Hitler Seen Getting Back Lost Colonies
Berlin reports say Hitler plans a national address on February 20 outlining possible colonies for Germany in exchange for British concessions. Talks hint at Austria clarification, Mussolini urging parley, and a hoped for axis unity to settle Austrian questions while European tensions mount.
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Berlin
Germany
Hitler
Kurt Schuschnigg
Austria
Berchtesgagen
Miter
Bavarian
Benito Mussolini
Great Britain
Schuschaise
Fallan
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Europe
Hon
Duce
Berchtesgaden
Soviet Rescuers Plan to Blast Ice From Greenland Sea
In Moscow on February 13, the rescue ship Taimyr prepared a bid to blast a channel through 20 miles of ice in the Greenland sea to reach four Russian scientists drifting on a floe since May 21. The flotilla sent signals by searchlights and flares to the trapped party as nightlong operations continued.
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Moscow
Taimyr
Greenland
Arctic
Willie Willis Walks Three Blocks to School
Willie Willis expresses pride in walking three blocks to school and jokes about bragging rights as he grows older. The remark reflects a simple, everyday childhood perspective and a lighthearted tone.
Chinese Crack In Jap Pincers
Shanghai reports a massive Japanese offensive across central China with forces driving on Kaifeng and Suchow. Chinese resistance on the Hwa river banks has fallen, and 15,000 Chinese troops in the Lung hai corridor are said to be shattered as Japan heralds a broad front offensive.
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Shanghai
Ching
Sunghai
Lunghai
Ching An
Yellow River
Kaifeng
Henan
Artory
Western Solons Seek to Boost Relief Request
Western senators from plains states and the far west move to increase the 250 million emergency relief appropriation requested by President Roosevelt. Drought worsens need as Dust Bowl migrants move northwest. Norris says he would support more only if needed to prevent starvation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Plains States
Far West
Aubrey Willams
WPA
Bone D. Washd
Northwest
Sen
Schwellenbach
Wash
Great Plains
Norris
Burke
Water Is Kerosene Two Burned Fatally
Almont Michigan February 13 INS John Jackson and his friend John Hecker both 42 were fatally burned today when an oil mop placed on the kitchen stove caught fire He grabbed a pail of water by the stove and splashed it over the blaze but the pail contained kerosene and the home was engulfed The two men died in a hospital shortly after they were removed by firefighters
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Almont
John Jackson
John Hecker
Jackson
Tle
Seven Year Quest Ends in Slaying
In Armonk New York Joseph Jorowitz a 42 year old Bronx shirt presser was jailed after confessing to a midnight knife and hammer slaying of a man known as Cagliano or The Weasel The investigation says seven year vendetta and a план to lure the victim to a farm in Ashley Falls Massachusetts led to a brutal murder and an arrest by local police
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Armonk
N.Y
Bark
Joseph Jorowitz
Bronx
Horowitz
Cagilano
Coney Island
Mim
Hornswitz
Cagliano' I
Hame
Death Has Fascination For Girl Held in Murder
Philadelphia dated report on 19-year-old college girl Mary K O Connor held on murder charges for the death of five-year-old Nancy Glenn on Labor Day. Key witness Marie Phillips a former Olympic athlete testified of confiding the strike and disposal of the child. Det Murchy noted O Connor planned an unusual plea and was released on bail while an automatic plea was hinted.
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Philadelphia
Mary K. O'Connor
Commonwealth
Nancy Glenn
Labor
Marie Phillips
Miss O'Connor
Phillips
Ion
Murc
Eace
William A. Gray
Plan A vs Plan B for Revival of Business
Washington reports President Roosevelt urged a quick decision on whether to let business stand alone or to push a fiscal pump. Reflation factions push self liquidating public works and federal gold moves, backed by Eccles, Morgen thau, and some unions. Opponents insist time and a balanced budget will mobilize employment, with labor groups pressing for renewed public works and WPA access for skilled workers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Federal Reserve Board
Eccles
Morgenthau
AFL
William Green
Federation
Building Trades Department
WEA
Shiny High Hat Incident at Midtown Café
In New York a man hurled a toppled water tumbler at a passerby wearing a shiny top hat in a Midtown cafe. William Walsh, 24, a finance committee clerk, appeared in Yorkville court and received a admonition from Magistrate Harry G. Andrews to curb aggression toward strangers, with suspended sentence in the case.
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New York
Yorkville Court
Wiliam Walsh
New York State Assembly
Harry G. Andrews
Iis
Walsh
Biggest Naval Base in World To Be Inaugurated
Singapore February 13 AP Britain prepares to unveil the largest naval base in the world with American officers as unofficial observers. Three U S warships Trent on Memphis and Milwaukee will be the only foreign tests. The base, worth 15000? million, links the East and West and features guns with long ranges guarding the straits between the Pacific and Indian oceans.
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Singapore
Great Britain
Orient
Trenton
Memphis
Milwaukee
Julius C. Townsend
U.S
Gibraltar
Five Drowned As Ferry Sinks In Sydney Harbor
Five people drowned and 24 unaccounted for after the ferry Rodney capsized in Sydney harbor as crowds pressed to watch the U S cruiser Louisville depart. Louisville crew aided in rescue, with Capt J W Mathewson directing a slow approach to prevent further danger. others praised include L A Waters Lieut George K Huff and Tuscan Britey as crew aided in pulling trapped passengers from cabins and assisting in the recovery effort.
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Sydney
Australia
U. S
Louisville
J. W. Mathewson
Rodney
L.A
Jury Will Ponder Wrights Sanity
Los Angeles reported that Paul A. Wright, convicted of manslaughter in the killings of his wife Evelyn and business partner Joby Kimmel, will face a sanity trial to decide if he was sane at the time. Prosecutor Roll planned to rest, defense attorney Gierl er contends Wright suffered emotional shock upon discovering the couple.
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Los Angeles
Paul A. Wright
Evelyn
Joby Kimmel
Wright
California
S. E. Roll
Jerry Girgler
Glosler
Kimmel
Giesler
Solons Ask America To Sponsor Conference On Limiting Navies
Tokyo dispatch reports a secret naval understanding among the United States Britain and France fueling an intense international dispute over shipbuilding. Japan vows to maintain freedom of action while warning of counter measures and possible parity actions, depending on Western moves. The debate centers on disclosure of Japan's warship plans and potential tonnage equality with the U S and Britain.
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Solons
America
Tokyo
INS
U. S
Britain
France
Japan
England
Tf S
Jas Pan
U.S
Nichi Nichi
Ainetieg
Church Ceiling Collapse Injures Five in New York
Five people were injured when a section of the lower chapel ceiling at the Church of the Incarnation collapsed during a Sunday service. The accident occurred as the choir sang, causing panic and dust fill in the building. Rector Rev. Dr. John Giss had served there for two years as services were underway in two locations.
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New York
Church of the Incarnation
Bil Perstone
John Giss
St. John's Episcopal Church of Charleston
W. Va
Church of Incarnation
Schoal
Peace Prize Winners Press for China Aid Campaign
Nobel laureate Sir Norman Angell urged a world opinion rally against Japan’s China invasion during an international conference in London. He proposed poster parades, picketing, and newspaper pledge schemes to broaden boycotts while Viscount Cecil of Chelwood called for stopping the war and withdrawing Japanese forces. The conference also recommended a permanent commission and global action to effect the boycott.
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London
Norman Angell
Japan
China
Norman
Viscount Cecil of
Chelwood
Boy Cott
Two Insane Men Hunted Near Chester and Mobile Monster Shot
Two criminally insane patients, Paul Harrigan and Peter Florek, escaped from Bankness Security Hospital and were pursued by guards near Chester Michigan with reports of sightings and possible aid from outside. In Mobile Alabama, the so called monster of Fairfield’s Alley was killed by shotgun pellets. identified as a four foot long otter weighing about 30 pounds after a clash with a collie guard dog.
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Chester
Here
Bankness Security Hospital
Paul Harrigan
Peter Florek
James McManus
Staite
Iissie
Mobile
Ala
Mombile
Fiahierts Alley
Charlie Ardoyne
Ardoyne
Republican Speechmakers See Gop Hopes in Democratic Split
Washington Feb 13 AP The Republican pitch on Lincoln's birthday stressed potential gains in Congress and a 1940 presidential win built on Democratic rifts. Sen Vandenberg pressed a coalition of Republicans and Jeffersonian Democrats, echoed by National Chairman Hamilton, who urged attracting Roosevelt critics but stopped short of full coalition. Page 3 Col 6.
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Washington
Lincoln
Ides
George D. Aiken
Vermont
Congress
Sen. Vandenberg
Michigan
John D. M. Hamilton
Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Vandenberg
Demerata
Roosevelt
Measures To Lead U S Naval Conference Proposed By Maverick King
Rep Maverick and Sen King announce plans to introduce legislation urging the United States to lead in arranging a world naval conference. The article notes mixed congressional views on Japan's intentions and potential paths, including joint action to halt aggression, neutrality act use, or a broader diplomatic effort. It discusses economic bar riers and currency stability as core conference issues.
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Rep. Maverick
Sen. King
U. S
Washington
Rep
Maverick
Tex
Sen
King
Utah
Jaspan
Japan
Baye Erick
England
Foreign Policy Association
Varian Fry
China
Far East
Fry
Italy
Germany
South America
Tinkham
Fugitive Pearson Found Hiding in Rock Ledge
Jesse Pearson thirty two a fugitive with aliases was found under a rock ledge at Seven Mile Creek Cabell county. He is suspected of concealing a two gallon nitroglycerin can in Kanawha City last November and is in state police custody facing possible life imprisonment after arraignment on habitual criminal charges. His left foot and right toe were amputated due to freezing injuries. He was arrested yesterday by Trooper R D Trumbo and remains in custody as authorities said more details would follow.
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Jesse Pearson
Kanawha City
Kanawha Valley Hospital
Pearson
R. D. Trumbo
Seven Mile Creek
Cabell County
Wet
Edlorta
Heaban
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