Filibuster Debate Delays Lend Lease Amid War Fears
Senate discussions over President Roosevelt's lend lease bill show the chance of delay as critics like Bulow warn the measure could draw the U S into European conflict. He argues delaying tactics might protect the nation from bankruptcy and war, while others urge immediate action against Hitler.
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England
America
Solons Send Vote Reform Bill Back For Debate
A divided house of delegates used the gag rule to send the interim committee's permanent registration bill back to the Judiciary committee amid charges of trickery and unfairness. The measure aims to curb election irregularities like fraudulent registration and voting and may return to the floor early next week.
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Judiciary Committee
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Purge in Soviet leadership widens as Molotoff's wife ousted
Moscow report says former Foreign Commissar Maxim Litvinoff and Premier-Foreign Commissar Yv. Molotoff's wife Pauling 5 Shemehushina were removed from party and allied posts. Three senior commissars and seven others were also warned to speed up industry or face dismissal. New central committee members include V. Delanosoff and M. Maisky.
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Maxim M. Litvinoff
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Central Committee
Yv. M. Molotoff
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Shemehushina
Russia
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Sitvinoff
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Cen‘au
F. A. Mersuloff
Ni M. Antselovich
A. Likhacherl
Madame Zhemehuskin
J. A. Berediktoft
A. Shadenko
Germany
VG. Delanosoff
M. Maisky
Anbassidor
Britain
Jose Stalin
Submarine Offensive Hinted by German Press in War Spark
Berlin reports a cautious forecast of a renewed U-boat campaign in spring. Observers claim Germany may deploy 800 submarines in a Beitwin's commerce clash and Atlantic operations. Naval analyst Hilmiuth von Waldaver-Harer writes of a sharp curve in U-boat activity with increased naval participation.
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Ominota
Reich
Landen
Germany
Beitwin
Naxi
Naval Dam
Hilmiuth von Waldaver-Harer
Sritung
Cal Curk
Atlantic
Reich Builds U Boat Threat as Axis Eyes Danube Crossing
London dispatch reports unconfirmed word that German forces move toward Bulgaria and Romania aiming for a Danube crossing. Diplomats say German pontoon bridges span the river as Berlin prepares an expeditionary push from Romania toward Bulgaria, with Greece in the axis orbit and German warplanes active over the region.
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Danube
Kumunia
Hrady
Mave
London
Fes
Csabarday
Bernerdssdny
Bulgaria
Oteertan
Kir
Priday
Giurgiu
Romania
Rumenia
Hulgaria
Les Bejtain
Greece
Huemania
U. S
Twelve Italian planes claimed downed in Albania clashes
Athens reports that 12 Italian planes were shot down in clashes with British and Greek air forces. The Italian high command also claimed 12 Italian planes downed over the Albanian front yesterday, aligning with the day of the British Greek action.
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Athens
Albania
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Airr Picane
Gof
Dictatorship Day at SAG Harbor School Portrays Democracy
In SAG HARBOR New York February 21 students at a local school staged a mock dictatorship to illustrate rights and democracy. Principal E Raymond Schneible and teachers acted as storm troopers while students faced playful 'arrests' for minor infractions. The event highlighted the value of the Bill of Rights and drew mixed laughter and reflection from the community.
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Plergon
E. Raymond Schnneible
Gestapo
Schneibie
Nancy
Embl Dng
S¢ehnelbte
USA
Desert Nymph Found To Be Just Sun
Las Vegas February 21. A Paradise Valley incident ended with the under sheriff reporting the young woman popped from a mesquite bush as salesman James F. Redd drove by. When spoken to she asked him to leave her alone and live her life.
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Sun Bather
Glenn Jones
James F. Redd
Dodd
Fog Troops Rehearsed for Invasion Drive
A newspaper note claims special German motorized units named Mabeltrip wen are being rehearsed in fog for an invasion of England. The text states troops practiced attacks in natural and artificial fog, aiming toward a potential landing at Modlin.
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Warnow
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Peper
Basic Teacher Pay Increase Approved
The House of Delegates approved increases in basic teacher salaries ranging from five to fifteen dollars, affecting four certificate classifications. The plan, prepared by the House Education Committee and tied to a bill by Del Hopkins, may cost $2,118,340, possibly reduced to $913,720 based on county compliance with state requirements. The increases propose five dollars monthly to 105 for standard certificates, with a projected cost of $219,870.
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Senate
House
House Education Committee
del. Hopkins
D.marcer
RAF Gets New Strength Amid World War II Deployments
Prime Minister Menzies said Australia will share defense of Singapore and not rely on others. Britain announces air reinforcements in the Pacific and Africa as raids threaten Italy and the Mediterranean fronts. Australia plans 51 warships and 26 000 planes as part of the expanded program.
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Landon
Britain
Pacific
Robert Gordon Mundies
Africa
Greece
Germitt
Italy
Mediterranean
Artisia
U. S
Menzies
Abstemiin
Australia
Singapore
Welsh Coastal Town Bombed For Hours
London reports a night raid on a Welsh coastal town with casualties and extensive damage. British anti aircraft fire was heavy before the all clear. Swansea has been raided for two consecutive nights. One of two German planes attacking the Irish minesweeper Bramble was shot down by the ship's crew, per the admiralty.
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London
Naal
Swansea
South Wales
Admiralty
Japan Urges US Britain to Stop Crying Wolf
Japanese Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka told reporters in Tokyo that the United States and Britain should cease their "crying wolf" over Far East tensions. He said mutual preparations for potential war were unwarranted and warned that continued Western alarm could provoke Japan. He denied offering mediation to Britain and criticized Anglo-American suspicions as hallucinations while noting Japan aims for a peaceful East Asia order within the Axis framework.
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Yosuke Matsuoka
USS
Great Britain
Britain
Japan
Matsuoka
America
Anthony Eden
Germany
Eden
Mamoru Shigemisiu
London
U. S
Singapore
American Congress
Guam
Samaua
Patlangs
Europe
East Asia
Moscow
Lord Halifax
Washington
House of Peers
Irs
Britain ships U S bombers to Far East forces
Washington reports Britain will fly Boeing and Consolidated four engined bombers from the U S West Coast to Far East forces, to bolster Singapore defenses as Australia sends reinforcements. Details on numbers and routes withheld. Aircraft range 4000 to 6000 miles, supporting naval and air operations in the Far East.
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Washington
Japan
Britain
Germany
Far East
Singapore
Stronghhold
Orient
U. S
Naval
Sir Thase
Hawaii
San Francisco
DU. I. Army Corps
U.S. Army
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Sarasota Fin February 21 Missy Tato the gorilla ring ung circus hopes soon to wed Gargantua the Great met her prospective mate today. Officials staged a playful introduction with reporters and photographers as Toto the cat companion watched. Gargy showed little interest at first, then reacted when the two cages neared, but Gargantia proved more social and the hoped for pairing may require better behavior.
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Sarasota
Fin
Missy Tato
Gargantua the Great
Toto
Jose Tomas
Gargy
Garganina
Havara
Gargantia
British Japan Australia steamship service halted
British owned Eastern and Australian steamship company suspended the Honong to Kobe leg of the Japan Australia run. The move leaves only Japanese owned lines on the Yokohama to Sydney route. The 7,174 ton passenger ship Tanda, previously en route Hong Kong to Japan, was ordered back to Australia.
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