Italy’s War Struggles Deepen in Albania and Romania
As Greeks push into Albania and German troops flood Romania, Mussolini reshuffles ranks amid renewed British and American support. Badoglio resigns as Italian chief of staff, Gen Cavalero takes over. Britain and American air power hinder Italian advance while U boat activity rises. Germany leverages Romania for oil and wheat under chaotic Balkan front.
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Nomura Named Envoy to United States Amid Tense Ties
Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura, 62, a Naval Academy graduate, named Japan’s ambassador to the United States. Known for pro American leanings, his appointment serves as a gesture to ease strained relations. Nomura previously served as naval attaché in Washington during his career. Separately, Tom Harmon, 1940s star, revealed he aims to be a sports radio announcer rather than a gridiron coach.
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Tom Harmon
Washington faces isolation or intervention crossroads
The piece argues America must choose between a hard path aiding Britain to avert totalitarian conquest or a cautious, self-contained approach. It notes President Roosevelt’s stance, internal dissent, and the shift in Washington toward defense-driven policy with roundtable debates and looming economic questions.
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Girl Is Winner at Forty-First International Livestock Exposition
Evelyn Asay of Mt. Carroll Illinois won the junior steer class at the forty first International Livestock Exposition and Hay and Grain Show in Chicago with her Hereford Sargo. Sargo was named Grand Champion steer and sold to Firestone Tire for 3.30 per pound to fund a farm for the Asay family. The collegiate judging contest was won by Iowa State University with 4430 points, followed by Texas A and M and Ohio State University.
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Sargo
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Siam at War: Siam Attacks Indo China Amid Far East Tension
The Siamese invasion of French Indo China follows border incidents amid Sino-Japanese alignments. Bangkok and Singapore strategists fear land routes against Singapore while Washington backs further aid to the Chinese Nationalist government, totaling 100 million dollars in loans.
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de Gaulle
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Laung Bipul Songgram
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Draft Rejections Turned Back as Not Fit to Fight
About 15 percent of the first 14 500 men drafted were rejected as substandard by army physicians after X rays and reviews. The chief causes were poor teeth and eyesight, a higher rate than expected. Immediate steps called to redraw from boards where prior rejections occurred.
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United Airlines Crash Near Chicago Claim Eight Lives
A United Air Lines passenger plane crashed while descending for a landing in Chicago, killing eight and injuring eight. The aircraft stalled five seconds from Municipal airport runways, plunging into a house, garage, and a power line before hitting the ground as investigators cite possible wing ice as a cause.
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United Air Lines
Farm Income in 1940 Settles Above 1939 Levels
Farm cash income shows seasonal decline but total marketing and government payments in the last quarter may exceed the 1939 fourth quarter. The full year is tentatively estimated at 9.0 billion dollars, up from 8.6 billion in 1939.
Subtle Sarcasm Over Odd Stockings Between Neighbors
Mrs Milligan teases Mrs Graystone about odd stockings. Mrs Graystone replies with a poised retort, implying such attire can happen to anyone with more than one. The exchange unfolds behind the back fence in a quiet neighborhood.
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Camel Cigarettes Gift Packages Highlight Holiday Specials
Local dealers feature Camel Cigarettes in two gift packages. A Camel carton with 10 packs of 20s is shown in holiday dress. Another offer is a Christmas four flat fifties package. Both are ready to gift with labels.
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