Inventor Claims Jet Engine to Secure US Air Supremacy
New York inventor E B Myers says he has perfected a jet impulse reaction aircraft engine to give the United States air supremacy within a year. He cites tests at Wright Field and calculations by Dr Alexander Klemin and predicts major boosts in bomber takeoff loads and fighter speed, with a claimed 4000 horsepower potential and low production cost under 1000 dollars.
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New York
U.P
E. B. Myers
United States
U. S. Army Air Corps
Wright Field
Dayton
Alexander Klemin
Guggenheim School of Aeronautics
New York University
Army
Myers
Klemin
U.S. Bureau of Arsenals
Picatinny Arsenal
New Jersey
Myers’ Plant
Rome
Willard Treatment Promises Ulcer Relief On Trial
Quick relief from distress due to stomach ulcers from excess acid is touted in a book and home treatment. One million bottles sold for relief of duodenal ulcers, sour stomach, gas, heartburn, and sleeplessness with a 15 day trial. Martin Drug Co and Walgreen’s Drug Store carry the remedy.
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Willard
Martin Drug CO
Walgreen
Chinese Envoy's Son Imitates Hitler At Tucson Club Luncheon
Merlin Quo, 15, son of Chinese ambassador Quo Tai Chi, parodied Hitler in a speech at the Hiram's club luncheon in the Masonic temple. Other participants included Tucson High students Milton Wiggins Edward Arnst and Harry Gin. Quo and his mother winter in Tucson.
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A. Hitler
der Fuhrer
Nazi Germany
Julius Caesar
Hitler
Hiram’s Club
Masonic Temple
Merlin Quo
Quo Tai Chi
Court of St. James
Rome
Caesar
Young Quo
Tucson
Milton Wiggins
Tucson High School
Edward Arnst
Harry Gin
Castelan Funeral Set For Tomorrow
Mrs. Vicinta Castelan, 70, longtime Tucson resident, died at her home on South Main Street. She leaves two sons, five daughters all of Tucson. rosary tonight, mass tomorrow at San Agustin Cathedral, burial in Holy Hope cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Bring's Funeral Home.
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Vicinta Castelan
Tucson
South Main Street
Castelan
Hermosillo
Sonora
France
George
Joe Castelan
Vicinta Johnson
Adelina Romero
Mary L. Aguirre
Henrietta la Plante
William Sayre
Bring’s Funeral Home
San Agustin Cathedral
Holy Hope Cemetery
Giants Sign Gabby Hartnett as Player Coach
The New York Giants sign 39 year old Gabby Hartnett to a one year player coach contract after Cubs release. Hartnett met with Boston Red Sox manager Joe Cronin who offered a players contract, then closed with Giants manager Bill Terry within minutes. Terms were not disclosed.
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Chicago
New York Giants
Charles Lee
Gabby) Hartnett
Chicago Cubs
Hartnett
Cubs
Joe Cronin
Boston Red Sox
Cronin
Gabby
Bill Terry
Giants
Body Of Man Found By Hunters Is Identified
The body found by hunters near Winslow on December 4 was tentatively identified as W. R. Clark, who disappeared on October 6, 1938, while traveling from Los Angeles. Coroner Max Miller said the description fits Clark, aged 60 to 70 with one arm, and said he alerted Los Angeles police to confirm identity.
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Flagstaff
Winslow
W. R. Clark
Los Angeles
Max Miller
Clark
Miller
United States aviation firm plans large Mexico operations
A U S aviation company announces extensive plans to expand its operations into Mexico. The move aims to grow routes, maintenance bases, and service centers across multiple Mexican states, signaling a significant cross border investment by the firm.
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United States Aviation Company
Mexico
Bomber Concept Uses Safe Fuel and Small Engines
The inventor describes a bomber design with eight to ten small engines along each wing trailing edge firing alternately to reach high speeds and payloads. The fuel contains oxygen for combustion and is presented as safe and easy to handle. Assistants include Dr. Klemin and Rossa Cole with funding from Earl G. Hines, president of two firms.
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Myers
Klemin
Rossa Cole
Earl G. Hines
International Projector Company
General Theater Equipment Company
Two Nazi Spies Executed After Capture in Britain
London dispatch reports the execution at Pentonville of German spies Jose Waldberg and Karl Meier, 25 and 24, caught in Britain with a portable radio transmitter intended to broadcast military information to Germany. Disguised as refugees, they were said to have been trained to gather intelligence amid civilians.
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Sidney J. Williams
London
Germany
Pentonville Prison
Jose Waldberg
Karl Meier
Britain
Waldberg
Meier
Central Criminal Court
State Defense Meet Called In Phoenix
The Arizona Municipal League's committee on state defense calls a meeting for December 18 in Phoenix with sheriffs police chiefs and fire chiefs to discuss mobilization plans in case of sabotage or emergencies from the war situation. Attendees include John J. Curry Golden L. Hunsaker Harry L. Hilles George Locke James Gerand and Lester Barnum.
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Phoenix
Arizona Municipal League
Committee On State Defense
Arizona
John J. Curry
Tempe
State Firemen’s
Golden L. Hunsaker
Globe
Harry L. Hilles
Tucson
Treason May Face Defense Strikers
Washington December 10 House members study defense stoppages and consider treason as a possible punishment for strikes in defense industries. Rep Hobbs says drastic steps may be needed but hopes for less severe deterrents and arbitration. A Wright Aeronautical contract in Paterson bans all strikes and curtailment, offering arbitration for grievances.
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Washington
House
Congress
Hobbs
D-Ala
House 2
Judiciary
Paterson
N. J
Wright Aeronautical Corporation
Wright
Unregistered Aliens To Be Dropped From County Relief Rolls
The Pima county relief rolls will exclude aliens who have not registered with federal officials by December 26. A B Sieh, executive secretary of the county welfare board, said the deadline is firm and no extensions will be granted. About 300 non citizens are on the local relief rolls, receiving aid in the same proportion as citizens. Registration is done at the federal building.
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Pima County
A. B. Sieh
Federal
Nogales Free Port Proposal Awaiting Government Action
Mexico City reports no official steps have been taken to make Nogales Sonora a free port. Alonzo Sordo Noriega said the Avila Camacho administration has not initiated any action after consulting the treasury department and the ministry of communications.
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Mexico City
Alonzo Sordo Noriega
Government Information Bureau
Avila Camacho
Nogales
Sonora
Arizona
Noriega
Treasury Department
Ministry of Communications
Carnarvon Castle Sails After Repairs in Montevideo
The British shell battered auxiliary cruiser Carnarvon Castle, 20 122 tons, left Montevideo at 4 45 p m after repairs that reportedly are complete A British legation spokesman said permission to stay another day might be sought Officials noted a heavy morning storm delayed work and warned that several German raiders still stalk merchant ships in the Atlantic.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Carnarvon Castle
Britain
Legation
Atlantic Ocean
Entertainment Bias Grows Across India
Reports indicate increasing prejudice against all forms of entertainment in India, with critics fearing a chilling effect on culture and creative expression across regions and communities. The phenomenon draws attention from artists, audiences, and cultural bodies seeking safeguards for free expression.
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India
Arizona Postmasters Given Confirmation
The Senate confirmed postmaster nominations for William D. Spangler of Benson Arizona and Charles W Montgomery of Whiteriver Arizona on December 10.
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Arizona
Washington
William D. Spangler
Benson
Ariz
Charles W. Montgomery
Whiteriver
Senate
North Carolina Unemployment Commission Totals
The commission reports $16,373,964.15 paid in claims since inception four years ago. Collections amount to $39,486,467.50, leaving a balance of $23,112,503.35.
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Carolina
Unemployment Compensation Commission
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Chenault’s
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N. 6Th Ave
Chan & Kong
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Blenman St
Chan & Kong Herb Co
Stone Ave
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