Court Will Pass On Buffalo Jurors Plea for Review
Buffalo officials announced a special Appellate Division session Friday to hear arguments on a petition for review of evidence against four former Supreme Court jurors convicted of criminal contempt. The jurors Milson Bassett John Gorman Roberti faced 30 days in jail and a $250 fine each.
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Soviet Warlike Moves On Frontier Reported In Lapland
A Soviet patrol action near North Finland in Lapland led to Finns retreating to their territory. Three Finnish soldiers were captured while the Soviets reported no losses. Additional incidents near Hill 204.2 and Kasnasselka in Karelia involved Finnish shelling into Soviet territory and limited Soviet returns. Frontier protections on the Soviet side have been strengthened.
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Karelia
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Scapa Flow Hero Implication of New Sinking Claim
German high command claims U-boat ace Guenther Prien sank a 10,000 ton cruiser of the London type after piercing Scapa Flow defenses. Britain denies the report.
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Guenther Prien
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Jury Tampering Verdicts Draw Scrutiny in Buffalo Case
Whiteside and John Pensky were found guilty for conspiring on an acquittal verdict before testimony ended in a Buffalo city affairs investigation trial. William B. Mahoney, representing two jurors, sought a stay of execution from Appellate Justice Harley N. Crosby, who declined after a conference with Appellate Division Presid ing Justice Charles B. Sears.
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Syracuse
Herald-Journal
Events Erupt as Yalees Speech Triggers Student Chaos
Fragmentary report notes a speaker leaving through a door as boisterous students surround him. The scene includes cries and tensions around Browder while authorities attempt to restore calm after the disruption.
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Browder
Distinctive plates for autos banned in New York
The New York State Motor Vehicle Bureau said it will not issue new distinctive car plates in 1940 and begins selling plates December 11. Only the 32,900 current owners of low-number plates will likely keep theirs.
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Albany
New York State Motor Vehicle Bureau
Pageant of Pilgrims To Mark Plymouths Thanksgiving Day
Plymouth Massachusetts plans a Pilgrim pageant in Memorial Hall and nearby sites recreating the first Thanksgiving. The event features 300 participants, music from Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, a union church service, and a broadcast of "The First Thanksgiving." A feast supplied by governors of 46 states accompanies the observance with traditional dishes including turkey ham potatoes and more.
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England
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Palmer Named Elmira Superintendent in Vacancy
Dr. Leo J. Palmer, superintendent of Wallkill Prison since 1932, named to head Elmira Reformatory to replace Dr. Frank L. Christian who retired due to disability from injuries on August 19. Palmer previously led Westfield State Farms at Bedford Hills from January 1927 before transferring to Wallkill.
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Parents Give Skin To Speed Recovery Of Burned Daughter
Norwood Massachusetts November 29 Mr and Mrs Daniel F Bell want their daughter Roberta nine to come home for Christmas they will give their very skins to have her there Starting today they expect to undergo extensive skin grafting operations to speed recovery for Roberta who was burned severely on the back and thighs October 18 Her clothing was ignited by a bonfire Dr George Klein said the grafting operations would take place at Norwood Hospital over a period of several weeks
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Roberta
George Klein
Norwood Hospital
Deaths of Prominent American Figures
Indianapolis discovers Henry S. Bonsib 82, pioneer National Prohibition Party worker and American Bible Society agent. Penn Yan reports Gilbert Hedges Baker 69, noted New York State jurist, died of heart ailment.
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Bonsib
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Henry S. Bonsib
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American Bible Society
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Gilbert Hedges Baker
New York State
Unclear OCR Fragment on Price and Stimulant
Fragmentary OCR text notes a price reference of ninety cents and mentions an efficient and armless stimulant phrase, lacking coherent context or identifiable subjects or events. No verifiable names, places, dates, or organizations are present to anchor a news item.
Alberta business better in hard war years
Edmonton reports that Alberta businessmen see an uptrend across the province with a brighter outlook despite the war. Strong entities include Edmonton and Alberta business community noting improvement in various sectors.
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Edmonton
Alta
Alberta
Mail Seizure Report From Black Diamond Line Vessel
Captain Preede master of the Black Eagle claims British destroyer seized 1 156 bags of U S mail bound for Holland Belgium and Germany after holding the ship 11 days in the English Channel and 22 hours near Rotterdam The officer signing as R Dovondt Ramsgate Base reportedly removed the bags on October 27 citing cargo inspection delays.
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Browder Speech at Yale Triggers Protests in New Haven
Earl Browder spoke before about 500 Yale listeners asserting that peace requires removing power from capitalists. His Yale appearance followed protests from veteran groups after bans at Harvard Princeton and Dartmouth, stirring a noisy campus reception in New Haven Connecticut.
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Conn
Earl Browder
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Princeton
Dartmouth
Yale University
Mexico Bullfight Season Threatened by Matadors Strike
Mexico City reports top matadors labeled hold outs threaten to delay winter bullfighting season. Wage dispute splits fighters into factions and spreads through the ring. Hold outs led by Armillita plan a January season at a rival bull ring once completed.
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Mexico
Icreases
Armillita
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