Finnish General Claims Two Soviet Armies Surrounded
General Vallenius told Swedish reporters that two Russian armies of about 10 000 men each were encircled near Suomussalmi and Tolvajarvi. He noted fierce fighting in Salla and Petsamo sectors and alleged Russian tanks crossed into Norway, a claim Norwegian authorities could not confirm.
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Stockholm
Vallenius
Salla
Petsamo
Suomussalmi
Tolvajarvi
Lake Ladoga
Finland
Salmijarvi
Graf Spee Sunk by Its Crew After Duel With British Forces
Nazi pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee was blown up and sunk off Montevideo after British naval pressure. Captain Hans Langsdorff and the crew reportedly escaped to smaller craft, while Germany planned internment for remaining sailors. Ship went down in 25 feet of water three miles from shore as Tacoma ferried crew to safety.
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Admiral Graf Spee
Montevideo
Uruguay
Harold K. Miles
Hans Langsdorff
Graf Spee
Tacoma
Buenos Aires
Langsdorff
Pfehrer
Adolf Hitler
Soviet Press Accuses U S of Leading Russia Expulsion
Moscow reports accuse the United States of a leading role in the League of Nations expulsion of Russia using trickery and marked cards. Pravda claims U S actions and Anglo French capitalists shaped votes and that Russia gains a free hand in foreign policy while Finland's fate remains unresolved.
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Henry Shapiro
Moscow
U.P
United States
League of Nations
Russia
Soviet Union
U. S
Pravda
Communist Party
League
Mexico
Szevestin
Geneva
Finland
Helsinki
Izevestia
Farm Groups Plan Appeal Against FCA Control by Wallace
E T Benson says the National Cooperative council and allied farm groups will ask Congress to block any move to place Farm Credit Administration control in the hands of Secretary Wallace. They threaten to mobilize voters in the 1940 presidential campaign if needed. Sources report Wallace seeks authority to direct the agency, with possible resignation of FDA governor J F Hill and replacement by A G Black. Frank Gannett enters the FCA controversy amid concerns over broadened executive powers.
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FCA
Wallace
Washington
E. T. Benson
National Cooperative Council
Congress
Farm Credit Administration
Department of Agriculture
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
FDA
J. F. Hill
A. G. Black
Agriculture Department
Frank Gannett
Rochester
N. Y
C I O Demands Amend Labor Relations Act Change
The Congress of Industrial Organizations calls for three amendments to the national labor relations act reversing board decisions that carve out crafts in industrial plants. Joan L Lewis heads a committee drafting the program and aims to protect industrial unions from fragmentation by the board.
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Washington
Congress of Industrial Organizations
National Labor Relations Act
Congress
Joan L. Lewis
National Labor Relations Board
American Federation of Labor
Finnish Army Reports Massive Tank Destruction On Ladoga Front
Finnish communique cites the destruction of three Soviet 30 ton land battleships and three more tanks along Lake Ladoga as Red attacks were repulsed north of the lake. The report details heavy fighting on the Karelian isthmus and limited sea and air activity with continued Finnish advances near Tolvajarvi and Aeglaejarvi.
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Lynn Heinzerling
Helsinki
Lake Ladoga
Red
Finland
Mannerheim
Karelian
Taipale
Suvanto Lake
Limola
Tolvajarvi
Aeglaejarvi
Ladoga
Petsamo
Lapland
Man Held on Reckless Driving Charge After Accident
A man using the name Frank Bacic of Missoula posted $600 property bond and faced a justice court appearance in Anaconda on a reckless driving charge related to a Saturday evening crash on U S Highway 10 near Warm Springs that seriously injured Weldon Martin a Deer Lodge teacher. Bach alerted Butte police after hearing a broadcast describing the collision in which Martin suffered fractures of both legs and possible internal injuries.
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Frank Bacic
Missoula
Justice Court
Anaconda
Weldon Martin
Deer Lodge
U.S. Highway No. 10
Warm Springs
Bach
Butte
Martin
Graf Spee Death by Own Action Highlights German Tradition
The article notes Germany’s use of self sacrifice in naval crisis, citing the Graf Spee sinking as a major example of planned destruction to avoid capture. It references Scapa Flow 1919 and Bremen’s alleged fate as part of the same strategic mindset.
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Scapa Flow
Bremen
Atlantic
Adolf Ahrens
Graf Spee
Eyewitness account of Graf Spee sinking
Reporter Roscoe Snipes describes circling the Graf Spee in an airplane above the estuary of the river Plata as explosions erupt from the German pocket battleship. He notes the ship's blaze, thick smoke, and the moment it sank, with pilot risk highlighted.
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Graf Spee
Montevideo
Admiral Graf Spee
River Platte
Beloved Butte Woman Gertrude Nichols Dies at Home
Miss Gertrude Nichols daughter of Judge Erastus Nichols died Sunday after a daylong illness from angina pectoris at 909 West Granite street Butte. Mrs. T. J. Walker was present at her death which occurred peacefully during sleep. The body was moved to White undertaking parlors and funeral plans were to be announced. relatives were expected in the city by Tuesday.
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Gertrude Nichols
Butte
West
Granite Street
T. J. Walker
Miss Nichols
Erastus Nichols
Mysterious Gambling Shutdown Returns in Butte Night
A midnight closure again shuts down Keno roulette wheels dice and card games in Butte prompting rumors about the cause though officials have not reported an explanation.
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Butte
Caution urged to stop fires over holidays
Precautionary measures to prevent home fires during the holiday season were listed by acting fire chief John Seitz. Hazards include Christmas trees, smoking near inflammables, cheap electrical toys, and flimsy costumes. Tree safety and the use of nonflammable decorations are emphasized, with warnings about bargain electrical sets and proper anchoring.
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John Seitz
Montana Forecast Favors Calm Days and Cold Spell
A Montana forecast shows generally fair conditions on Monday and Tuesday with daytime warmth and a colder spell developing Monday night.
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Montana
Butte Begins Christmas Preparations for Holidays Rush
Butte residents enter a busy stretch before Christmas as shoppers plan last minute details. Students end term Friday and return January 2. College students head home this week, with many arriving midweek for the holiday break. Store windows fill with last minute gifts amid the bustle.
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Butte
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Shepherds’ Journey
New York Public Library
Adoration OF the Shepherds
Bouguereau
Bethlehem
Mary
Joseph
St. Luke
Finn
Omagh
Associated Press
United Press
Roscoe Snipes
Mra. Nichols
Mining City
Papar
Fire Department
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