Republicans Hatch Surprises in 1940 Presidential Campaign
Washington dispatch notes Republican officials hint at early 1940 strategy with planned public relations events between January 8 and February 12. They anticipate issue-driven fights on key topics, a growing party war chest, and a focus on populous eastern and midwestern states to expand on 1938 gains.
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Washington
National
White House
Jackson
East
Middlewest
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Dr Dafoe Quits As Guardian Of Quints
CALLANDER Ont Dec 29 Dr Allan Roy Dafoe reportedly resigns as guardian of the Dionne quintuplets after years caring for the children since their birth May 28 1934 He seeks relief from duties to focus on health and personal well being and avoid business matters.
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Callander
Allan Roy Dafoe
Dionne
Atate
Violinist Narrowly Escapes As Family Tragedy Unfolds
New York December 29 18 year old concert violinist Miriam Solovieff escaped serious harm as her father Astop Solovieff shot and killed his wife Elizabeth and daughter Vivienne before killing himself in their Riverside Drive apartment. The tragedy left Miriam briefly wounded and later hospitalized after fleeing to a nurse’s suite. The violinist planned an American debut next month and clutched a Stradivarius valued at 25000 dollars before emergency care.
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New York
Miriam Solovieff
Astop
Riverside Drive
Solovieff
Elizabeth
Vivienne
William Hughes
San Francisco
Miriam
Miss Solovieff
Soloviesis
Europe
Baltimore New Flying Center Inaugurates Direct Bermuda Flight
Baltimore becomes a trans Atlantic flying center as Pan American pivots to the city terminal for winter and the Yankee Clipper begins the first direct flight to Bermuda Horta and Lisbon. Thirty six passengers reserved and a Washington County Volunteer Firemen meeting opens at 8 p.m. at Maugansville with firemen as guests.
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Baltimore
Pan American Airways
Port Washington
Long Island
New York
Bermuda
Horta
Lisbon
Washington County Volunteer Firemen‘s Association
Maugansyville
Maugansville
Deaths in Roanoke area claim three lives in brief notices
Death notices report Mrs. John Whittington of Roanoke aged 79 with family in Roanoke Winston Salem Norfolk and Somerset Pa funeral at Mt View Sharpsburg. John Thomas Miller Cavetown aged 81 wife Margaret son James E and Nora Haynes funeral at 1:20 pm Sunday. John Harvey 47 of 123 Clarkson Ave survived by Grace Malinda Mabel Hall Pearl and Roscoe Clark burial at Rowe Hill cemetery.
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John Whittington
Roanoke
James, Allen and
John
Flossie Curley
Winston-Salem
N. C
Ella Franklin
Norfolk
E. B. Brashear
Somerset
John F. Heck
Thomas J
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Mt. View Cemetery
Sharpsburg
Antietam Station
John Thomas Miller
Cavetown
Margaret
James E
Nora Haynes
Summert
Clarence Wolfe
Taterment
John Harvey
Clarkson Avenue
Clearspring
Grace
Malinda
Mabel Hall
New York City
Pearl
Roscoe Clark
Caldwell
Walter Camphor
Rowe Hit
Caldwell Funeral Home
Navy backs 65 000 ton battleships favored by committee
Washington reports clear indications the Navy supports a Congressional committee plan for 65 000 ton battleships. Advocates push for at least four ships in coming years to outclass foes with superior gunpower armor speed and range. Estimates to be submitted by the House Appropriations subcommittee place each at about 130 million dollars.
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Washington
Navy
Congressional Committee
United States
House
New General Ts Named to Fight Finns
The report notes a fresh general to lead counter offensives against Finland with a third push toward the Murmansk railway. Bombing attacked Hyvinkaa Riihimaki and Karjaa while Hanko Helsinki were also targeted. Soviet lines were pushed back in at least one eastern frontier sector as ski troops operated toward Russia’s northern supply route.
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Murmansk
Hyvinkaa
Riihimaki
Karjaa
Finland
Hanko
Helsinki
Virotka
Porvoo
Russia
Lieksa
Money Allotted For Highway Work In Maryland
The State Roads Commission allocated 153,175 dollars to Washington county for lateral road work in 1940 as part of a statewide 2,800,000 dollar construction and maintenance plan funded by gasoline tax proceeds. Counties must use half for new building and half for maintenance. Several counties have tentatively approved programs, with more action pending. Other allocations announced include Frederick 243117, Howard 50000, Allegany 105098, Carroll 181964, Garrett 147864. Nearly 3,500 Midland children are attending public schools in California, per a Department of Education survey.
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State Roads Commission
Washington
Roads Commission
William A. Codd
Frederick
Howard
Allegany
Carroll
Garrett
Butter From Coal Stuns German Science Claim
German scientists announced a method to produce edible fats from coal and shale. Dr Willy Lange described turning coal into carbon monoxide and hydrogen to create fats, with shale offering another fat source. Germany aims for industrial fats first, then edible fats, to offset wartime shortages.
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Willy Lange
Tells ’ Science Association
Associated Press
Columbus
Germany
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Basic Science Research Laboratory
University of Cincinnati
Lange
University of Berlin
Dr. Lange
Deficit Cut 151940 Hope to Trim National Income Upward
The article notes an $80 million national income figure and cites a 1939 fiscal period where the Treasury ran a deficit of $4.89 billion despite rising business. It discusses anticipated budget shifts for 1940, potential relief cuts, and expected tax revenue growth from higher rates. It mentions Secretary Hopkins’s projections and possible reductions in relief, farm benefits, and public works.
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Hopkins
Treasury
Congress
Kansas Endures Freezing Storm Across Plains and Texas Panhandle
Frigid weather grips Kansas with heavy snow drifts and arctic winds. Travel and ranching disrupted as the winter storm tracks toward the Texas panhandle and Gulf Coast, forecast to bring more snow while livestock owners face challenges.
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Associated Press
Rocky Mountain
Great Plain
Texas Panhandle
Gulf Coast
Yeaton
Werthae Abe
Garrett County Park Ready for Winter Sports
Oakland Maryland December 29 The Maryland Forestry Department reports Garrett County Park prepared for winter recreation with ten inches of snow and freezing temps. Reservations poured in for ice skating and skiing along Meadow Mountain three mile ski trail and toboggan run on Big Run road plus a skating rink on New Germany road six miles from the mountain. The department notes continued access to facilities and anticipated demand for the weekend opening.
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Oakland
Maryland
Switzerland
Garrett County
Savare River
State Forestry Department
Meadow Mountain
Big Run
New Germany Road
Forestry Department
M. Facinties
Police Trail in Slaying Case of Mrs Burns in Fort Worth
Police focus on a male companion described as about 25 with brown hair and squint eyes after Mrs Burns vanished following a cafe encounter. Her parents reveal a 14 year old marriage to Jake Johnson and a life policy naming her mother. Burns reportedly traveled from Los Angeles and was later found slain with burial planned in Fort Worth beside a brother.
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Clark
Fort Worth
State Reformatory
Gatnavilla
California
Burns
Larry Brewster
Safety drive nears end in 1939 traffic record
Chicago reports the National Safety Council will decide if 1939 ends with more fatalities than 32,400 in 1938. Through November 1939, 28,690 lives were lost, slightly below 1938, but December deaths hint at an uptick. Recommendations urge no drinking when driving and caution for pedestrians and drivers during New Year celebrations while listing city death rates and leaders by population class.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Council
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Boston
Providence
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minn
Cambridge
Mass
Oklahoma
Olio
Worcester
Wohoken
N. J
New Rochelle
Pontiac
Mich
Dubuque
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
University City
Maplewood
N.J
Butler, Pa
Lockpart
N.Y
Autos Damaged In Crash At Crossing
Two automobiles were damaged in a collision at Summit avenue and Baltimore street late last night. R. C. Urich Jr. faced damage to his new machine on South Potomac street after being struck by a car driven by Joseph Bilyk Ridgeway Virginia. Bilyk was charged with passing a red light by Patrolman James Ray. The Virginia car carried 1 CCC boy crew en route to Pittsburgh.
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Summit Avenue
Baltimore Street
R. C. Urich, Jr
Potomac Street
Joseph Bilyk
Ridgeway
Bilyk
James Ray
Tosted
Byron Announces Candidacy For Re-Election To Congress
Rep Byron declares run for another term in Congress at a Washington county meeting. The report notes terse remarks on party support and lists local officials reelected at the Board of Governors meeting held before a Christmas party. Out‑of‑town guests include Attorney General Walsh Judge King McGuire Elgin and Eugene Casey.
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Rep
Byron
Congress
Washington County
Tary
Thomas Gilleece
J. C. Monath
Baldwin Cafe
Baldwin
William C. Walsh
King
James McGuire
Cumberland
W. Lee Elgin
Eugene Casey
Monttgomery
British Admit To Torpedoing British Admit To Torpedoing
The Admiralty confirmed a German submarine attacked a British battleship, causing damage and killing three men. A German claim said a Queen Elizabeth class battleship was torpedoed west of Scotland, but officials gave few details on which ship was hit or the timing.
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London
Admiralty
Scotland
Mrs. Downin to Retire After Twenty Years as Supervisor
Washington county schools announce the retirement of Grace Borger Downin on December 31 1929 after over two decades as primary supervisor. Superintendent Byron J Grimes states the Board of Education expresses sincere regret and notes plans to redistribute supervision duties and her future community involvement.
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Grace Downin
Washington County
Byron J. Grimes
Grimes
Board of Education
Downin
Grace Borger Downin
Thefts at Williamsport Tavern Prompt Arrests
Deputies Leister Isanogle and Frank Winters investigated a tavern theft in Williamsport after a box containing 200 dollars was reported stolen yesterday afternoon. A suspect was arrested and early recovery of the money was expected.
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Williamsport
William S. Carter
Leister Isanogle
Frank Winters
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Peter Aiken
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