Russian 18th Red Division Destroyed by Finnish Trap
Finnish forces trapped and crushed the Soviet 18th Red Army division in the Kitelae sector of Lake Ladoga, wiping out about 20 000 men. Reports say thousands captured or killed, with ongoing Finnish advances on multiple fronts amid heavy Russian air raids and civilian casualties. Official confirmation awaited.
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Sphinx Minesweeper Sinks After Tow Failure
London reports the 875 ton minesweeper Sphinx foundered while being towed into port after engine failure from German air raids. Fifty four women aboard feared lost. five confirmed killed. ship built in 1908, cost about 500000 dollars.
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Probe Questioned Forgery Links in Dies Letter Case
A congressional committee agreed to forward material to the justice department over forged letters allegedly linking Rep. Dies of Texas with the Silver Shirts through William Dudley Pelley. The panel sought action from Attorney General Jackson to probe what they call indisputable forgery evidence.
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Two Sisters and Servant Shot to Death in Tennessee Home
In Oliver Springs Tennessee two middle aged sisters Miss Ann Richards 48 and Miss Margaret Richards 46 and their 6 year old Negro houseboy Leonard Brown were found shot dead in the sisters home. Miss Mary Richards 47 librarian at the local high school and sister to the victims reported the discovery. Sheriff’s officers pursue clues as investigators describe a mysterious shooting with bodies found on kitchen floor stairs and near the platform.
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Income Gains Cited in FDR Slap at Critics
President Roosevelt defended New Deal gains at a press conference citing 1932 to 1939 income growth from 40 to 68 billion dollars and a current annual rate around 70 billion, arguing a target of 80 billion could balance the budget and counter critics. He listed figures from government agencies and avoided naming Republican challengers in attendance.
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Gandhi and Linlithgow Fail To Bridge India Independence Gap
In Delhi Gandhi and Viceroy Linlithgow failed to reach an agreement on Indian independence. The two and a half hour talks produced only a deferment of further discussions with Britain sticking to wartime postponement. Gandhi insisted on immediate independence while Britain proposed consideration after the war under a suspended federal plan.
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Church Censorship Of Coughlin Seen
Ecclesiastical authorities hiddenly cite a cancelation of Pr Charles Coughlin Sunday radio address with no disclosed cause. Mgr Coughlin declined to elaborate as reports of church censorship or health reasons circulated. Sacred music aired at Royal Oak station replacing the address as followers sought the unseen reason.
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Army Today Streamlines Training and Gear at Fort Benning
Report from Fort Benning Georgia describes extensive modernization of the U S Army including shorter recruit training, revamped drill structures, and new uniforms. It notes mechanization boosts the mobility and fighting power of infantry and discusses training at the infantry school and related facilities.
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Film Stars Attract Soviet War Fliers Recruitment
London dispatch reports Stalin uses Hollywood glamour to recruit pilots in the Finnish war. Pamphlets show Clark Gable Myrna Loy and Spencer Tracy from the film Pilot and were found with Russian airmen captured in Finland.
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Allies Report Full Accord at Fifth War Council Meeting
Paris reports the Allied supreme war council reached complete accord on French British cooperation. Daladier praised the unity after talks with Chamberlain as they discussed Finland and naval losses. Pinpinelli said at least 40 German U boats had been sunk since the war began.
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Dunbar Approves Amusement Levy in City Council Vote
The Dunbar city council unanimously approved a penny per person amusement tax policy similar to Charleston's. Collection starts March 1. The council also extended a contract with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway for rock piles use, and city hall roof completion is targeted by the end of February.
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Hall Rent Too Low Sparks City Ordinance Talk
Council considers raising municipal auditorium fees from 50 to 250 to cover operating costs of a half million dollar structure. Harry Silverstein argues current rates drain city funds and defines nonprofit status for renters. The measure includes custodian oversight and city treasurer stamp on permits.
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Deputy Killed as Breathitt Brothers Sought
Jackson Kentucky February report says Deputy Sheriff Jerry Combs was shot dead in the Federal Surplus Commodities office. Tom and Brown Howard and their father were sought after the deputy’s killing as officers pursued the brothers for alleged robbery of supplies. Breathitt County, nicknamed Bloudy Breathitt, has seen tense confrontations.
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Democrats pick Chicago as 1940 convention site in tense vote
The Democratic national committee chose Chicago for the 1940 convention over Philadelphia San Francisco and Houston after a heated bid. Chicago led 48 to 38 with two abstentions as Garner and Farley sparred publicly. Farley indicated the date would follow the Republican meeting set for Feb 16.
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Roosevelt Vows Third Term Patience in Press Clash
Hyde Park N Y Feb 5 President Roosevelt said at a press conference he is tired of attempts to sound him out on a third term and will speak only when he chooses. He mocked reporters for trying to trap him and noted Pennsylvania Democrats declined to back a specific nominee while Illinois filed petitions to place him on the primary ballot.
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Third Term Boom Charged to Price
Virginia's Democratic organization led by Gov. Price aims to send a Roosevelt pledged delegation to the Democratic National Convention. Sen. Carter Glass says the move seeks Price as chairman, blocks Byrd as favorite son, and would instruct or pack the delegation with third-term supporters.
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War News Censorship Advice For Gazette Readers
Readers are urged to distinguish facts from propaganda in war reporting. The note notes that absence of front news is indicative of progress and that peaceful stalemates are preferable to mass slaughter seen in past conflicts.
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