Dies Witness Tells of Split With Stalin
Jay Lovestone testified to the Dies Committee that he was ousted from the Communist Party in 1929 due to a Moscow led conflict over party leadership. He described Stalin and allies as opposing party democracy and said reunification efforts ended in 1938. Lovestone, now independent labor organizer, said he visited Moscow and met Molotov, calling Stalin “By Stain.”
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Washington
Jay Lovestone
Dies Committee
Josef Stalin
Moscow
Tae Gee
Eee
Pia
Lovestone
Communist Party of the United States
Communist International
J. B. Matthews
Earl Browder
Stalin
Russia
Molotov
Stain
Aids
Hhely
Plans Abandoned For Reopening San Francisco Fair
Plans to reopen the World's Fair in 1940 were abandoned by the San Francisco Bay Exposition Corporation. President George Creel had announced Roosevelt's support, but the $1.65 million fundraising goal could not be met and liquidation of the corporation was ordered. The decision comes with under six months to prepare, signaling likely demolition on Treasure Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Treasure Island
Leland Whitman Cutler
George Creel
Washington
Roosevelt
New Lamp Aids Detecting Eye Diseases
A new red free mercury arc lamp, invented by Dr. Hildreth of Washington University School of Medicine, penetrates the eye to reveal early signs of vision impairment. Demonstrated in Rochester, the lamp helps distinguish nerve atrophy, opacities, hemorrhages, choked disc and papillitis beyond standard incandescent illumination.
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Rochester
H. Rommel Hildreth
Washington University School of Medicine
Deaths of Prominent Persons in America
Obituaries list Charles M Heald of Pasadena age 90 founder and first president of Pere Marquette Railroad Lorin Wright of Dayton age 77 brother to Orville and Wilbur Wright H G Grosse of Chicago age 67 longtime American Ironing Machine Co president Morris Koenig of New York judge age 56 whose funeral services began after his death at university hospital
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America
Charles M. Beald
Pasadena
Calif
Charles M. Heald
Pere Marquette Railroad
Michigan
H. G. Grosse
Chicago
American Ironing Machine Company
New York
Morris Koenig
New, York
Koenig
Finland Fights on as Helsinki Faces Bombardment
Refugees flood Helsinki stations while the city endures bombardment and a brief aid alarm. Premier Ryti defends independence and fight for survival as Finnish forces repulse Russian advances along a broad front. Casualties are described as small for Finns with large Russian losses reported.
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Helsinki
Tary
United States
Risto Ryti
Arti
Finland
Olkimora
Defense Ministry
Hangee
Suursaari
Gulf of Finland
Arctic Ocean
Sudjarvi
Lake Ladoga
Myllyjarvi
Moscow
People’s
Terijoki
Otte Kuusinen
Mauri Rosenberg
SronEn
Composer 74 Injury Report Dismissed in Nordic Nations
A 74-year-old composer who had been injured saw the report discounted in Finland and Sweden, according to the brief European coverage. The decision in those countries clarifies the incident’s official status and reduces lingering speculation about the condition.
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Finland
Sweden
Soviet Press Claims U S Urges Neutral Exit From War
Izvestia accuses the United States Britain and France of using the press to drag neutral Balkan Belgium Holland and Switzerland into the war. The paper says Belgian Dutch Swiss peril is inflated to push militaristic policy and rally allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Izvestia
United States
Britain
France
Balkan
Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
Buffalo Mayor Leads Police Raids On Gambling Dens
Buffalo police and Mayor Thomas L. Holling led raids against gambling dens with Police Commissioner Glenn H. McClellan. The operation aimed to close bookmaking rooms and destroy equipment after reports that gamblers warned venues the heat was off.
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Buffalo
Glenn H. McClellan
Thomas L. Holling
McClellan
Censor-Head Walter Monckton Offers to Quit in Clash Over Authority
London papers report Sir Walter Monckton, head of the Press and Censorship Bureau, offered his resignation amid a dispute over authority. The Press Association said he has not resigned, while Monckton objects to having to refer news to government departments for final censorship. He was appointed Oct 3 after wartime censorship criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Walter Monckton
Press and Censorship Bureau
Information Ministry
Authoritative Press Association
Walter
Germany
Canadian Soldiers Wreck Night Club in Revenge Attack
In London Ontario a unit of about 100 soldiers staged a planned attack on the Hollywood Dine and Dance Club causing more than 3600 in damages. Police and military authorities investigated the frontal assault believed to be retaliation for injuries to an enlisted man at the club the previous night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ont
Hollywood
Road House
Jin
Lehman Eyes Bipartisan Road for Court Appointments
Governor Lehman outlines a bipartisan plan to name Lewis as a Supreme Court justice and a Democratic candidate for the other seat to reduce political influence. The move would affect the appellate division and presage later reappointments as terms run. Sears retirement and Hubbs sudden departure shape the 1940 court shifts.
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Lewis
Lehman
Sears
Sears Will Accept Court Appointment
Presiding Justice Charles B. Sears of the Appellate Division Fourth Department said he would accept a proposed appointment to the State Court of Appeals by Governor Lehman. The 69 year old jurist expressed gratitude for the governor’s confidence in the nomination.
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Lewis
Supreme Court
Sears
Lehman
Hubbs
Crane
Irving Lehman
Buffalo
Charles B. Sears
Appellate Division
Fourth Department
State Court of Appeals
Deeply Grateful For Lehman Confidence
Justice Edmund H. Lewis commented from his Onondaga County Court House chambers that he was very happy and deeply grateful for Governor Lehman's confidence in appointing him to the Court of Appeals. He pledged to do his best to deserve the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund H. Lewis
Onondaga County Court House
Herbert H. Lehman
Court of Appeals
West Virginian chops off his hand over religious conviction
Elbert Snyder a 24 year old from Charleston told hospital visitors he removed his right hand because it offended his body. He explained a Bible message prompted him to act recalling the instruction to cut off the hand that offends. He then used an ax in the yard and lopped off the hand before reporting the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Elbert Snyder
Divorce Refused by Missouri Judge in Self-Contract Pact
Springfield, Mo. Dec. 2 Judge War ren L. White refused divorce for John C. McKee and his wife after they signed separation contracts granting mutual liberties and monthly allowances. The judge noted the couples’ abominable attitude but said Missouri law forbids divorce in such cases where a formal separation pact exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
John C. McKee
Warren L. White
McKee
Savings and Loan
Missouri
Nazi Liner Columbus Refuels In Mexican Waters
Vera Cruz Dec 21 The German liner Columbus has been in Mexican waters since entering the European war. Reported today by the Shed to be in port for refueling with 20 000 tons of coal and other provisions. Status of operation unknown.
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Vera Cruz
Merion
Columbus
Plenté
Finland Debt Moratorium Backed in Congress Amid Finland Cash Flow Questions
Senate and House members weigh a Finland debt moratorium as Soviet invasion intensifies. Sen Norris argues canceling payments while Borah supports delaying debt relief, Clark proposes refund if due, Johnson cautions against broad debt cancellation. Finland owes $8.23 million to the U S with $243,693 due Dec 16.
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Early
Hull
Russia
Japan
Finland
United States
Congress
Norris
Ind
Neb
Borah
Idaho
Clark
Johnson
D-Colo
Navy to bid on two 10 000 ton light cruisers
Washington reports the navy seeks bids for two 10 000 ton light cruisers with designs named Columbia and Cleveland. Acting Secretary Charles Edison and the general board studied possible improvements as doubts rise about continuing London treaty limits.
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Navy
U. SS
Washington
United States
Columbia
Cleveland
Charles Edison
General Board
Rotterdam Arrives After Evading Mines With 900 War Refugees
The Holland-American liner Rotterdam reached Hoboken on December 2 after leaving Rotterdam on November 21 to dodge mine threats. Captain Thomas Stout reported an uneventful voyage with 1,118 passengers, 900 war refugees, and a four-mines sighting. The ship paused three hours at The Downs for British contraband patrol inspections.
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Rotterdam
Hoboken
Thomas Stout
North Sea
Downs
Courage in Store Defies Armed Robber
In Dallas on December 2, Mrs RL Jackson, a 100 pound woman, confronted a six foot assailant who entered her shop and demanded cash. She grabbed a gun, yelled for help, and held on until biting assailant fled. He was captured two blocks away.
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Dallas
RL Jackson
Fortune Revealed After Poor Widow's Death in Chicago
Chicago investigators uncovered a hidden fortune of at least 436300 in cash and securities left by 56 year old widow Jeannette Lincoln who had lived on five dollars a week. Two wills dated 1909 favored her husband Willis L Lincoln and left most to him. The fortune goes to her closest heirs William Krullaars and Reika Stedman. Krullaars, a Chicago artist, expressed astonishment at the discovery. Lincoln's son may not contest the will. Mrs Lincoln had been cared for by relatives while ill and believed poor.
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Chicago
Jeannette Lincoln
Mrs. Lincoln
Lincolns
Lincoln
James R. Glass
Glass
Krullaars
Henry J. Dean
Jake van de Harst
van de Harst
Soviet Move to Set Up Red Finnish Regime Revealed
Pravda disclosed Kuusinen headed a planned Finnish revolutionary cabinet to govern Terijoki inside Karelia with a Moscow backed program. The manifesto urged Finns to fight oppressors and hinted Finland might stay sovereign yet aligned with the Soviet Union under possible Communist control.
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Kuusinen
Communist Party
Pravda
Moscow Radio
Terijoki
Karelia
Helsinki
Finland
Communist International
Soviet Union
Sebor
Red Army
Outer Mongolia
Baron Carl Gustaf Emil von Mannerheim
Encyclopedia
Josef “Stalin
Social Democrats
Congress
Shipping Losses Dip as Mines Said to Yield to New Tactics
The report notes a decline in merchant shipping losses over recent days and cites Chamberlain’s radio claim that the magnetic mine will be mastered like the U boat. It lists new losses including six British freighters and several neutral ships, with Admiralty tallies for September, October, and November three months’ totals.
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Chamberlain
William Humphries
Ashmouth
Ribslaw
Sheaforest
Dalyran
Jonian
Pilsudski
Spaarndam
Gustaf E. Reuter
Mercator
Realf
United Press
Surviving Wright Brother Lorin Wright Dies at 77
Lorin Wright, 77, longtime Indiana born manufacturer who avoided the Wrights’ public spotlight, died at his Dayton home. The death leaves Orville Wright as the sole surviving member of the famous aviation family. Wilbur, Katherine, and Reuchlin Wright had died earlier.
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Lorin Wright Dayton
Lorin Wright
Orville and
Wilbur ‘Wright
Orville
Wright
Lorin
Dayton
Wilbur Wright
Wrights
Indiana
Wilbur
Katherine
Reuchlin
Kitty Hawk
N.C
Henry Ford
U S and Argentina Reach Draft Trade Agreement
Sources say negotiations with Argentina yield a draft trade pact. Officials indicate differences have been ironed out and the agreement draft will be prepared for final review in Buenos Aires.
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U. S
Argentina
Buenos Ayres
Dewey Enters 1940 Presidential Arena Party Hopes Rise
Washington reporters note formal entry of Thomas E. Dewey into 1940 race stirs Republican leaders. They foresee renewed party spirit and early campaign momentum even if he does not win the G O P nomination. Taft Bridges Vandenberg remain on tour as Dewey prepares a Minneapolis speech.
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Washington
INS
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
G. O.P
Republict
Franklyn Waltman
G.O. P
Dewey
G.O.P
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
H. Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Taft
Southwest
East
New England
Bridges
Minneapolis
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Six Indian Nations Seek Equal Education Board Representation
Rochester reports six New York State Indian nations requesting equal representation with white members on a committee to consult the State Education Department about reservation school issues. The 14th conference urged creation of the committee and local Indian school boards. A separate discussion paused on jurisdiction disputes between state laws and tribal customs. Dr Philip Cowan of the Education Department urged curriculum revisions to better fit Indian pupils alongside white children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
New York State
State Education Department
Philip Cowan
Education Department
Jersey Youth Confesses to Fires Totaling 2 Million
James L. Kaye, 21, of Paulsboro, N J, admitted starting fires that destroyed 2 000 000 in property. He pled guilty to arson and holdup and robbery before a Woodbury magistrate and is held for the grand jury. The fires baffled investigators since 1934 and included the Sandura Company plant blaze that threw 200 workers out of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulsboro
N. J
Public
Sylvester Billbrough
Billbrough
James L. Kaye
New Jersey
Kaye
Frederick Simmler
Woodbury
Sandura Company
Letter finally reaches bride sparking long delayed marriage
Dr Samuel A Baillie of Massena wed former Pasadena widow Angie Dederick after a letter lost five years reached its destination. The missent note began a 40 year wait before airmail courtship led to a small Buffalo ceremony yesterday.
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Buffalo
Samuel A. Baillie
Massena
Angie Dederick
Pasadena
Calif
Bailie
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Morris ‘ Koenig
Smith
J. ML. Smith
Louisiana State University
State Prison
Eutroaw Lehman
Lehman Confidence
Snyder
Mexican
Tass
Molotoff
EDIYP
Associated Press
William Krullaars
Education
Jersey
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