Plans to refrain from notes on neutrality questions
Washington officials have decided to curb sending waspish notes to Britain over neutrality queries. Future disputes will be settled mainly through private talks between Washington officials and Lord Lothian or between Ambassador Kennedy and British authorities. The aim is to avoid acrimonious public debate that could aid Adolf Hitler and worsen U S British friction seen in 1914 to 1916.
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Washington
Great Britain
Lord Lothian
Joseph PP. Kennedy
London
United States
Adolf Hitler
Jondon
After 35 Years Montana Man Finds His Sister
Montana man Lavalley Weenin reunites with his sister in Minneapolis after thirty five years. The adoptive story traces to a camping family near North Dakota and Minnesota with the boy later learning of his adoption and origin. The parents are deceased. a brother remains in Iron Mountain Michigan and Lavalley plans to meet relatives soon.
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Minneapolis
Reb
Arthur Bayalley
Joplin
Mont
North Dakota
Lily Almor
Briley
Minneapoliss
Gun Weenitt
Comeina Weenin
Iron
Marquette
Mich
Lavalley
Mea
Lavatley
Minnesota
Hay
Weeain
Hinkley
Minn
Fourteen Survive Crash of Japanese Plane
Tokyo reports a Japanese Airways land plane with 23 aboard crashed on Uetsuy Island off Formosa. A rescue ship found all survivors along the island shore but high waves prevented airlift. Wreckage lay strewn along the beach.
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Tokyo
Japanese Airways
Uetsuy! Island
Formosa
Finns Hold Line as Russians Suffer Split Near Ladoga
Copenhagen dispatch says the Russian 18th division was destroyed north of Lake Ladoga with 1,000 men killed or captured attempting to flee. Reports place the bulk of the unit between Kacanitegalka and Kilele after a Finnish thrust from Uvksujers, south of Lainola toward Unmay, amid ongoing Karelia front actions.
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Copenhagen
Beelingske Tidence
Stockholm
Lake
Ladoga
Helsinki
Att Hay
Kacanitegalka
Kilele
Uvksujers
Loinola
Unmay
ISU
Lake Ladoga
Aritinh News Mgotoy
Kugla
Ladera
Roosevelt Aims at High National Income Despite Doubts
President Roosevelt held a press conference in Wiyde Park asserting an annual national income goal of 890 trillion dollars and citing a 71 percent rise from 1982 to 1994. He claimed income now exceeds 370 trillion annually and defended the administration’s domestic program with figures from various agencies.
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Wiyde Park
Roosevelt
Wxnatinne
America
Finnish Hospital Ship Bombed, Report From London
A torn and garbled report states a Rue- Blan plane damaged a Finnish hospital ship during the attack. The crew were hurt but one person escaped. details remain unclear and unverified.
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London
Tentere
Bileh
Cape
Tielavnkt
Union Business Agent Accused in New Pittsburgh Indictment
Pittsburgh February 3 Michael B Gordon a union business agent of Local 5 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and 43 others plus 13 corporations including the Electrical Contractors association were arraigned on charges of conspiracy to defraud the government through collusive bidding on public works sentence postponed until tomorrow Assistant Attorney General M Nell Andrews said the conspiracy in Pittsburgh and nationwide has defrauded the government of about 500000 in the last five years the union agent and association allegedly used reciprocal agreements to fix bids limit membership and extract graft from employers and members alike.
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Pittsburgh
Fec
Michael B. Gordon
A.F.L. Union
LL. B. Aegislant
Gordon
International Brotherhood of Fleetrical Workers
Electrical Contractors Association
M. Nell Andrews
Andrews
Hearing on Communism in Los Angeles Ends in Riot
A Los Angeles hearing into alleged Communist activity at the county relief office erupted into a riot as a five member committee faced a disruptive crowd. Police cleared the room after members clashed with protesters including a heated exchange between Assemblyman Sem Yorty and attorney Leo Gallagher.
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Los Angeles
Anite Legislative Committee
Los Angeles County
Alate Relief
Amsambiymag
Beb Millington
Dies Affair inD 10 U.S. Body
The Dies committee referred charges that letters linking its chair to the Silver Shirt Legion were forged to the Justice Department for action. The letters allegedly from William Dudley Melley to Dyal Maine were cited in a January 20, 1040 congressional appendix. The panel also noted possible contacts between Desant Peller and China Hequest. Continued on page 2h.
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Washington
Dies
Justice Department
Rep. Dies
Texas
William Dudley Melley
Maine
Priley
Desant Peller
China
Jackson
New
Hauk
Canadian Vessel 9 Torpedoed. Crew Believed Saved
A Canadian vessel was reportedly torpedoed off the Moysowle coast near Ireland. Authorities say one crewman was rescued, with no details on others. The attack follows a history of wartime submarine activity in the region.
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Ussaeientont
Ieee
Bruwren
Neerstand
Moysowlle
Ireland
Montana Idaho Road Designated as Military Highway
A plan to designate the Lewiston Idaho to Missoula Montana highway as a military highway gained favorable revision. Idaho and Montana congressional delegates backed the proposal, seeking federal funds and preference in designation.
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Montana
Idaho
Wasthupton
Tech
RCH
War Department
Lewiston
Miesnitn
Mont
Federa
Randy Kweeat
Fresece Tin
Bodies of Five Killed in Crash Sent to Denver
Five bodies were moved to Denver after an airplane crash near here. The victims include three men and two women. Investigators report two leading clues found at the crash scene. Authorities value the property at $25,000 and are continuing inquiries.
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Denver
Toman
Thafie
Avehuline
Noneyminnnets
Apy Pryout
New Orleans
Mardi Gras Windup Draws Thousands to Orleans
Thousands flocked to New Orleans for the Mardi Gras close with revelers laughing under stormy skies and crowding the streets. The carnival promises grand parades tomorrow as Lent begins, marking one of the century’s notable festival finales amid a city packed with visitors and excitement.
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Katherine Phillips
Ralwis
New Orleans
Orleans
British Navy Loses 24th Ship as Air Attacks Rise
London reports heavy naval losses as raids intensify. Details indicate at least five sailors killed and multiple vessels sunk or disabled near coastal waters. Observers warn of renewed air power targeting supply routes, while Britain and its allies brace for a broader offensive and rationing measures. The article notes continuing shifts in wartime production and labor, including projected use of 1,000,090 women to aid the war effort.
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London
Saturdaay
Sphinx
Britain
Theother
Martini Aecheen
Soreen
Megilland
Alles
Food Ministry
Foreign Exchange
Rlse
Mans Ara Uniter
But Japan Says Case Not Entirely Closed
Report notes Japan states the case remains unresolved and continues to monitor the situation. It mentions nine sailors from a Japanese vessel and a December or January timeline. The article hints at government positions and ongoing diplomatic discussion pending further actions.
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Japan
Chicago Chosen as 1940 Democratic Convention City
Washington Feb 3 The Democratic National Committee chose Chicago as the 1940 convention city after a tense session. Chicago led with 48 votes to Philadelphia 38, San Francisco 7, Houston 2. National Chairman Farley signaled the date would wait on the Republicans’ selection at their Feb 14 meeting.
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Washington
Chicago
James A. Farley
Houston
Garner
Ghicago
Philadelphia
San Frencisco
Minow
San Francisco
Hauston
Gainer
Farley
Tewspepermen
Rousevelt
Republican National
Chicazo
Roosevelt
Kelly-Nash Democratic Organization
City Income Tax Is Held to Be Legal
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld Philadelphia’s city income tax, ruling the levy valid and not discriminatory. Attorneys for a factory worker challenged the tax as unconstitutional but the suit was dismissed with plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court on federal constitutional grounds. The decision aligns with the 1940 emergency tax program expected to raise about 18 million dollars.
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Palladsipna
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Fingomma L
Mpbl
Tabor Nioupe
Savreme Court
Heery Perann Anenig
CTO
Witons
Levy
Culbert J. Taus
Helena Chamber outlines 1940 development plan in education and industry
The Helena Chamber of Commerce mapped a 1940 program focusing on education in aeronautical and vocational fields at Helena High School, irrigation and mining development, and tourism. President MW Waller Larson presided as new board members were to be elected, with four speakers covering irrigation, tourism, mining, and aviation.
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Helena High School Aeronautical and Voratonl
Melona Wathy
Stelena Chamber of Conmerce
Bly MW Waller Larson
Wan Ta
Noida
Thela Gearrally
Buching
Wink Pee
Whe
Pheer
Meineke Win Alscrasers Irrigation
George O'Rourks
Hareld Lougvittd
Payne T Mean
Slate of delegates enters for Garner in Wisconsin
A garbled report from Wisconsin notes delegates may be entered for Garner in the preferential primary. State party figures McBride and colleagues indicate Garner would accept the nomination if proper, urging the process follow primaries and conventions per law.
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Garner
Wisconsin
Washington, Belt
UPR
Foko Warner
Wisconst
Ate
Toting
Slocum
William BR. Cale Inhan
Wisconsin Garnrr
Gurwen
Wiley
President Weary of Being Queried About Intentions
Hyde Park February 3 President Roosevelt dodged questions about a third term saying attempts by newsmen to elicit a stand have been amusing and cause wide cracks. He declared any disclosure would come at his chosen time not editors. He warned against press harassment and said you can drive a willing horse to death.
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Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Ria
Ehict
Prasa
Capone Faces New Tax Suit in Baltimore Proceeding
Abraham Tietelbaum, Capone’s lawyer, accepted service on a $950,000 income tax suit filed against the former gang leader. Government prosecutors say Capone will not be personally served at his temporary Baltimore residence where he is under treatment for a mental ailment.
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Cowage
Abraham Tietelbaum
al Capone
Cummons
Nader
Capene
Baltimore
Japan declares air raids on railroad will continue
Takso government spokesman Yakichiro Suma said operations against the railway would proceed as France presses to strike back after Tokyo’s Thursday bombing. Shanghai reported 100 killed and 200 wounded in the attacks, with additional raids on the railway last Saturday. Suma denied unarmed military authorities were behind the raids and said Japan viewed the line as a legitimate military objective.
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Chinangtong
Sposesman
Monda
Yawvaman
Yakichiro Suma
France
United States
Bambinga
Mihoud
Suma
Takso
Shanghai
Japan
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Jatoga
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Taft
Thomas Mm. Dewey
New York
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Sem Yorty
Poice Commission
U.S
Jink Martin
Dirk
William Daitley Pelley
Gardner Dackton
Lestsialiye Anylange
Ponpariinan League
Weisberg
Jackann
Go Tursiday
Roynrne
Diritti
AeAk
Aperdy Woldlomens
Aswina Maya
Satiol
U. S. Court
Capone
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