01 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
1
Detroit police reported that a burglar smashed 49 locks and ransacked contents of as many lockers in the basement of police headquarters. The incident was discovered December 1 as officers observed the damaged area and missing items.
The German American Bund led by a provisional fuehrer plans a fundraising drive in New York to appeal Fritz Kuhn’s forgery and theft conviction. G Wilhelm Kunze said Kuhn remains Bund leader and urged mass donations while Kuhn awaits sentencing in the Tombs. Kunze urged sacrifice and pledged to carry the fight “till hell freeze” as supporters saluted and pledged money.
Moscow radio reports the Terloki government in Finland forms a people's army and seeks a mutual assistance pact with the Soviet Union, ceding Soviet Karelia and inviting Red Army support. It outlines policies to control banks, liquidate unemployment, raise wages, distribute estates, and expand education and arts.
At 3 15 A M gunfire from Reasuly Raastli directed toward the Karelian Isthmus opened on a village near Korkiamaki Korp yla. A large Finnish infantry assault followed the bombardment.
The Dies committee, with Chairman Starnes, prepared for another youth hearing, heard Joseph Lash deny that the American Student Union is a Communist vehicle. Mrs. Roosevelt attended four hours yesterday and said she would answer questions if asked, while denouncing the committee.
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