Senate May Soften Strike Control Bill
Washington reports influential forces in the Senate campaign to replace the drastic House approved strike curb bill with a milder measure next week. The Labor Committee may retain only the title of the Smith bill and substitute a voluntary mediation system proposed by Senator Ball, which would outlaw strikes over the closed shop and require hearings to cool passions before action.
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Nazi Raider Sunk In South Atlantic
The British cruiser Dorsetshire sunk a German commerce raider in the South Atlantic after a pursuit that ended with the raider abandoned by five boats laden with crew and provisions. The Dorsetshire, 9,975 tons, has previously been credited with torpedoes that sank the Bismarck and helped capture the Wakama near Rio de Janeiro, with nearby submarines preventing survivor rescue.
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Admiralty
South Atlantic
Rio de Janeiro
Weather report fragment from Ohio and national forecast
Fragmentary weather note describes mild cool south and central regions with rising temps in the west. Mentions San Francisco and Washington. widespread cool air over Great Lakes and Ontario area. includes garbled data about precip and temperatures.
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Ohio
Perth
San Francisco
Washington
United States
Great Lakes
Ohtawall
Broaerm
Pete Perthere
Derthera
Polar Explorer Reports Flight Toward Santa in Snow Storm
Capt. F ehalst narrates the air voyage in the Santa Clara Special en route to the North Pole. Mrs Kieinschmkit pilots at times as the crew battles near zero temperatures, reindeer skins for insulation, and a brazy snow storm over Canada and Red Portland's Spirit of Zanexville follows closely. The diary entry describes high altitude, frigid winds, and the effort to press on toward the rumored destination while observers back home await updates.
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Kieinschmkit
Kieinschomitt
Santa Clara
Canada
Porland
Zanexville
British Claim Gains in Libya
British mechanized units infantry and artillery inflicted heavy losses on Axis columns in the Libyan desert and front near Tobruk and the Egyptian border. A royal air force bombardment destroyed many vehicles as 7,500 Axis prisoners were counted with more taken. The fighting covered a wide fluctuating front with several sectors under pressure. In separate news Canton councilman-elect Wilbur Cooper faces early draft into the army before assuming office on January 1.
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Solum
Libya
Tobruk
Royal Air Force
Forgotten Sentry Found After 30 Hours of Rail Crossing Duty
Private Victor Golas of Camp Edwards spent 30 hours at a Baltimore rail crossing directing a convoy after an order to stay put. Amid rain and confusion he survived on iron rations, earned a bed by nightfall, and was finally escorted home as MPs sought clarity on his missing status. The incident drew attention to strict adherence to orders and the strain of long duty.
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Victor Golss
Camp Edwards
Mass
United States Army
Gelas
104Th Infantry
Golas
Ibeandamartad
Nazis Claim Advances in Moscow Area
Fighting on the Moscow front amid record cold, Nazi forces report seven towns captured including Nozhaisk and Kun while Soviet counteroffensives pierce German lines in the Kalinin sector near Moscow. Reuters notes ongoing battle south of Moscow with tank forces in action and a Soviet push near Tula.
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Kursk
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Senate to Vote Orf Appropriation for Defense Effort
Washington reports an 8.244 million to 041,531 bill described as delivering body blows for Mr. Hitler awaits Senate action. The House passed the supplemental defense measure 309 to 5 to double production, lifting defense expenditures to about 67.99 billion. It includes 1.556 billion for lend lease and allows transfer of 500 million additional lend-lease goods. War department funding totals 6.687 billion plus 125.87 million for the Navy.
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Congress
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Fight Looms Over Yates Appointment
Political foes prepare to oppose the confirmation of J. E. Yates to the civil service commission at the next city council meeting on December 15. A councilman will question Mayor Tom V. Moorehead about Yates after his resignation from the board four years earlier amid six charges. Friends say the charges were political tactics to influence a new administration. Yates resigned to avoid a costly battle, they claim, while supporters note his second appointment was delayed pending legal opinion.
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Life Term for Slayer of Girl in Indiana
In Terre Haute Indiana Judge John W Gerdink sentenced 23 year old Cozie Merrill Jones to life imprisonment for the murder of 12 year old Edith Idelle Barton a neighbor girl Jones son of a West Terre Haute minister was convicted of second degree murder after a four day jury selection the four minute verdict followed rape and drowning charges connected to Sugar Creek near West Terre Haute The court planned to move him to prison later today
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Cozie Merrill Jones
West Terre Haute
Smichiger City
Price Fort
Edith Idelle Barton
Jones
Gerdink
Sugar Creek
C. M. Jones
Ahe
Park
Railroads Seek Rate Increases Across Nation
Railroads plan to press for at least a 10 percent rise in passenger fares and a higher freight rate to offset wage gains. The move aims to boost annual revenue by about 55 million dollars, with Washington to receive formal requests from the Interstate Commerce Commission later.
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Automo
Chicaco
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. J. Pelley
Association of American Raltroints
Washington
Probe Accident To Flying Boat Mars Becomes Site of Fire
Baltimore based Glenn L. Martin company officials began a very complete examination to determine the damage and cause of the accident and fire that struck the Mars the 70 ton world’s largest flying boat as it started water tests. Test pilot Ken Ebel steered the mammoth ship over Darkhead creek when it listed out of control and beached. One propeller blade tore into the side injuring a man while scorching the hull and the 2,000 horsepower engine twisted wreckage. Officials doubt sabotage and the crippled craft was towed to a large shed on company grounds for inspection and repairs.
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Baltimore
Glenn L
Bohn to Retire after 26 Years as City Inspector
Henry Bohn, veteran city plumbing inspector and dean of Zanesville plumbers, announced retirement on January 1 due to health. He joined the trade over ST years ago and will leave after completing essential duties including state inspections of public buildings. He resides at 1113 Greenwood Avenue.
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Henry Bohn
Tis Health
Zanesville
Bohn
Tom V. Moorehead
Greenwood Avenue
Colder Weather Ends Heat Wave in Town
A ten day December boat wave faded early today as the temperature dropped to the 40s. Strong winds last night signaled a break in the heavy spece like weather. Forecasters expect much warmer conditions tomorrow.
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Plegard
Britain Calls Men to Posts At Singapore Crisis Deepens
Britain orders all service members to report to Singapore as the Far East crisis tightens. Australia may send tank troops to defend the Dutch East Indies while ships and troops move to Singapore. US policy and Japan tensions loom as the Pacific situation worsens.
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Singapore
Great Britain
Far East
Australia
Dutch East Indies
Eet
Wrere
Gibraltar
Orient
Reclassify Mean Draft Registrants For Expanded Army
Washington officials discuss reclassifying registrants deferred for occupation to boost manpower for an expanding army. They disclosed plans to form a 2,000,000 strong force by next April, aiming to induct about 500,000 selectees after January 1.
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Formal move planned to permanent base at Wriget Field
SANTA MONICA CALIF UP informality next month. It then will be town to its permanent base at Wriget Field Dayton Obie.
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Calif
Wriget Field
Dayton
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