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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
6
Rome reports Mussolini government says Italy will continue the war on all fronts until victory and that the regime and people are one. It frames Churchill’s broadcast as a plea for peace and asserts England seeks conflict while Italy pursues vital aims.
In Brookline Massachusetts on December 24 1936 two brothers 13 year old Hugh Daizell and 14 year old David saved weekly earnings from their newspaper routes to purchase their father's Christmas gift a 1936 model automobile now paid in full. The boys saved five to seven dollars weekly saying they grew tired of seeing other families ride in cars and wanted to do something about it.
William G. Hall presiding over State vs J L Davis for burglary with a sentence of two to three years in state prison. M Marchbanks vs Benjamin Podol grants motion to strike and to confine relief to sale of mortgaged property. Jean Gibbs vs Maxwell Gibbs plaintiff's motion to reconsider strike argued by attorneys. B F Mullins vs J E McCulloch defendant's motion for bill of particulars denied.
Three New England college students built a profitable business along the eastern seaboard by collecting sea moss and selling it as a substitute for a previously imported European product.
Analysis notes Churchill sought Fascist party membership with Princess of Piedmont's involvement. It cites two messages between Churchill and Mussolini, claiming Italy’s sense of honor and Mussolini's statement that the era of waltz turns is over. It claims Churchill aimed to publish a peace appeal for propaganda amid wartime hardship.
President Roosevelt honorary head of the Boy Scouts praises the organization for developing courage loyalty and readiness to serve in his annual White House Christmas greeting to the 1 437 743 Scouts Cubs and leaders across America.
In Lincoln Nebraska Chief Petty Officer Greenwell reports his cat devoured the missing tinsel from the Christmas tree. The cat climbed a piece, lapped, then stood on hind legs to finish the diet, leaving Greenwell astonished at the feline feast.
A historical note states that two thirds of South America's population works in agricultural occupations, compared with one quarter in the United States. It highlights the global labor pattern and regional economic structure.
Mary Merlin reports from Chimara Albania that Greek artillery and cavalry seized the town after a 48 hour bombardment by Italian ships planes and shore batteries. An armored Greek car entered the town with celebratory gunners and the town fell under Greek control with over 1 000 Italians captured.
A patriotic piece extols Christmas lighting in America as a symbol of liberty and hope. It praises festive displays on homes and streets as a contrast to fear abroad and urges readers to keep lights burning to affirm freedom and goodwill.
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