Abolition Plan Wins Big Majorities in West Virginia
In West Virginia on February 9 1939 the legislature passed a constitutional amendment to abolish justice of the peace courts and streamline the judiciary. The Senate 30 to 1 and the House 78 to 14 approved the measure, awaiting voter approval in 1940. Gov Holt signed the school finance bill, effective April 15, while the justice of the peace amendment requires voter ratification. A companion tax levy reallocation bill faced a technical delay.
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Midwest Snow Mantle Hits Wide Region
Snow and cold swept the nation from the Pacific to the North Central as heavy storms blanketed vast areas. Drifts halted motor traffic, delaying highway and rail travel in Minnesota and the Dakotas. St Paul and Minneapolis reported impassable streets while Bemidji logged 25 inches of new snow and rural roads strained crews. A snowslide near Bingham Canyon damaged two houses south of Salt Lake City.
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Pope Pius XI Dies at 81 After Heart Attacks
Vatican City February 10 Pope Pius XI the 261st ruler of the Catholic Church died at 5 31 am after a second heart attack in 12 hours He blessed the world moments before death and Church bells across Rome tolled in mourning Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli the future pope oversaw the papal transition as Cardinals began arriving at the Papal palace for succession news notes his birth May 31 1857 in Desio Italy and long effort for world peace stood out in a life of religious leadership.
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Minorca Falls to Rebels as Parley Aboard Devonshire
Britain and France push to end Spanish civil war while Minorca, site 284 square miles, falls into Insurgent hands after peace talks aboard the British cruiser Devonshire. Negrin seeks to return to government areas and secure safe conduct for leaders as Franco promises to hold the island with Spanish troops not Italian or German forces. The Devonshire carried 450 Minorcans toward a French port amid renewed peace diplomacy.
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Willie Willis Denounces Rival Then Praises Him In Collision
Quote records a verbatim line where Willie Willis contrasts a dangerous rival with a surprising compliment. The speaker reflects on past underestimation and current assessment, noting a shift in perception from danger to respect. The statement hints at personal rivalry and evolving opinion within a competitive context.
FDR Asked To Call Arms Parley In Congress
President Roosevelt was urged in congressional resolutions to summon an international disarmament conference as a step toward peace and easing war taxes. Sen. King and Rep. Church introduced the proposal, but Secretary Hull opposed it as premature amid armament races among democracies and totalitarian powers. The day also saw endorsement of a $376 million bill to expand army aviation by the House Rules Committee.
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Admit Refugees Plea Shifts to Congress
Senator Wagner of New York introduced a joint resolution to admit 10 000 Nazi refugee children from 1939 and 1940 into the United States. He cited broad support from American families and 49 Catholic and Protestant prelates including Cardinal Mundelein, urging relief for millions of persecuted people.
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House Votes Income Taxes On U S State Employes
Washington, Feb 9. The House passed the Doughton reciprocal tax bill by a 269 to 103 vote, imposing federal and state income taxes on 3,800,000 public employees. The measure, a Roosevelt victory, preserves retroactive tax limits for state and municipal workers and projects $16 million in federal revenue from state and local salaries.
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Loyalists Flee In Wild Panic
In Catalonia the Spanish Civil War escalates as insurgent forces push government authority from the region, seize Minorca, and threaten central Spain. Dr Juan Negrin flees to Perpignan while Franco orders a wind‑up campaign toward Madrid and Valencia. Reports say Gen Joe Miaja seeks peace talks as Lon-Don reports circulate.
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Republicans Schedule City Primary March 17 For Nominees
The city Republican executive committee voted to switch from a nominating convention to a primary on March 17 to choose municipal officials, with the general city election set for April 17. Deputy chairman Wertz was absent, and speculation links him as a possible opponent to Mayor Dawson.
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Fight to End Decision Made By Loyalists Fight to End Decision Made By Loyalists
Valencia Feb 10 A government meeting led by Gen Jose Miaja and representatives of the popular front pledged to fight on for liberty until the end. Gen Manuel Matallana said the aim was to ensure resistance of the people and army to defeat the invaders. Luke Menendez and Jesus Hernandez outlined plans to stir popular enthusiasm to achieve victory and Spain's independence.
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London hosts talks toward quick end to Spanish Civil War
William Hillman reports that London became the focal point for diplomacy aimed at ending the Spanish Civil War and stabilizing the western Mediterranean. The Duke of Alba, Franco's agent in Britain, met privately with Sir Alexander Cadogan at his home to discuss an early armistice and agreed to reconvene tomorrow, signaling progress amid cautious optimism.
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No Arrests No Pay Proposed For Police
FRACKVILLE Pa Feb 9 A taxpayers association urged council to replace the present police with special officers paid 3 for each offender convicted claiming a 5000 annual saving to the borough They proposed eliminating the current force to implement pay per conviction.
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Al Smith Mourns Death of Pontiff
Former Gov Alfred E Smith a papal chamberlain said the death of Pope Pius IX came at a time when we need him most. Smith added that the pope will go down in history as a truly great man and that people worldwide share deep regret at his passing.
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Juniors Promoted To Key Commands In Air Corps
President Roosevelt bypassed seniority to promote younger officers in the expanding Army Air Corps. Brig. Gen. Walter Crueger, 58, named for a major general vacancy. Delos C. Emmons, 51, to lead mobile air force HQ with four years as temporary major general. Colonels Collins, Jarman, and Brett promoted to brigadier general, signaling an accent on youth.
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