Terrific Wind Storm Hits Northwest in 20-Year Record
A powerful wind storm swept Western Washington and Oregon, causing widespread damage and injuries. At least two deaths were reported, a ship disabled, buildings wrecked, three airplanes destroyed, and thousands of windows shattered. Power and telephone lines were toppled as the storm moved from Seattle toward the coast.
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British war news and a Senate trophy stir U.S. readers
In London censors reveal Britain’s dire wartime strain with slowed airplane output and dented shipping, while cabinet members admit harsh facts. Senator Joe Guffey circulates a trophy of checks won betting on Roosevelt over Willkie, captioned Errors in judgment of political writers.
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Christmas traffic deaths seen as holiday tragedy
A National Safety Council expert warns December will claim about 3,500 lives in traffic crashes. He notes higher rural and urban fatalities, especially at night, with pedestrians most at risk and December the deadliest month for all ages over 25.
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Capitol Faces Further Renovation Amid Rapid Reopen
The U S Capitol undergoes a face lift as the House and Senate move sessions to the new House Office Building and old chamber respectively. Structural concerns over sagging roofs prompt temporary repairs delayed by defense and mandatory sessions.
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California Weather Disrupts Transport Across State
Rain wind and slides and high water hamper all transportation in California. Weather reports offer little hope for quick improvement. Floods not yet serious but could worsen if rain continues. airline schedules are cancelled or doubtful statewide.
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Germans Mass Troops Across Romanian Front
Dispatches report thousands of German troops in full war gear crossing into Romania. The Nazi force there is estimated above 100000, with two additional divisions around thirty thousand men arriving earlier this month.
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Italy Executes Two Spies and Jails Others
Rome reports the execution of two men described as spies and the imprisonment of 22 others, including two women, after a raid on a network of informers. Averilo Cocozza and Francesco Ghezzi were shot at dawn following condemnation and a rapid trial, with ties noted to a possible British Taranto raid.
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Bus Driver Strike Halted by Defense Commission Action
National Defense Commission intervened to delay a threatened bus drivers walkout on the Central New York Illinois Greyhound Line. The commission urged talks to settle the dispute before any action. A note mentions an air express shipment of silk sent from Dayton to Columbus 30 years ago.
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Greeks Capture Chimara in Adriatic Campaign
Greek government reports capture of 600 men and 30 officers from the 153rd Battalion of the Peselsi Militia. Authorities say large stores of war materials were seized as Greek forces advance north toward Valona on the Adriatic coast amid Italian forces described as in disorderly retreat.
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J B Bernhofer Dies Suddenly Saturday Night
John B Bernhofer known as Dutch dies at St Ann s Hospital after years illness. A longtime Harri Machine shops manager, he was born in Milwaukee and would have turned 47 in January. His mother cared for him and three siblings after his father died. he met Helen Gould at Columbia College in Portland.
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Ketchikan Auto Crash Injures Three Including Peterson
Wallace Peterson former University of Washington student and Clif ford Phillips former Franklin High School student were injured in a waterfront street crash in Ketchikan at 4 AM. Peterson suffered a fractured skull and potential internal injuries while Phillips has head injuries and eye cuts. Charles Patching sustained two broken kneecaps and facial cuts. All three occupants were in two damaged cars.
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Dr Grueber Arrested in Nazi Germany
Berlin December 23 Dr Henric Grueber a Protestant leader aiding non Aryan Christians was seized by the Secret Police and sent to Saschen hauven Orenlenburg camp. Observers suggest the arrest stems from alleged ties to anti Semitic government policies and actions.
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Fifth Child Born to Frau von Ribbentrop
Berlin reports a boy born to Frau Joachim von Ribbentrop, wife of the German Foreign Minister. This makes the couple’s fifth child.
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RAF hits Germany in nearly 5000 raids
A British radio broadcast reported the Royal Air Force has conducted nearly 5,000 air raids on Germany and Axis occupied territories in the past eight months.
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Triplets lead Montesano High yell with siblings as duchesses
Two girls and a boy known as the triplets head the Montesano High School yell leading group. The “yell king” is Jim Lougheed, joined by sisters Marjorie and Patsy as duchesses. The triplets were born June 9 1922.
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American Seized From Ocean Ship Bound for New York
Bermuda reports British authorities removed American citizen Oscar Stabler from a ship bound for New York. Charges were not disclosed. Stabler was born in Germany.
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Manchester Under Air Attack and Italian Defeat in Africa
German warplanes bombed Manchester last night causing casualties in the industrial city. Greece reports the capture of Chimara Italian supply base on the Albanian coast. British reinforcements surround 28,000 Italian troops at Bardia as Graziani delays. Italian total prisoners reach 35,949 with 1,700 officers captured.
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Bomb raids hit Manchester and other cities in night assault
Hitler’s High Command reported heavy bombings on Manchester and London Bristol Liverpool and Southampton with great success. The British communique said many civilians were killed or wounded including nearly 500 in a public shelter and sixty trapped in a hotel as fires and smoke darkened the city after the raid.
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