FDR and Finns discuss Russo Finnish war fallout
President met with officials in Washington after Thanksgiving at Warm Springs to assess whether to use the neutrality act and declare a state of war between the Soviet Union and Finland. Officials including Sumner Welles and Louis Johnson attended as Finland sought good offices.
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Siineg
Fercuice
Warm Springs
Phos
Boviet Union
Amail Baltle Nation
Union
Nard
Sumner Welles
Ern Louis Johnson
Man Barred From Game Tells Police Complaint
A disappointed participant reports being barred from a card game during a police raid on West Compnede street. Officers found a group in a BEOMENS building. no game was in progress as they were armed and argued over funds. The complainant claimed losses in a junk bid dispute after failing to return with more money.
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West Compnedee Street
Officies
Beomens of & Building
Bowery
Iigreed
Porter
Convict Seeks Liberty and Death Penalty Case Details
Fragmented report recounts a convict seeking liberty and paths to death penalty in a controversial trial. Names include governor and others. references to prior preaching, family harm, and delayed execution. The piece hints at legal proceedings, exile, and alleged coercion or manipulation within a corrupt system.
Civil Service Openings For Inspectors And Supervisors
The local civil service board announced job openings including Inspector with 2900 salary, Senior Inspector 2600, Associate Inspector 2000, Assistant Inspector 1800, Junior Inspector 1620, and roles in the war department and parole, with May 1980 as a target start. Also listed are chief of Palestine parole and assistant supervisor of classification with 3600 and 4800 respectively, plus a national archives projectionist at 620. Information available at Room VG of the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uist Svil
War Department
National Archives
Cotton Trialed For Street Paving In Houston
In Houston on November 30 officials observed an experiment in street paving. Two bituminous covers were applied to a charge department store parking area over a six inch shell base with a 14 and a half inch asphalt surface. A 30,900 square yard sheet of cotton fiber was spread beneath the material to test if cotton can improve pavement and offer a new use for cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Ug- In
Do Nothing and Avoid Indigestion
Boston readers hear advice from Dr. Janice Ratnee a professor of physical education who urges heavy eaters to stay quiet for about an hour after a Thanksgiving meal. She emphasizes avoiding strenuous activity and warns against overeating to prevent gastric discomfort and indigestion.
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Boston
Janice Ratnee
Dutician
Aseimne
Hearts Educat
AL Saegeht College of Physical Education
Move to End U S Russies Is Seen Move to End U S Russies Is Seen
Washington, Nov. 30. Senate foreign relations chair Tittman indicated congress might consider severing diplomatic relations with Russia. He urged a return to a peace doctrine and criticized recent Soviet policy, noting it diverged from positions once held by Maxim Litvinov.
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Washington
Tittman
Nevada
Senate
Congress
Russia
Maxim Litvinotl
Saraier
Bus Passengers Offered Hot Drinks in Roander Wa
A fragmented note describes passengers on a Roander Va bus receiving hot drinks during a ride. The garbled text references teams or sources like Nuv 30 Stand ed Leaguers and Welords Lat, with unclear names and actions. The piece reads like a clipped transit item from a local paper with many unreadable portions.
Thanksgiving Observances Across City Remain Aligned
The city marks a second Thanksgiving within seven days as schools and merchants report varied activity. Teachers attend the Texas State Teachers Association meeting in San Antonio while courthouses and federal offices maintain regular hours. Special services fill churches and troops enjoy an extra holiday for exemplary service in intensified training programs.
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Suvenile
Dountain
Ratait
Mieke
San Antonio
Texas State Teachers Association
Walter Krueger
Pease Ent
Homecoming for Salesmen Slated
Arrangements for the second annual homecoming event for salesmen are planned with a December date. Committee members include Harry W Wropf, Marsy O. Ropes, Martha Fotstege, Edon Tain, EO 1. Wier Hower W, Johnna and H Mns Feiann, with newspapermen attending.
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Aoi
Antonio Salesments
Geraalan
Catlins
Missouri Pumeurist
Teagan
Harry W Wropf
Marsy
Ropes
Marth Fotstege
Fdfon
Tain
Wier Hower
Texas Leads in AAA Benefits
Washington reports year to date Farm administration expenditures include benefits paid to farmers and workers. Texas led all states with higher levels of administrative spending, totaling millions, while other states showed varied disbursements during the first four months of the event period.
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Washington
Texas
Proves He's No Bum. Cost: $1300
Angelo Mas AL, stiresfully seu thie sau Beat af two eieangere that he was Bie by slowlog Pinan he drew from & Wank. Pollen ta, finy are seexing the strangera and the money.
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Petroit
Angelo Mas- AL
Pollen
Reds Launch Finn Invasion
Reds launch invasion north of Leningrad under Soviet artillery cover. Air defenses mobilize, civilians aided to shelters as alarms sound in Helsinki. Soldiers sing in streets, barracks remain calm despite air raid activity. Foreign office confirms war has begun.
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Leningrad
Helsinki
Foreign Office
War Declared by Finland Appoints Mannerheim Leader
In Helbinet on November 30 a Finnish government note announces war against Soviet Russia. Field Marshal Baron Gustaf Mannerheim is named commander of the army, as Finland declares hostilities and mobilizes forces in the conflict. The fragmentary dispatch references President Kyösti Kallio and wartime leadership changes amid the crisis.
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Helbinet
Mkyoxth Kalliotila
Finks
Ge Sale
Soviet Russia
Baron Gall Guatnen von @Mannerheim
Finnish Stance Defends Territory Amid Tense Talks
In a radio briefing Erkko and Heinzerin outline Finland's defense posture amid daily Russian incursions on its borders. They emphasize readiness to use all means to defend the nation while expressing openness to an honest agreement if possible. They also send regards to the United States for its sympathy during Finland's difficult days.
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Heinzeriin
Associated Press
Coproliagen
Ume
Slalet
Heingering
Erkko
Russia
United States
Jem
Old Mill Drama Ends in Narrow Studio Incident
Report from Hawk Springs Wyoming describes a bizarre severing accident where an elastic device tangled near a saw blade, pulling in a worker and resulting in a fatal injury as the blade halted abruptly. Authorities investigate the mishap and assess safety practices at the site.
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Hawk Springs
Warahbubgor
Blair Woman Runs Elite Laundry Business in DC
Margaret Badgerow Diehl, daughter of Mrs. Cara Badgerow of Blair, operates a high end laundry service in Washington DC. Her firm cleans fabrics for capital society and returns pieces to owners with large charges for special handling. Her clients include New York garments and winter homes in Florida, with bundles sometimes tagged 3260 or more.
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Blair
Exs
Parla
Sian
Ionles Inc
New York
Florida
Chamberlain condemns Russia invasion of Finland
London reports Prime Minister Chamberlain labeled Russia's attack on Finland a fresh act against an independent nation. He urged that the invasion causes new suffering and loss of life, and welcomed U S Secretary Hull's offer to mediate a peaceful solution. No Russian statement on weapons was received. A Finnish minister in London accused Soviet Russia of domination and oppression. Parliament reacted with uproar as Communists demanded a reply.
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London
Ghanberlain
Russia
Finland
House of Commonly
Jusults Ab
Chamberlain
Clement Attlee
Labarite
United States
Cordell Hull
Attlee
William Gallncher
Nnker M. Pos
Chinese General's Son Seeks Ideas
Lieutenant Colonel Chiang Shiee-Dawn, son of Chiang Kai-Shek, toured U S air training sites including Maxwell Field and Randolph Air Force Base to study American methods for aiding China in the war against Japan. War department officials said he leads the aviation training course for China's military aviation school.
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Washington
Chiang Kai-Bhek
Chineec Generalissima
Japan
War Department
Chiang Shiee-Dawn
al Corps Nation
Maxwell Meld
Ala
Randolph
China
Sain Aviation School
Grand Jury Nips Its Own Spy Probe in Odd Scene
In Minneapolis a grand jury room chaos erupted as a juror found batteries and wires behind a radiator while a buzzer summoned County Attorney Ed Goff. A juror shouted that the wires were cut and teased the attorney’s “hupzer” in a comical, unclear confrontation.
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Grand Jury
Minneatolia
Sov
Ed Goff
Goff
Socialite Bride of New Yorker Publisher Married in Carson City
Raoul Fleischman publisher of the New Yorker and Dorothy Frewert Munds socialite were married in Carson City by Justice of the Peace Jacob Blern on a Wednesday. It was the second marriage for both.
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Carson City
INS
Raoul Fleischman
New Yorker Magazine
Dorothy Frewert Munds
New Yorke
Justice of the Peace
Joacoh Blern
Fol
Red Press Agency Denies Finn War Report
Moscow dispatch states the Press department of the Losser Car office denied knowledge of xerlat attacks or other military actions against Furnand. In College Station a dedication of a grove by Texas A and M campus hunters was postponed due to unspecified reasons.
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Red Press Agency
Moscow
Losser
Alan Offivee
Xerlat
Furnand
Crash Kills Couple in Edinburg Area
Edinburg reports two deadly crashes near midnight injuring several. Mr and Mrs Henry Jorgenson of Brownaville died when their sedan collided head on with a truck driven by J K Costlay of Edinburg. Their daughter Cristina, 2, suffered a broken collarbone. Abe l Cantu, Mrs Jorgensen’s brother, was critically injured. Two other passengers were seriously hurt and Los Freamas Tan was badly injured in another head on collision near San Denito.
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Edinburg
Hersens
Here
Mgr
Henry Jorgenson
Brownaville
J. K. Costlay
Cristina
Abel Cantu
Jorgensen
Tess
Two Horses in Alamo Heights Warning Case
In Alamo Heights fears rise as material yard actions near a warden project are halted by Marshal Villaved. Citizens report uneasy talk about the tower site while officials respond to perceived threats and urban changes.
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Blue Hatineb
Alimo Heights
Phuysday Conli
Alamo Heights
Aly
Pank Villaved
Villiver
Villaver
Daladier War Power Approved in France
Daladier won army committee approval in the chamber of deputies for his war power decree and rule by decree during the war. After six hours of tense debate the chamber finally backed the measure, securing a complete victory for the premier.
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PARTA
Daladier
Chamber of Deputies
Riet
Yates
Fiest
Cluiest
Halacher
Woman to Speak at Agudag Achim
Mrs. Jack A. Goodman will offer remarks at Agudag Achim Friday evening services. Rabbi David Tamarkly will preside and a reception will follow in the Hebrew Community Center auditorium.
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Agudag Achim
Jack A. Goodman
Hadassah Sab
Aguidas Achim
P.m
David Tamarkly
Pollawlig
Goodin
Hebrew Communarky Center Auditors ii
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