Ethiopian offensive meets stiff Italian resistance on northern front
Addis Ababa reports say Ethiopian war minister Ras Mulugheta launched general attacks last Saturday but encounters stern resistance from Italian forces. Official silence surrounds Ethiopian movements as the government calls Italian decapitation claims an odious lie while Swedish Red Cross ambulance workers are said to be wounded.
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Ras Mulugheta
Daggah Bur
Red Cross
Nine Killed In Airliner Crash Off Alexandria
Imperial Airways plane City of Khartoum crashed in the Mediterranean last night. Nine passengers are feared dead including an American named C. Luke and three crew members. Only the pilot survived, rescued late last night as the wreckage was found four miles southwest of Alexandria, Egypt.
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Mineral Increase Of 2 Million Says Geological Survey
Washington reports Alaska crude mineral output rose about two million in 1935 from 1934. total value reached eighteen million eight hundred fifty nine thousand dollars, led by gold at fifteen million eight hundred ninety two thousand and copper at one million eight hundred forty eight thousand. since 1880 Alaska total mineral value nears seven hundred million dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alaska
Geological Survey
93 Die In Auto Crashes Across States New Year
Chicago January 2 statistics show at least 93 people killed in automobile accidents yesterday across fifteen states. The District of Columbia reported no New Year’s Day fatalities.
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Chicago
District of Columbia
Republican Club Meeting in Sullivan's City Hall Office
The Republican Club will meet in Sullivan's office at City Hall at 3 PM on Sunday January 5 1935. All Republicans invited. Leroy M Sullivan chairman. Publish December 31 January 2 3 4.
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Stanford Wins Rose Bowl 7-0 Over SMU
Stanford defeated Southern Methodist 7 to 0 in the Rose Bowl before 85,000 spectators. Bill Paulman scored the only touchdown on a two yard run set up by a forward pass, with Monk Moscrip adding the extra point. It was Stanford's first Rose Bowl win in three attempts.
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Associated Press
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Stanford
Southern Methodist
Bill Paulman
Monk Moscrip
South Methodist
Silver Countries Should Work In Harmony
Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr. said that current conferences with Mexican officials would benefit all silver using countries. He emphasized cooperation among silver producing nations following President Roosevelt’s metal purchase act framework.
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Associated Press
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau Jr
Roosevelt
Football Finals Roundup From Southern Classics
The results list key clashes with Stanford defeating SMU 7 0 but LSU edged by Texas Christian 3 2 while Catholic University beat Mississippi 20 19. Hardin Simmons and New Mexico Aggies tied 14 14 as the East led West 19 to 3.
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Mississippi
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Governor Troy Issues New Year Greetings to Alaska
Juneau January 1 1936 Governor Troy extends New Year greetings to Alaska saying 1935 saw marked progress and the territory can expect continued improvement. He notes he is studying Delegate Dimond’s request for a special session to revamp territorial laws to leverage the federal social security act.
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Associated Press
Juneau
Troy
Alaska
Dimond
Veterans back plan for soldiers bonus payment play
Veterans groups led by Ray Murphy James E Van Zandt and M A Harlan said they were in accord to push for a cashing of the soldiers bonus with a plan they expect to cost under one billion dollars and no funding method was given. Earlier estimates put the cost at two billion dollars.
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Washington
Ray Murphy
American Legion
James E. van Zandt
Veterans of Foreign Wars
M. A. Harlan
Disabled American Veterans
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Precedent Set for Roosevelt White House Address
Washington plans an extraordinary Friday night session to receive the president's annual message on the state of the Union. The historic move marks the first night delivery of a presidential opening message since Wilson's war address, with Roosevelt's remarks to be broadcast on radio at nine o'clock p.m. Eastern.
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Washington
Senate
House
Wilson
Roosevelt
Italy Ethiopia Exchange Bitter Protests Over Front Actions
Italy and Ethiopia in sharp exchanges over warfare on the southern front and the Somaliland front. Emperor Selassie appeals to the League accusing Italy of poison gas use and attacking a Swedish Red Cross ambulance. Rome replies that Italian bombardment was justified by the deaths of two aviators at Daggah Bur.
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Associated Press
Italy
Ethiopia
Emperor Selassie
League
Red Cross
Rome
Somaliland
Daggah Bur
Republican national committee demands equal radio time
The Republican high command plans campaign year strategy after Roosevelt's message to Congress. Henry P. Fletcher says the president's address is part of his reelection campaign and calls for equal radio time for a GOP reply as Democratic conferences arrange the president's joint session appearance Friday night.
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Republican High Command
Roosevelt
Congress
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Republican National Committee
Three Die in Seattle New Year’s Day Auto Crashes
King County ends year with three traffic deaths bringing total for the year to 154. Seattle residents Jack McDonald 51 and Edward J Wright 75 were struck by cars on New Year’s Eve. Walter Nelson Smith in Seattle died from injuries in a crash on Christmas Eve.
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Tacoma Man Killed by Car After Being Struck
Walter Fietz a 68 year old railroad employee died instantly after being hit by a speeding automobile which fled the scene last night in Tacoma.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Walter Fietz
Harrar Triumph Sparks Fascist Hopes for East Africa
Fascists look to the new year for decisive military gains in East Africa and to lift the League of Nations siege as they celebrate Harrar's reported triumph.
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