Trotsky May Testify on Communist Inroads in Latin America
Chairman Dies of the House Un American Committee says Leon Trotzky may visit Texas to testify on Communist inroads in Latin America possibly with Diego Rivera. If entry permission is granted a committee hearing on the Mex border is planned before Jan 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Texas
Martin Dies
House UN- American Committee
Leon Trotzky
Latin America
Diego Rivera
Trotzky
Department For
Trotsky
United States
Robert B. Striplid
Mexico
Stripling
Stalin
Lenin
Yarotsky
Mayor Sweeney Makes First Donation To Salvation Army Kettles
Mayor Richard Sweeney gave the first donation as the Salvation Army kettles opened on West Washington Street near the Public Square. Mrs. Ames Shultz oversees the kettles, with two on the street now and two more planned, all funds to be used for Christmas baskets for needy families. Kettles stay through December 23.
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Salvation Army
Richard Sweeney
West
Washington Street
Public Square
Ames Shultz
Rivera and Trotsky break feared over immigration plans
In Mexico City Rivera and Trotsky said they have not been invited to testify before the Dies committee. Rivera, a partly Mexican muralist, has faced acclaim and controversy, while reports say a personal rift has developed between him and Trotsky.
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Rivera
Trotsky
Mexico City
Dies Committee
Time For Filing Expires On Jan 2 1940 World War Bonds
The final date to file applications for Adjusted Service Certificates known as World War bonds is January 2, 1940. Veterans or dependents who qualify should file now. about 140,000 have not yet applied. Assistance is available from service organizations, Fort McHenry, or the Maryland Veterans Commission in Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
Maryland
Maryland Veterans Commission
Guilford Avenue
Prairie Blaze Threatens Border Town in Montana Wyoming
A prairie fire driven by a 30 mph wind roared toward Wyola Montana. More than 200 men with tractors shovels and fire trucks struggled to halt the blaze along a six mile front near the border.
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Wyola
Mont
Montana-Wyoming
Red Press Major Hampton Wilson Appears Before Dies Committee
In Washington, Major Hampton Wilson tells the Dies committee that one to five per cent of all faculty members may be sympathetic to Communism, yet few belong to the party because they are taught they can be more valuable as fellow travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Wilson
Dies Committee On un-American Activities
Washington
C.P
Local Hunters Report Seven Deer Killed in Washington County
Washington County reports at least seven deer killed since the season opened December 4 with several more believed slain. Notable catches include Marshall Divel’s large ten point buck. Hays Exline’s Tonoloway mountain buck. Bud McKinley’s six point on Tonoloway. a 160 pound ten point near Boy Scout camp. Leslie Swain’s four point from Garrett County. and Nathan Buharp’s good sized buck from Pennsylvania. The season ends at sundown December 8.
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Washington County
Marshall Divel
Dineen
Lester Widmyer
Tonoloway Ridge
Divel
Hays Exline
Hancock
Tonoloway Mountain
Tonoloway
University of Maryland
Bud” McKinley
Washington, D. C
Hunter
Allegany County
Leslie Swain
Willamsport
Garrett County
Nathan Buharp
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
E. R. McCullough
Pearre
Allegany
Pittsburgh
Maryland
Backache hints point to kidney trouble remedies
A note urges keeping kidneys active to avoid backache and other symptoms. It promotes a four day Bukets test box from druggists and lists local suppliers H. P. Middlekauff Rudy Co. G. Spence Hancock as nearby outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Middlekauff
H. BR. Rudy
G. Spence
Hancock
Trapped Man Rescued After Coal Chute Incident
A young man was trapped in a basement coal chute in Denver. Police found him with a crow bar and a file and held him for investigation. A sergeant noted he should have been able to escape.
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Denver
Lee Raedel
Governor Has Workable Plan
Maryland Governor O Conor announced a plan to delay salary tax payments over $3,000 until the 1941 legislative session. The Social Security Board would not collect the tax if amended, potentially saving Maryland employers about $1,000,000 in 1940.
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Baltimore
Maryland
O’conor
State Social Security Board
Congress
State board proposes delaying tax due date across states
The State board followed plans from West Virginia Indiana and North Carolina to delay the tax due date. It is understood that if the Legislature fails to amend the law the tax will be collected in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Indiana
North Carolina
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Leon Trotsky
Footazse
Caskey
Grocers
REDDY
Hanes
Ingram's Men's Shop
Jonathan Street
P. H. Hanes Knitting Company
Winston-Salem
Hoffman
Harold D. Smith
U. S
F.D.R
Granams
Marguerite Chapman
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Musey & Evans
R.C.A
Motorola
Gamnow
Shockey Furniture Co
Ashaway
Hara
RCA
Tan
Yuletide
Shockey
Summit Avenue
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