Russia’s Greatest Offensive Presses Finland at Mannerheim Line
Helsinki reports Finland holds firm along the Mannerheim Line as Russia pours divisions into the Summa sector toward Viipuri. Dispatches say Russians attack hour after hour with heavy manpower though breakthroughs are denied and the main fortifications remain intact.
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Mannerheim Line
Isthrhiar
Ralph Forte
United Press
Helsinki
Finland
Mannerheim
Wiston
Summa
Vitpurt
Tians
Isthatus
Arctic
Mannerheim Ling
Manerheim
Jihael
Blasts Hit Golden States Fireworks Plant Near Redondo Beach
Los Angeles, Feb 9. A series of explosions at the Golden States Fireworks Company plant near Redondo Beach injured at least two people and left two night watchmen missing hours after the fire began. A home nearby collapsed injuring Nelle Denman, 30, and her son Eugene, 20, though their injuries were not serious.
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Los Angeles
Golden States Fireworks Company
Redonda Beach
Nelle Denman
Eugene
Bullitt Returns to U S Today Amid Hull Interview
United Press report by Lyle C. Wilson notes Ambassador William C. Bullitt arriving in Baltimore on Pan American Clipper under a cloud of political maneuvering. Pennsylvania Democrats seek anti-Guffey candidates for the April 23 primary, with Bullitt considered as a possible opponent to Senator Joseph F. Guffey. Hull said Bullitt’s return would cover European developments, amid Harrisburg intrigue and a potential open primary for the Democratic nomination. Turnpike Commissioner Walter A. Jones touted as a local insider track at a recent meeting.
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Lyle CU. Wilson
United Press
Washington
William C. Bullitt
White House
Baltimore
Cordell Hull
Bullitt
Pennsylvania
David L. Lawrence
Seméone
Joseph F. Guffey
Guffey
Senate
Hull
Democratic State Committee
Harrisburg
Tim
Lawrence
Bulls Howe
Walter A. Jones
Pittsburgh
Turkey Breaks With Nazi Germany Over Shipyards
Britain and France reported Turkey placed a marine guard on shipyards where German naval engineers built engines for two Turkish submarines. Ankara expelled many German residents amid economic shifts as Britain, France, and Turkey reassessed wartime ties.
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United Press
London
Turkey
Britain
France
An‘kara
Tur
Panicu
Irish Premier Gains Power to Suppress Army
Dublin reports a Supreme Court decision granting Premier Hamon de Valera authority to curb the Irish Republican Army under his offences against the state bill. The ruling upholds the government’s power amid ongoing security concerns. Local coverage notes accompanying rate changes in public utilities and related financial adjustments for 1940.
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Cree
Dublin
Supreme Court
Hamon de Valera
Irish Republican Army
Corry Woman Gertrude Gilpin Reported Suicide in Florida
Gertrude Truesdell Gilpin of Corry reportedly died by her own action in St Petersburg Florida authorities say she attempted suicide after desertion by C E Johnson once of Erie She left a note not revealed publicly and her body is being returned to Corry for burial. she was daughter of late Justice Albert Truesdell and widow of the late Jack Gilpin The death shocked friends and was confirmed by St Petersburg magistrate John Fisher
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Gertrude Truesdell Gilpin
St. Petersburg
Florida Gulf Coast
C. E Johnson
Evie
Corry
John Fisher
Bracken-Keating
Jack Gipin
Johnson
Magee Files $50,000 Claim After Union City Crash
Union City police chief Dennis Magee files a $50,000 damage claim after an indoor automobile crash on January 1, 1949, injuring Magee who was riding in a waterlogged vehicle near Union City. He is treated at Olly Hospital with contusions and head injuries while the wreckage is cleared from the scene.
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Union City
Dennis
Corry
Magges
Maze Watsévlotiely
Mor Olly Hospital
Lewis rejects labor peace move
President Roosevelt said that John H. Lewis of the Congress of Industrial Organizations rejected proposals for immediate renewal of peace conferences with the American Federation of Labor. Lewis told Roosevelt before Christmas that further conferences would serve no useful purpose.
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Sy Amecu Arco
Washington
Roosevelt
John H. Lewis
Congress of Industrial Organizations
American Federation of Labor
Lewis
No Arrests of Motorists Sans 1940 Licenses
Motor police say motorists with expired licenses will not be arrested on first stop as a new 1940 operator card law takes effect. Drivers stopped without 1940 cards were urged to obtain new licenses immediately. Some question the need for new permits since 1929 cards show valid dates to February 29, 1940. State officials defer, noting arrests are unclear while March 1st approaches.
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Revenue Department
Revenue Eee
Gas blast injures score at Rockhurst College in Kansas City
A Kansas City gas explosion rocked Rockhurst College injuring more than a score of students. The blast hit the prep school building during recess near the bookstore and cafeteria. Most injuries were minor burns or shock as students were rushed to hospitals by ambulances and private cars.
Unmarried Mother Sells Baby for 25
Prestonburg Kentucky February 9 reports say an unmarried mother sold her baby to a childless couple for 25 cents. Floyd County Health Director Dr Mansdell and nurse Mrs Burchett investigated during a trip through the Gar tith by while on one of her trips.
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Prestonsburg
Maphin Ranedell
Floyd
Mansdell
F. G. Burchett
Jearnen
Gartith
Taproom owner linked in theft from Wilcox
Jamestown morning reports detail alleged plot involving Conti Grill proprietor Russell Conti and Watts Flats resident Kenneth Wilcox. Meriam Aiken and Morris Aiken are cited. Conti faced 5000 dollar bail with a later hearing in Jamestown. Police indicated Conti warned Wilcox and alerted authorities after the robbery.
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Negress
Conti
Watts Flats
Jamestown
Russell Conti
Conti Grill
Kenneth Wilcox
Watts
Meriam Aiken
Buffalo
Wilcox
Corry
Earler
Hogress
Connecticut
Jamestown Ag
Phile
Fractures Mip Greenville Pa
Fractures reported as a man named Joseph Magargee aged 12 walked by militia in a town with a fractured hip during a February 9 to June incident. The report notes injuries and ongoing movements involving local security forces.
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Greenville
Ijuned Sten de Diegele Wlnidend
Dey
Joseph Magargee
Nia Tome
Nazi planes resume attacks on vessels
German planes renewed raids on coastal shipping as British fighters engaged the bombers near key naval yards. A German aircraft was shot down during the Perth seizure attempt, with one German plane crashing near a Scottish airfield as authorities reported counterattacks along the British coast.
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United Press London
Perth
Alyoustry
Winnekeld
Pirja
Porth
Aigvyl Venter
Anid
Petitions for Primaries Circulated for State Elections
Petitions for primaries are circulated as voters prepare for the April 23 primary ballot. Republicans and Democrats will nominate all U S House members, half the state Senate, all 34 congressional districts, and statewide officers including United States Senator, Auditor General, and State Treasurer. Each party also selects 68 delegates to national conventions, with district delegates chosen by party leaders or independents and elected in the primary.
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Ate Ap Sce
Ule
House of Representatives
State Senate
Pennstvania
United Pee
Parliey
Apri
Daladier Faces Secret Session Over Foreign Agents
Premier Edouard Daladier reported that German and Russian secret agents operated in France seeking public opinion on vital questions. The Chamber of Deputies voted for an immediate secret session to discuss Daladier's popularity, opponents, Britain’s stance, Italy’s role, and France’s position in the Arab world. Daladier accepted his political defeat with composure.
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United Press
Paris
Eadland Daladier
Chamber of Depusties
France
Sve
Daladier
Great Britain
Italy
2Esston
Blood disease claims victim in Altoona hospital
Ken Omer E. Jobs, 22, of Altoona, died at Mercy hospital after several months with a rare blood disease that attacks both red and white cells. He is survived by his parents, a brother and two sisters.
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Unnou Rrcey
Altoqna
Fel
Lete Kemfi
Entombed Miners Found Alive Near Sayré Coal Pit
Rescue workers in Mt. Carmel Pennsylvania report two men Frank Osthiski and Boley Osthiski survived a cave in in a 9-foot coal hole near the Sayré coltery. A companion Reiner, working nearby, was trapped but aided by taped sides caving in.
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United Press
MT. Carmel
Here
Frank
Boley Osthiski
Sayré Coltery
Ihe Nas Reiner
State Would Borrow From Motor Funds In Relief Shortfall
Harrisburg February 9. The rapid depletion of Pennsylvania relief funds spurs new financing ideas in a presidential year. Fiscal officers and legislators consider issuing tax anticipation notes backed by motor fund collections and gasoline taxes to cover needs, with minimum relief on backup plans.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt silent on state election turmoil in Pennsylvania
President Roosevelt refused to comment on Democratic efforts to prevent renomination of Senator Joseph Guffey in Pennsylvania. He again declined to be drawn into the third term debate, maintaining his policy of not discussing party infighting.
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Iwashington
Fes
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Joseph P. Guffey
Man Falls Through Window at Local Shop Injury
A man suffered a cut hand and neck bruises after falling through a glass window at the Quaint & Glast Widow Of the door of the Groscitt Mex Shop while erecting a sign. The ladder slipped, causing the accident, and the man escaped more serious injuries.
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Gieseoe Cola Company
Quaint
Groscitt
Winl~dow
Metim
Rod and Gun Club Purchases Local Property
The Corry Rod and Gun Club plans to buy the East Washington street property once known as the Oregon Indian Medicine Company site. Officers from the club and National Bank of Corry are negotiating, with a meeting tonight to finalize details. The purchase secures a permanent home and allows remodels for rifle ranges and club headquarters, including a large assembly room and kitchen facilities. A second floor will house rifle ranges and the main floor become the club’s HQ. A basement remains available for future use.
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Sporttsmenny Club
East Washingtonstreet
Oregon Indian Medicine Company
National Bank of Corry
Te Bani
Chile
Ape R
EL VanTassel
George Patterson
Fred Ross
Robert Patterson
Trustes
Lloyd Stowe
Loyd Meerdink
Rad
Glin Chih
Washington Street
American Legion
North Center Street
No Hope of New Trade Treaty Between Japan and U S
Tokyo february 9 an independent liberal Miyako newspaper says the danger point in Japanese American relations has been reached and there can be no hope of negotiating a new commercial trade treaty Japan must prepare economically and militarily to cope with increasing American pressure one sentence notes the claim from Miyako based in Tokyo with no further details.
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Oyuma
Tokyo
Miyako
Japan
Myaleb
Endeavor To Show Unit Not Communistic
Anti communist youth leaders planned to present two key hearings to the American Youth Congress and Citizenship Institute to demonstrate whether the youth congress is a communist front. They said the institute was designed to provide general discussion of the program and warn against revolutionary ideas while promoting citizen discussion.
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Washington
Youth Congress
Pingremh
Achiriah
Questiory
Catholic Group Seeks Justice Faces Modern Government Power
The National Catholic Welfare Conference administrative board urged a Christian order focused on justice, arguing that society must balance corporate power with reasonable state regulation. It calls for ethical reform and charity to guide economic governance and social action.
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Washington
National Catholic Welfare Conference
Itumaly Wefan
Yani Te Vediviciaul
He Roman Gathole
United
Stubes
Chistianssetad
Ate
Acelal Justice
Youth Held For Aiding Two Escape In Connellsville
Authorities say two youths aided an escape at the Connellsville jail scene. The suspects supplied tools used to break a padlock and aided another inmate’s escape attempt. Floyd Goodwin and others implicated in assisting the alleged plan.
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Tosow
Annate
Cape
Offerlor Mumriat 29
Connelisytile
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Germany
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Myron
Taylor
Vatican
Pius
U.S
Gul “Fey
Walter Jones
Nazi
LOWEM
Hanribburg
Erie
Florida
Magee
Stas Mae
ROD and Gun Club
Oregon Indian Medicine
Catholic Group
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