Blockade on Germany To Be Extended
London reports Britain and France extend the blockade on Germany and will seize all German exports including those via neutral ships. British losses include 33 German merchant ships in three months. unofficial tally cites 87 British merchant ships lost at sea. RAF raids on Helgoland claim direct hits on Nazi warships, while German High Command denies major damage and notes only one hit. A submarine is said to have destroyed a patrol flier in the North Sea.
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Germany
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Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll dies in London
Princess Louise sixth daughter of Queen Victoria and aunt to King George VI died at Kensington Palace after a long illness. A noted rebel to royal convention she studied art and married John Campbell Marquis of Lorne in 1871, later Duke of Argyll. She accompanied her husband to Canada in 1878, remained devoted to sculpture and painting throughout life.
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Sir Edgar Boehm
Slayer of two Juneau women escapes Arizona hospital again
Phoenix dispatch reports Ruth Judd, infamous trunk murderer of Helvig Samuelson and Anne Lerot, escapes from the Arizona State Hospital for the Insane for the second time in six weeks. Authorities suspect outside help as bloodhounds are summoned. Judd previously vanished and later surrendered.
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Finland Not To Be Dependent Says Moscow
Moscow dispatch says Russian newspapers deny plans to make Finland dependent. The Pravda denounces rumors by Western democracies and reports a mutual assistance pact with the new Finnish People’s Government to eliminate distrust and lay a foundation for lasting friendship. The People’s Government is recognized by Moscow.
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United States
Five To Go Out On Tongass Steamer Detail
Five passengers traveled south aboard the steamer Tongass yesterday. Four headed for Seattle including Frank Winkler Mrs B E Yhiluyoca and daughter and Glenn Curl. One passenger, to Ketchikan, was T A Thatcher.
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Japanese and U S aim to settle main issues
Tokyo sources report Foreign Minister Admiral Nomura has offered the United States a tentative settlement formula after a two hour Nomura Grew conference. The Foreign Office notes a mutually constructive spirit and optimism on both sides regarding improving relations.
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Simmons Flies on Island Route
Four passengers head to their destinations on an island route flown this afternoon by Simmons aboard a Lockheed. Jim Broulette is bound for Tenakee, Jack Littlepage and Lula Anderson to Chichagof, and Pete Musadurich to Hirst.
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Jim Broulette
Tenakee
Jack Littlepage
Lula ‘Anderson
Chichagof
Pete Musadurich
Hirst
Mob ruins Aberdeen red hall riot ends in destruction
Aberdeen Wash December four hundred persons besieged twenty four Communists in a wrecked hall during a two hour riot late Saturday night. H P Huff Grays Harbor County Communist official says the riot aimed to incite a war frenzy among Finnish people but failed due to press and radio distortions. Huff accuses city officials of complicity in allowing the disturbance.
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Wu Pei-Fu Dies After Operation
Wu Pei-Fu, aged 61, poet and soldier of Republican China, died in Peiping after an operation for an infected tooth. The famed marshal had faded from prominence since his forces were defeated by Chiang Kai-shek, yet his career as poet, diplomat, and military strategist left a lasting mark on modern China.
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Shek Wu Pei-Pu
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Peng-lai
Shantung
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Yuan
Old Supreme Court Changing From Its Earlier Days
Washington December 4 The death of Justice Pierce Butler gives Roosevelt his fifth Supreme Court appointment and may allow one or two more. Chief Justice Hughes faces reduced social activity and heavy work. retirement may follow if he cannot meet duties. McReynolds dissents lessening. court shifts from conservative to liberal with Hughes Roberts Holmes Brandeis era. New appointees Frankfurter Reed Black Douglas viewed ebullient. court lacks prewar personalities. Continued on page six.
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William A Dickey North Explorer Dies in Seattle
William A. Dickey, 77, Seattle and Alaska mining engineer and famed explorer credited with naming Mount McKinley, died last Saturday. A Manchester Nebraska native and Princeton graduate, he introduced the curve ball to Northwest baseball fans and later operated mining property in the Prince William Sound district. Survived by widow Maud, a son, and two daughters in Seattle.
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Prince Willian Sound
German Mine Layer Sunk After Mine Explosion Off Danish Coast
A German mine layer struck a mine and sank off the Danish coast today. Two survivors were found from a crew reported at fifty men. The incident occurred near Copenhagen as authorities investigated the loss.
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Duc
Romania Russia to Run Rail Line for German Aid
In Cernauti, Soviet Russia and Romanian officials concluded an agreement to reopen the Cernauti to Lwow line in the Russian occupied area. The line will carry only freight to Germany with passenger traffic forbidden. Freight trains are limited to one every 24 hours and must operate at night.
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Cernauti-Lwow
Attorney General Affirms Anti-Trust Rules on Labor Unions
In a letter to President William Green of the American Federation of Labor, Attorney General Murphy states that anti-trust laws apply to labor unions. The reply counters Green’s earlier claim that unions are exempt under anti-trust statutes.
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Finns Seek Peace Plan In Two Moves
Finland and Russia clash in a snowy war with strategic Gulf islands. Finland seeks peace via League of Nations arbitration and Swedish consultation, while Russia advances north and south capturing five islands and pushing toward Leningrad. Helsinki reports 1,500 Russian POWs and heavy casualties on both sides.
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League of Nation
Forester Docked Vessel Returns From Hoonah Run
The Forest Service vessel Forester arrived back in port Saturday night after a run to Hoonah with a load of equipment.
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