Soldiers Nabs Flying Fortress Hero Wins DFC
Sgt. Merritt Andrews, waist gunner on the Flying Fortress Mr. Smith, awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his part in repeated long missions over Europe. His wife Ida Andrews of 553 South Main Street was informed today. The crew completed its 25th mission earlier this month and sent incendiary cards to Hitler over Berlin.
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Ickles Calls Upon Miners to Resume Work
Shenandoah Feb 24 Seven thousand idle anthracite miners faced Secretary Ickes urging an immediate return to production. He said the four day old strike harms wartime needs and jeopardizes soldiers sailors and civilians. Ickes telegraphed nine United Mine Workers locals stressing the coal supply crisis and the failure to meet minimum war production requirements.
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Army unveils Bronze Star decoration for action against enemy
The Army announced the Bronze Star as a new American decoration for valor against the enemy. The award takes precedence over the Air Medal and the Purple Heart, with emphasis on boosting morale among ground troops.
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Barkley Rally Boosts Kentucky Senator In Split Congress
Congress members debate overriding Roosevelt's veto of a 2.3 billion dollar tax bill as Barkley strengthens his standing. A telegram urged him not to resign while critics doubt the move helps party unity. Barkley defends his stance and signals possible leadership role.
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New Trial Decision Looms For Holt In Waynesburg
A judge announced a new trial will be scheduled in the coming days for Nancy Jeanette Holt, who was convicted last October of patronage offenses related to her husband. The announcement came at the close of Commonwealth proceedings yesterday. The War Department also announced the creation of a personal affairs division to assist military personnel and families with information and advice on personal problems.
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Finland Faces Critical War Period as Envoy Departs
Washington dispatch notes Finland entered its most perilous phase with Dr Juho K Passikivi leaving Stockholm as peace envoy. If Stockholm peace talks hold, Helsinki must avert becoming a battleground for German and Allied forces. if talks fail, survival hinges on delaying a Soviet or German offensive amid Red Army pressure and renewed fighting.
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Helsinki
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Italy
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Coffee Demands Break With Spain
Representative Coffee of Washington urged immediate U S break of all diplomatic relations with Spain. In a prepared House speech he argued for terms that mirror Japan’s Pearl Harbor approach and denounced Franco as Hitler’s puppet. He linked Falangist Spain to the Axis war effort.
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Blood In Atal Desert? Early Rally Report
In early 1939 dispatches, a bloodshed incident near Atal drew brief attention. Officials report a sudden confrontation resulting in injuries. Local authorities directed responders to the scene and initiated preliminary investigations.
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