Finland Holds Red Army as Europe Faces New War Threat
Russia invasion of Finland sparks global unease as Germany remains non-committal and Italy fears a communist surge in the Balkans. Norway Sweden and Denmark mobilize while Britain and France are predicted to ally with the Axis fears. Finland fights to hold the Reds at bay awaiting possible armistice.
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Finland
Hitler
Russia
Latvia
Esthenia
Lithuania
U. S
Germany
Italy
Balkans
Britain
France
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Poland
Europe
Hitler’s Balkan Move Deepens European War Strain
Berlin warns that Hitler’s push against France stalls. Britain’s retaliation via submarine and mine warfare crushes German exports, while Belgium and Holland flood. Stalin’s support grows and Hitler’s Balkan plans risk a new front, framing encirclement as nearly complete and Europe unwilling to accept his rule.
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Berlin
Germany
Reichschancellor
Hitler
Belgium
Holland
Britain
Stalin
Poland
Balkans
Italy
Europe
Senator Nye Urges Roosevelt To Delay Third Term Statement
Washington Senator Gerald P. Nye urged President Roosevelt to refrain from announcing a third term until domestic difficulties are settled. Nye warned any premature statement would split liberals and pave the way for a reactionary election.
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Washington, D. C
Nebraska
Gerald P. Nye
Roosevelt
Murderess's Second Escape Tracked by Bloodhounds
Winnie Ruth Judd, labeled insane killer of two friends, fled again from the state hospital for a second time in six weeks. Bloodhounds pursue her through nearby woods as authorities search for the fugitive.
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Phoenix
Aziz
Winnie Ruth Judd
State Hospital
Rice Shortage Forces Japanese Soldiers Homeward
Widespread rice crop failure in Japan drives thousands of Japanese troops stationed in China to return to distressed families. The crisis strains supply lines and raises concerns over continuing military campaigns as millions of bushels are needed for sustenance.
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Tokyo
Japan
China
Government to pursue labor racketeering under anti trust laws
In Washington, Attorney General Murphy reminded labor leaders that unions are subject to Sherman Anti-Trust laws. The stance supports Solicitor General Jackson's plan to use legal processes not previously employed against employer labor disputes. The aim is to curb property destruction and protect non union workers' right to earn an honest living.
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Washington, D. C
Murphy
Supreme Court
Jackson
Mayor La Guar Seeks Gum Cleanup Cooperation
The mayor targets gum waste amid a public cleanliness push saying hundreds of thousands of dollars yearly are spent scraping gum from sidewalks and streets. He writes to major manufacturers asking them to urge customers to discard gum properly.
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New York City
la Guar
Weather Report Keeps Mild, Rain Desired
Visitors praise the week's temperatures with highs and lows from Nov 30 to Dec 6. The note expresses a wish for about an inch of rain at night to suit everyone.
Noted Engineer Derry Joins Pacific Power to Attract Industry
H W Derry long time TVA industrial chief joins Pacific Power and Light as head of new industries to attract use of Columbia Basin resources. R H Skill notes Derry’s 125000 kilowatts TVA hydro load credit and broad experience to aid communities in industrial development. Bragg cites his broad viewpoint and willingness to work with each community. Derry previously led top US industrial sectors and served as a consultant in 1935 36 for a World Power Conference.
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H. W. Derry
Tennessee Valley Authority
Pacific Power & Light Company
Columbia Basin
R. H. Skill
Pasco
TVA
Derry
Tennessee Valley
Pacific Company
New Industries
Geo. T. Bragg
United States
Washington
Columbia
Frozen fruits and vegetables to be processed at Big Y plant
H W Desgranges told the chamber of commerce that enlarged Big Y facilities will double tonnage for next year to about 500 tons with 50 tons of early peas and other crops. He cited 40 workers in summer and up to 150 at peak, and noted plans for fruit cocktail and vegetable stock experiments as frozen products gain traction.
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W. Desgranges
Chamber of Commerce
Big Y
Desgranges
Association Official Will Speak in Prosser
Joseph Chandler of Seattle field secretary for the Washington Education Association will address a Benton County Education Association meeting in Prosser on Thursday night. Mrs. Ethel Van Syckle announced the program noting Chandler will become acting secretary of the state association on July 1. E. S. Black of Kennewick, president of the Benton county group, and other officials will speak. Chester C. Frisbie, Prosser superintendent, is arranging the program.
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Joseph Chandler
Seattle
Washington Education Association
Benton County Education Association
Prosser
Ethel van Syckle
Chandler
State Association
van Syckle
E. S. Black
Kennewick
Benton County
Chester C. Frisbie
Two High Schools Withdraw From Football League
A Yakima Valley Class A football meeting in Yakima on December 2 led eight principals to agree the league should continue and strengthen. Kennewick and Pasco favored a permanent league and withdrew from the Central Washington league. A tentative schedule will have Ellensburg vs Cle Elum and other rival pairings, with home away rotations between Kennewick and Pasco.
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Yakima Valley
Yakima
T. A. Brim
Don Coates
Kennevick
Ole Elum
Yakima‘ Valley
Central Washington
Kennewick
Pasco
Cle Elum
Ellensburg
Wapato
Toppenish
Sunnyside
Prosser
Kenne
Masonic Study Club Draws Large Local Crowd
Tulius J. Brown, publisher of the Grandview Herald, delivered the paper at the Masonic study club held here Wednesday evening. About eighty Masons were present, including members from all the towns in the district. Following the discussion a light lunch was served and moving pictures of the Grandview Fair were shown.
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Tulius J. Brown
Grandview Herald
Masonic Study Club
Two Candidates Run in Each Irrigation District Elections
Tuesday's irrigation district elections will be held in the afternoon at polling places in each district. Columbia district lists four polling sites while Kennewick district uses a single club term polling location. Humphrey also seeks the office with his candidacy noted.
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Columbia
Kennewick
Humphrey
Elso
Kennewick Cubs win two games over Grandview Junior High
Kennewick's Junior High Cubs defeated Grandview Junior High twice with scores 23 to 7 in the eighth grade and 12 to 11 in the ninth grade. Robert Tatlow led the eighth graders with 15 points, while Calvin Liebel added 4. The ninth graders, with no standout star, held a halftime deficit of 11-4 and rallied to the narrow win. A return game is set for Friday December 8 at Grandview.
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Kennewick
Grandview
Cubs
Robert “Southpaw
Tatlow
Calvin Liebel
Mokler
Lawrence
Lieble
Preston
Staley
Smith
Sams
Sampson
Faulds
Garber
Amon
Cole
Kirk
Anderson
Poole
Lions Meet Wapato Wolves On Local Floor Friday
The Kennewick Lions host the Wapato Wolves in league opener Friday at 7 30 p m on the local floor. Wapato, last year valley champions, comes in strong after finishing their football season November 11 and playing several games. Vernon Keller may see action despite an injured finger. The second team game follows at 7 30.
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Kennewick Lions
Wapato Wolves
Wapato
Yakima Valley
Wolves
Lions
Mac Hi Pioneers
Vernon Keller
4-H Achievement Day Highlights at Local High School
About 185 4-H members, leaders and guests gathered for an achievement day banquet in the high school cafeteria. Margaret Smith was elected club president. W. D. Buchanan spoke on achievement. Sagebrush Six won the Kiwanis trophy for top club work. Walter Edwards and Lulu Lampson earned top awards. Earl Johns and others received scholarships and honors. A candle lighting ceremony closed the program with trumpet taps.
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Margaret Smith
L. G. Spaulding
Kiwanis Club
Frank Maupin
Sagebrush
Locust Grove
M. Simmelink
Benton County
W. D. Buchanan
State College Extension
Lulu Lampson
Ruth Simmelink
Opal Watkins
Richard Smith
Naomi Foraker
Earl Johns
Kennewick Dairy Club
Chicago
Walter Edwards
Sagebrush Six Club
Sears, Roebuck & Company
Walter
State College
Freddy Thompson
Howard Simons
Richland Dairy Club
Mildred Reese Named D A R Contestant
Mildred Reese, chosen by Kennewick High School’s senior class and faculty, will represent the school in the D A R Good Citizenship Pilgrimage to Washington D C The final state winner will be chosen by a questionnaire Those selected excel in Dependability Service Leadership and Patriotism The National Society D A R will cover all expenses to Washington D C
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Mildred Reese
Kennewick High School
Washington, D. C
State of Washington
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Park Is Extended and Rearranged for Spring
The city park will be enlarged this winter with east end land prepared for spring seeding. Ditch bank lowered to align with park line, new trees planted, sprinkling system extended to serve new seeding. Grass area extends to include tennis courts while keeping open space. West end trees thinned to enlarge shade area.
Power Company to Aid Apple Campaign in Pacific Northwest
Pacific Power & Light launches a four month campaign to boost domestic apple markets for Washington and Oregon growers. 55,000 two color leaflets are included in customer bills promoting apple consumption with the slogan An apple a day is good for you and good for the apple grower too.
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Washington
Oregon
Pacific Power & Light Company
R. H. Skill
Pacific
Tax collections in Benton county dip from 1938 levels
Benton county treasurer Ray Gilcrest reports 11 month tax receipts totaling 835 204 this year. Figures show 849 832 in 1938. November 1939 receipts were 7 984 versus 69 066 in March and 198 900 this year. Miscellaneous taxes including land contracts and state funds totaled 360 189 in 11 months, down from 417 000 in 1938.
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Benton County
Ray Gilcrest
Students Attend Impressive Conference at K H L S
A group from K H L S attended a conference presenting talks on self belief and faith in right. McDonald led the event and spoke on two topics: How Can We Believe in Ourselves and How Can We Believe That Right Will Win at the University of Washington venue.
Dorothy Thompson to Leave Kennewick for Dixie Home
Miss Dorothy Thompson departs Kennewick this Sunday returning to her Dixie home after a period of employment in the city.
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Dorothy Thompson
Dixie
Kennewick
Kennewick Chamber Doubles Membership In Three Months
The Kennewick chamber of commerce reports its membership more than doubles in three months with 79 new names added at tonight’s meeting where Walter Knowles became president. The group announced a two monthly board meetings and one monthly general meeting, plus plans to boost highway, housing, and water transportation projects as priorities for the year.
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Kennewick Chamber of Commerce
Walter Knowles
M. M. Moulton
North Bank Highway
Highway Department
North Bank
Kennewick
Maryhill
Moulton
I. N. Mueller
Coulee
Robert Brown
Friends and Tourists Committee
Glenn Felton
House
Alfred Amon
Agriculture
Howard
Firemen to Attend Central Washington Meeting and Party
The Central Washington Fireman's association holds its quarterly meeting Sunday at Cle Elum. The event includes the annual Christmas party with a noon banquet and officer installations. Chief Pratt serves as president. Chief Barthelow of Zillah will succeed him, with delegates and spouses attending from local units.
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Central
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