British reply to US protest on search of ships
In London the Foreign Office defended Britain's right under international law to search vessels for contraband in designated zones. The spokesman said the United States note of December 14 conflicts with international law and that Britain will continue to inspect American ships suspected of carrying contraband in combat zones. The report also notes Rome Notre Dame scenes for RKO Radio’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame with Charles Laughton.
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Rochester
Minn
Jan
INS
Clare Bow
London
Jen
Waspian
Rex Step
Ieta
United States
Washington
Britain
Foreign Office
Kirken
Weld
Ms Tight
Nayth Sea
Bitair
Britair
Amour
Notre Dame Cathedral
Saint Chapelle
Palate de Justice
RKO Radio
It Girl and the Cowboy Studio Interest Reported
Bell stated a Hollywood studio wanted the It girl for a film titled The Oomph Girl and the Cowboy while his wife remained excited from the screens. The former adrina at Mayo Clinic left after a physical checkup and planned to stay in Rochester for several days.
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Hollywood
Adrina
Mayo Clinic
Fell
Rochester
Poem Read At U S D 1812 Group Luncheon
The Capt. Augustus Jones chapter of A S D 1812 held a Jackson Day luncheon in Milam cafeteria with readings of The Star of Peace by Miss Sarah jtenm Heil and poems by Mrs Freeman. A sketch on President Jackson and the War of 1812 sparked discussion as Mrs Freeman spoke on his role as a general. Mrs Wright presided and the group sang The Star Spangled Banner.
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Gallle Miller Freeman
Augustus Jones
Milam
Sarah Jtenm Heil
Preeman
Thri
Nueces Valley
Jackson
J. L. Freeman
W. P. Goleman Dy
G.oup
John E
Wright
Valley Boosted by Gov O Daniel Radio Address
Governor W Lee O Daniel hails the Rio Grande valley as a fertile garden and winter paradise in a radio broadcast. He highlights valley development and prospects for growth while urging listeners to attend church and support Findish relief efforts.
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Austin
Jan
Rio Grande Valley
W. Lee O'Daniel
Winter Paradise
Grand Garden of Eden
Winter Wonderland
Wonder Valley
O'Waniel
Texas
Eltran
Sweepstakes to Close During War in Ireland
Dublin report states Irish sweepstakes will close for the European war duration after the January 1 drawing. Foregin exchange restrictions and reductions in support threaten the lottery’s profitability. Since inception in 1930 the sweepstakes grossed over 350 million dollars with about 200 million returned to the public.
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Dublin
Piriecs
Dedication of the Fulton Sheen guild lending library
The Fulton Sheen guild lending library dedication at St Marys University downtown campus drew 160 attendees. Rev Frederick Mann and Rev William Re Lamy spoke as the public was invited to read, with membership required to borrow books. a message from the National Council of Catholic Men noted Monsignor Sheen and The Catholic Hour. Churchill and staff reportedly traveled to France for a surprise visit to aid allied naval issues.
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St. Mary's University
Frederick Mann
Our Lady of Perppela! Help Church
William Re Lamy
Father Mann
Thebrary
Father Man
Sheen
National Council of Catholic Men
Paris
Winston Churetti
Uring Toy
France
Churchill
Randolph
Royal Air Force
Barreguemines
Vasges
Scandinavian Press Denies War Aims in Finland Aid Debate
Danish Norwegian and Swedish papers reject German claims that Britain and France use aid to Finland as a pretext to seize Scandinavian bases. Nordics warn against aiding Allied transport to Finland and emphasize strict neutrality to avoid dragging Sweden into the war. Edmonton obit notes Charles Ross Morrison, longtime editor and ad writer, funeral set Wednesday.
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Copenhagen
Jan
UPI
Bcandihavin
Finland
S Bse
Germany
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Great Britain
France
Berlin
Firb
Pinang
Scandinvia
Aften- Dosten
Pollken
Petter Munch
Connie Bennett Stood Up by Great Profile in Chicago
Connie Bennett, debuting on stage in Noel Coward’s Easy Virtue, faced a publicity stunt when John Barrymore failed to attend, arriving two hours late as Bennett’s performance drew strong audience acclaim. The incident and Bennett’s warm, forthright portrayal of an American girl in revolt highlighted her stand in the Loop theater scene.
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Chicago
Dar
Constance Bennett
John Harrymars
Barrymore
Miss Bermett
Connie
Miss Bennett
Noel Coward
Atay
Bennett
Envoy Named to Australia in New Diplomatic Move
President Roosevelt nominated Clarice F. Gauss of Connecticut as the first U S minister to Australia, formal relations with Australia established, ending British embassy handling. Also announced are five recon firm board members for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation term starts January 22, plus various postmaster nominations and a brigadier general appointment for the Nebraska National Guard.
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Roosevelt
Clarice FE. Gauss
Connecticut
United States
Australia
Baery
Senate
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Emil Schram
Carroll B. Merriam
Kansas
Charles B. Henderson
Nevada
Howard d. Klassner
Minnesota
Sam Husbands
South Carolina
Brie
Guy N. Henninger
Nebraska. National Guard
Adjutant General's Department
United States National Guard
Galisss
State Department
Foreign Service
Spanghal
Emassy
Mrs. E. J. Jenner Claimed by Death
Mrs Elizabeth Jenner died Sunday at 702 Leigh street after eight days separating her from husband FE Jenner, pioneer of San Antonio and founder of Jenner Candy Manufacturing. Survived by son KH Jenner and sister Mrs Emil Scholl of San Antonio. Rosary Monday 7:00 p m at Porter Loring chapel. Funeral Tuesday 8:00 a m at Loring chapel and 4:00 p m at St Marys Cathedral. Interment in San Jose burial park.
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San Antonio
Elizabeth Jenner
Leigh Street
Jenner Candy Manufacturing Con Pony
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Fmil Scholl
Porter Loring Chapel
Loring Chapel
St. Mary's Gathong Church
San Jose Burial Park
Seal Sale Report for 1939 Slated
A report on the 1339 Carislians seal sale was to be made at 1 30 p m in the Municipal auditorium exhibition wing. Plans will be laid for the coming year, Tucas said. Dan Quill at Dallas for the Jack Monday dinner and Texans Postmasters executive meeting. Directors to be elected. others to be pleated by Alive rors op the Prowatank Orphans.
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Municipal Auditorium
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Tucas
Dan Quill
Dallas
Dani Quill
Jack Mon
Texans Postmasters' Association
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San Antonio
Landon says Roosev elt eliminated third term bid
M. Landon told reporters in Peoria that President Roosevelt removed himself as a potential third term candidate by exposing his budget balancing program. He warned that if the president is serious about his budget, there will be strong opposition nationwide.
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Peka
Kan
Jan
M. Landon
Roosevelt
Lo Tay
Robber Shot In Cleveland Telegraph Office Fatal Guard Shootout
A University of Pittsburgh senior identified as John McCormick shot during a Western Union holdup in Cleveland. Guard Theodore Nichols died hours after gunfire as officer Anthony Luciano returned fire chasing the fugitive. McCormick was wounded. police found $79 on him from a small safe and Nichols received a blood transfusion before succumbing to injuries.
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District Telegraph Company
Wooley
Western Union Telegraph Company
University of Pittsburgh
Theodore Nichols
West Richfield
Ohio
Anthony Luciano
John McCormick
Pittsburgh
Luciano
Nichols
Abe Ledolaky
Western Union
Wate
Lettofsky
McCormick
American, District Telegraph Company
Donation Drives Milk and Cash to Tuberculosis Unit
Fifteen Latin American social groups united as Comite Defensa Social to aid the Bexar County Tuberculosis Association. They delivered 2200 cans of milk and 92 dollars in cash, contributed at a series of fundraising events with admission charged for milk. Dan Medina heads the umbrella group with Tony Cruz and Misses Carmen Rice and Esther Igarela on the committee. Pp G Lucas, TB association president, accepted the contribution at the Municipal Auditorium.
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Bexar County
Comite Defensa Sociali
Dan Medina
Beaverbrook Claim Sparks Senate Critique on Gold Standard
Beaveroobk accused the United States of forcing Britain off the gold standard. Senators Monkhead and Nye criticized the contention, noting the UK’s abandonment followed by debt payment pressures and economic adjustments.
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Lord Beaverbrook
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Great Britain
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Death in Barn Is Called Accident in Pittsburg
The death of 16 year old Helen G. Bishop of Pittsburg was ruled accidental by Coroner B. Newman. The body was found in an outbuilding near her home after about eight hours. The cause listed was a skull fracture from slipping on ice and striking her head on a wall.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Helen G. Bishop
B. Newman
Newman
Morones Accuses Mexican Government at Labor Meeting
Mexico City Jan. B Lais AX Morones leader of the conservative faction of the Mexican labor movement and critic of President Cárdenas leveled three public charges against the government. He claimed pro-government groups aim to crush labor, education funds go to clandestine communist schools, and new indoctrination would erode public confidence in schools. Morones, once expelled then resigned from leadership, leads GROM which backs Gen. Andreu Almazan, an independent anti-government candidate.
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Lais AX. Morones
Mexico
Labor
Cardenas
Morones
GCROM
Regional Confederation of Workers and Peasants
Iibor
Department of Public Education
Briiaree Calles
GROM
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Vincents Lombardo Toledano
pro-Cardenas Ctm
Confederation of Mexican Workers
Cen
Jun Andreu Almazan
Manhattan liner Manhattan sails toward Genoa after contraband seizure
LONDON Jan 8 The United States liner Manhattan departed for Genoa after being seized yesterday by British authorities at Gibraltar on contraband control. The ship's manifest was left for British examination, and owners reportedly agreed that any contraband found would be turned over to Britain.
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