Finnish forces halt Red offensives near Lake Ladoga
United Press reports a Finnish flank attack near Kitale northeast of Lake Ladoga may have cut off the 18th Russian Division, with heavy Russian losses and continued fighting along the Mannerheim Line. Bombings in England and political tensions in India and Japan accompany the war brief.
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Lake Ladoga
England
Helsinki
Red Army
18Th Division
Ewe Ps
oLape
Kitale
Karelian
Mannerheim Line
Great Britain
Peter Barnes
James Richards
Birmingham
London
Irmingham
Manchester
Far East
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi
India
India National Congress
Gancni
Britain
Japan
Miller
Webb Miller
United Press
Pitkaranta Islands
Mannerheim
Youth Slays Nurse and Shoots Self in Milwaukee
The son of an honorary colonel on Gov. Heil’s staff shot and killed a graduate nurse in a Milwaukee drugstore soda counter booth. He then wounded himself in the head and was reported in critical condition. The victim was Mildred Beil, 22, a roommate of Marie Rose who told police the event occurred near the hospital where they worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
U.P
Julius
P. Heil
Marie Rose
Harry S. Christiansen
Mildred Beil
Former Official Faces Embezzlement Charge
Belmont County officials file embezzlement charges against Walter L. Kildow former subdivision manager of the Aid for the Aged Office in Bethesda for theft of 1138 dollars in the mayor's court in St Clairsville Ohio.
Estate of George Hunter Smith Valued at Over 4 Million
Probate inventory filed in Chillicothe places the value of the late George Hunter Smith estate at 4 016 565 33. Smith was a prominent local capitalist. The report details holdings and assets as presented to the probate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
U.R
George Hunter Smith
Santa Claus Leaves Estate to 24 Employed Workers
Ambler Pennsylvania. The late J. Harvey Gravell, head of the American Chemical Paint Co., left the bulk of a 3 million dollar estate to 24 key employees. Gravell, 68, died December 8. Three years ago he gained national praise by paying off 100 thousand dollars in personal debts of employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambler
J. Harvey Gravell
Santa Claus
Gravell
American Chemical Paint Co
New Castle
Detroit
Toronto
Canada
House Votes 2.49 Million for FBI Spy Drive
The House Appropriations Committee approved a 2,488,000 special FBI fund within a 107,379,000 fiscal 1941 supply bill to Hoover for a drive against spies sabotage and subversive agents. It funds 541 personnel including 10 agents in Washington 137 office staff and 250 agents plus 154 clerks in the field.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Justice, Commerce and State Departments
Roosevelt
FBI
Hoover
Justice Department
SEC Approves Finnish Bonds for War Risk Disclosure
The SEC plans to approve flotation of Finnish government bonds in the United States if the registration states the bonds carry war risk. Senate committee weighs the issue as a substitute for extending a government loan to Finland. Chairman Jerome Frank and Commissioner Leon Henderson say no SEC barrier exists pending clear risk disclosure.
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Washington
U.P
Securities and Exchange Commission
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Finland
SEC
Jerome Frank
Frank
Leon Henderson
Feud Over Cuyahoga County Dems Draws Injunction Request
In Cleveland the second round of the Miller Gongwer feud unfolds in the fifth district court of appeals. Ray T. Miller seeks an injunction to oust Burr Gongwer and bar use of the name Democratic Executive Committee by Gongwer and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
Ray T. Miller
Burr Gongwer
Cuyahoga County
Fifth District Court of Appeals
Miller
Gongwer
Democratic Executive Committee
HOLLC Statistics Put Ohio High in Nation on Mortgages
Ohio shows lower HOLC foreclosure rates and higher loan repayment percentages than the national average. Henry G. Brunner, HOLC State Manager, released figures from Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOLLC
Ohio
Columbus
U.P
Industrial Rayon to Expand Painesville Plant
The Industrial Rayon Company announced a plan to expand its Painesville plant at a cost of 4 million pounds and said it would break ground on the project within six to eight weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painesville
U.P
Industrial Rayon Company
Bricker Discusses Secrest Plan On Conservancy Debt
Governor Bricker said he informally discussed with Rep. Robert Secrest a plan to avoid assessments on Muskingum Conservancy District property owners. Secrest urged that the state provide 5000000? and lend 1000000 for recreation and conservation facilities, but Bricker noted no money without legislation and suggested consulting Conservation Commissioner Don Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Bricker
Robert Secrest
Caldwell
Muskingum Conservancy District
Secrest
State Conservation and Natural Resources Commission
Don Walters
Waters
Cleveland
Cincinnatians Hurt in Crash on Main Street
Mr and Mrs J H Rhoten of Cincinnati were injured when their eastbound car collided with a westbound vehicle driven by Everett Burton of Pomeroy on wet Main Street near the west corporation line. Burton and his passengers William Hendricks and Howard Rupe escaped injuries. Mrs Rhoten had a broken nose and ribs with possible internal injuries. Mr Rhoten had possible internal injuries. The couple were taken to a local hotel. Both cars were badly damaged.
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Pomeroy
J. H. Rhoten
Cincinnati
W. Main St
West Corporation
Burton
William Hendricks
Howard Rupe
Rain and Fog Make Ohio Roads Dangerous
The State Highway Department reports all Ohio roads wet but passable. Light rain and fog across the state make driving hazardous with temperatures from 32 to 40 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
WUP
State Highway Department
Ball Player's Wife Killed In Kentucky Car Crash
Mrs. Les Scarcella twenty four wife of former Cincinnati first baseman died in a collision near Danville Kentucky along with her cousin Helen Vassil sixteen both killed when Scarcella's car struck a truck late yesterday in rural Boyle County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
U.P
Les Scarcella
Cincinnati
Helen Vassil
Scarcella
Here
Sawyer Seeks End to Ohio Primary Uncertainty
Democratic National Committeeman Charles Sawyer of Cincinnati expects clarity within two days on the Ohio primary. He notes Sen. Vic Donahey might announce his intentions. without Donahey consent Sawyer could have his name substituted as a favorite son if Donahey declines to allow Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Sawyer
Cincinnati
Ohio
Sawyer
Vic Donahey
Roosevelt
Donahey
Dies Committee hearing in Washington draws demands for probe
The House Rules Committee continues testimony today over the Dies Committee controversy. The panel agreed to transmit testimony and land exhibits about an attack on chairman Martin Dies to Attorney General Robert H. Jackson. Rep Frank Hook urged Jackson to convene a grand jury to probe alleged fraud forgery and misrepresentation surrounding forged letters in the Congressional Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Rules Committee
Dies Committee
Robert H. Jackson
Martin Dies
Tex
Frank Hook
Mich
Hook
Congressional
Jackson
Suspend Talks on Sex Education After Mother Objects
In Cincinnati a mother's objections to sex education lectures heard by her daughter led to the suspension of a series of talks. The lectures had been given to 10th grade students by Dr. Richard W. Weiser and Mrs. Genevieve Jessup Taylor of the Cincinnati Social Hygiene Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Richard W. Weiser
Cincinnati Social Hygiene Society
Genevieve Jessup Taylor
Society
F D R Returns To Desk After Hyde Park Weekend
President Roosevelt returned to the White House from Hyde Park New York where he spent the weekend and resumed official duties promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.D.R
Washington
W.P
Roosevelt
White House
Hyde Park
Congress Debates 1941 Appropriations Battle in Senate and House
The Senate considers an independent offices appropriation of 1.139 billion as farm bloc pressure grows over farm bill cuts of 66.9 million and defense spending. The House prepares to report funds for State Justice and Commerce totaling 95.1 million amid significant reductions. President Roosevelt defends national economy and warns against large scale expenditure cuts as farm program support faces cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Senate
Civil Aeronautics Authority
House
Appropriations
State, Justice and Commerce Departments
CAA
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Garner Backed By Wisconsin Primary State
Vice President John V. Garner aims to test his Democratic candidacy in Wisconsin where a full slate of 24 Garner delegates is set. He will also enter the Wisconsin Garner for President Club primary as Conservative Democrats seek to place his name on Georgia ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Charles Mott
Mott Foundation For Youth
Flint
Mich
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington
John V. Garner
Wisconsin
Garner
Georgia
State Democratic Committee
New Deal
Mr. Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Chicago
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Houston
Tex
Edward J. Kelly
James A. Farley
Farley
Republican Committee
G.O.P
Rescue ships pick up 76 survivors from Beaverburn
London reports rescue ships have saved 76 survivors from the 9,874 ton Canadian Pacific liner Beaverburn torpedoed by a submarine off the southwest coast. One man is missing and there may be some casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
Beaverburn
Cotton Goods To Be Distributed to Needy Families
Secretary Henry A. Wallace announced a stamp plan to distribute cotton goods to needy families similar to the surplus foods program. The measure aims to provide clothing support through the wartime distribution system.
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Washington
U.P
Henry A. Wallace
Back-to-Farm Move Is Shown in Trial Census
The Commerce Department reports the 1939 test census in St. Joseph and Marshall Counties Indiana shows a back-to-farm trend with non-farm rural gains and urban population declines. It notes more married women at work and teen unemployment concerns amid better roads and rural housing.
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Washington
Commerce Department
St. Joseph and
Marshall
Indiana
South Bend
Ind
St. Joseph
Plymouth
Marshall County
St. Joseph County
Harry L. Hopkins
Federal court sentences 96 in electrical industry case
In Pittsburgh 56 union officials, contractors, and firms were fined from 50 to 7000 dollars after pleading no defense to bid rigging on PWA aided projects. Total fines reached 51150 dollars as part of a national DOJ probe into inflated building costs and bid collusion.
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Pittsburgh
United States Justice Department
Michael P. Gordon
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
William G. Shord
Robert C. Carmack
Electrical ‘Contractors’ Association of Pittsburgh
William F. Hess
Hess & Barton
Byrd Sails From Little America for New Base
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd announced the Bear has sailed toward the western Ross Barrier to establish a new base. Thirty three expedition members remain at Little America, expected to be stranded for fourteen months as the ship explores the Antarctic shelf.
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Washington
U.S
Richard E. Byrd
Ross Barrier
U. S
Little America
Antarctic Shelf
Dog Hero Shot by Robbers After Defense
In Columbus a collie named Pal attacked two bandits who had robbed Ernest C. Wolfe of $508 as they left his home. Trey shot Pal to death after the dog returned home to confront the men who had entered claiming they needed a doctor for a sick baby.
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Columbus
U.P
Pal
Ernest C. Wolfe
Trey
Wolfe
Prosecutor Schwarz Dies After Columbus Operation
Charles J. Schwarz aged 33 of Washington D. H. Fayette County prosecutor died in a Columbus hospital last night following an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Charles J. Schwarz
Washington
D. H
Fayette County
Hitler Offers Mediation in Finnish War
Paris Soir reports Adolf Hitler seeks to end the Soviet Finnish war and has instructed Joachim von Ribbentrop to offer mediation to Moscow. The plan allegedly includes a 30 day armistice with a plebiscite choosing between the Helsinki government and the Terijoki regime under Red Army protection.
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Paris
Paris Soir
Adolf Hitler
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Hitler
Moscow
Helsinki
Terijoki
Red Army
Pickets at West Central Gas Station Clash With Police
About 300 pickets and sympathizers gathered at the West Central Gas Station of Ohio Fuel Gas Company after a strike by the Gas Workers' Union began last Thursday demanding union recognition a contract and higher wages. Police restored order as guards and strike action continued.
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Toledo
West Central
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Gas Workers’ Union
Ohio
Marker Will Announce For Governor of Ohio
James Marker, longtime state highway director under Harmon and Cox, will announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor on February 21 at a meeting sponsored by the Home Town Market for Governor Club in Versailles Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
U.P
James Marker
Judson Harmon
James Cox
Ohio Senator’s Daughter Announces Engagement
The engagement of Miss Marion Edith Donahey, 23, daughter of Senator Vic Donahey and his wife, to Ensign John Christian Isham of Redlands California was announced by the bride’s parents today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
O.R
Marion Edith Donahey
Vic Donahey
Ohio
John Christian Isham
Redlands
Cal
Roosevelt faces third term mist and party split
Roosevelt hosts the Democratic National Committee as talks of a third term continue. Despite some support, uncertainty over his plans dampens enthusiasm while Chicago and Philadelphia vie to host the 1940 Democratic convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Democratic National Committee
Mr. Roosevelt
Will Introduce Meat Rationing in Britain March 11
The Star reports that Britain will begin meat rationing on March 11. An official announcement by William S. Morrison Minister of Food is expected tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
U.P
the Star
William S. Morrison
Red Parachute Troops Wiped Out in Finland
Swedish dispatch reports Finnish forces killed 50 Russian parachute troops after a landing in the Rovaniemi area, describing the action as one of the war’s most desperate exploits.
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Red Parachute
Finland
Stockholm
Sweden
U.R
Rovaniemi
Ninety Five Pass Bar Exams In Columbus
Ninety five of the 169 applicants passed the recent bar examinations in Columbus to qualify for the practice of law in Ohio. Seba H. Miller, clerk of the State Supreme Court, announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Ohio
Seba H. Miller
State Supreme Court
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United Press Foreign News
Cuyahoga
Grace Volkman
Minneapolis
Minn
Fdr
Robert A. Taft
St. Petersburg
Fla
Byrd
Pickets Stone Gas Company
Marker
Miss Donahey
Claude Pepper
Joseph F. Guffey
Patrick Nash
Illinois
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