Pershing Near Death After Relapse Amid Critical Heart Failure
Gen John J Pershing, 77, World War I commander of the American Expeditionary Force, slipped into unconsciousness and grew worse over three hours. Army and civilian doctors rushed specialists from Texas and USC L A to his Tucson bedside as they used every medical means to save him.
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Tucson
Ariz
John J. Fershing
Ariz. Fels
INS
John J. Pershing
U.S
France
Ruand Davison
Gen. Pershing
Davison
S. A. Marietta
Army
Texas
War Department
Verne Mason
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
Bank Robber's Brother Quizzed
State police questioned four hours yesterday the brother of Amos Eugene Ward held for grand jury action in the South Charleston bank robbery case. Fred Ward, 39, was arrested in Huntington and brought to state police headquarters after questioning by federal agents. Officers declined to reveal details of the questioning.
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Amos Eugene Ward
South Charleston
Fred Ward
Huntington
May Hagby
C. W. Ray
Ward
Willie Willis by Robert Quillen
A brief humorous note features Robert Quillen’s line on sharing news and manners. It reflects a wry quip about who deserves the biggest piece of information and who lacks decorum in distributing it.
Relief Bill Sent To Conference Delays Final Action
Washington report notes the House sent the 550 million relief bill to conference after rejecting Senate changes. The Senate meanwhile approved a 385 thousand dollar increase for National Labor Relations Board expenses, bringing total funding to about 2.995 million. Senators Glass and Burke led opposing sides amid heated debate.
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Washington
INS
Senate
House
National Labor Relations Board
Glass
Virginia
Burke
Nebraska
Labor Relations Board
Appropriations
Sen
Cal
Bluestone Dam Bill Seeks 2 Million Flood Control Funds
Rep Kee of West Virginia filed a bill to authorize 2 million dollars for continue condemnation and rights of way for the Bluestone dam project near Hinton. The measure also seeks 380 million for Ohio River basin works and 2 million from flood control funds. Jenkins also introduced a similar bill.
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Washington
Peb
Pues Stone
Hinton
W. Va
Kee
D-Ww. Va
Ohio River
Jenkins
Rep
Ohio
Nazis Open Door To Spanish Troop Withdrawals
London reports Germany has accepted Britain and Italy plans to pull foreign troops from Spain. Aims to improve relations with Chamberlain and Mussolini after Eden’s resignation, with Chautemps possibly aligning French stance. Withdrawal tied to recognizing belligerent rights of Spanish forces amid Soviet opposition.
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London
Germany
Italy
Great Britain
Spain
Neville Chamberlain
Witier
Nealy
Hitler
Mussoliniti
Britain
Anthony Eden
Camille Chautemps
Europe
Ernst Woermann
Charge D'Atfaires
Sig
Russia
Buitain
Keen
Secret congressional inquiry probes U S military needs
Washington February 24 secret congressional inquiry launches to study American military preparation amid anger over Britain proximity to dictators. House and Senate leaders push to clarify foreign policy while underscoring need for the world’s strongest air force.
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Washington
America
Congress
Britain
United States
Waly
House
Senate
Europe
Rinses
Mittee
Prabr Jonquiey
He House
U.S
California
Hiram W. Johnton
Page
Refrigeration Treatment for Cancer Reported by Temple Doctors
Philadelphia reports that Temple University physicians Fay and Henry developed a hibernation style treatment for cancer. The method cools the patient’s body while applying focal cold to tumors, with reported relief in advanced cases. The work, which tempers calls it a clue not a cure, was submitted to Surgery Gynecology and Obstetrics.
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Philadelphia
Temple University
American College of Surgeons Today
Ravens
Temple Foy
George C. Henry
The
American College of Surgeons
James Ewing
Famous Cancer Authority of
Memorial Hospital
New York
Interna
Tional Cencer Research Foundation
Japanese War Dead Buried With Honors
Tokyo crowds of about 30,000 watched as a funeral train carried ashes of soldiers killed in China arrive for burial. Officers unboxed white containers holding the remains, while the nation observed a silent, solemn homecoming. The total dead were not disclosed.
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Tokyo
Tralin
Guffey Quits Keystone Race
Senator Guffey withdraws from Pennsylvania governor contest at President Roosevelt's request. Hartshire meeting to select endorsement draws four influential Democrats including Governor Earle and David Lawrence as party leaders clash over nominations and loyalties.
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Washington
Guffer D
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Guffey
State
Democratic Committee
Hartshire
State Democracy
Gufffoy
J. David Stern
Philadelphia
John DT
Lewis
I. O. Ne
Thomas Kennedy
Ale
Covernr
CLC
Chartes
Alvin Jones
Pitebergt
Lanerenre
Bare
Lather AC Wars
Chabotelleh Vity
Stern
Atorney
Charles
J. Margiatts
Earle
Senate
Jon. Dasus
93 Year Old Woman Granted $12000 Annual Income
Margaret Young aged 91 in Pittsburgh receives a court order allowing her guardian Alice Mall and attorney William C. McClure to spend $1000 monthly from her $12000 yearly income. The judge noted the amount is high but justified to prevent deprivation. Sadie Smith approved the expenditure plan.
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Pittsburgh
Margaret Young
Li Duise Thosmas M. Marshall
Sadie Smith
Miss Young
Alice C. Mall
William C. McClure
Alexander Young
Flashes of Life In These U S City Calling New York
A quirky vignette from New York features Gladys Lavinger an 18 year old coed at City College pursuing engineering. She jokes about fires and fate and says she does not want to marry.
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U.S
Alice
New York
City Callrar
Gladys Lavinger
Futler
Library offers 560000 baby name options in Brooklyn
New York on February 24 reports the Brooklyn public library catalog holds about 560000 names for baby naming emergencies. Examples include Cello Earline Srominous Glamaureen Nervertia Stulamith Zipperath and Flimptz. A staff suggestion notes Flimyptz for a blue eyed boy with a pixie like hat.
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New York
Brooklyn Public Library
Austria Stand Is Welcomed and Security Seen
London reports show British officials welcoming Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg's speech as clearing obstacles to Chamberlain's peace plan. Hitler’s pledge to Austria's independence eased tensions, with Britain pushing for a broad Anglo French Italian German path to pacified Europe amid resignations and parliamentary debate.
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London
Insi
Kurt Schuschnige
Neville Chamberlain
Schuschnigg
Adolf Hitler
Austria
Europe
Chancrilur
Mussolini
Spain
Viscount Walrfax
Anthony Eden
Hitler
Pariamentary Party
Chamberlain
Frame
Cacehashivakia
Thier
Crrehochivakia
Atounes
Rebels Reach Valencia Gate
Rebels press toward Valencia as insurgent forces advance from near Teruel toward the Mediterranean. Gen Jose Varela seeks to avoid a feared death trap between the Valencia mountain region and the Valbona river valley as two fronts form and government reinforcements mass.
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Hendaye
France
Tox
Valenche Mountain
Recate Doy
Mediterranean
Wille
Tervel
Jose Varela
Mac
Lia Clavela
Valbona River
Aarecofana
Valencia
Teruel
Tonce
Acquittal of Girl Will Be Probed
The Philadelphia legislative commission will investigate the acquittal of Mars O Censor in a murder case. A jury freed the five year old after she testified about striking another girl and leaving her body. State Sen. Frank W. Ruth said the probe aims to uncover facts for proper justice.
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Philadelphia
Legislative Commission
Mars O
Tve
Frank W. Ruth
Japan paralyzing fear as phantom Chinese raid stalls parliament
Tokyo headlines as four anxious hours pass while a reported Chinese air armada fails to appear. The uproar over the national mobilization bill interrupts debate and warnings are lifted after air raid alerts are cancelled in Iwashi Honshu and Formosa.
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Formosa
Tokyo
Japan
Ce ‘'Y
Iwashi
Honshu
China Seas
Kyushu
Vladivostok
Russian Siberia
China
Japs Near Langhai Railroad Clash Advances in Central China
Japanese forces push toward Langhai railroad hub 74 miles from goal with columns advancing from Kiastang and Mengtsing as Chinese defenses crumble. Bombings and air raids hit Chinese airfields in Fukien Chekiang and Formosa region while a terrorist blast damages a Shanghai settlement building housing a Japanese owned newspaper.
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Sunanghat
Langhai
China
Kinsiang
Kiastang
Shan Hing
King
Yellow River
Menghsien Forda
Mengtsing
Anm
Feochosw
Fukien
Formosa
Asa
Lishui
Chekiang Province
Shanghai
France USSR break sought as Nazi party marks anniversary
Berlin dispatch reports growing pressure for a Franco Soviet split amid Nazi anniversary celebrations. French editorials urge clarity on Britain Moscow policy, while Hitler plans a private Hofbrau Haus address linking to the 1930 NSDAP founding.
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Berlin
Czechoslovakia
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Ray France
Editoria E
Germany
Italy
Anthony Eden
Britain
France
London
Moscow
Mentator
Hitler
Munich
Hof Brau Haus
Plane crash in fog kills London couple and pilot
In heavy fog near Hearst port at San Luis Obispo, Lord and Lady Plunkett of London and Pilot T. J. Phillips were killed. A third passenger, James Lawrence of Hollywood, was critically injured. The aircraft was en route to the Hearst ranch at San Simeon.
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Los Angeles
Plunckett
London
England
T. J
Ted) Phillips
San Luis Obispo
Joseph Willcombe
William Randolph Hearst
James Lawrence
Hollywood
Willicombe Eaid
Pat
San Simeon
Willicambes
Hearst Ranch
Method of Predicting Life Length Found by Doctors
Dr Raymond Pearl of Johns Hopkins reports a biological index predicting average life length after adulthood. He presents the first life table on tobacco smoking showing smoking shortens life. Two groups of 1934 born white men were studied from ages 20 to 80, with long life averaging 28 years more.
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New York
Raymond Pearl
Johns Hopkins University
Pearl Aso
Academy
New York Academy of Medicine
Dr. Pearl
Hitler pledge declared as Austria preserves independence
Vienna report says Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg told parliament that Austria remains a free nation, rejecting Nazi attempts to form a one party state. He asserted patriotism over Nazism, defended Austria’s 1934 constitution, and noted strong Fatherland Front demonstrations with police cordons around the Reichstag.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Kurt Schuschnigg
Germany
Austria
Gereman
Aussia
Schuachnigg
Diet
Fatherland Front
Front
Innner
Fathersland Front
Sturmkorps
Schuschnigg
Hitler Demands Colonies Return and Drives Against Jews
Munich reports Hitler telling veteran Nazis that Germany would demand the return of lost colonies and pursue a new drive against Jewish agitators. He spoke at the Hofbrauhaus marking his party’s birth, while praising Nazidom’s early years and recent gains.
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Munich
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Enlanies
Agittatore
der Fuhhrer
Hofbrauhaus
Vienna
Kurt Schuschnigg
Austria
Heith
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