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December 31, 1940

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Mani Neumeier

1940Mani Neumeier, German drummer[†]

Mani Neumeier is a German rock musician, free-jazz drummer, artist, and frontman of the German Krautrock-band Guru Guru.

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Headlines from December 31, 1940

VERNE MARSHALL TELLS OF AN OFFER OF PEACE BY NAZIS; Head of 'No War' Group Says It Was Rejected by Our Government in 1939 FLOWN TO U.S. BY OIL MAN Terms Called 'Just,' Initialed by Goering, Not Feasible, State Department Found State Department Shies NAZI PEACE OFFER DECLARED BARRED Would Do Something Afterward Tells Story of Peace Terms Alters Statement Later

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Named German peace offer bearer to U S State Dept; oil deals and patriotism defended by V Marshall

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HAVOC IN "THE CITY"; Ancient Guildhall and Historic Churches Are Wrecked FIRE BOMBS SPREAD RUIN British Charge a 'Deliberate' Nazi Attempt to Destroy Heart of the Capital Censorship Restrictions Lifted Old Bailey Another Victim HAVOC IS SPREAD IN LONDON'S 'CITY' Firemen Hilled and Injured Raid Held Invasion Prelude Reprisai Clamor Expected Only One Raider During Day

By Robert P. Post Special Cable To the New York Times

London financial center ruined by fire; Guildhall, historic chs and other bldgs wrecked; firemen and civilians do heroic work; German rept on raids; only 1 raider appears during day

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