Berlin Conference Molds Yugoslav Route for Nazi Strategy
Tensely awaited Berlin talks feature Yugoslav premier Draga Cvjetkovic and Foreign Minister and leaders including Hitler. Berlin officials deny disclosures while diplomats discuss passage for German troops via Nis and the Vardar valley toward Greece and the Aegean Sea.
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Alessander Gincara Markovia
Adolf Hitler
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Bugoslav
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Vardar
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Hitler
Romania
Turkey
Gresce
County Allocates 500 for Corry Hospital Budget
Erie reports state county approves a 500 dollar appropriation for Corry Hospital to be included in the 1941 budget. Corry Hospital and St Vincent's and Hamot hospitals each receive five percent of county allocations as charity service support. Convicted of assaults a 71-year-old North East man was found guilty after a dramatic county court trial.
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Ne Poara
Lausaiti Era
Real
Erie
Pep
North East
de Dendant
Joss McQuay
Philippines Tense Over War Moves
Nervous mood in Manila as Americans seek passage home amid wartime shifts. The Netherlands sent 9 ships to a neutral harbor and U S orders stopped the return of army officers. Steamship lines report strain on first class bookings while tourist class reservations stay full for months.
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Manila
Tech
Philippines
United States
New Library at Columbus to Open Saturday
Columbus Dutton Public Library will open for public inspection Saturday afternoon and evening in the former town hall donated by Warren County commissioners. The brick structure with a spacious basement houses the library named for Mrs Johnny Dutton and led by President Mrs John Ditton with officers Merle Page Mildred Swanson and Arthur Page guiding board activities.
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Columbus
Byron West
Laws Covel
Ie Association
L. Monroe
Walter Caster
Johny Dutton
John Ditton
Merle Page
Mildred Swanson
Arthur Page
Clarence Thompson
Tone Williams
WPA Extension Sought For 12000 Sewing Jobs
In Harrisburg on February 14 Rep. William A. Shaw asked Washington for a two week extension of 12,000 WPA sewing jobs slated to end next Wednesday due to a dispute between Governor James and state WPA officials. Shaw, head of the House committee probing layoffs, met with the governor and secured a written pledge that the state would pay 26 percent of overall WPA costs. The extension would allow time to finalize a new funding agreement and avert job terminations.
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James
Waslington
William A. Shaw
Allegheny
Shaw
House
Washington
WPA
State reports flu receding in Pennsylvania cities
Health Department officials say the winter influenza epidemic in Pennsylvania is petering out and nearly disappeared. Dr. J Moore Campbell notes no records were kept, while Texas losses are cited as heavier. Bard nominated by President Roosevelt to succeed Lewis Conte as secretary of the Navy.
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Associated Press
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Pennsylvania
State Department of Health
Nhear
J. Moore Campbell
State Bureau of Health Conservation
Texas
Campbell
Knox
Washington
Ralph Avettny Bard
Roode- Felt
Lewis Conte
Maintann
Navy
Fire destroys home and outbuildings on Wayne county farm
A house and two adjoining structures near Carter Hill on the Wayne township farm were burned in an afternoon blaze. Loss estimated between 2500 and 3000 dollars, partially insured, with furnishings on the first floor saved but second floor belongings lost. The fire, fanned by wind, destroyed a granary and buckwheat and oat grain. the residents Elehynsiki and a daughter became homeless. This followed a prior week with two large barns at the Spencer farm also lost to fire.
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Eal
Lis Diy
Elehynsiki
Jeff
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Elehynski Place
Slye
Carter Hill
M. J. Spencer
Theodore Vanderhoof
Fry
Nazis Bomb British Force in Libyan Port
German bombers drop parachute attached projectiles in Beni gas Libya during February. One weapon wrecks a vacant building and shatters a mast, another creates a 300 foot splash near the quayside. Dawn patrols strike Berkas and Benita air fields as Axis craft are reported wrecked.
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Associated Press
Benigas
Libya
Italian
Berkis
Benita
Sheffield girl fakes case to cover theft
Pittsburgh detective reports a Sheffield girl admitted taking funds to cover a theft in the home of Mrs. Mary Cox widow of baseball figure Steve Cox. A 19 year old woman from near Warren is held for hearing on larceny charges.
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Pittsburgh
Thoma Holllenn
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Sqidiot
Steve Cox
Mary Yusko
Warren
Gox
Bevel Theld
Burns-Will Appoint City Solicitor Amid Crisis Fears
The administration alerts as new crises unfold in the far east. Roosevelt plans to meet the Japanese ambassador with diplomacy seen as serious, amid mounting tension and possible moves toward aggression in the Pacific and Southeast Asia.
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Roosevelt
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Par Bagh
Australia
Fila
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South Pacific
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East Indies
German Troops Enter Romania Amid Blackout and Civilian Orders
Amid Bucharest street laments and enforced blackout German forces push through Romania as Naz fighter planes patrol skies. Officials issue daily civil defense instructions while reports say German occupied governments fade in London and Britain presses Romania’s Antonescu for audience as sailing delays unfold.
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London
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Sly Reynald Hoare
Jeter
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Ton Antonescu
Oo Mrushten
Turks Reject Axis Pressure Says Turkey Will Fight
Turkish press reports Turkey prepared to fight if Axis forces move through Bulgaria. Officials say Ankara cannot be disinterested as Bulgaria’s actions threaten the Aegean and Mediterranean access. The coverage frames the Balkan situation as serious with Bulgaria seen as yielding Thrace.
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Associated Press
Istanbul
Turkey
Turks Press
Bulgaria
Afikara
Nraqi
Greece
Mediterranean
Aegean
Plan Offer By Willkie May Be Considered
Washington reports indicate Willkie proposed aid to Britain and China with possible limits. Senators debate whether to restrict immediate help and how it would affect French troops under Weygand in North Africa. Foreign Relations committee weighed the plan and reportedly rejected it.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Wendell L.willie
Britain
China
Greene
Will
Weygand
North
Africa
Senate Forsien Relations Committee
Spain monarchy restoration rumor swirls after exile claims
LISBON Feb. 14 An AP report says Alfonso X71 who fled the throne in 1981 renounced his rights over his 27-year-old son Juan sparking talk of a possible return of the Spanish monarchy. Portuguese papers claim the announcement was issued January 1 and printed yesterday, amid mounting speculation.
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Associated Press
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Portugal
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Juan
Imgpaiaye
Rome
Boliz Taken To Phila Faces Fraud Charges
Philadelphia report states Rob ert J Boliz arrived from Rochester New York to answer fraud related accusations in a case alleging clients lost about 2 6 million. Police say federal custody may follow as civil and criminal actions exist in US District Court with bail set at 100000.
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Associated Press
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Robert J Boltz
Rochester
N.Y
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Boltz
U.S
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George A. Welsh
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District Court
Joseph Kearns
Jews Blamed As Nazi Is Fatally Hurt In Amsterdam Riots
A Nazi member died in a hospital from injuries after a street clash described by German authorities as an attack by 30 Jews. Dutch officials had ordered Gentiles to leave Waterloo Square in Amsterdam amid ongoing disorders, with no ghetto plan anticipated.
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Associaugaress
Amsterdam
Berlin
Waterloo Square
Scott Favored Council to Act Monday Night
City to appoint a temporary city solicitor to fill the unexpired term of Kincaid. Walter J. Scott, former treasurer, is favored for the remainder. Resolutions will honor the late solicitor and other business includes revising junkyard and distance rules.
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Blaine Kincaid
Uelle
Malimore
Connell
Ewes Foot
Kincaid
Glen Miller
Serenti
Walter J. Scott
Miller
Nic Scott
Kingaid
Sulity
Richard Resstacher
Seven killed in plant blast near Du Quoin Illinois
A terrific blast leveled the Squid oxygen plant of the Fidelity Con Company nine miles west of Du Quoin killing seven men and injuring others. The company spokesman said an investigation is under way with officials. All workers were unloading a freight car of explosives when the blast occurred. 10 survivors offered no details.
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Wemen
Sharp Air Battle Over Channel Ports Reported
London reports a daylight RAF sweep along the French coast near German held ports with heavy explosions heard on the English side. Anti aircraft fire dotted the canal sky as British fighters clashed with German planes and one Me 109 is said shot down amid limited German opposition. German sources claim nine Spitfires were shot down as British pilots attempted to reach France. A Spitfire squadron reportedly repelled German fighters high over the channel.
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Associated Press
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Roosevelt says destroyer aid to Britain unsettled
President Roosevelt said many factors affect Britain’s destroyer request and the issue will remain under study for some time. He noted no new decision beyond Secretary Knox and Wendell Willkie’s remarks after a Roosevelt Knox meeting. The exchange follows House conference reports of differing views on sparing more destroyers.
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