Anglo-French Pact Denied by London in Parliament
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons Britain had not committed to sending an expeditionary force to France in case of war. Sir Percy Harris questioned commitments after the Paris visit. Chamberlain answered the reply is negative. No new decisions on belligerent rights for General Franco were reached during the Paris trip.
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London
Chanberlaly
Britain
France
Percy Harris
Paris
Brus~quely
Chamberlain
Franco
Two British Freighters Damaged in Barcelona Bomb Raid
Barcelona reports five Savoie-type Spanish planes raided the port on November 23. The Stanwell was struck by a bomb that pierced the bow, wrecked the forecastle and forward hold. The Llangrave was peppered by bomb fragments with no casualties reported.
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Barcelona
Stanwell
Llangrave
Barcelons
Boy Millionaire Dies in Crash on Oakland Speedway
Richard Ek, 23, heir to a million-dollar fortune, died in a crash during a race at the Oakland speedway. His wife Barbara and his elder brother Thomas were present as the leading rider in the American Automobile Association event neared a victory after completing the sixteenth lap of the race. The accident occurred on the Pacific Coast Oasis course as he aimed for the win.
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Oakland
Richard EK
Milliongie
Wasdand Loder
Oakland Speedway
Barbara
Thomas
Tnee
Thomas HF. Ince
American Automobile Associa Sion
Vctory
Patent ideas aim to hunt you down in war
In Washington on November 23 a Swedish inventor Mauricz Vos received a patent for a projectile designed to locate a target even if the gunner misses. Other patents cover a torpedo that trails by sound and a returning weapon. A British inventor Nichol Gsuder also earned a patent for an anti aircraft device intended to attack from behind light forces.
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Patent Bureau
Mauricz Vos
Nichol Gsuder
Oroier Vile
Governor Allred and party tale at Kenndy break incident
Governor James V. Allred and companions, including Federal Judge A. P. Murrah and J. F. Coalitaux, were seen with buck trophies after a hunting outing near Kingsville last week. The governor declined to confirm details about a rumored meat eating while noting javelinas may be involved and stating wardens ensured compliance with state game laws.
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James V. Allred
Janes
Kenndy Minch
Kingsville
Allred
Jis
San ‘Antonig
Aus- Ha
A. P. Murrah
Oklahoma City
J. FP. Coalitaux
Olahoma City
Alfred Salt
Will J. Tucker
Stéti Gante
Zeno Smith
Murrah
M. Clifford Townsend
Indiana
Jook Hint Up
Tularemia Hazard for Hunters Grows
New hazard for hunters as Tularemia cases rise this season. Last year 40 cases were reported. this year 75 people have been treated. Disease typically spreads through skinning rabbits and skin abrasions, but may also be transmitted by ticks.
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Aubtin
Torture trial framed alleged in OAS case at Olympia
Dr Kent W Berry and three co defendants convicted in a torture kidnapping of Irving Baker. Berry claims frameup and vows appeal. Co defendants also plan appeals as grand jury inquiry is sought to probe officials and alleged entrapment questions. Judge sets motion for new trial within two weeks.
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Wash
Kent W. Berry
Society
Irving Baker
Marc. Derry
Dre
Derry
Baker
Dardgame
Coast Guard
Berry
Willam EK
McAloon
James Reddick
Albert # Smith
Smith Troy
John BM. Wilson
Turkeys Bring Over Sixty Thousand To McLennan County
McLennan county farmers have received more than 60 000 for the 1939 turkey season. About 800 workers are employed in local processing plants and over 50 000 birds have been dressed for market. Many turkeys remain on farms awaiting the Christmas market.
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McLennan Turkeys
Waco
McLennan County
Remaisin Om
Weather Snapshot Local Conditions January Update
A fragmented weather table reports 24 hour total precipitation around 3.42 inches for the month so far and a 98 weather unit deficit since January 1. Moon phases and tides are noted with dates and times, while a broad list of U.S. and Canada locations shows current conditions from clear to cloudy and light rain in various cities including Houston Dallas Chicago and Los Angeles with temperatures ranging roughly from the mid teens to the low 70s.
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Zinor
Wehes
Ada
Pete
Weineray
Tex
Abuene
Texas
Albuqueraye
Alpine
Amastrid
Palachicald
Sulanta
Gast
Austin
Birmingham
Clear
Boston
Brasa
Brady
Tone
Buffalo
N.Y
Calgary
Coseda
Charleston
Cheyenne
Wye
Chicago
Cloudy
Fox
Dating
St del Rio
Denver
Colo
Edmontos
Canada
el Paso
Fort Smith
Ark
Galveston
Goocland
Kat
Hatters, NR
Havre
Mont. Y
Helena
Mont
Houston Texas
Huron
Jacksonville
Fla
de Juneau
Alaska
Kamloops
Can
Kansas City
Key Weal
Hnorville
Tenn
Ae Laredo
Little Hock
Los Angeles
Calil
Louieville
Lubbock
Maron
Momptile
Fami
Iaiineaunt
Wyn
Spokane
Wash
Tampa
Wirkwhurst
Stan
Claay
Warupatan
Wirhita
Kan
Willistern M.D
Clewe
Walmoreton
Clee
Wingronigen
Justice Cureton Is Back on Bench
Chief Justice C M Cureton returns to the Texas Supreme Court bench after a period of illness and absence. The recovery allows him to resume duties amid ongoing cases and a partial courtroom staffing adjustment in Austin.
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Justice Cureton
Austin
CNS
C. ML Cureton
Supreme Court
Dudge Cureton
Reste Yala Fenying
California
Fast battles deepen the conditions across regions
Clear but cold weather grips the eastern half as a winter preview unfolds. Subfreezing temps stretch from Georgia to Kansas City while New England braces for another storm. Fresh weekend snow adds to an icy crust with 1 to several inches in parts. New York and Charleston report costs and casualties linked to shoveling and weather.
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Associated Press
Lwo
Georgia
Kansas City
Atlantic
Lee
Buzzard
Virgins
Greene New England
New York
New York City
Sherman
Nantucket
Aland
Charleston
Buffalo
N.Y
Home Saved by Quick Fire Response at Spence Residence
Firemen saved the Spence home at 712 Kayton Avenue when a bathroom fire ignited a gun safe and burned the wall. Mrs. Spence woke to smoke before 3 a.m. Monday. a bucket brigade kept the blaze from spreading until five firefighters arrived. Damage totaled 829. A separate early morning fire at 4:32 a.m. caused 250 in damage to a car at Travis and Jefferson parking lot, starting in the upholstery and destroying much of the interior before crews could stop it.
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Tis
J. A. Spence
Satern-Law
W.K. Blanton
Spence
Kayton Avenue
Travis
Jefferson
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