Peace in Spain Within a Short Time Predicted
Premier Negrin’s government fought on in Spain as Franco forces seized Puigcerda frontier posts. British and French leaders weighed early recognition. observers predicted peace within days as government troops retreated toward France and Catalonia’s border fell under insurgent control.
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Spain
Perpignan
France
Juan Negrin
Francisco Franco
Puigcerda
London
Chamberlain
Britain
Robert
Negrin
Toulouse
Alicante
Valencia
Julio Alvarez del Vayo
Joe Miaja
Miaja
Madrid
Aet
Franco
Pugcerda
Mediterranean
Port Bou
Eleven defendants set for new trials in relief fraud cases
Federal prosecutors proceed with retrials after 14 acquitted defendants in relief fraud tied to WPA rolls. Judge and U S Attorney Grantham indicate plans to try eleven defendants whose cases ended in disagreement, while 25 more await separate charges starting February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
U. S
Dennis Chavez
WPA
Stanley W. P. Miller
Tt Grantham
Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Tanker Crew Near Block Island
The Lightburne carrying 72 000 barrels of gasoline and kerosene ran aground at Block Island Rhode Island at 7 30 p m. Local surfboats evacuated the crew while officers stayed aboard as the tanker’s transmitter pounded out an SOS at 7 46 p m. Rescue vessels converged on the scene within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Block Island
R. I
Coast Guard
Port Arthur
Texas
Providence
Rocky Island
SOS
Ay Lightburne
Japanese Take Hainan to Land
Tokyo reports the Japanese expeditionary force seized the chief cities of Hainan island off the south China coast without resistance or Japanese casualties. The action brought 25 vessels, two customs ships and the rest military transports, under Imperial HQ aware of the northern tip port’s fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
China
Hainan Island
South China
Hongkong
France
Perial
Malen
Saamen
Five Americans Listed as Kiungchow Hoshow Residents
United States consulate records show five Americans as residents of Kiungchow and Hoshow on Hainan island, but officials have been unable to communicate with them by late tonight. Similar communication gaps persist for 20 other U S citizens elsewhere on Ly island off southern China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
United States
Kiungchow
Hoshow
Hainan Island
Ly Island
South China Co
Ambassador Kennedy Returns to England
New York February 10 Ambassador Joseph P Kennedy sailed for England saying he was returning to his post and that he had never predicted a European war He stated he was done predicting the stock market or foreign affairs and that he is out of business as a prophet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph P. Kennedy
England
Actress Margaret Sullivan Welcomes Daughter in Hollywood
Hollywood reports Actress Margaret Sullivan and her husband Agent Leland Sullivan welcomed a daughter weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces born today in Hollywood. The couple has another child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Margaret Sullivan
Leland Eee
Security funds in gov securities draw embezzlement charge
At a Ways and Means hearing on social security act changes Rep Gearhart and Rep Knutson accused investments in government securities of embezzlement while Rep Buck urged dropping the term. The session also heard advocates for the Townsend plan proposing up to 200 monthly pensions for those over 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gearhart
R-Calif
Knutson
R-Minn
Ways and Means Committee
Buck
Calif
Brulatour Fined 500 for Illegal Possession of Pistol
Jules Brulatour wealthy film distributor was fined 500 by a two to one vote of special sessions justices after avoiding a 30 day workhouse sentence for illegal possession of a pistol the weapon used in a neck wound at his Park Avenue apartment on January 22 authorities say the shooting was accidental Hope Hampton is also involved in the case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jules Brulatour
Brulatour
Park Avenue
Franchot Inhuman Joan Files Suit Asking Divorce
Joan Crawford files for divorce from Franchot Tone charging mental cruelty and inhuman treatment. The complaint cites a signed property settlement awaiting court approval and notes episodes of demanded social outings and control over her schedule. The couple separated July 20 after relations begun in 1935 at Fort Lee New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Joan Crawford
Franchot Tone
Miss Crawford
Tone
Fort Lee
N. J
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Columnist Wields Axe to Stop Noise
Kansas City report says Dr. Cos Clendening a famed physician and health writer was arrested after wielding an axe at air and sewer project equipment near his home to stop noise he found disturbing. Police Sgt Peter Bartonem quoted the doctor saying he was annoyed by the racket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Peter Bartonem
Cos Clendening
Clendening
Barton
States Rights Issue 15 Raised In Tax Bond Debate
Washington reports a broad challenge to federal taxation of income from state and municipal bonds. Attorneys general from 39 states argue constitutional amendment is required for any such tax, while others support reciprocal taxation of state and municipal securities as proposed by President Roosevelt. The Senate committee heard their brief amid Roosevelt’s push for linked taxation and the 16th Amendment cited to justify government taxing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
House As
Roosevelt Nearly Confined to Bed For Southern Cruise
President Roosevelt's head cold worsened to a light fever prompting bed rest and no callers for now. White House physician Dr. McIntire reports the fever subsided and says he should stay in bed a few days. Officials say the president plans a southern cruise next week to rest and observe fleet maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Ross T. McIntire
White House
Stephen Early
Dreams Of Burglars and Fire Injure Woman in Eunice
Robert Duplechin, 19, said dreams of burglars and a fire woke him. He found his mother, Mrs. Duplechin, wounded in the left arm and shoulder. The article notes she is expected to cover medical costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice
Robert Duplechin
Lars
Tierney Named to Head Scouts
Laurence E. Tierney Jr president of Flat Top National Bank was elected president of the Southern West Virginia Area Council Boy Scouts of America at the annual meeting held last night at the West Virginias. He succeeds J Robert Anderson of Northfork a state senator. The meeting also elected officers and executive board members from Bluefield Welch Northfork and other towns. Camp Roland land in Bland county Va is now in Tierneys name and will become a camp site for the council while facilities plans remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Tierney, Jr
West Virginia
Boy Scouts of America
Bluefield
C.G. Taylor
Paul Roger
West Virginian Hotel
Laurence E. Tierney, Jr
Flat Top National Bank
Southern West Virginia Area Council
West Virginians
J. Robert Anderson
Northfork
Senate
John W. Child
Gilliam
Joseph M. White
Richlands
Lloyd M. Lineberry
Thorpe
Clyde J. Stephens
Leslie C. Fowlkes
Roy B. Shrout
Welch
National Council
C. G. Taylor
J. Porter Shockey
Red Ash
C. H. Atkinson
James A. French
H. W. Dunn
Kimball
J. F. Marsh
Athens
W. G. Mason
Coalwood
Sam Rosen
Emanuel Pais
Keystone
H. C. Weller
Norfolk
J. Howard Anderson
Hem
Area Council
Charles E. Wood
Cincinnati
Bland County
Wolf Creek
Roland
Lawrence E. Tierney, Jr
Wood
Pope Lies in State and Cardinals Sail to Rome for Conclave
New York Feb 10 Catholics mourn Pope Pius as three American cardinals rush to Rome to join the conclave. Denis Cardinal Dougherty sails aboard Rex, George Cardinal Mundelein travels by train, and William Cardinal O Connell plans to sail from Nassau aboard Brittanic then Saturnia. The voyage aims to reach Naples before the conclave, ensuring American voices in selecting the next pope. The Vatican funeral will be attended with U.S. condolences from President Roosevelt and others honoring the pope of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pope Pius
United States
Denis Cardinal Dougherty
Philadelphia
Rome
George Cardinal Mundelein
Chicago
Florida
William Cardinal O'Connell
Boston
Nassau
Bahamas
Rex
Europe
Naples
Pius
Pius XI
Sistine Chapel
Vatican
Roosevelt
Pope
Dennis Cardinal Dougherty
George Cardial Mundelein
Italy
Tax Reallocation Bill Advances in West Virginia Legislature
In Charleston, Governor Holt’s school aid plan moves forward as the Senate unanimously approves reallocating tax levies on an 80-20 basis and the House sends the measure to amend. The plan aims to free about 2.7 million dollars for schools and extends flexibility for taxing units until July 1, 1941. Lincoln’s birthday holiday causes a short adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Holt
Senate
House
Lincoln
Two Thousand Seven Hundred Raised in Six Way Campaign
General Chairman Jennings W Hobson announced that initial gifts and group solicitations total $2,750 toward the 1939 Bluefield Community Fund drive with two institutions and employees contributing. Another group added $800 as the drive progresses amid mixed reports on pace versus last year. Hobson stressed the need for ongoing effort and citizen support as workers meet and radio broadcasts promote the campaign. Page 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings W. Hobson
Bluefield
Hobson
Yester Penning
J. W. Hobson
WHIS
Bluefieldee Clinic
C. P. Smith
H.oe
of Teachers College
Carolina Community Home
Three Caskets Prepared for Pope Pius Burial
Vatican workmen ordered to craft three caskets for Pope Pius burial in St. Peter's grottoes. The inner casket is Cypress lined with red satin and a walnut cross on the cover, nested in a lead container, sealed during the service with Cardinal Pacelli assisting. The outer elm coffin bears a cross skull and bones and arms, with full heraldic details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Vatican
Pope Pius
St. Peter's
Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli
World Mourns Pope Pius XI Death Across Nations
The death of Pope Pius XI causes global grief among Catholics and others. Flags fly at half mast in Europe and leaders react. France and England observe solemnities while Germany lowers its Swastika as pages turn to Rome for the funeral and conclave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Pope Pius XI
Europe
France
Holy Father
Vatican
Pope Pius XI Lies In State As Cardinal Pacelli Takes Temporary Rule
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XI lying in state in the Sistine Chapel after death earlier today. Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli becomes Camerlengo and will guide church government until a new pope is elected by a conclave, likely between Feb. 25 and 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pius XI
Cardinal Pacelli
Sacred College
Alfred Iso Cardinal Schuster
Milan
Adeodato Giovanni Cardinal Piazza
Venice
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Premier Negrin
Hainan
Ambassador Kennedy
Burlatour
Franchot
Joan
Grippe
Tierney
Cardinal O’connell
Church of
Benedict XV
Achille Cardinal Ratti
Six-Way
Hudgins
Paul Hudgins
Pontiff
Westminster
College of Cardinals
Arthur Cardinal Hinsley
Nazi Germany
Christ
Germany
OT. Peters
Church of Rome
Richard G. Maslock
Michalgelo
St. Peter's Cathedral
Holy See
Pacelli
Cameriengo
Holy Roman Church
St. Peter
L’osservatore Romano
Veligan
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