New Concession On Lend-Lease Being Studied
Washington says administration leaders plan another concession on Roosevelt’s lend-lease bill to win support from opponents of wartime powers. The move follows a Monday conference with Democratic leaders to set limits on presidential powers and contract timing through July 1, 1943. Opposition letters surged, including criticism from the America First Committee and calls for Halifax inquiries. The U S Chamber of Commerce backed the bill in a board statement.
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Chicago
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Willkie Receives Details of Bombing Aftermath
In Birmingham England on February 2 Wendell L. Willkie was shown the full facts of a bombing raid. Officials released information and damage assessments to inform the public and aid understanding of the incident.
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Coventry
Birmingham
Willie Willis By Roker Quillen
A quirky note records a pupil’s attempt to identify a principal Willie Willis while a teacher sends a note about a grouchy day and a child’s claim that the principal did not lash out. The fragment hints at school life and student perception of authority.
U S Intervenes In Oil Dispute Over Mexico Expropriation
Washington reports the State Department urged settlement between Mexico and oil majors Standard Oil and British Shell to end the tanker boycott. Oil seaborne trade linked to Mexico’s expropriations drew U.S. pressure as Japan and Germany sought Mexican crude through barter and bids. Mexico had sold millions of barrels abroad before the war, with British and other lines restricting flows.
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Harmony at Home cleric's plan cuts travel allowance in Idaho
Boise Idaho February 21 1 TM Gov j Chase A Clark proposes cutting the daily travel allowance for state employees from five dollars to 3 60 to save money and keep homes happier. He argues paying five dollars a day encourages long trips and harms marriages and aims to reduce divorces by making travel cheaper.
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Boise
Idaho
J Chase A. Clark
Big Industries Asked to Share Defense Work
National defense commission urges major manufacturers with defense contracts to subcontract work to hundreds of smaller firms. Britain’s wartime production lessons cited to push rapid nationwide outsourcing of government orders. AFL President William Green announces Ford workers unionize at Lincoln and River Rouge plants, signaling harmony with the federation.
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Lincoln
River Rouge
U S Keeping Tab On Potential Fees
U S military intelligence notes show how officers' personal habits can reveal character and potential threats. Analysts say knowing a rival officer’s tendencies helps forecast leadership and actions in future conflicts.
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Army Navy Train Fliers on U S Airlines
Washington February 2 AP The placing of army and navy fliers with commercial airlines for advanced training was reported as a possible measure to avert a pilot shortage. The plan would use military pilots as co pilots with airlines seeking to preserve fast transport capacity amid defense demands.
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Alrines
Interim Bills To Be Offered By Legislative Committee
The legislative interim committee plans to present several bills this week in both houses. Gov. Neely endorses at least two measures, including establishing a claims registry and voter registration rules. Senator LaFon returns from sick leave to lead the effort with an informal meeting to finalize a report.
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D.-Monroe
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Defense Strikers To Resume Work At Diverse Plants
Strikes by defense workers ended after ratified settlements at several facilities. CIO officials reported agreements reached yesterday at the Divelpa Dredge Copper Products plant in Edleabeth and at the Alghama Dry Dock yard in Mobile, with returned production planned by morning. A separate third CIO action paused operations for over a week at the Alilae Chalmers plant in Milwaukee, awaiting trem settlement details.
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Divelpa Dredge Copper Products Corporation
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Ars Shipberth- Ing Company
Mobile
Werk
Ibis
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Kirikhe
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Milwauker
United
English Air Raids on French Belgian Coasts Extend Daylight Offensive
London reports a new daylight coastal bombardment against France and Belgium as German invasion plans loom. Three German planes were shot down, several bombers destroyed, and one British craft lost. RAF daylight strikes followed night dock raids on Brest Boulogne Ostend. A German Dornier dropped eight bombs near an East Anglia town with no casualties.
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Germany
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Air Ministry
RAF
East Anglis
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Dunkirk
Slider Invasion Of Britain Seen
San Fernando Calif Feb 2 Willam Hawley Bowlus a Slider maker and pilot predicts Germany will use thousands of man gliders in an invasion of England He has long experience as a soaring pilot dating to 1910 and helped Lindbergh with the Spirit of St Louis He notes Germany is producing eight place gliders and bomber escorts to tow many of them toward England starting from France toward Britain in a bold invasion plan
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Calif
Willam Hawley Bowlus
Germany
England
Bowlus
Charles Lindbergh
Spirit of
Coutt
Patrolman Resigns in Charlestown Amid City Staffing Shakeup
Veteran patrolman John Larkin resigns as traffic duties shift. Mayor considers appointment to fill the vacancy while Larkin begins retirement. Larkin had been active in local Republican circles and recently attended a Young Republican gathering.
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John Larkin
Charlesten Phileemon
Bucks, General's Remark Started on Marathon Run
Ted Morton ran 34 miles in 15 hours 29 minutes with a wager of 10 dollars on his mind. He started at Northeast high school track and completed the feat despite no special training, claiming the general was wrong about living soft. Morton was aided by Betty Grantello and friends Deangelo and Burns, who supported and assisted during the long effort. The event ended with a steak dinner and Morton collecting the bet.
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Thomas Deangeto
Alfred Burns
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Deangelo
Burns
Greeks Capture Key Heights North of Klisura
Greek forces seized a large mountain range about ten miles long north of Klisura, capturing 270 prisoners and large quantities of weapons as they pressed operations in Albania. British air actions supported Greek troops, with RAF raids on Valona and continued artillery exchanges reported despite heavy rain and mist. Casualties and air raid losses were tallied by the Greek home ministry, with civilian deaths and injuries noted in the third month of the war.
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Soldiers Civilians Clash in Transvaal Riot
Fierce rioting between soldiers and civilians suspected of anti British sympathies erupted in Johannesburg Transvaal Friday and did not fully ease until morning. Police used tear gas bombs and baton charges to restore order in the heart of the city. About 140 people, mostly soldiers, were hospitalized. The disruption appeared confined to Johannesburg with Harp confined to an emotional outburst only.
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Union of South Africa
Transvaal
Nazi Air Raids Reported in North Africa Campaign
Rome dispatch reports powerful Nazi air raids on British held coast of North Africa. Com muniqué says seven British ships totaling over 25,000 tons sunk by German planes and an Italian submarine. Axis forces bombed Salamvia, Egypt and Bardia, Libya, with strong merchant ship attacks along Egyptian desert coasts.
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Malta
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Statian Fliers
Groundhog Signs of Spring Cause Charleston Stir
Conflicting reports in Charleston district claim groundhogs failed to see a shadow on February 2, yet observers note lingering mist and light snowfall. Citizens recount earlier movement and debate whether winter is ending, amid weather chatter across the district.
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Charleston
American Scientist Says Nazi Bomb Tactics Helped Britain
An American scientist argues that Germanys use of mixed incendiary and demolition bombs reduced the potential for widespread fires in English cities. Dr Zanetti, a Columbia University chemist and U.S. Army colonel, says simultaneous bombing shows lack of plan and could even aid defense by preventing large conflagrations. He predicts increased use of incendiaries for defensive purposes and in attacks on ports and shipping.
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Germany
J. Enrique.Zanet
Columbia Unie
Chemical Laberstories
Zanetti
U.S
Rome
Noto
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Drei Zanetti
Zanotti
Italian Front in Somaliland and Eritrea Tightens
In Cairo and across the Red Sea front, British forces press a pincer against Italian Somaliland and Eritrea. Reports say Agordat falls railway access narrows to Asmara as 16 artillery guns and 11 tanks are destroyed in the final assault. A southern move near Biacund i tightens the noose around Barentu and blocks access toward Assab.
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Trajian
Canada to Move Big Army to Isles Airmen
Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced in a broadcast that Canada will vastly expand its war effort in 1942. The plan calls for doubling air training overseas and at home, increasing navy strength to about 36 thousand, and boosting production of war equipment and supplies for Overseas service.
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T. Mackenzie’ King
Royal Canadian Navy
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