Shriners Lose Band Instruments In Big Fire
A large blaze on Druid Hill avenue and Eutaw street destroyed about 30000 dollars worth of band instruments and other property of the Shriners. Twenty two fire units battled the three story building once used by Johns Hopkins University as a storage and practice site. Shrine bandsmen had left before the fire, which attracted shoppers and disrupted traffic. The Boumi Temple of the Baltimore Shriners Demolay and the Tall Cedars of Lebanon owned the stored property.
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Obe
Shriners
Druid Hill Avenue
Eutaw Street
Johns Hopkins University
Shrine
Boumi Temple
Baltimore Shrine
Demolay
The
Tall Cedars of
Lebanon
Health Gifts From Self Santa Claus
Richmond Virginia December 24 Dr J C Riggin state health commissioner urged readers to accept age appropriate exercise and healthy habits as gifts to themselves. He called fresh air sleep and sensible living essential gifts that promote health and well being.
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Richmond
J. C. Riggin
Santa Claus
More Colored Selectees Called For Fort Meade
Baltimore dispatch reports third corps area draft quotas revised for January to include 375 Negroes. Inductions set at 147 from Pennsylvania, 44 from Washington, 92 from Virginia, and 92 from Maryland. Total corps area quota reaches 4,918 men, up from 4,543. first call had max 5,600 but was scaled down. Officials say the January total, including Negro trainees, is likely final.
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Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Washington
Virginia
Maryland
Hunting Tragedy in Camelton as Gun Fires on Dog
Charles Goering recounts a hunting accident in Camelton Indiana on December 24. While walking downhill with two dogs the gun accidentally discharged when the second dog stepped on the muzzle, killing the first dog.
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Camelton
Ind
Charles Goering
Goering
London Bombs Trigger Shopping Fervor for Christmas
Nazi bombs fall on London but residents flood shops to buy Christmas gifts. The Star presents Milo M. Thompson’s portrayal of Londoners carrying on amid bombardment, with later pieces to explore what happens when a home is hit.
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London
Milo M. Thompson
United States
London shopping endures blitz with wartime displays
A New York Times report describes London shoppers flocking through Oxford Street and Knightsbridge as bombings persist. Stores keep large plate glass, jewelry, and toys on display while departments like sports goods and knitting remain busy. Shelters and alerts guide, but shopping largely continues.
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New York
London
Oxford Street
Regent Quadrant
Knightsbridge
Kensington High Street
Fifth Avenue
San Francisco
Post Street
Sheffield
Gamis
Thames
Japan Names Kiichiro Hiranuma Home Secretary
Baron Kiichiro Hiranuma, a 75 year old former premier and leading fascist figure, was appointed Home Secretary. The move follows Japan's plan to dispatch a military mission to Germany and Italy as part of strengthening Axis ties.
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Japan
Kiichiro Hiranuma
Germany
Italy
British Tank Corps Prepares For potential Nazi Invasion
A British Army war correspondent reports massive armored buildup in England with thousands of tanks across two main types, the infantry I tank and cruiser models. He notes mechanized cavalry scouts, rapid-fire weapons, and arduous training as Britain emphasizes speed and power to deter a sea or air invasion.
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Viscount Halifax
Britain
United States
Anthony Eden
Neville Chamberlain
Lord Halifax
David Margerson
Chicago
Commons
Eden
Drew Middleton
New Yorker
Belgium
France
England
North Atlantic
Royal Armored Corps
Crew Middleton
Associated Press
Germany
Dunkerque
Royal Tank Corps
Flanders
Besa
Lord Gort
Post Office Helpers Decorate Tree With 150 Dollar Bills
In Rockford Illinois on December 24 the post office staff placed 150 one dollar bills on Paul Varble’s Christmas tree. Varble has been ill for a year and the gift honors his perseverance and spirits his coworkers.
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Rockford, Ill
Paul Varble
Varble
Car Damaged by Fire Near Cedar Cabin Camp
The automobile of R. E. back, driven by his son, was damaged slightly by fire about 10 o clock at night in front of the Cedar Cabin Camp two miles south of Middletown. The blaze caused little damage to the upholstery.
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R. E. Back
Cedar Cabin
Middletown
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Mito Supply & Service Stores
Fort Meade
Merry Christmas
Swimley
East of Geo. Washington Hotel
By Milo M. Thompson
Army
Hitler
Santa
Sunshine Cleaners
Bank
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Merry Christias
Carper
the Plaza Cleaners
America
Winchester
Virginia Woolen Co
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