Four Channels Guide Inter-American Peace Conference
Buenos Aires reports the Inter-American Peace Conference splits work into conciliation neutrality economic and intellectual cooperation with plans for a permanent foreign ministers committee and a U S backed push for world wide arms limits facing opposition from Gen Moncada and doubts any measure reaches the plenary session.
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Buenos Aires
Jose Maria Moncada
Nicaragua
United States
Argentina
United State
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
What makes humans inconsistent in the Christmas season
A reader asks why Christmas themes of peace clash with war toy imagery. The piece notes toys now favor violence while children enjoy toy soldiers, suggesting adults may learn to reject war as they grow, and questions who really wants more wars.
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Earth
Prince of Peace
Trotzky Gets Mexico Home
Mexico grants asylum to Leon Trotzky, describing it as a traditional refuge for political exiles. Foreign Minister Eduardo Hay says the move carries no political significance and reflects humanitarian policy despite opposition from the Confederation of Workers of Mexico. Trotzky, expelled from Russia by Stalin, faces no safe route in exile as Norway offers expiry and Russia remains hostile.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Leon Trotzky
Bolshevist
Eduardo Hay
Hay
Trotzky
Norway
Confederation of Workers of Mexico
Joseph Stalin
Russia
Confederation
Stalin
Communist Party
Lodge Hears Able Address By Judge Seward Puller
Judge Edwin Seward Puller of Washington spoke at Winchester Lodge No. 867 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in a memorial service at Capitol Theatre. A large crowd attended despite heavy rain as the address praised the fraternity’s charity justice brotherly love and fidelity.
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Edwin Seward Puller
Washington
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Hks
Capitol Theatre
Puller
Martinsburgsw. Va
Snider & Son Tobacco Firm Receives Notice
Fragmentary OCR notes SNIDER & SON dated 12 7 referencing peat related kernels. Readable text offers little context but indicates a business mention or notice involving the firm and a product or process linked to peat.
Pontiff curbs activities to regain health
Vatican reports Pope Pius XII in improved condition after partial paralysis of his legs. He spoke with Cardinal Pacelli and urged bed rest while doctors push for a cautious recovery. The pope asked to leave bed soon but doctors urge rest and limited activity to avoid complications.
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Pontiff
Vatican City
Pius
Vatican
Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli
Holy Father
Pius XI
Aminta Milani
Farm House Damaged by Fire Near White Hall
A tenant farm house on J. W. Hancher’s property near White Hall was nearly destroyed by a fire early today. Ernest Tharp and family lived there and saved about half their belongings. A defective flue is suspected. insurance will only partially cover losses. Firemen faced a muddy approach to a cistern as they battled the blaze from 6:55 to 8:55 this morning.
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J. W. Hancher
Apple Pie Ridge
White Hall
South End Hose Company
Ernest Tharp
Hancher
Wife Reports Torturing By Big Husband
New York December 7. Alfred Mansfield a round faced 200 pound auto wrecker is jailed awaiting grand jury on assault charges after his wife Ruth 98 pounds reports torture with lighted matches razor strap and cigars. Detective Bert Bedell says Mansfield admitted burning her nails and beating her. she fled Friday after fingers and feet burned and forced to stand with heavy books as he beat her. She endured abuse for over a year to protect herself and three children seeking safety from a man who she feared might kill her. He allegedly forced her to eat a cupful of salt a week ago.
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New York
Alfred Mansfield
Ruth
Bert Bedell
Baldwin, L. I
Mansfield
Bedell
North Baldwin
Clergyman Brill Found Dead in Martinsburg Home
The Rev. J. W. Brill 77, a leading Virginia Conference United Brethren minister, was found dead in his Martinsburg West Virginia home yesterday morning. Relatives said he retired in good health Saturday night and died in his sleep of a heart attack. He served as pastor of Salem Church nearby.
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J. W. Brill
Virginia
United Brethren Church
R. L. Brill
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mr. Brill
Brill
Salem Church
Frederick County to intensify compulsory school attendance enforcement
Superintendent Leslie D. Kline announced that additional warrants will target parents and guardians for violations of the compulsory attendance law. He said the Frederick county school board has directed vigorous prosecution to ensure children ages 7 to 15 attend school unless illness or disability prevents attendance.
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Leslie D. Kline
Frederick County Schools
Kline
Frederick County School Board
Light is Sentenced for Forgery in Frederick Court
Delbert Light was found guilty of forgery in Frederick Circuit Court by Judge Philip Williams. He received one year in the penitentiary and must pay court costs, with credit for time served since October 8, 1936. The docket also scheduled trials for Margaret Layman, Ernest Jenkins, and Sadie Nicholson on theft charges involving turkeys from Albert Grim near Stephens City, Va.
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Delbert Light
Frederick
Philip Wiliams
Light
Margaret Layman
Ernest Jenkins
Sadie Nicholson
Albert Grim
Stephens City
Howard Martin
Porto Rico Molasses Quart on Sale at Pure Food Store
Bulk Porto Rico molasses advertised at 25 cents per quart in Pure Food Store circular. Package labelled lp lt. Limited time offer. details last updated in the store notice.
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Porto Rico
Pure Food
Madrid braces as Fascists shell suburbs in new offensive
Fascist artillery blasted through Madrid suburbs and attacked Carabanchel and Casa del Campo as insurgent forces pressed operations on the capital. Defense officers feared a swift drive from outlying districts while government units, relocated to Valencia, rallied militia and volunteers after night raids on Paseo de la Castellana Ayala and San Bernardo Square.
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Madrid
Arguelles
Guadalapara
University City
Villaverde
Valencia
Paseo de la Castillana
Ayala Street
San Bernardo Square
Carabanchel
Casa del Campo
Master List Complete For Fellowship Club 1936
The 1936 Master List of the Fellowship Club is complete with welfare checks across the city. Some families not listed last year face hardship and cannot provide Christmas toys or food, while many others see improved conditions. The club aims to include only those in true need and continues adoption drives with early phone pledges to 781-1. Headquarters open Saturday at the George Washington on Piccadilly street side.
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Fellowship Club
Cpen
George Washington
Piccadilly Street
SOUTH END HOSE COMPANY MEETING CALLED FOR DECEMBER 7
An important business meeting for the South End Hose Company is set for Monday night December 7. All members are requested to be present. Secretary notes.
King’s demands and marriage crisis front page mirror
The Daily Mirror front page shows support for the king amid the marriage crisis to Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson. Central Press photographs depict the paper’s stance with bold headlines.
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London Daily Mirror
London
Crisi
Wallis Warfield Simpson
London Mirror
Central Press
Wallis Simpson Plans Indefinite Stay at Cannes Villa
Mrs. Wallis Simpson says she will remain at the Villa Lou Vier with no travel plans or change of residence. She communicated by telephone with King Edward and others from the Cannes estate as authorities and journalists monitor the crown crisis. A roadblock kept spectators away and Mrs Rogers struck a parked taxi on the way to town, then did not stop.
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Cannes
France
Wallis Simpson
Villa
Lou Vier
New York
Herman Rogers
Edward
England
Mrs. Simpson
London
Villa Lou Vier
Est
Scotland Yard
Home Dealing Is Important in Buy At Home Campaign
An editorial in the Winchester Chamber of Commerce argues loyalty to local institutions and industries is essential for community growth. It contends sending money out of town harms the local economy, noting even small outflows reduce funds that would otherwise circulate locally.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Star
Winchester Junk Co Ad Wants Old Cars and More
Best prices since the war for junk old cars and metals. Winchester Junk Co. buys rags and metals at 3 Fairfax Lane between Main and Braddock. Phone 254. Advertisement appears for Thursday and Monday drop-off times.
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Winchester, Junk Co
Fairfax Lane
Main
Braddock
Wallis Warfield debut lights up Baltimore cotillion
Twenty two years after her debut in 1914 Wallis Warfield, later Queen of the World, returns to Baltimore for a cotillion. Chaperoned by cousin Mrs. George Barnett she mingled with forty four debutantes as escorts included Henry Warfield Jr and Maj Gen George Barnett.
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Baltimore
Wallis Warfield
Cotillion
George Barnett
Washington
Henry Warfield, Jr
Special Radio Broadcast Aimed at Housewives Airs Soon
Columbia Network schedules on WatsvW WABC and WBT, 11:45 a.m. next Tuesday and Thursday. Broadcast covers interests to every housewife in the section with a period from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.
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Watsvw
WABC
WBT
Mon & Wed
Baldwin says King Edward will not be rushed into abdication
In a plain spoken statement Prime Minister Baldwin assures Britain that King Edward will have time to weigh his heart against the throne. He reveals the king spoke of marrying Wallis Simpson and notes the government has given no advice beyond issues of a potential morganatic marriage.
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London
England
Stanley Baldwin
Britain
Edward
Wallis Simpson
Mrs. Simpson
Baldwin
Maesty
Tion
Josnt Bheyond
Erful
Viscount Iiviere
Materent
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Commons
Rev George E Owen Elected President of Winchester Ministerial Association
The Rev George E Owen pastor of the Church of Christ was chosen this morning as president of the Winchester Ministerial Association to replace Rev E B McGukin pastor of the Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church now serving at Knoxville Tenn. Dr C R Anderson mayor spoke on ministers as citizens and urged representation on the City Council. He emphasized the need for civic minded ministers and community involvement.
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George E. Owen
Church of Christ
Winchester Ministerial Association
E. B. McGukin
Loudoun Street
Cen
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