Franco Offers Little Solace To Britain and France
The Spanish president in exile Manuel Awana resigned today as Franco’s recognition by Britain and France looms. Azana’s departure leaves the Republican regime without a chief of state and unsettles plans of Negrin and other leaders in the portion of Spain still under Republican control. Fronts are quiet, while London and Paris weigh countering German influence as Franco accepts diplomatic ties and cites Allied names.
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Axina
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Jose Minja
Guinee
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Portugal
Germany
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Warsaw
Berlin
Poland
Malcolm Mac
Chicago Votes In Mayor Primaries Amid Party Challenges
Chicago voters faced a mayoral primary with Kelly's Democratic machine challenged by a young prosecutor as Republican hopefuls Green and Hale competed. Analysts predicted a strong turnout despite a light campaign, with an expected 1.827 million registered voters and an anticipated total of around 200,000 ballots cast between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. The GOP backed Green as their best chance against Thompson in the April general election and 1940 contest.
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Kelly
Edward J. Kelly
Thomas J. Courtney
Dwight H. Green
Wigan Hale
Thom
Board of Election Commissioners
Republican
Green
Thompon
National FSA Officials to Lead Parley Here
Washington and regional officials from Lincoln Nebraska will join local leaders for a two day state FSA conference at the Marvin Hughitt Hotel. About 400 attendees including county supervisors and election workers are expected. Notable speakers include J B MacMillan Cal A Ward Robert D Lusle A M Eberle and James Maddox with a banquet featuring music and dance.
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State Agricultural Planning Committee
James Maddox
Rural Rehabilitation Division
Paul V. Mai
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Lupe Velez Linked to New York Playboy Mystery
In Hollywood Lupe Velez hints at romance with a New York playboy while avoiding naming him. The Mexican actress notes she will keep details private until her divorce from Johnny Weissmuller is finalized next August.
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New York
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Johnny Waissmuller
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Huronians Preview March Weather With Snow Flurries
A blustery west wind and snow flurries marked the Huronians March preview as forecasts from Federal Meteorologist B R Laskowski predicted fair weather with colder nights and rising temperatures by Wednesday. Overnight lows were expected down to 14 degrees. Snow in Minnesota moved south, with traces in eastern South Dakota including Yankton, while Aberdeen logged 9 above and Rapid City 19.
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Associated Press News Dispatch
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Yankton
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Rapid City
Record Snow Ties Up Iowa Traffic
A paralyzing heavy February snowstorm swept Iowa halting streetcar service, blocking roads, grounding planes, and delaying buses. Central and northern Iowa bore the worst disruption as trains struggled and drifted in, with winds forecast to worsen.
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Twenty Three Miners Die in Turkish Mine Blast
In the Zonguldak coal fields along the Black Sea, a mine explosion killed 23 workers today. Rescue teams and officials assess the blast site as searches continue for survivors or causes.
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Turkey
Zonguldak
Black Sea
Senate Action On Defense Delayed
Washington February twenty nine. A Senate delay on the 458 million army expansion bill follows a day of lengthy foreign policy oratory. Senators Borah Nye and others debate the scope and limits for army expansion and educational orders to train manufacturers. Despite long debate, leaders expect passage with a large majority. amendments on platoon limits and labor standards are debated before final approval.
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Tunisian Natives Reported Killed in Skirmish
UNIS Tunisia reported two Tunisian natives killed and several wounded in a clash with French gendarmes near Sidi Mansour between Caisy and Gabes on the southern protectorate. The incident is the first sign of unrest since frontier clashes on February 17, with officials denying details.
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Longstaff Attacks Governor For Changing Policy
George D. Longstaff president of the League of South Dakota Municipalities attacks Governor Bush on his plan to divert 20 percent of motor vehicle license fees to towns. He argues 50 percent would go to the general fund and questions highway program impact. He says giving 20 percent to cities could fund WPA relief and beautify highways, urging inquiry into the highway commission’s finances as the bill would take effect only later.
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George D. Longstaff
League of South Dakota Municipalities
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League of South Dakota
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State Highway Commission
WPA
Association
League
Municipalities Fail In Move To Get 20 Per Cent Of Car License Revenue
South Dakota debates a highway funding transfer as municipalities push to obtain 20 percent of motor license revenue. House and Senate consider amendments, with Anderson and Hall leading reform efforts while rural credit bills advance and a butchers regulation bill faces inspection provisions.
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Senate
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State Department
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Henry
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State Highway Department
Sioux Falls
State Affairs Committee
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Selby
House
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Paris
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Gettys
Republicans Move to Abolish South Dakota 2 Mill Levy
Pierre February 28 Republican legislators at a party caucus pledged to eliminate the two mill property levy for state purposes. Governor Harlan Bushfield praised the joint appropriations committee for enacting economies and keeping pledges. The governor commented on seven weeks of work by the committee and indicated continued reporting on the matter on page twelve.
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Bushfield Signs 33 More Bills in South Dakota Legislature
PIERRE Feb 28 Governor Bushfield today declared final passage on 33 more measures all considered minor acts. The list includes 1 in the house and 24 in the senate. Since January 2 the 60 day term began he has signed 96 senate and 40 house measures, a total of 136 bills with no veto exercised.
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Senate
Australia to Recognize Franco Regime in Spain
Sydney reports the federal government decided to recognize the Nationalist government of Spain. Twenty six other nations had already extended recognition. The move aligns Australia with a growing number of countries amid ongoing international debates over legitimacy and diplomacy.
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Spain
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