. Jackson for attorney general and won approval from a Senate judiciary subcommittee in minutes. Senator King led the swift action with unanimous consent, and no hearings were held.
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Nazi Hosts to Jews May Lose Homes
Berlin district court verdict declares landlords may evict tenants who regularly host Jewish friends. Publication suggests a legal precedent as the decision holds no German should have social relations with Jews.
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24 Poles Seized by Nazi Sailors
German naval forces seized 24 Poles aboard a small Swedish vessel, the Konung Oskar, en route from Riga to Stockholm. The 735 ton ship was taken to a German port for inspection.
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C C Slaughter Jr Rancher Dies at 61 in Dallas
C C Slaughter Jr a rancher and former president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers association died early today in Dallas at age 61 He was president of the Southern Old Line Insurance Company and son of a pioneer West Texas rancher He owned ranchland in Martin County and held leadership roles in regional cattle groups.
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Police Sergeant Ranney Kills Self After Family Dispute
Police Sgt. C Elmer Ranney 26 shot himself in the living room of his parents home at 204 Cooper street after a money argument over room and board. The instant death followed his offer to let his father kill him. he had been promoted to sergeant recently and was known for his police work. He was divorced from Ruth Ranney and survived by parents a brother a sister and grandparents.
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Texas Leads States in Farm Subsidy Payouts
The agricultural adjustment administration reported 134.58 million dollars in expenditures for the first five months of the fiscal year including 102.21 million in soil conservation payments 172.36 million in purity payments and 13.61 million in sugar payments. Texas received 41.32 million dollars in subsidies the highest among states.
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Two Men Charged With Assault on Child at School Lot
Charges filed against David Romero and Arthur Noriega in Justice of the Peace Rigmond Gerhardt's court accuse them of criminally assaulting 11 year old Maria Marliney on December 26 in a vacant lot behind Sidney Lanier High School. Detectives Haddox and Littlepage oversaw arrests.
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Quiet Continues on West Front in January Communique
Paris reports customary patrol and artillery activity on the West Front. Berlin high command notes no special events in its daily communique as the quiet period continues.
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Union Official's Wife Slain in Aberdeen Home
Aberdeen Washington January 6 Mrs Dick Law wife of Gray's Harbor county CIO Millworkers union official was slain at her parents home last night. Her skull was smashed by an ax. The daughter slept unharmed upstairs. The coroner noted a shattered house and a violent struggle. Law learned of the tragedy returning from a CIO meeting. He had denounced a mob that wrecked the Finnish Workers federation hall after Russia's invasion. Police reported the family safety fears following the attack.
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Cabinet reshuffle in Britain shocks press and MPs
London reports a dramatic cabinet shakeup as Leslie Hore-Belisha is ousted as war secretary and Oliver Stanley becomes war and information posts. Sir John Reith and Andrew Rae Duncan also gain top roles, prompting editorials and widespread protest over policy clashes with generals and calls for a full Commons debate.
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False air raid alert over Shetland Islands causes brief panic
British fighter planes chased what were believed to be German reconnaissance aircraft over the Shetland Islands. The British Press Association later reported the alarm was untrue and dismissed as an error.
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Carol Tells Reds Nation Stands as Living Wall
In Chisinau Romania on January 5 King Carol warned Russia against invading Bessarabia declaring it will remain Romanian by force. Premier Tatarescu and military leaders reviewed troops as allegiance swore to King Carol and Romania.
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Death in Shanghai: attempt on commissioner-general Phillips
In Shanghai on Avenue Hall French concession, gunmen halted Phillips’s car and fired from both sides. Six bullets pierced the vehicle as Phillips and his chauffeur dodged the attack. Phillips was uninjured but the chauffeur was killed. The incident targets Godfrey Phillips, commissioner-general and secretary of the Shanghai municipal council.
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Oil-Forest Board Named in Mexico
President Lazaro Cardenas appoints a commission to draft a program addressing surplus oil and reforestation. The panel will plan substituting oil for wood as fuel in homes to reduce excess from the drop in Mexican petroleum exports.
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Crime Laid To Dirty Rat In Rogers Drive-In Burglary
Curtis Ricks, night manager of the Rogers Drive-In at 114 West Carolina, feared a break in after locking up Saturday. He and Merchant Policeman W L Opp and Patrolman Louis Yates inspected the scene hearing a crash. They found no money missing, suspecting a dropped shell caused by a falling milk bottle.
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Winter Long Siege Seen By Finn
Military observers predicted a prolonged struggle on the Karelian Isthmus as Russian forces faced setbacks on other fronts. Finnish reports claim bombardment of Viborg and Koi Vissto fortress continued while a major offensive nearby was anticipated. Inland town Voika was bombed killing two and wounding sixteen as Soviet raids and patrols persisted. The Finland aid committee, led by former President Hoover, cares for about 500000 people with 100000 more likely added.
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War at a Glance Byde Avenciaied Press
London reports a cabinet shakeup as Chamberlain removes the war secretary amid opposition demands explanations. Berlin notes Nazi control over the cabinet move dashing hopes for quick peace. Helsinki reports fronts steadied with Karelia and Arctic sectors stalemated. Venice cites talks on Balkan issues between Italian and Hungarian ministers. Moscow announces a three year trade pact with Bulgaria and ratification of a deal with China. Chisinau records King Carol warning Russia against Bessarabia and vows national unity in defense.
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Mexico Cancels Ethyl Patents in Octane Plan Halt
Mexico City reports the government cancelled patents for an ethyl gasoline octane enhancement field. The action affected Gonzalo Gusman, GM representative, and involved Standard Oil of New Jersey in plans to produce the product domestically. The move signals a government push to manufacture the additive locally.
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Weather and rain outlook across San Antonio region
Weather notes show rain likely Saturday night into Sunday across East Texas and the coast. Temperatures: San Antonio highs near 54 Friday and 80 Sunday, lows around 46 Friday night and 42 Saturday morning, with cooler readings inland and warmer near the coast. Winds shift northeast to east, breezy along the coast, mostly cloudy northwest Texas with partial clearing northward.
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