Babson optimistic on 1940 start despite uncertain times
Babson Park Massachusetts January forecast says the first half of 1940 will be the best six months since 1929 with gains in jobs wages and prices while taxes and living costs rise only modestly. He cautions that Congress elections and world events create uncertainty and declines may follow in the second half.
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Roger W
Babson Babson Park
Mass
Congress
le Babson
Hitler
Stalin
Washington
Iowa
Wallace
Quiet New Year Observances Mark 1940 Debut
Corey quietly watched the year pass and the 1940 debut begin as city social events stayed limited to families and a few public celebrations. Open house at the Stanford Hose Company drew attendees while liquor bans limited Sunday evening revelry. Around 100 couples danced at the Corty Bikal Club with George LePeyre’s orchestra.
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Corey
Stanford Hose Company
Fee Meny
Corty Bika
George LePeyre
Erie
Titusville
Seek Slayer of Mutilated Girl
In Philadelphia on January 1, Mary Vili a 23 year old Argentine born woman was found murdered in her lodging house room. The naked body showed signs of smothering and strangulation and was discovered by roommate Anne Oscilowski who returned to the room unaware of the crime. Police were alerted and investigators sought the killer.
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United Fresco
Philadelphia
Mary Vili
Anne Oscilowski
Patty
Miss Oscilowski
Miss Vinn
Body of New Jersey aide found in Philadelphia riverbank
Authorities said they were at a dead end in the Hess homicide case after the partly clothed body of Tuphey Hess a 32 year old state senate aide and choir singer was found on the Schuylkill River bank in West Manayunk police suspect murder and a body was later hung from an automobile. Also reported is Philadelphia's first baby birth of the year to Mrs Lucas Potjou at a city hospital just after midnight.
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Uretz
Tuphey Hess
New Jersey State Senate
Hess
Schuylwell River
West Manayunk
Philadelphia
Lucas Potjou
Hosipital
New City Officials Sworn In and Council Reorganizes
City officials sworn in as part of a biennial reorganizing, with A. C. Sandburg named Finance Director and Frederck Klute appointed to a city team post. Mayor Frank Hepler presided at the ceremony in the Municipal Building, confirming appointments for departments including streets, safety, parks, and public property.
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Sandburg
A. C. Sandburg
Nimes
Frederck
L Barnes
Tyene M. Mullen
C. BH. Porter
Frank
Hepler
Coynell
A. O. Sand
Stanley Ho
Nichole
Richard Rosabacher
L. Barnes
Piv NewsTales
Oily
Lento
P. Panter
Pave
Aero Supply worker dies from gasoline blast injuries
Norman Ferguson 99 of 121 Fifth Avenue died in Corry hospital after severe burns from a December 1 explosion in the testing room of Aero Supply Manufacturing Company Inc. He had worked in Corry since moving from College Point. Deputy coroner to investigate. funeral arrangements to be announced. burial planned at Pine Grove cemetery.
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Aero Supply Manufacturing Company, Inc
Norman Ferguson
Fifth Avenue
Corry Hospital
Ferguson
Fourth Ward
College Point
L. 1
Gerry
Mae McCray
Pitts Avenue
Aero Supply
Kate MacDoristt
Hedy Montreal
Gan
John Ferguson
Isle of Skye
Scotland
Americanthe Marine
F. Lawrence Davison
Pine Grove Cemetery
Labor leader stabbed in Manhattan hotel lobby
Five men accosted 22 year old upstate labor leader John Wallace in a Manhattan hotel mezzanine lobby early today, demanded his name and stabbed him twice with a knife in the abdomen and chest. Local police are investigating motives and suspects.
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New York
United Press New York
Joh
John.Wallace
Upstate
Messanine
Manhattan Hotel
Nate
Mayor Urges Blacktop Program At City Reorganization
The mayor urges continued cooperation to expand a road blacktopping plan amid ongoing graveling work. He thanks retiring member Frei J. Weaver and welcomes new Council members, stressing fiscal readiness and steady progress on city streets.
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Bratk UW
Afl
Smansh Oper
Ite
Corry T Desire
Frei J. Weaver
Department of Prnvnce
ST Iestre
Big Highway Appropriation Plan Outlined by Federal Officials
Federal Works Administrator John Carmody announces a 196 million dollar highway program for fiscal year starting July 1 1940. Funds include 125 million for the federal aid system 18 million for secondary roads and 20 million to remove grade crossings. The Public Roads Administration will supervise the expenditures and a prior year partnership with states led to substantial mileage gains on federal aid and secondary road networks.
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Unitec
Washington
Fedewal Works
John Carmody
United States
Nscal
Congress
Public Roads Administration
Tse
Cold Weather Stops Front Activity On Paris Front
French war office communique No. 289 said there was nothing to report on the entire front. Military dispatches noted the coldest winter weather interrupted all western front activity with patrols not leaving overnight. Snow persisted in the Vosges sector and air forces were grounded due to snow on runways.
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United Press
Paris
French War Office
Lis
Vosges
Baby contest prizes still unclaimed in city
A baby born in 1940 was the first in the area but the Littie family living outside city limits did not claim the prize. Rules require city residence, so the winner remains undetermined as of press time.
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Russell Littie
A. D
Corry
Quake Shocks Extend Across Turkey Area
New earthquakes toppled buildings and buried refugees as Anatolia faced renewed devastation. Relief workers struggled through storms while authorities counted nearly 980 damaged villages and a population of about 495 000. Officials warned the death toll rose daily as regional centers like Branean remained in ruins.
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Turkey
United Press
Istanbul
Anagolia
Rehe
Anatoiia
Halvsi Alatas
Fatk Ozirak
Branean
Anatella
Braincan
Ife
Near Zero Weather as 1940 Makes Bow
The weather man notes near zero temperatures as 1940 ends with coldest wave of the season. A sharp cold snap and blustery conditions were forecast for tonight and Tuesday, indicating continued wintry blasts that have chilled the city since Saturday.
Finnish Forces Claim Major Victory Over Russian Division
Finnish troops push to capitalize on a claimed major victory over the 163d Russian Division, said wiped out yesterday. Officials report 229 Russian planes shot down since the war began as bombardment spreads to Kiantajaervi region and several towns.
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Weor Miller
United Press
Helsinki
Kiantajeervi
Kiantajaervi
Mad
Finland
Gulf Botonia
Red Army
Turi
Abul
Tempere
Hyvinkaa
al Hyvin
Arm injury after mill accident details missing
A mill accident left a worker with a severely injured arm. The report contains garbled text and unclear names, but notes the incident occurred Sunday evening and mentions hospital treatment and concern whether the arm could be saved.
Big Lodge Fire Ruins Estate in Wilkes-Barre Area
A blaze destroyed the estate of J. Beyvor White in Wilanova, causing about $100000 in losses. Firemen saved two large jewel and painting boxes as flames spread despite a long hose run. Mrs White, visiting relatives in Nassau at the time, was not harmed.
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Ay Toiteil Hress
Willanova
Dau
David GE
Ustlensteil WY Kidslond
Tupm
Villsnova
J. Beyvor White
Groker
Balste
Ola White
Mrs White
Nass Sua
Bahamas
Damaged San Lorenzo Church in Rome After Midnight Fire
A major fire at midnight severely damaged the San Lorenzo church in Rome. The papal Balave of Cuthelleria reported the blaze and authorities feared total damage reaching several million lire though several valuable artworks were saved.
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San Lorenzo
United Press
Rome
San Lorenan Damaso
Cuthelleria
Way and O'Brien to Lose County Positions
Erie county board reorganization brings changes in two bureaus. Scott Way, chief clerk in registration, and Austin O'Brien, personal property tax collector, are slated for dismissal. New commissioners Schluraff and Finney, with Sheriff Darting, plan staffing shifts including Way’s replacement and O'Brien’s successor Fred Taylor running the tax office.
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Board of Erie County Commissioner's
Bile
Scott Way
Austin O'Brien
Evie Auyiies
Board of County Commissioners
Helen M. Schluraff
Thomas W. Finney
Bell Darting
Anibos Way
Way
Sehlareff
Darin Austin O'Brien
Flatley
Elton Blair
Offic
Fred Taylor
Tacoma Held In Port As Graf Spee Supply Ship
The German freighter Tacoma, supply ship to the scuttled Graf Spee, is interned by Uruguay after failing to leave port within 24 hours. Thegunboat La Vavajo and a 20-man crew arrived to secure the ship as diplomats plan further talks on the incident and naval authorities inventory cargo. The Tacoma's captain protested the departure order as British warships waited outside Uruguay. Rev F W Gast travels to Greenvale.
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Monteyvdeo
Tacomao
Admiral Graft Spee
Naval Auxiliary
Tacoma
Jower
Yolando Mogioni
Marine Prefecture
Rudolphy Bernitt
Hamburg
Graf Spee
Hans Kariow
Urugusyan
Wru-guayan
Sés
Hitler
Fee
FonmiNgo
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