Hitler Takes Command as German Army Chief in East War
Berlin dispatch reports Hitler has taken over supreme command of the army after the dismissal of Field Marshal Walther von Brauchitsch. The radio notes no rift with Brauchitsch, says the move signals strong impulse for new military tasks and emphasizes leaders must have nerve power and health for upcoming hard campaigns.
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Berlin
Hitler
East Front
Byiuchitsch
Hrer
Ammand
Fuehrer
Baltimore Grain Market Closing
Baltimore market closes with wheat at 1.13 per bushel and corn at 80 cents. Prices reflect mill deliveries. No. 2 Red Winter Garlick domestic at 1.21 for December. Barley 65 cents.
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Baltimore
Mrs Lucy McIntire Dies In Kansas City
Mrs Lucy F McIntyre a former resident of this city died in Kansas City Missouri at age of her sister Mrs L A Clark received the telegraph message listing survivors David A Fries Mrs George L Streit a niece Emma K Clark and a nephew Arthur F Streit Funeral services will be held in Kansas City and burial will be in Parkville Missouri.
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L. A. Clark
Kansas City
Lucy F. McIntyre
Clark
Josiah
Margaret Ellen Fries
David A. Fries
George L. Streit
Emma K. Clark
Athur F. Streit
Kane City
Parkville
Wreck injures passenger as three cars collide on Picadilly
Three cars were damaged and Doris Kreiser 19 was treated for bruises after a Sunday morning crash at the Picadilly Street East Lane intersection. Ralph S. Brown Jr of 315 Berryville Ave and Harry Benner of Stephenson drove the involved vehicles. Evelyn Slonaker of 1128 Berryville Ave owned the parked car hit at the stop sign. Total damages were estimated at 250 dollars.
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Picadilly Street
East Lane
Ralph S. Brown, Jr
Berryville Avenue
Harry Benner
Stephenson
Evelyn Slonaker
Doris Kreiser
Brown
Smoking Dispute Halts Chrysler Tank Plant
Detroit December 22 production in the army tank arsenal operated by Chrysler Corporation halted briefly after midnight due to a dispute over smoking. A no smoking rule had been in effect since opening. Foremen ordered smokers to leave. about 1500 men on the night shift reportedly walked out. Day shift reported for work. Many workers are United Automobile Workers CIO members. Union stewards said no authorization for a walkout.
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Detroit
Army Tank Arsenal
Chrysler Corporation
United Automobile Workers (Cio
Government Takes Burlap Supply
The government took full control of the nation’s burlap supply ending peacetime use except for bagging farm and chemical products. Notice to Edward Whitmore and heirs or assigns: a deed will be sought for 227 E Kern Street Winchester Virginia on February 14 1942 after tax sale June 26 1937. Redeem before deed execution by paying required amount to the Winchester Clerk of Court.
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Washington
Edward Whitmore
Corporation Court of
Winchester
E. Kern Street
Virginia Rideoutt
Spirit of 76 veteran seeks naval service again
Albert Reid of New York City, a veteran of 1884 and former fire chief, announces he is willing to volunteer to rejoin the navy at age 76. He highlights his eagerness to serve and his long public service record.
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Albert Reid
New York City
Navy
Princess Torfonia Dies After Protracted Illness
Princess Torlonia widow Elsie Moore Torfonia 52 died in her Park Avenue home after a long illness. Her son Prince Allesandro Torlonia had flown in from Rome to be at her bedside but returned home. She married the Don Duke of Poli and entertained lavishly from 1907 to 1925 before divorcing in 1928 in Connecticut over a dispute on infidelity under Italian law.
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New York
Elsie Moore Torfonia
Don Marino Torlonia
Italy
Park Avenue
Prince Allesandro Torionia
Rome
Clipper
United States
Charles A. Moore
Elsie Moore
Duke of Poli
Duke of
Russians Hammer Germans Deep in Maloyaroslavets Gap
London dispatch reports Soviet forces broke fortified German lines near Maloyaroslavets about 70 miles southwest of Moscow. They drove wedges four miles into the enemy positions threatening the Moscow defense arc between Moscow and Kaluga. Spanish captives indicate the blue legion is being recalled to Madrid.
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London
Maloyaroslavets
Moscow
Red Army
Kaluga
Russia
Spain
Blue Legion
Madrid
Court records show fines for various offenses by local residents
Trial Justice A. J. Tavenn er disposed of cases including speeding fines of 14.25 dollars for several residents from Clearbrook and Wyoming, a city offenses case with drunkenness, and multiple disorderly conduct charges with 30 day suspensions or costs. the text also notes a 1885 first special delivery stamp description with dark blue ten cent value and messenger boy illustration.
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A. J. Tavenner
Thomas W. Russell
Clearbrook
Wlliam H. Lawrence
John Washington
William S. Sargent
New Destroyer Hambleton Commissioning Address
Rear Admiral Adolphus Andrews at the Brooklyn navy yard called on Hambleton crew to destroy the source of the "evil infection" and all manifestations quickly. He framed the mission as the nation’s first answer to treacherous yellow satellites and urged each gun's crew to shoot and blast this imitation of the sun from skies seas and land.
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New York
Adolphus Andrews
Third Naval District
Hambleton
Andrews
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Hall Confers With Admiral at Washington
President Hall holds talks with an admiral in Washington on December 22, signaling high level military diplomacy during mounting tensions. No further details were released about agenda or outcomes.
Secretary Hull Hones Talks Amid Martinique Naval Rumors
Secretary Hull and Rear Admiral Horne conferred for an hour with no comment on a possible naval accord affecting Martinique. Horne had just returned from talks with the French high commissioner and suggested a State Department statement may follow later today.
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Hull
Frederick J. Horne
Martinique
Panama Canal
Horne
State Department
Button Gwinnett Letter Ownership Clarified
The valuable Button Gwinnett letter is owned by Dr. A. W. Rosenbach who purchased it for $51,000. The document is identified as Button Gwinnett and its value is noted in this possession update.
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Button Gwinnett
J. N
Dr. A
Annual Stockholders Meeting Notice for Winchester Bank
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co of Winchester Virginia calls its annual stockholders meeting for January 13 1942 at 11 am to elect directors and address other business as needed. J H Yost cashier.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co
Winchester
Virginia
J. H. Yost
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Torfonia
Richard Forney
Haley Martin
Wyoming
Marie Poles
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Jonah Walker
Burrell Menifee
Charles Reid
John Ash
William Butler
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Loretta Young
Clare Luce
Warren Pershing
Helen Burton
George W. Kurtz
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Haldeman’s Creamery
Miller's Hardware
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Nomss
Moneprince Air
W ‘Albert
Raleigh
Shannon
Fleming Hall
Frank Medice
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Perlas Amorita de Cate
Plackstone Cabinet
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Goodyear
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