Hitler's Aide Rejects Laval Backers in Paris Deal
Otto Abetz refused a Vichy proposal to restore Laval with full powers as a precondition for a French German understanding. Admiral Darlan delivered the idea in Paris. Abetz pressed Laval's return, Petain held talks with Laval’s ally.
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Vichy
France
Pierre Laval
Laval
Otto Abeiz
Adolf Hitler
Paris
Abetz
Jean Darlan
Darlan
Philippe Petain
Germany
Petain
Postal Officials Destroy 15 Tons of Propaganda Mail
Washington officials report more than 13 tons of foreign propaganda mail seized and destroyed under non mailable designations. Postmaster General Walker outlined actions to Sen. McKellar urging stricter laws on movement of foreign mail, citing routes from Germany Russia Japan Italy and England via Pacific mail.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Frank C. Walker
Kenneth McKellar
Tenn
Senate Post Office Committee
Walker
McKellar
Congress
United States
Germany
Russia
Japan
Italy
England
State Department
Department of Justice
Radio Programs Across the Day in Iowa Markets
A dense schedule lists stations WMT WGN WHO WSUI KFJB KWLC WOI and others with programs from morning to late night including news Music Hour Drum Parade Sports, and special features. Names include Dr Preston Bradley John Vanderconk Sherlock Holmes Elmer Davis and Claude R Wickard.
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WMT
Futton Lewis
WGN
Preston Bradley
WSUI
KFJB
John W. Vanderconk
Cantain Herne
KPJB
Kate Smith
Lew Loyal
Lucille Manners
KPJIB
Wssui
Ted Flo Rito
Ellmer Davis
Johnny
Gabriel Heatter
Fveryman's Theater
Wmtr
Raymond Gram
Wiho—Wilngs
Destine
Dick Jurgens
Orch
Chicago
Lawrence Welknich
Swine
Donahie
Pathway To the Stars
Glen Gray
Vanurha Monroes
WGON
Ulme Frolic
Carter Family
Charlie Worcester
Bucharacs
KFI
WMI
Wayne Mailfin
Jerry
Zelda
WO1
Wiho—Wayne
KFJM
VTIS
WOJ
Herne
Happy Hank
KWIEC
Martins
Chick Chats
WFJB
WALT
WOGN
WAMT
WOI
Andy Jacobsen
WJHC
Lincoln Hwirhwasr
KPJH
Troubadors
Iika
KFJIB
Assembly Room of
WHG
June Baker
Kw1c
Betty Wells
Wgn-Acree
Wsui—State Teachers Assn
KYJ
WSUIL
WHO
Corn Belt
Kpfib—Orean and Sonn
KWLC
Washington
WSUT
Farm
EWLC
Children’s ‘Theater
Tvom
Owen
Uncle Harry
Avalon Orchestra
BKEIB
Naiss
Voice of Iowa
SWLC
Ralph Ginshurchsareh
Who—Longfellows
Cgarnerie
Dale Ellsworth
Dale Ellsworth Woi—Midday Music Wsuij
Education Speaks
KFAG
Kfin—The Ranch Hanas
WOL
Iowa
Make Believe Ballroom
America
KFAR
Ditmar and Olson
Columbia Concert Hall
Wakie
Wawa
Better Business Bureau
T—Aviation News
Natl Farm Instiuute Efib
U. S
Women's Missionary Council
KPIB
WWLC
Matiner
Meadowbrook
Wolf
Hos
Max Dachler
Walter Plandocl
Symphony Arch
Buffalo
Curtis Music Institute
KFIB
Voice of
Playground
Alice Blue
KREIB
Pier Davis
World Today
Henry Bell
Arch
Scott and
Tufts
Knox Urges Unified Effort in National Defense
Secretary of the Navy Knox called on all Americans to join in national defense during a radio address on NBC blue network for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He warned that democratic institutions are in danger as in colonial times and urged unity across backgrounds to oppose aggressors and strengthen the nation.
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Chicago
Knox
George Washington
NBC Blue
Notre Dame Physics Professor Dr. Arthur Haas Dies
Dr. Arthur E. Haas, 57, professor of physics at the University of Notre Dame, died Thursday in a Chicago hospital. He was a noted academic contributor and dies at age 57 in Chicago. The university mourns the loss of a longtime faculty member.
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Chicago
Arthur E. Haas
University of Notre Dame
Romania Calls Nearly Million Reservists for Active Service
Belgrade reports Romania summoned almost one million army reservists effective March 15. Explanations center on relieving German forces at the Russian frontier and possible future Romanian territorial concessions to the Soviet. Most called are peasants. speculation ties actions to Bulgaria Turkey diplomacy and Moldavia gains.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Romania
Bulgaria
Russia
Greece
Mediterranean
Moldavia
Stalin
Turkey
German losses in raids on Britain exceed seven thousand airmen
The Irish Broadcasting corporation said Germany has lost more than 7 000 air men and 3 100 planes in raids on Britain so far, not counting those shot down by the British navy and merchant fleet.
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New York
Irish Broadcasting Corporation
Germany
Britain
WPA Plans Slight Change in Iowa Job Quota Reductions
Rep Case said WPA officials likely will modify March quota cuts for Iowa and neighboring states. The national average reduction would be about 10.5 percent, with Iowa and others seeing roughly 500 fewer positions than previously planned due to cold weather and drought conditions.
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Washington
Case
S. D
Work Projects Administration
South Dakota
North Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Wisconsin
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association urges action on 1940 pharmaceutical bill
At its 62nd annual convention in Des Moines the Iowa Pharmaceutical Association adopted a resolution urging passage of a pharmaceutical bill to be introduced in the Iowa legislature and asked local draft boards to grant deferment from military service to pharmacy students until they complete their studies. Dean R A Kuever highlighted sulfathiazole as a standout drug and noted substantial progress in medicine over the past two decades. New officers were elected, including Honora president Tohin Sun.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
R A Kuever
University of Iowa Pharmacys College
Kuever
Association
Honora
Tohin Sun
Indianola Officers Named In Local Slate
The list includes C. R. Schlumberger of Denison as president I. HH Meyer of Indianola as first vice president William S Hanson of Creston as second vice president and Bert Miller of Boone as third vice president.
Abraham Lincoln Still Gets Mail At White House
Washington AP reports mail continues to reach President Abraham Lincoln at the capital on his birthday February 12 a greeting from Boston signed The Gang at Coles. National park officials note a Christmas time letter to Lancro from a woman with six children seeking aid, a collection of $12.50 was raised and the case referred to federal security agencies.
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Washington
Abraham Jncoln
Ward
Boston
Lincoln Memorial
Coles
National Park
Lancro
Federal
Ecurity Agency
Bill Providing For Work Relief During Four Months Passes
The Senate approved a 395 857 775 deficiency appropriation with 375 million for work relief over four months on a voice vote. The measure returns to the House for amendments while defense housing and naval training stations receive increases.
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Washington
Senate
House
Defense
Newport
Great Lakes
Two Iowa Bills on Land Tenure Die in House
Iowa House committees released reports on two land tenure measures both slated for indefinite postponement. Rep Gustave Alesch proposal for a higher graduated land tax on large property holders drew a setback, with plans to seek a house overturn. A second bill to move lease termination notice from November 1 to September 1 also failed to advance, as four months notice was deemed sufficient.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ways and Means
Gustave Alesch
Marcus
Alesch
House
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U.S
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Ames
WSOL
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Jammer
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Focal
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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Nat
Notre Dame
Jeanette Gene MacDonald
Raymond Jeanette MacDonald
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Campbell Playhouse
Rumania
WPA
Iowa Pharmaceutical Assn
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White House
Sonja
Cvunzensiue
Hartford Coun
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