29 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
1
Lloyd George warns of siege warfare in Britain and urges tillage of every acre to feed the nation. He notes Germany's wartime imports and compares 1940 needs with 1939 levels while Chamberlain discusses agricultural acreage. The exchange centers on food security and national effort.
In Grantsville West Virginia editor H F t aged 55 of the Saville News was stabbed twice and cut about the throat by a visitor today. The attack occurred as reporters and editors gathered at Doctors at Spencer for medical treatment. The assailant, a Stewart laborer, works on a national administration project. Page 12.
Sunshine cheered flood victims in northern California as 3 500 to 4 000 residents were moved. Two deaths were reported in Sacramento Valley with river levees under watch as officials warned not to relax preparedness despite improving weather.
Bucharest February 28 German guarantees of Romania borders come with a Nazi trade monopoly option. King Carol’s government must decide by early next week as Dr. Karl Clodius visits. Romania readies mobilization with 200,000 more reservists to raise forces to 600,000. Germany would pressure Hungary Bulgaria and Soviet Russia to accept borders and sign non agression pacts.
SEC pursues holding groups under new act as major utilities reorganize. The movement follows the 1938 act framework, aiming to simplify corporate structures geographically and financially. Companies named include United Gas, Cities, Western United, and Southern Power and Light, among others.
A minor landslide derailed a small portion of Eastbound Train 16 near Oak. Only the pony-truck left the tracks but no injuries are reported. A wreck-train arrived shortly after. the train resumed at about 11 40 p m after clearing the line around 0 15 p m.
Weather and rough terrain hinder searchers for a triple murder case near Birch River West Virginia. State Trooper W. Pence and Sheriff F. Perkins direct WPA workers through the rugged countryside as authorities pursue possible leads about missing persons and burned remains located miles from Braxton County.
D Boone Dawson Charleston mayor and longtime gubernatorial prospect declares his bid for the Republican nomination in the May 14 primary on a platform of thrift clean elections and adequate municipal funding. He follows Circuit Judge Lewis H Miller and State Senator Dr D B in entering the race.
Kermit Roosevelt, son of the Roughrider, is expected to lead an international brigade being formed in England to aid Finland. The Finnish aid bureau is recruiting and has already dispatched the first 500 volunteers. Roosevelt plans to resign his British army commission to command the internationals once war starts. The international group has no official status in Britain but will wear British army style battle dress.
Helsinki report notes continued Red pressure on the Kerelian isthmus with attacks on Viipuri bay and Petsamo. Finnish communiques say the enemy suffered heavy losses while civilians flee near the bay and Nautsi burns as Soviet forces press toward the Norwegian frontier.
Budapest reports Nazi pressure force police siege around the French legation. About 40 Czecho Slovak detainees held in France passports feared deportation feared death if sent back. A band of 48 Czecho Slovaks at the Budapest citadel appealed to neutral legations for safe treatment.
The Soviet agency said troops seized six Finnish towns and villages on the Karelian isthmus including areas near Viipuri. Gains were reported on the western side of the Vuoksi lakes with advances along the Salmenkaita Lake north bank and near the Vlipunk rail line. Kamara lies about sixteen kilometers southeast of Viipuri.
The House approved a 20 million dollar loan to Finland for non military purchases though avoiding a formal roll call. Supporters urged aid to Finns while concerns about election timing limited debate and a later Senate approval was anticipated.
Britain's army of nearly a million, deployed from France to Britain, tightens northern defenses against a possible German breakthrough through Belgium. Military experts, with French coordination, expect a Flanders thrust toward Paris as weather improves, citing Germany's estimated 300 divisions poised for spring action.
The house committee on mines deferred action today until March 7 on legislation to annualize mine inspections by federal officials. Senate urged passage during hearings noted as expected at the meeting next week, with opponents raising concerns after accidents and deaths.
Hollywood voters prepare for the annual Academy Awards with prizes for actors writers directors and technicians. The article notes the support from nearly 8 000 voting members and the ceremony set for tonight with top honors in multiple categories.
Ohio returns spark GOP optimism as Republicans claim a decisive trend toward victory in 1940. Taft says McGregor win signals nationwide gains. Martin and Hamilton predict a Republican president and House majority in November. The Cleveland race and other vacancies test New Deal strength amid national sentiment.
Paris reports renewed patrol clashes on the western front with continued aerial activity. French artillery and barrages are described as ongoing. Further east along the Blies river, allied forces engage in operations as the front lines shift.
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