Russians Lose Heavy Firepower in Finnish Lake Ladoga Drive
Unofficial Finnish sources report a crushing Russian defeat northeast of Lake Ladoga with hundreds of tanks armored cars and anti aircraft guns abandoned. Submarine losses and frozen casualties are noted as Finns press winter offensives near Kollaanjoki Aittojoki and Tolvajarvi while two divisions may be beyond help.
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Wade Werner
Helsinki
Lake Lagoda
Baron Mannerheim
Lake Ladoga
Kollaanjoki
Aittojoki
Aglajarvi
Tolvajarvi
Kitela
Morals Case Delayed In San Antonio Hospital Probe
Dr W J Johnson superintendent of the San Antonio State Hospital faces moral unfitness charges delayed to Monday as witnesses testify about alleged sexual discussions with hospital workers. Attorney Carl Wright Johnson argues the accusations are false and slanderous while a large crowd gathers in the Texas State Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Board of Control
W. J. Johnson
San Antonio State Hospital
Knox, Jr
Senate
Carl Wright Johnson
Johnson
G. F. Foelsing
Lucy Robinson
Miss Robinson
Georgia Row in U S Court over highway board dispute
Attorneys for W L Miller ousted Georgia highway board chairman petition federal court in Macon to force Governor Rivers and Adjutant General Stoddard to respect Lanier county superior court rulings. They allege martial law at the highway building violated the U S Constitution and Georgia law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
W. L. Miller
Georgia Highway Board
Federal District Court
E. D. Rivers
John E. Stoddard
Georgia
Bascom Deaver
Middle Georgia
United States Circuit Court
New Orleans
U. S. Court of Appeals
Neca
Pay-Off Warning To May Primary Candidates
Mobile Alabama January 27 1948 Democratic primary candidates were told by state committee chair Gessner T McCorvey that entrance fees must be paid before March 1 though filings may occur by March 1. The difference arose from a clerical error and was later disputed as mail ballot adjustments were found.
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Mobile
Ala
Gessner
T. McCorvey
State Committee
McCorvey
Parole Granted for 1935 Limestone County Murder Case
Bill Hyde, 30, sentenced to 25 years for second degree murder after a fatal 1935 automobile collision, was granted parole by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. The crash occurred when his car collided with another occupied by three women, two of whom died in the ensuing fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Bill Hyde
Limestone County
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Polio Fund Drive Starts As Nation Plans Birthday Events
Washington reports begin today a nationwide drive to stamp out infantile paralysis with some 25 000 birthday parties planned for President Roosevelt turning 58 on Tuesday. Roosevelt will radio a birthday address while Mrs Roosevelt visits hotels to cut a cake. Hollywood stars join hotel rounds as funds from ticket sales split between the national foundation and local anti-polio agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Scout Troop 47 Holds Meeting and Rally Practice
The Boy Scouts Troop 47 meeting opened by Glib Stewart Jr with a Scripture reading. Members paid dues, rolled, and then practiced for the Scout Rally on February 6 before dismissal.
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Boy Scouts
Glib
Stewart,Jr
Pay Clerk Pay Scale Gets Governor's Nod
Governor Dixon holds talks with Personnel Director Browder on a merit based pay plan to be reviewed by the state personnel board and approved in substance. He urges employees to seek correction through the board if classifications or pay are unsatisfactory and notes possible early misunderstandings.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dixon
State Personnel Board
I. J. Browder
O. K
One In Court Light Police Court Docket
Only one person stood before the judge Saturday morning charged with driving while intoxicated as business in police and court circles remained light.
Norris backs Wheeler if Roosevelt not Democratic nominee
Senator Norris of Nebraska signaled support for Senator Wheeler of Montana if Wheeler wins the Democratic nomination. Norris, 78, a longtime advocate of Roosevelt's New Deal, urged a possible third term for Roosevelt while praising Wheeler's senate record. He declined to detail his stance further.
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Washington
Norris
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Wheeler
Mont
Tennessee Valley
Tf Roosevelt
Senate
United Mine Workersa
Columbus
Ohio
Montana
Adams D
Cole
Norman M. Littell
Marshall Jr
Dimock
Oscar [L. Chapman
Interior
John L. Lewis
Littell
Dixie Weary Of Ice Estimates Cost Of Cold Wave In Millions
Shivering Southerners face four days of costly disruption as the South endures record snows and freezing temperatures It is hinted that damages to property crops and highways will be in the millions The nation records a two week death toll of 366 with 105 deaths in the past week Sub-zero conditions isolate rural areas and keep children home while forecasts promise warmer weather Tomorrow continues to bring hazardous traffic and isolated regions
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Dixie
Orlepans
Rockies
Atlantic
Atland
Move For Peace In South Africa Is Voted Down
CAPETOWN Union of South Africa Jans 27 The House of Assembly today voted down 1 to 50 a resolution offered by former Prime Minister General J B M Hertzog calling for restoration of peace between Germany and the Union of South Africa. The vote showed a large minority still opposed to peace with Germany and followed Hertzog's anti war stance and resignation.
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Capetown
Union of South Africa
House of Assembly
J. B. M. Hertzog
Germany
Union
Herteog
Jan Christiaan Smuts
Cheese plant nearer total funds in Decatur bid
The Decatur cheese plant project advances with 8500 paid and 10000 needed as full cash subscription. Committees must finish fund-raising by January 30, aiming to start operations by April first. Reach W W Dinsmore to discuss rural routes and milk supply surveys in a 25 mile radius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
W. W. Dinsmore
102nd Engineers Return Home From Training
Members of the 102nd Engineers Alabama National Guard, stationed at Cuirtersvill, are due home today after a week of training. The Decatur company joined the Florence company for the session ordered by the President as part of national preparedness program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
102Nd Engineers
Alabama National Guard
Ty Cuirtersvill
Decatur
Florence Company
Japan must respect U S rights for new trade pact
Washington officials say any renewal of the 1911 United States Japan treaty hinges on Japan respecting U S rights. The pact expired at midnight, leaving Congress and the president free to raise duties or embargo Japanese imports if discrimination continues. Senate and Hull are watching Japan's moves before acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Japan
Hull
U. S
China
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
Japan vows to resist foreign threats after trade treaty ends
Tokyo dispatch reports the Social Mass Party adopts a resolution declaring Japan will never yield to abroad threats after the United States terminates the 1911 trade treaty. The statement signals national resolve amid diplomatic shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
United States
Social Mass Party
Byrd Attacks Proposed Export-Import Bank Increase
Senator Byrd charges a $100 million rise in export-import bank capitalization conflicts with Roosevelt debt limits. The Banking Committee backed the increase to finance loans including Finland, with a $30 million cap per borrower. Byrd favors one loan to Finland for nonmilitary supplies but doubts broader lending.
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Washington
Byrd
D-Va
Roosevelt
Senate Banking Committee
Finland
Treasury
Congress
Sbank
S- Us
Tucky
Elena
Senate
Tennessee River Freezes Across City as Cold Deepens
The Tennessee River from bank to bank is frozen for the first time since 1917 with thin ice on the main channel and thicker ice in backwaters. Decatur records show minus readings with 12 above at 11 am and a high of 18 above for the 24 hours, marking the coldest spell since January 12, 1918.
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Tennessee
T. H. Mattocks
Wero
Decatur
Record low temperature comparisons across Alabama history
From Montgomery to Mobile the table contrasts today’s low temperatures with the border to border record set on February 13, 1899. Towns listed include Decatur Florence Birmingham Montgomery Mobile Evergreen Dothan and Valley Head with entries for notable readings and no record in some cases. Valley Head notes its peak historic low of 18 below in February 1905 but no current report.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Decatur
Florence Sans
Birmingham
Mobile
Evergreen
Dothan
Valley Head
Lookout Mountain
Ice, cold and crowds on the river banks
Years ago it was about no inches thick and today crowds gathered on the river banks to watch youngsters skim pebbles on the ice. Decatur streets were slick with ice while highways improved. Alabama forecast calls for fair but cold conditions with slowly rising temperatures.
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Decatur
State Highway Department
Tennessee River Bridge
Southern Bell Telephone Company
New Lows Set By The Associated Press
Below zero temperatures set new low records across Alabama triggering swift action from state, city and county officials to address human suffering and mobilize aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Alabama
Weather Report for Tennessee and Alabama Regions
The Tennessee river stood stationary at 17 feet with a max 18 and min minus three. No rain or snow reported in the past 24 hours. Alabama expected fair skies with near zero to 14 degree temperatures and a gradual warmup. northerly coastal winds. Tennessee forecast fair, easing cold, with rising temperatures into Sunday night and Monday.
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Decatur
Birmingham
Florence
Weather Bureau
Alabama
Tennessee
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