Spending Limit On British Aid Bill Is Studied
Washington February 5 AP. House leaders debate amendments to the lend lease bill aiming to limit spending and bar American ships from war zones. McCormack urges unity to deter Nazi Germany and Japan, warning inaction invites attack. Debate continues as concessions are explored to secure broader support.
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Murray Fears Power Under Lend Lease Policy
Philip Murray, president of the CIO, criticizes the lease lend bill in a Senate statement. William Green, AFL president, endorses the measure. Murray warns the bill could empower the president to suspend the Wagner Act and other labor laws if needed, while the nation supports aiding Great Britain.
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Willie Willian by Robert Quillen
A quippy anecdote from Robert Quillen about school day mischief. A boy recalls classmates handing apples to the teacher as part of a test and a forgotten stunt aiming to impress.
Italians Retreat On Five Fronts In Libya And East Africa
Cairo dispatches report Italian troops retreating on five fronts in Libya and East Africa with little rear guard action. British and Australian forces push west along the Libyan coast aided by RAF, as 400 stragglers are captured. In Eritrea near Keren operations progress, Khartoum notes the invader within a few miles of Keren on the rail line to Asmara.
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Trial of AMA Trust Opens in Federal Court
Washington February 5. In a landmark antitrust case federal court hears twenty prominent physicians the American Medical Association and three allied groups. The government opens with a quick success as jurors are seated and the blanket indictment alleges the AMA manipulated income ethics and professional conduct to restrain competition.
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Grant W. Kelle
Really 'Hot' Fight Puts Man in Hospital
Francis Cripps, 31, was hospitalized with severe burns to arms and legs after a fight described as extremely heated. He told police his opponent picked up a coal stove and dumped live coals on him during a case that turned violent.
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Aeron
Francis Cripps
Talley Alleges Husband Tried 150000 Extortion
Los Angeles report states former opera star Marion Talley charged her husband Adolph G. Eckstram with attempting to extort 150000 and threaten to level false misconduct accusations. The couple separated about one month after their May 23, 1935 marriage.
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Miss Talley
Adolph G. Eckstram
Examination Certification Of State Miners Proposed
A measure to examine and certify coal miners is expected to be presented to the legislature tomorrow after prolonged floor fights in past sessions. Rep Alltop would also seek to withhold public contracts from firms that intimidate workers during bargaining. The bill mirrors earlier efforts and cites 126,000 certificates issued in two years under prior practice.
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Alltop
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Alstop
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State Mining Department
Mystery Quilt Fire Claims Ten In Haven Factory
Ten workers died in a Haven quilt factory blaze sparked on the top floor cotton picking room. Investigations focus on a possible shut fire door and allegedly disabled sprinkler, with many employees escaping or being trapped by smoke as flames spread rapidly from the cotton picking machine area.
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Illustrious Sails Into Alexandria After Heavy Attack
Secretary Knox disclosed that 80 men were killed and 20 bombing planes destroyed in a direct hit on the British aircraft carrier Illustrious during a seven hour air assault. The damaged ship limped to Malta and then arrived at Alexandria under its own power, surviving the fiercest test yet of Axis air power.
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Criminal Suit Hitting ASCAP Moves Forward
The U S government charged the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers and 45 others with criminal conspiracy. Arraignment set for March 3 as the antitrust action targets ASCAP and related broadcasting and recording practices amid ongoing nationwide enforcement.
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Laval's Return To Post Near
In Vichy France on February 5 Laval edges toward power as cabinet talks imply he would lead the council of ministers and serve as interior minister. The council reportedly rejected Admiral Darlan's demand for a collective cabinet designation and ordered his return to Paris for further negotiations.
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Willkie Denounces Nazi Lust for Power
In a frank broadcast from London and repeated to Germany, Wendell Willkie appeals to German listeners, saying German Americans reject Nazi aggression and lust for power. He notes his German ancestry and supports Britain, urging freedom and democracy as he tours Europe.
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Willkie Outstanding American Says Solon
Rep. McCormack of Massachusetts lauds Wendell L. Willkie as an outstanding American for his courageous action in replying to the German people. He asserts Willkie has crystallized leadership for Republicans nationwide despite GOP opposition.
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CIO Asks Union Parley With Ford
Detroit February 5 CIO United Automobile Workers called for an immediate collective bargaining conference with Ford Motor Company to cover workers at the Rouge and Highland Park plants to avoid a strike. The request was sent by R. J. Thames and Michael F. Widman Jr. to Ford officials.
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R. J. Thames
Michael F. Widman
Legislature adjourns after LaFon rites
The legislature adjourned until 2 p m Friday in tribute to Sen William M LaFon who died Tuesday night at 58 in Charleston hospital The desks draped in black and capitol flags at half mast marked the mourning A single white carnation on the desk and a chaplains prayer followed by a sympathy resolution were adopted Both houses appointed committees to attend services for Monroe county attorney at his home in Waitesville The body was taken to Union and Lafon had served in the house of delegates in 1933 1935 and 1937 and in the senate since 1938.
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Nazi Raiders Battle London Fire Bombing Night
London faced a bitter air raid as incendiaries struck a hotel and nearby houses. Waves of bombers crossed the southeast coast, with anti-aircraft defenses firing. The government noted daylight attacks limited. casualties reported in outskirts as shelters were missed.
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Dyer Strait
Chafinel
Greeks Capture Strategic Points in Abyssinia War
Greek troops pressed a harsh battle against Italian positions under torrential rain near Tepeleni and captured a village by bayonet and hand to hand fighting. Italian prisoners described Fascists abandoning Valona base while unloading near Krionero. 148 prisoners were taken in a single clash as counterattacks failed and Italians scattered. British sources floated a sympathetic ear to Mussolini peace overtures if they were to protect civilians in Italian East Africa.
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Assault on Nazi Bases Heaviest In Many Weeks
London reports the RAF carried out heavy daylight and night attacks on German war industries transport airfields and invasion bases in northern France and occupied regions. Nine Allied aircraft were lost and several German fighters shot down in the 24 hour offensive with strikes on Duesseldorf Brest Cherbourg Bordeaux Merignac and other targets.
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