Mountain blizzard hinders search for missing airliner
Reports of a missing airliner with seven aboard draw searches into the Wasatch Mountains south of Salt Lake City. Civilian workers Hess and a foreman report a broken juniper, a torn mahogany tree and gashes in shale on Lone Peak as possible clues, but deep snow blocks further progress.
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Salt Lake City
U.R
Lone Peak
John I. Hess
Pleasant Grove
Hess
Alpine
Today and Tomorrow in the British Commonwealth
The article discusses the king as a unifying symbol for the empire and contrasts royal allegiance with the personal rule seen in other nations. It notes that loyalty to the king in Britain is distinct from the autocratic control exercised by duces and fuehrers, signaling deeper differences in governance.
Buenos Aires Conference Action Strengthens American Peace Machinery
The neutrality commission of the Inter-American Peace Conference unanimously adopted the coordinated neutrality convention after approving nine projects. Argentina's reservations on treaty validity were dropped, pleasing Brazil and Peru. Sumner Welles praised the outcome and said the United States will lead in good neighborliness to prevent misuderstandings. Peace on earth phrase becomes a fact, he added.
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Buenos Aires
U.P
Neutrality Commission
inter-American Peace Conference
Argentina
Brazil
Peru
Sumner Welles
United States
Welles
Riley to file high court plea on vote recount
Judge Frank L. Riley plans a petition for review with the Montana Supreme Court in Helena after a recount in Silver Bow county precincts gave J. J. Lynch a 159 vote lead for district judge. The canvassing board figures were certified to the Secretary of State and Leiper presided the contest.
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J. J. Lynch
Silver Bow
State Supreme Court
Helena
Frank L. Riley
Riley
Lynch
Secretary of State
Frank P. Leiper
Glendive
Salvation Army Plans Christmas Meals for Poor in Butte
The Salvation Army in Butte prepares Christmas baskets and maintains its dining room and shelter for transients despite limited funds. City support is hoped to offset a softer fund drive that ended December 6, with volunteers pushing ahead amid the belief government aid does not fully cover need.
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Salvation Army
Butte
Army
Bids Opened for 1939 Fair Building
Directors of the Golden Gate International Exposition opened bids for constructing 12 exhibit palaces on Yerba Buena Shoals in San Francisco for the 1939 fair.
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San Francisco
U.P
Yerba Buena Shoals
Robbers Slug Victim Nail Him to a Bench
Harlen Pitts a 20 year old filling station attendant was slugged by two holdup men who then nailed his left hand to a bench with a large nail and clamped his right hand in a vice. The attackers took 160 and fled. Pitts survived after hospital care and described the assailants as about 40 years old.
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Land O’ Lakes
Wis
Harlen Pitts
Harlen
Eagle River
Young Pitts
James Pitts
Hamilton 10 be retained and 6. O. P. leaders predict
Republican leaders predicted John D. M. Hamilton would keep the N R C chairmanship. Walter S. Hallahan said a unanim ous vote of confidence was likely when the executive committee meets to decide future leadership. Ralph E. Williams of Oregon voiced similar expectations.
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Chicago
John D. M. Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Walter S. Hallahan
West Virginia
Executive Committee
Hamilton
West Virginian
Ralph E. Williams
Oregon
Federal agents monitor grain price rise amid speculation
Washington reports that the Commodity Exchange Commission chief Dr J W T Duvel says federal agents are tightening checks on December wheat and corn futures after a jump in prices. He notes large open interest in December corn and limited supply in Chicago while weather officials call last week favorable for winter wheat.
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Washington
J. W. T. Duvel
Commodity Exchang Commission
Chicago
Commodity Exchange
Duvel
Germany
Italy
Weather Bureau
Geiger Pioneer Butte Resident Dies at 77
Michael J. Geiger 77 a pioneer Butte resident died at his home 915 Caledonia street after a several day illness. He was secretary of Butte Woodmen of the World a longtime fraternal leader. Survived by daughter Mrs Theodore McCabe California and brother George Geiger Chicago. Mrs McCabe en route to attend funeral services. Body at Daly Shea mortuary. Funeral services to be announced.
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Michael J. Geiger
Butte
Caledonia Street
Geiger
Butte Woodmen of the World
Theodore McCabe
California
George Geiger
Chicago
McCabe
Citizens Warmly Commend Silver Gloves Tourney for Charity
Community leaders praise the Silver Gloves boxing tourney to aid crippled children. Proceeds from the December dates 28 and 29 in the Mining city will benefit the crippled children fund, with quotes from Judge Gardner, Dr. Thomson, Bob Corette, and Pearl Schroeder.
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John T. Gardner
Montana State
Francis A. Thomson
Montana School of Mines
Bob Corette
Intercity Independent Football League
Pearl Schroeder
Rotana Club
University of Wisconsin President Faces Hearing After Debate
In Madison on December 16, the University of Wisconsin regents voted 9 to 6 to hold a public hearing on charges against President Glenn Frank. Students applauded as Frank refused to resign while regent chairman Harold Wilkie faced jeers. the case date will be set soon.
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Glenn Frank
Frank
University of Wisconsin
University Regents
Madison
Wis
Board of Regents
Harold M Wilkie
Philip F. la Follette
Mystery blaze sweeps San Francisco pier 46
A fire of unknown origin struck Pier 46 on the Embarcadero in San Francisco killing the roof and damaging the Grace Lines and Panama mail line headquarters. Investigators opened a sabotage probe as four alarms sent 26 companies and two fireboats to battle the blaze.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Embarcadero
Grace Lines
Panama Mail Lines
Embarcadero
Montana Forecast Calls for Unsettled Weather Thru Weekend
An unsettled pattern covers Montana for Thursday and Friday with likely snow and only slight temperature changes. A mix of mountain and valley locations may see varying snowfall and wet stretches ahead.
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Montana
10000 Men in Front With More En Route
Nanking on December 17 reports James Elder, U.S. adviser to Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang, flew from Sianfu indicating talks to free Chiang Kai-Shek. Shanghai says Chiang Kai-Shek’s fate drives the conflict as government and rebels clash. The government orders a punitive expedition while loyal forces surround Sianfu where Chang holds Chiang and other generals. Royal Leonard of Glendale, California, is listed among prisoners at Sianfu.
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Nanking
James Elder
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Sianfu
Chang
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Shanghai
Gener Simo Chiang Kai-She
Shensi
Chiang
Royal Leonard
Glendale
Calif
Son of President Wins Battle Against Throat Infection
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., son of the President, has overcome a hemolytic streptococcus throat infection after a prolonged hospital stay. Dr. George Loring Tobey announced that the illness contributing to his illness was more than a sinus problem, marking a turn in his care.
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Boston
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
George Loring Tobey
Harvard
Franklin
Tobey
Secret Paris meeting eyed for Franco aid from Europe
An envoy of General Francisco Franco and representatives of two European powers plan a Paris meeting to discuss sending foreign specialists to aid the insurgents. The talks come after mediation with Britain and France broke down, as fascist bloc refuses cooperation. Italy and Germany are suspected of aiding Franco.
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Paris
Francisco Franco
United Press
Franco
Italy
Germany
City Council Approves Refundings and Relief Protest
City council approves semi monthly payrolls and a resolution for paying $883000 in principal and interest on refunding bonds. Mayor Hauswirth to file a protest with Governor Holt against relief cutbacks and notify Montana's congressional delegation.
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Montana
Charles A. Hauswirth
Elmer Holt
Holt
Wheat Shortage Threatens Famous German Paper
Berlin reports that the Frankfurter Zeitung faces a 1,000,000 ton wheat shortage, risking the paper's future. Propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels is said to consider withdrawing the publication permit, amid warnings to Germany.
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Berlin
Frankfurter Zeitung
Germany
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Glass backs extending currency stabilization fund
Senator Glass of Virginia indicated in informed quarters he would back the administration plan to extend the two billion dollar currency stabilization fund. He urged Morgenthau to let the power to devalue the dollar expire January 30 to avoid further business uncertainty.
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Washington
Senator Glass
Virginia
Morgenthau
Congress
Treasury
Glass
Morgathan
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