Spanish Aid for Axis Believed Topic Of Discussion
Premier Mussolini and Francisco Franco were reported to have met in Italy amid speculation Spain might enter the war. French leader Petain arrived in France en route to meet Franco. In the Balkans Nazi reinforcements surged toward Romania and Bulgaria while Turkish officials discussed a united Balkan front.
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Authorities Check on Stolen Mail Truck
Authorities investigated a swift theft of a mail truck as its driver collected mail from nearby boxes. The vehicle was found 15 minutes later abandoned on a sidestreet with mail scattered along the pavement.
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Middletown
Merchant Is Acquitted In Ohio Barrel Slaying
East Liverpool merchant Frank Cascio, 55, acquitted by a 7 women 5 men jury in the barrel slaying of Mrs. Capewall. He returns to his produce business a free man after three months in jail.
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Lisbon
Frank Cascio
Foreign firms blamed for delaying U S defense supplies
Assistant Attorney General Thurman Arnold testified before the federal monopoly committee that government bids for essential war materials were inflated by agreements between domestic and foreign firms and collusive bidding. He urged expanded antitrust enforcement and noted foreign royalties may reveal military information, with 31 industries awaiting investigation due to limited antitrust resources.
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Washington
Thurman Arnold
Arnold
Federal Monopoly Committee
United States
Congress
Justice Department
Anti-Trust
Refugees Entering U S at Rate of 4000 Monthly
Washington reports that over 4000 refugees monthly, mostly Jews, are entering the United States seeking freedom. Since July 1, more than 32000 immigrant visas have been issued, with many having found temporary shelter in Portugal, Cuba, and Shanghai. In Europe, about 600000 visa applications are on file, including 300000 from Germany and occupied territories and 200000 from unoccupied France.
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Washington
Central
Europe
United States
State Department
Portugal
Cuba
Shanghai
China
Germany
France
Syracuse Resident Dies After Two-Week Illness
Adam John Edwards, 79, of Syracuse, died at home after a two week illness. Survived by wife Alma, daughter Mrs. Robert Weedy of Shawnee, son William Carl of Syracuse, and brothers David of Athens and Thomas of Minersville. Burial will be in Gilmore Cemetery near Syracuse.
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Adam John Edwards
Syracuse
Alma
Robert Weedy
Shawnee
William Carl
David
Athens
Thomas
Minersville
Gilmore Cemetery
Army Size Not Limited Revealed to House Panel
Brig. Gen. William E. Shedd told the House Military Committee there is no legal limit on the size of the regular army. He said the 280,000 enlisted strength limit was established by a provision in an appropriation bill passed last year.
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House Military Committee
William E. Shedd
Arch Schultz
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Rep
H. L. Mason
House
Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission
Senate Elections Committee
Storm Rips Middle West With Rain and Snow
An eastern Colorado storm described as of great magnitude and intensity brought rain, snow and cold to the Middle West. Stockmen in the Dakotas and Nebraska faced strong northerly winds and a shift to colder temperatures tonight or tomorrow. Light snow was forecast for the Dakotas and northern Nebraska, with light rain in Iowa turning to snow flurries by morning. Illinois Indiana and Michigan expected rain tonight and a snow change tomorrow.
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Colorado
Weather Bureau
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Dakotas
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Army Wives and Children to Evacuate Manila
Manila reports say 300 to 400 U S Army wives and children ready to board transports Etolin and Grant in port. Officials deny an evacuation order though sources confirm imminent movement from Manila harbor.
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Manila
Etolin
Grant
Federal Wage-Hour adds 20 inspectors in defense push
The Federal Wage-Hour Division expands its national defense program staffing with 20 new inspectors, boosting Ohio personnel to 50 as part of increased defense product work.
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Cleveland
Ohio
FBI Intervenes in $675000 Star Island Theft Case
FBI agents joined a Miami Beach investigation into the disappearance of 675000 dollars in cash and jewels from a Star Island home. Detective Chief Earl Carpenter said Mrs Roe Wells reported 400000 missing Monday and 75000 more in cash and 200000 in jewels yesterday.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Star Island
Earl Carpenter
Roe Wells
Court Upholds Fremont Man In Relief Fight
Fremont relief administration ordered to provide aid to Edgar Smith family or show cause. Judge Baumann issued a writ after Smith alleged unemployment since Dec 28 and denial of relief. He seeks 548.40 including 500 for loss of services and wages if certified for WPA on Jan 7. Family cites malnutrition of eight month old. city officials defer to nearby township.
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Fremont
Edgar Smith
Common Pleas
A. V. Baumann
Smith
Defense Program Aims to Raise Wool Prices This Spring
The Agriculture Department predicts higher wool prices in spring and summer due to stronger mill demand for civilian and military use. The national average price paid to farmers was 31.3 cents per pound as of Jan 15, up from 28.1 cents on the same date in 1940.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
United States
Lease-Lend Bill Attacked by Herbert At Lincoln Day
Ohio's lieutenant governor Paul M. Herbert warned at the Indianapolis Lincoln Day luncheon that enacting the lease lend bill would end representative government. He called the measure an all-out, totalitarian grant of power to one man.
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Indianapolis
United States
Ohio
Paul M. Herbert
Women's Republican Club of
Dems Face Senate Test of Solidarity
In Columbus the Senate Republicans press a test of Democratic unity as a $6 million emergency highway bill heads to a vote while Democrats demand Senate approved $2.2 million relief tied to House action. House panel backs a $12 million annual sales tax allocation with Dems seeking $17.9 million. The scene includes a bond refunder measure and attempts to curb municipal expenses to resolve local fiscal woes.
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Senate
House
House Finance Committee
A. Lee Fair
D-Holmes
James Metzenbaum
Cleveland
Metzenbaum
House Democrats
Jenkins Sees 65 Billion Debt Figure Beyond Comprehension
In a House debate Rep. Cliff Clevenger pressed Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins about the proposed national debt limit. Jenkins responded that sixty five billion dollars is almost beyond comprehension and contrasted it with an estimated sixteen billion for the next increase. the House ultimately approved sixty five billion.
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Ironvon
Clevenger
House
No Query on British Aims
Prime Minister Churchill said no U.S. representative had discussed Britain's peace aims or post war reconstruction. The reply addressed J H Martin's question in the House of Commons about informing Parliament before any outside statement on peace aims and reconstruction.
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Churchill
United States
Britain
House of Commons
J. H. Martin
Laborite
Martin
War commentator Kaltenbach signals possible stalemate plan
The NBC attributed Kaltenbach says a German victory may come without invading Britain. He argues Germany sits safe behind Atlantic Channel and North Sea defenses while Europe’s resources could fuel a 30 year war. The tactic, seen as propaganda, hints Hitler may seek a stalemate and invasion only if needed.
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Kaltenbach
British Isles
Atlantic
Channel
North Sea
Fuehrer
Former Governor Davey Placed On Hospital Danger List
Martin L. Davey age 56 is on the danger list at Cleveland Clinic with coronary thrombosis. Ex governor expected to remain two or three weeks for treatment after a stroke like attack at his Kent home. Brother Paul Davey cites weariness from a hard election year and illness including influenza.
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Cleveland
Martin L. Davey
Cleveland Clinic
A. C. Ernstone
Davey
John W. Bricker
Kent
Paul Davey
Florida
Lincoln Day Orators To Discuss Aid to Britain
Republican speakers across the nation will debate aiding Britain without entering war at Lincoln Day dinners. Wendell L. Willkie, GOP 1940 nominee, will headline one main event in New York at the National Republican Club after urging passage of the British aid bill with modifications.
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Washington
Britain
District of Columbia
Wendell L. Willkie
New York
National Republican Club
Service to Take 28 000 Guardsmen in March
Washington reports about 28 000 National Guard officers and enlisted men will be inducted into federal service next month. An additional 6 000 will begin year long training in April and about 500 in June as announced by the war department.
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Washington
National Guard
War Department
Lincolniana Collection Dedicated in Springfield
Abraham Lincoln would have turned 132 today as Springfield dedicates the Lincolniana collection worth 75000 dollars to the Illinois State Historical Library, donated by the late Gov Henry Horner.
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Lincolniana
Springfield
Willkie Plea Faces Navy Resistance on Destructors
Secretary Knox said the navy can spare no more destroyers, opposing Willkie’s proposal for five to ten destroyers a month to Britain. He noted warship and aircraft production is ahead of schedule as lend lease debate continues in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Willkie urged rapid passage of aid with targeted shipments to Britain, warning the US could face war if Britain falls.
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Knox
Navy
Wendell L. Willkie
Great Britain
Willkie
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
England
Naval Secretary
Foreign Relations Committee
House
Britain
U. S
United States
Senate
Army
Method for Control of Corn Worm Is Found
Berkeley scientists report a chemical treatment achieving about 90 percent control of corn earworms in sweet corn. After silk appears or dries, the ear tip is dosed with a refined mineral oil and pyrethrum-oleo-resin mix to protect developing ears.
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Berkeley
Calif
A. E. Michaelbacher
University of California College of Agriculture
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