Defense Group Backs Lease of Fairgrounds to Aircraft Firm
The Washington County Defense Council urged leasing the main exhibit hall at the Hagerstown Fairgrounds to Fairchild Aircraft Corp for national defense. The open letter, signed by council officers E Leister Mobley, John E France, Ross D Copley, and Calvert K Hartle, argues for economic repairs and readiness against invasion and endorses defense-minded Fair Board candidates.
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Washington County Defense Council
Fairchild Aircraft Corporation
The
Fair Association
Hagerstown
Washington County
Fairchile “Aircraft Corp
Hagerstown Fair
Fairchild Corp
Fair Board
E. Leister Mobley
John E. France
Ross D. Copley
Calvert K. Hartle
Two Democrats Seek Council Nomination in City Election
Two well known Democrats filed candidacy certificates for council seats. George P. Willams, a furniture company employee, seeks Council from Ward 3 in the Democratic primary on March 28. Benjamin F. Favorite, a retired telephone company employee, filed for the Fourth Ward seat.
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George P. Willams
Benjamin F. Favorite
Fourth Ward
O Conor Extends Yale Greetings
Governor Herbert R. O Conor sent Christmas greetings to Marylanders via telegram to the Morning Herald. He offered a message of peace joy and gratitude and urged that the spirit of the season reflect in citizens’ conduct throughout the coming year.
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Herbert R. O'Conor
Morning Herald
Maryland
United States
Bethlehem
Christmas Eve Santa Claus in Spirit of Goodness
The piece asserts Santa Claus exists through personified virtues. It names John Harsern Rhoades as an exemplar of Unselfishness and Kindness, linking Merrimerit to the season.
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Santa Claus
John Harsern Rhoades
No Truce in Europe War Continues Through Christmas
British Christmas plans proceed amid blackouts and shortages. Government aims to keep spirits bright with toys, pantomimes, and carols though many children are displaced to safer areas. In Rome Christmas subdued by restrictions. gifts prepared by British Red Cross and US embassy for nationals in Italy and for French in Italy.
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British Isles
Rome
British Red Cross
Haly
United States
Thaly
Cat blamed for missing tinsel at Lincoln tree
Sparkling Appetite reports Navy Chief Petty Officer Greenwell solving the case of the Christmas tree tinsel disappearance. A cat allegedly ate the tinsel, with Greenwell watching as the cat nibbled and licked paws, thriving on the diet. Australia’s air department notes enlistees averaging five men per hour over the last six months.
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Lincoln, Neb
Greenwell
Navy Recruiting Station
Australia
Air Department
President To Broadcast Annual Christmas Message
The White House prepares for Christmas with President Roosevelt set to broadcast the annual message at 11 p.m. Est via CBS and NBC. A 30 foot spruce on the ellipse lights the nation while Mrs Roosevelt organizes toy drives, and the family reads Dickens after a staff party. She plans a Christmas visit to the alley settlement district to distribute gifts.
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White House
America
Roosevelt
CBS
MBS
Washington Monument
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Diana Hopkins
Secretary of Commerce
Barry Hopkins
Frank Tas Packagea
Jin D. Roosevelt,Jr
Ethel DuPont
Sara Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
J. R. Roosevelt
Harry Hopkins
Harry Hooker
New York
Mrs. Roosevelt
le Alley
Seattlement
Dragon handed Liscum bowl at Army Christmas party
Fort Houston reports the Fighting Ninth U S Infantry displaying the Liscum bowl, a relic from the Boxer rebellion. Col Robertson will host a reception, with toasts to Col Emerson Liscum and the regiment’s valor. The bowl’s history ties to the 1844 unit motto Keep up the fire and medals from Tientsin battles.
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Houston
Texas
Ninth
U. S. Infantry
China
W. S. Robertson
U. 8
Japan
Poitin
Tientsin
Capricorn Horoscope Predicts Holiday Tides and Tensions
The December 24 horoscope for Capricorn notes Saturn as ruler, praising ambition and harmony while warning of weathered plans and social temptations. It foretells gifts and honors from employers, stresses charity work, and foresees strains in Palestine amid rising international tensions and religious observances this Christmas season.
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United States
Brotherhood of Man
Palestine
Money Contributed For War Sufferers
Hood College students and staff donated $1,000 for war relief in Europe and the Far East after forgoing Christmas cards and holiday events. Contributors designated agencies including British war cells, American Red Cross, Friends Service Committee, Bundles for Britain, Foster Parents' Plan, Greek War Relief, China’s Children’s Fund, and others.
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Friends Service Committee
Britain
Greek War Relief Association
China
Editor Swoons As Daughter Is Born
Atlanta editor Lee Fuhrman 36 year old night city editor of the Atlanta Constitution fainted in the hospital vigil after his daughter was born. He calmly oversaw 40 reporters and photographers but swooned when told of the birth.
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Atlanta
The
Atlanta Constitution
Lee Fuhrman
Fuhrman
Troops Remain Moving to Reinforce Fascist Armies
Italian troops and supplies are being convoyed across the Mediterranean to reinforce Fascist legions against the British desert offensive, with Italy’s navy allegedly guaranteeing passage of men and materials to Libya as British naval sources say a blockade blocks shipping.
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Associated Press
Rome
la Tribuna
Mediterranean
Italy
Libya
Astrological Forecast For Birthdays On This Day
The passage notes grave complications facing the British government and predicts that individuals born on this day will have a year of testing experiences with promise. It mentions temperamental and highly gifted children, advising early self-control training.
Steps Taken To Block Sabotage
WALLINGTON December 24 Two new measures to prevent sabotage in munitions plants were announced by the Navy Department. Contracts must include a clause for confidential reports when a contractor suspects espionage or sabotage and must disclose employees citizenship or alien status when directed by the Secretary of the Navy. Contractors must bar or discharge designated undesirable workers. A Capitol Hill bill seeks Justice Department power to act against sabotage of domestic exports to foreign nations.
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Wallington
Navy Department
Thes
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Capitol Hill
Justice Department
Mayor Extends His Greetings to City Residents
The mayor thanks merchants associations and individuals who beautified the city at their own expense. He notes their pride in their places and homes and their contribution to the city’s beauty and the happiness of the people. He wishes everyone a very merry Christmas.
Single Department Favored By Wolman
Dr Abel Wolman chairman of the State Planning Commission on Monday urged consolidating Maryland natural resources agencies into one department. He criticized having a half dozen separate agencies and proposed divisions for upland game forestry water Chesapeake Bay tidewater fisheries and minerals with forestry including recreational areas and the Geological Survey and State Mining Department under the new structure.
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Baltimore
Abel Wolman
State Planning Commission
Chesa Peake Bay
Tidewater
Geological Survey
State Mining Department
Cars derailment halts Union Pacific liner in Colorado
A broken rail blamed for the derailment of the City of Los Angeles eastbound at Ju l esburg Colorado Sunday night. Fourteen coaches left the track while only two power units and the last three cars remained on rails. Nine injured per Los Angeles officials. six injured per Union Pacific president W M Jeffers.
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Julesburg
Colo
Union Pacific
Los Angeles
W. M. Jeffers
O Conor Receives AAA Safety Insignia in Baltimore
Governor O Conor was awarded the American Automobile Association gold insignia for outstanding highway safety achievements. Presentation cited four actions: magistrate system for motoring violations, Baltimore City traffic court reorganization, Governor's Traffic Safety Committee creation, and stopping gasoline tax diversions.
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Baltimore
O’conor
American Automobile Association
Gold Association
National Aaa
Charles C. Falconer
Automobile Club of Maryland
AAA
Baltimore City
Canal Defenses Are Inadequate
Two Republican House members returning from Panama report Canal Zone defenses are inadequate. They urge outside defense stations, more anti aircraft weapons, and aircraft detectors. Bradley calls for fast U S aircraft deliveries to the Canal lifeline while noting Panama’s hostile attitude. Harness says no modern airplanes are present in the Canal Zone.
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Republican House
Panama
Canal Zone
Representative Harness
R-Ind
Harness
Representative Bradley
R-Mich
Canal
Bradley
Britain
Panama Canal
America
Panamanias
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