Tokyo Shaken by Major Earthquake and Tidal Wave
Associated Press reports Tokyo admitted a strong earthquake caused a tidal wave that inundated houses and damaged buildings. The seismic center was traced to the Sea of Enshu with effects in Hamamatsu Shizuoka Nagano and nearby areas. Damages were reported as slight overall with limited production disruption and no confirmed shipping loss.
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West Bromwich
England
Chinese say Japs routed in Kweichow and Tushan recovered
Chinese army spokesman reports 4 000 Japanese troops routed in Kweichow threatening Kweiyang relieved temporarily. Chinese forces recaptured Pachai Hanoi Shihpanchai and Tushan while Japanese fell back toward Kwangsi. Tushan noted as definitely in Chinese hands after a day long battle and pursuit of retreating remnants.
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Greek Attacks on British Troops Increase in Civil War
Lt. Gen. Ronald Scobie said Greek attacks on British troops rose as a general strike hit Salinoka. Elas partisans began preliminary talks with the Greek government to end the civil war, with limited progress. British forces slowly cleared Athens and Piraeus while partisans eroded back. over 90 Elas officers and men were captured and handed to the Greek government, many in civilian dress, and most weapons were German or Italian.
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Navy Air Medal Awarded to William F Harper
William F Harper a 19 year old aviation machinist's mate third class from Tucson Arizona received the Air Medal for courageous conduct and outstanding achievement in 26 aerial photographic missions over the Solomon Islands despite intense anti aircraft fire and enemy fighters Navy officials announced in San Diego California
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Tucson
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Dublin Beekeepers Seek Government Sugar Allocation
Dublin beekeepers urge the Eire government to allocate sugar for hives amid rising bee welfare concerns. Local apiarists warn shortages could threaten pollination and honey production across the region.
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Eire
Slain and wounded in New Jersey shooting spree
In New Brunswick police hold 24 year old Daniel Molnar after he killed four people and wounded two others in Carteret and surrounding communities. He fired on police, took his daughter, fled, then surrendered after a six hour manhunt involving state troopers and soldiers.
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Robert Shanley
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Charles Mackwinski
Barbara
Alice Scott
Perth Amboy
Woodridge
Nogales Editor Finds WWII Shells Linger On Desk
In Nogales Arizona two 37 mm World War I shells sat hazardous on the Daily Herald desk for years. They were used to hold down copy since 1941 and moved onto the AP teletypes before Army ordnance officers from a Tucson airbase removed them. The shells were deemed live after a loud explosion.
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Tucson
Roosevelt plans White House visit during honeymoon
Col. Elliott Roosevelt and actress Faye Emerson continued their honeymoon at Grand Canyon and announced plans to visit Roosevelt's parents in the White House if arrangements with Emerson's studio allow. They expect to return to Hollywood over the coming weekend with a possible stop in Beaumont, Texas to visit Emerson's mother.
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Ariz
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Faye Emerson
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Miss Emerson
Hollywood
Beaumont
Tex
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King Carries Canadien Test On War Plans
Ottawa report states Prime Minister Mackenzie King won a 143 to 70 vote of confidence in the House of Commons early today, authorizing a tougher wartime effort after weeks of debate on conscription. The session adjourned to January 31 with King defending his leadership.
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Liberal Party
Russians Silent on Greek Civil War Dispatches
Moscow newspapers refrain from commenting on the Greek civil war while continuing to quote British dispatches describing Maj. Gen. Ronald M. Scobie’s efforts to crush the Elas revolt.
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Dec
Ronald M. Scobie
Elas
Robert Tasker Found Dead in Mexico City
American author and screen writer Robert Tasker was found dead in his Chapultepec district home in Mexico City. Police indicate death by self poisoning after a quarrel with his wife Gladys Flores, daughter of Costa Rica's ex president. Tasker, 43, had left Hollywood two years earlier after working on the Big House screenplay and had served time in San Quentin where he edited the penitentiary newspaper and wrote Grim Haven.
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Hollywood
San Quentin
Grim Haven
Urges Music Festival In State Be Resumed
PHOENIX December meeting urged resumption next year of the annual music festival. It called for stricter qualifications for state music teachers and discussed plans for reviving the festival in year.
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Phoenix
Chile Plans Low Interest Credit System for Farmers
Chile will establish a new credit system offering low interest loans to farmers. The program aims to improve agricultural finance and expand access to capital for rural producers.
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Chile
Rome Mob Spills Food In Black Market Raid
In Rome demonstrations raided three stores on a square today. Food was spilled and trampled as part of a wave linked to yesterday's attack on markets. A new group calling itself the Movement of the Famished plans a March on December 16.
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