Dutch rejection of Britain's aid bid in war crisis
Washington reports John L. Lewis may back Senator Wheeler of Montana for the Democratic nomination amid a CIO third term debate. Forty seven United Mine Workers resolutions favored Roosevelt's third term, but Lewis's control over the convention suggests little action. Wheeler is to address the UMW tomorrow in Columbus while Democrats weigh Lewis's possible influence on the platform and 1940 race dynamics.
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Acme
Snow Derails Engine on Milwaukee Line
Heavy snows derailed an engine on the Milwaukee line from Rapid City to Mitchell near Stamford. One passenger was aboard. crews cleared tracks Wednesday and service resumed after trains from Mitchell west and Rapid City east were briefly held.
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No Immediate Relief In Sight As New Cold Wave Benumbs Nation
A tew cold wave grips the south and nation with readings at 10 or lower in the north central states. Two deaths in Ohio, subzero temps across Iowa and Nebraska, and record cold in Oklahoma. Snowstorms clog highways from Maryland to New Jersey, while the Mississippi River is hindered by ice.
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Not Quite So Cold Hur antiguos Promised
A frigid January wave lingered as Huropians faced an overnight low around 12. Meteorologist B R Laskowski warned a night low between minus 10 and minus 15 was likely, with cloudy skies and a gradual warmup expected Friday per the state weather bureau chief. Temperatures rose from 12 to 4 by 3 pm as a brisk northerly wind eased.
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Mercury
Deserting CCC Boys Feet Frozen Face Amputation
Two Montana CCC enroutes from Helena deserted Jan 14 and rode east in frozen boxcars for two days. They reached Fort Snelling hospital in St Paul where doctors say gangrene threatens amputation. Betros of Richmond Valley New York and Brodel of Richmond Hill Queens endured sub zero weather before seeking food and proper care. Post officials report no disciplinary action beyond discharge.
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William M. Brodel
Richmond Hill
Queens
New York City
Helena Mont
New York
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N. C
Post Hospital
Betros
WPA
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Brodel
Yellow Cab Hoax Prompts Mass Call In Hurons
Roy Weese, manager of the Yellow Cab Company, reported more than 1,000 calls in two weeks to the company number 765. The volume peaked three days after the start with about 300 calls daily. Most callers said parDon or wrong number, attracted by a mocking tale about Cab Calloway marrying a Chinese girl.
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Borah’s Funeral Train Ends Journey at Boise Station
Thousands gathered at Boise to honor United States Senator William E Borah as his casket arrived from Washington. The ceremony in the Idaho capitol included a brief sermon and grave side service at Morris Hill Cemetery. Governor Bottolfsen faces Senate vacancy and denies resignation to appoint a successor.
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Reds Hold Back In Costly Ladoga Attack Near Aitojolsi
Helsinki report says all day and night Russian offensives northeast of Lake Ladoga were repulsed with heavy Soviet losses. Finnish communique cites three Soviet tanks destroyed near Petsamo and others halted near Kollaanjoki. Artillery near Viipuri failed to damage the city as Finnish sharpshooters slow mechanized units and infantry.
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Ohio Loses In Effort To Collect Pension Reimbursement
Washington, Jan. 25. Ohio failed to obtain federal reimbursement of 1,338,000 dollars for old age assistance while under social security board suspension. The House voted 171 to override the veto and 152 to sustain it. two-thirds was required to reject the president’s decision. Most voting followed party lines aside from 38 Democrats opposing Roosevelt. Rep Jenkins noted the bill had federal approval from security administrator Paul V. McNutt.
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Jenkins
Paul V. MecNuit
Federal Security Administrator
Farm Groups Split On Trade Treaties Bureau Head Argues For
Washington January 25 Two major farm groups split over reciprocal trade program with the American Farm Bureau Federation backing extension and asserting no measurable harm to agriculture while the National Grange opposes extending the program and says pacts have hurt farming by easing foreign competition. O Neal urged three year extension. Taber called for termination of all trade agreements now in force.
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O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
House
Ways and Means
L. J. Tuber
National Grange
Taber
Senate
Miami Gambling Clampdown Follows Gang War Warning
Safety Director Daniel G Reynolds ordered a city wide gambling ban in Miami after a tip suggested rival factions planned a gang confrontation over a gaming spot. The blanket order shut church bingo games punch boards counter dice bolita and other games of chance across night spots amid warnings of imminent gun violence.
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Fla
Daniel G. Reynolds
Vival
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New York
Sherif D. C. Coleman
Dutch Refuse To Become Involved In Europe's War
The Netherlands rejected Britain's plea for neutral cooperation against Germany in a parliamentary debate. Foreign Minister van Kleffens defended strict neutrality, denied a legal or moral obligation to join the war, and warned that one sided League membership could not endure. He praised Belgium and stressed joint watchfulness with the Low Countries while noting military consultation is impossible under their policy.
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Eelco N. van Kleffens
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Belgium
Dies Committee Receives 75000 To Extend Inquiry
The House approved a resolution funding the Dies Committee with 75000 to continue its inquiry into American activities. The panel was ordered extended to January 3, 1941, by a 345 to 21 vote. Secretary Ickes urged Chairman Dies to resign to restore public confidence.
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Jap claims Chinese plot to attack U S envoy gunboat
In Shanghai Japanese army spokesman Colonel Jiro Saito said he had received information from Nanking about a Chinese plot to attack the U S Ambassador Nelson T. Johnson, who had left Nanking for Hankow aboard the Luzon. The plan reportedly involved mines or artillery to blame Japan and worsen already tense Japanese American relations as the trade treaty neared expiration.
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