Four Russian scientists rescued from drifting Arctic floe
Two icebreakers Tismyr and Murman broke through three miles of pack ice to reach the drifting camp off eastern Greenland. They retrieved Ivan Papanin and three colleagues Eugene Federoff Peter Shirsholf and Ernest Krenkel with their records after a nine month voyage covering thousands of miles.
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Moscow
Greenland
North Pole
Arctic
Tismyr
Murtan
Ivan Papanin
Eugene Federoff
Asetronomer
Peter Shirsholf
Ernest Krenkel
Veesels
Soviet Union
Russia
Poles
Blond Beauty of Georgia Carroll Wins Dream Girl Title
Blond beauty Georgia Carroll, aged 18, from New York, won the Artists Dream Girl title after a poll by 12 prominent artists. The award was presented at an Atlantic City hotel ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Carroll
New York
Matel
Atlantic City
Clean Elections Group Chartered in Kanawha Valley
The Jackson Democratic club received a charter from the secretary of state signaling the formation of a Clean Elections group by 14 active Kanawha Democrats. The club pledges to promote fair elections, investigate unfair practices, provide educational and social activities, and is limited to those in good faith who support the Democratic principles. charter filed by Charles C. Morris of Sharleston with other incorporators including J. O. Myers and Harry S. Trotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha County
Jackson Democratic Club
Kanawha Democrats
Ecesta
Democratic Party
Secretary of State
Charles C. Morris
Sharleston
House of Delegates
J. O. Myers
Harry S. Trotter
W. E. Ha|ton
John Timlin
L. E. Given
BM. MecConlhay
S.van Buren
J. Arthur
Pierson
John A. Parsons
G. C. Robertson
Kanawha Democratic Executive Committee
W. 8
White
Wey
Older
Samuel E Bowen
Riot in Japanese Parliament Sparks Anti Fascist Clash
In Tokyo a riot in parliament halted the session as Speaker was beaten and anti Fascist remarks surged. Admiral Mo bumasa Suetsugu, interior minister, faced attacks while a fascist member was found hanged. A public meeting praised U S neutrality in Sino Japanese conflict.
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Tokyo
INS
Japan
Nga
Mo Bumasa Suetsugu
Good Win
U.S
Gosuke Imai
House of Peers
U. S
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Bridges Blasted To Halt Japanese Crossing Yangtze
Chinese forces blow up the longest steel bridge in China to stop a Japanese army from crossing the Yellow river. All crossings ferries north of Chengchow were closed or destroyed as Chinese defenses at Chengchow tightened while retreat continued after a setback at Sinsiang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suanghal
China
Yellow River
Central China
Chengchow
Sunghai
Peiping-Hankew
Herth Bank
Sinsiang
Justices Move To Clean Up Evils Assailed
Seventy five magistrates representing about 560 in West Virginia opened a two day meeting at the Ruffner hotel. They outlined a general legislative program to abolish crooked magistrates and set uniform fees in civil cases. A proposed constitutional amendment would replace the justice of the peace court with summary courts of limited jurisdiction. Committees drafted uniform civil fees to be voluntarily used until a formal bill is introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Ruffner ‘Hotel
Justrces
Wudtturn
Fall of Teruel Seen as Imminent by Insurgents
The Spanish insurgents claim victory at Mansueto Hill near Teruel and say government defenses collapse. They report surrounding Teruel and entering the ruined city while announcing heavy Loyalist casualties and 75 prisoners taken as the siege tightens.
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Hendaye
Mansueto Hill
Teruel
Spain
Sara- Bossa
Mansuc
Madrid
Mansucto
Francisco Franco
Teruch
Saragossa
Sana Barbara
Blood Tells Right Kind Blood Keeps Promise
Young Bob Ferguson of Napanee crosses into the United States to give a life saving transfusion for his ill sister. With no money for transport or donors he relies on the “right kind of blood” and the hope of aid from the U.S. government. The story highlights ordinary courage over family need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Ferguson
Ill Sixter
New York
Bob Ferguson
U. 5
Bob
Wael Aedlamew Bland
Sind
Mia
Joseph Dunnagan
Napanee
Cal
Silver Dollar Baby Named For Savings Weight Record
In Memphis a baby named William J. Edmonston III is linked to 104 silver dollars saved by his parents to cover delivery and medical costs. The newborn weighs 9 pounds 10 ounces, far surpassing the total dollar weight of 614 pounds referenced in the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Edmonston
Memphis
Baby
William
Hitler to Address Reichstag in Highly Guarded Talk
Berlin crowds await Adolf Hitler as Germany prepares for a highly guarded Reichstag address. The stage features a gold sun emblem and the eagle swastika as officials hint at possible eastward expansion or Danubian influence while speculating on whether colonies or economic penetration will be named. Key aides including Goering and Goebbels are viewed as possible carriers of the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Krol
Danubian
Europe
Cities Await AG Opinion on Liquor Tax Ruling
Officials in Huntington and Charleton seek guidance from the attorney general on whether state stores must pay the gross rules tax on liquor. Tax Commissioner Ernest K. James asked the AG after Mayor Seamonds asked him the question. if the opinion backs Huntington, a push for claims will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney General
Hamer Control Commission
Ernest K. James
Seamonds
Huntington
D. Boone Dawson
Charlexton
Hantington
Address of Hitler Will Be Broadcast
An English summary of Adolf Hitler's speech before the Reichstag will be broadcast from Berlin over the NAC network in the U.S. at 9 30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The German government prepared summary will be read by Moderich Dritte, Berlin observer, with Edgar Mowrer providing CBS commentary at 1 20 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Vyouk
Adolf Hiler
Retelistag
Berlin
NAC Blue
U.S
Moderich Dirtte
Edgar Mowrer
London
CBS
Family Dispute Ends in Slaying
Robert George Pike a 43 year old Westware switchman was stabbed to death during a family quarrel at 2410 Crescent road. Police hold his brother in law E A Moran a mechanical engineer on a murder charge. Moran allegedly stabbed Pike multiple times and fled. Pike died en route to Stasis hospital. Moran was found and questioned by officers at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert George Pike
Westware
Crescent Rovd
Moran
Pike
Stasis Hospital
Bartlett
Eve
Lieut. Dangerfield
Ade
Austria Faces Nazi Shakeup With Reassuring Jewish Aid
Vienna reports Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg telling Jewish industrialists they have nothing to fear from Nazi influence as Arthur Seyss-Inquart states no further changes in cabinet. Graz erupts in pro Nazi demonstrations with banners and chants as Leisz-Inquart returns from Berlin to discuss talks with Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Kurt Schuschnige
Arthur Seysz-Inquart
Austria
Nazis Parate Schuschnigg
Hell Hitler
Graz
Tong Considered
Nat Dinnhold
Leisz-Inquart
Berlin
Schuschnigg
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Troy
Austia
Licensing Bill Is Revamped in Senate Move
Washington February 19 The Borah O Mahoney federal licensing bill was revised removing FTC license revocation power granting it to courts instead Exempts corporations with assets under 100000 and fees strengthens anti trust provisions bans licensing advances by trusts and removes four new FTC members The bill still includes registration for larger corporations and awaits continuation in Part 3 Col 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Borah-O'Mahoney
Sen. O'Mahoney
D.-Wyn
Sen. Borah
R.ida
Roosevelt
Federal Trade Commission
Trade Commission
Congress
Commission
Tires
West Virginia Schedules 75 Meetings Festivals This Year
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture reports 75 meetings and festivals are set for the year with over 70 conventions. White Sulphur Springs Huntington Charleston vie as top convention cities. Mountain State Forest Festival at Elkins is likely the largest event in October. Martinsburg, Buckhannon host notable fall festivals. Charleston lists several associations with undecided dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Huntington
Charleston
Department of Agriculture
Greenbrier
Elkins
Martinsburg
Buckhannon
West Virginia Association of County Assessors
West Virginia Hospital Association
Date Hat
West Virginia Education Association
Floods and Winds Hit Central South and Midwest
Flood waters and high winds sweep the central South with thousands homeless and some dead. In Arkansas the Red Cross shelters cared for about 3,000 refugees as rivers rose and temperatures fell. A tornado killed a farmer near Petrey Alabama and Left several homes damaged. Rodessa Louisiana reports about 20 dead and 100 homeless. Snow and cold threaten Missouri as Arkansas river crest is adjusted. Gov Bailey seeks 1,500 tents and WPA aid. 47 highways closed. Winter snow blankets the Midwest with blizzard conditions and travel disruption in several states.
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Little Rock Ark
South
Arkansas
Red Cross
White
Alabama
Lester Che Pees
Petrey
Fuller's Cross Roads
Louisiana
Rodessa
Cota
Missouri
Weather Bureau
Little Rock
Carl E. Bailey
WPA
Eden Reported Ready to Resign as Foreign Minister
London dispatch says Anthony Eden, isolated in the cabinet over a potential deal with Italy, is reportedly prepared to resign as foreign secretary. A collapse of Eden would harm government unity, with two Conservative ministers rumored to back him if he leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Anthony Eden
Ttinly
Neville Chetoberlain
Eden
Geneva
League of Nations
William Morrison
Walter Elliott
Scotland
Ree
Italy
Nine Month School Term Indicated Across Counties
Budget Director H. Isaiah Smith reported after two weeks of conferences with school officials in 22 counties that all counties plan a full nine month term this year. Officials have responded wonderfully and cooperated as expected. No new statewide funding total yet released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Isaiah Smith
Flashes of Life In These U.S. House Cleaning
Chicago Feb. 19 4 Mra Clara Narrod hires a new Negro maid who promises to tidy up. An hour later the maid has cleaned out jewelry, clothing and securities valued at 4200 and vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mra
Clara Narrod
Narrod
Alice
Cinderella nicknamed thief confessed after busted shoe clue
In Des Moines on February 19, police labeled a jail suspect Cinderella as they used fairy tale methods to identify a shoplifter. The man confessed when police revealed a worn brogan found near the scene, matching his foot dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cinderella
Pollee
Brogan
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The readable portion reports a brief local item with names and places obscured in OCR. It notes a minor event or notice and mentions involved organizations in passing without detailing outcomes or dates.
Dynamite Blast Kills 2 Workers in Sandstone Project
Hinton, Feb 19 A dynamite blast on a Sandstone road construction job along Route 44 killed two Gilbert Construction workers Syd ney Roach 40 of Fort Springs and Lester Yates 32 of Ronceverte. Roach tamped a blasting hole and Yates was nearby when the explosion occurred. Others were knocked by flying debris but none seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton
Sandstone
Gilbert Constriction Company
Sydney Roach
Fort Springs
Lester Yates
Ronceverte
Roach
Yates
Petal Ania
Hf. C. Smith
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United States
Clean Elections’ Group Chartered
Legal Cub
Jap Sclons
Montgomery Hunecark
Mansueto
Silver Dollar
Marshal Herrman Wilhelm Goering
Joseph Paul Goebbels
Joachim Veur
The
Charleston Gazette
Robert G. Pike
Schuschnigs Tolls Group
Pogran 4
Interior
Irket
Reich
Borah
O'Mahoney
Southern
Middle West
Kansas
Jean Demers
Nova Scotia
Jean
Chamberlain
Hin
Smith
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