Temperature over state very nippy in recent weather
The report details a sharp temperature drop from 21 to 4 degrees amid a 24 hour fall of 17 degrees ending yesterday afternoon. A high of 25 and a low near minus two were recorded with unofficial reports stating deeper lows as low as minus 12. Swirling snow delayed air travel across several states. Northwest Airlines suspended operations with plans to resume next day.
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Am Central
Westen
Montana
Northwest Airlines
Billings
Dus Nes
Winstan Ani MacDould Pasa
City Palfre
Aharifty
Faelena
Patawey
Garager
Severe Blizzard Disrupts Travel Across Oregon and Washington
A severe blizzard grips Oregon and eastern Washington causing heavy snow, wind, and road closures. Snowplow equipment mobilized in Klamath Falls district to protect roads. Columbia River Highway near Moaler tunnel closed due to earth and rock slide. Trees toppled, telephone service disrupted, and a University of Oregon student assisted after a 60 000 volt transmission incident.
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Kinwath Falls
Oregon
Washington
Columbia River
Moaler Tunnel
University of Oregon
Engena
Upper House Kills Bill To Raise Judges Salaries
In a long morning session the senate killed three bills and passed seven along with 14 committee recommendations. The debate centered on a measure to raise judge salaries and extend terms, with supporters citing improved qualifications and detractors warning of cost and constitutional issues.
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Senate
Nse
Burke
Yelhywstone
MM Seuntay Barke
Two Year Old Dies in Hardin House Fire
A two year old child of Mr and Mrs Giles A Divi of Hardin died in a blaze that destroyed the tiny home. The child was alone when the fire started likely from a coat stove. The mother and three older siblings were away at school and a neighboring family tended the house until help arrived.
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Hardin
Netty Ition
Giles A
Finny
Biggest Irish Plot Against Britain Since Rebellion
London reports Bow Street hearing on a sweeping plot attributed to the outlawed Irish Republican Army. Twelve charged with bombings and sabotage aimed at crippling Britain’s war production and government, with targets including royal palaces, Parliament, and key industries. A mystery warning followed as police expanded searches for explosives.
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Britain
London
Bow Street
Ireland
Officialq
Inke Steps
Wublln Sbulldinge
Widapread
Detnim
Viscount Halifax
Great Britain
Fascist Press Warns Britain Over Italy Policy
A distorted foreign affairs summary cites Mussolini’s Italy warning Britain through press channels. It notes Prime Minister Chamberlain reaffirmed Anglo French solidarity while facing Italian aims in Libya and Tunisia, signaling possible military and political pressure if natural aspirations are blocked.
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Ehter
Todas
Tralten Tabsa
Tunisia
Witte
Fukcis
Prean
Britule
Haly
Italia
Primo
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Yilling
Munesoins
Keon
Byain
Chamberlain
Diplomata
France
Britain
Viktor Luiza
Nagt Storm
Goyars
Ilo Balbo
Libya
Britain backs France as Spain news shifts focus
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House that Britain will stand solidly beside France if its vital interests are threatened. The day featured swift Spanish developments with insurgent authorities reportedly informing Britain of the Spanish government’s unconditional surrender terms amid renewed mediation efforts between Britain and France in the civil war.
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Associated Press
London
Chamberlain
House of Commons
France
Britain
Josedeartie
Reorganization of the W P A Underway For Economy
The W P A will reorganize to cut travel and streamline supervision as 49 state administrators prepare to reduce manpower. Colonel Harrington cites two options for winter-end reductions, aiming to trim up to 1,000,000 workers by July or gradual cuts after April 1. Officials note protests expected amid a reduced 726 million dollar appropriation.
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Col. FC. Miringtonyatien
Alaffa
Congress
Thutnee
W.P.A
Harrington
Aate
Anell
Small Lad Seeks Thumb Reattachment In Vancouver Clinic
Arthur Kudo, a Japanese student, walked to a Vancouver clinic with his father after severing his thumb with an axe. Doctors reattached the finger, sterilized it, and the surgeons report the operation may be successful as the boy returns home with cautious hope.
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B. C
Slayeareole
Arthur Kudo
Foley
Umb
Hls
Wu Hospital
Kudo
Theo
Mitt
House Committee Signals Moderation in Federal Economy Push
Washington February 7 The Appropriations committees advanced the budget showing a lean toward economy by trimming a total below the president’s recommendation for government operations. The 1,898,012,769 dollar figure for Independent agencies for the new fiscal year is 9,680,870 below the committee’s plan but 298,100,000 above current agency appropriations. The Tennessee Valley Authority took 1,000,000 of the cut and the Social Security Board 400,000. limited movement and few savings left little room to cut further amid overall tight controls.
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Bus Vreau
Euinintertention
Temiesace Valley Authority
Social Security Board
Laemenauye
Fishing Boat and Crew Missing After Storm
Astoria, Ure, Feb 6. The purse fishing boat Somny Loy and its nine crewmen disappeared after a gale while crossing the coast. The Somny Loy, with two others the Wan nered and the Bainbridge, were south of Astoria when a violent rain squall struck 90 miles offshore. Captain Sam Mirkovich of the Bainbridge feared the 8-foot crate foundered with all hands as the other boats searched in vain.
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Ure
Nina Dixap
Somny Loy
San Francisco
Seattle
Bainbridge
Here
Sam Mirkovieh
Honda
Thn
Coant
Mirkovich
Symphonic Lament for His Dying Dog Wins Damrosch Hour Place
Symphonic Lament for His Dying Dog by a master composer earns a slot on Damrosch Hour with Great Classics. The piece mourns a beloved dog named Barney, written by Carrell Fis, and will feature alongside works by Haydn, Franck, Mendelssohn, and Tchaikovsky.
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Barney
Nimacif
Carrell Fis
Fly
Fifeeen
Pever
Munte
Haydn
Ormar Yranck
Mendielasohn
Techaikowski
Walter Damrosch
Howe
NBC
Met
Dr. Damrosch
Bill rushes emergency relief fund of seventy five thousand
State House rushed through an emergency relief appropriation of 75000 for the Department of Public Welfare until March 1. The measure passed the House 8 to 0 and moved toward the Senate as committees prepare further action. The emergency fund was brought from committee with a favorable report and placed on general orders without printing.
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Fercus
Waslehandel
Department of Public Welfare
State House of Representatives
Senate
House
Pagange
Cunl
Appropriations For Departments For State Government
An appropriation measure introduced by the Appropriations Committee sets roughly equal funding for most offices except the state auditor attorney general and state superintendent of public instruction. It changes bookkeeping for the state railroad and public service commissions shifting from lump sums to department specific allocations. The first year appropriation for the commission is 100706 versus 59087 for the current biennium with other departments showing comparable adjustments.
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Sonse of Representatives
Railroad and Puble Gersice Commission
Wiveror
Dfforenra
River Crest Drops Lower Ohio Valley Fears Ease
Flood crest near 68 feet in Cincinnati prompts evacuation reductions as eastern Kentucky and West Virginia refugees return home. Debris cleanup begins along the Ohio with WPA and Red Cross aid aiding about 1,500 Cincinnati area families. Riverfront residents move boats to doorsteps and remove belongings as officials forecast a margin of safety above flood levels.
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Cincinnati
Tamisvilly
Finley
Kentucky
West Virginia
Vanceburg
Metoorelgint
J. G. Kendal
Loulavils
Vinginnati
Debrix Ag
W.P.A. Crown
Red Cross
Conference Opens On Arab Dispute Amid Palestine Talks
London workers and Arabs plan a London conference to resolve the Palestine dispute. Britain aims to win Arab support for a United States of Arabia while proposing two autonomous cantons under a British mandate. In Jerusalem Arab strikers trigger a 24 hour curfew as they rally before the talks.
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Britain
Palestine
Holy Land
United States of Arabia
Egypt
Iraq
Yemen
Palestina
Jerussien
Feno(p
Jerusalem
Jerusslam
Britiak
Grand Mufti
Spain to consider surrender talks with Franco forces
Spanish foreign minister Julio Alvarez del Vayo conferred with French and British diplomats at Le Perthus station amid reports that surrender to insurgent General Franco was being explored. Premier Negrin did not attend, having returned to Spain. Diplomatic notes say Negrin sought firm guarantees for immunity of government leaders and Franco's formal assurances.
Spanish Asylum Offered As War Looms
Paris reports Spain’s government under Negrin declines immediate exile in France. France offers asylum but not for government members who have not resigned. Interior Minister Sarraut says Franco will shelter refugees but not the Negrin government. Negrin remains in northern Spain amid insurgent threats while other ministers travel on diplomatic passports.
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Paris
France
Franco
Governoment
Albert Sarraut
Topfent
Julio Alvarez del Varo
Boeslah
Senate rejects Roberts nomination to U S judge post
In a 73 to 8 vote the Senate rejected President Roosevelts nomination of Floyd H. Roberts of Bristol Va to the district judgeship. The action follows months of opposition led by Virginia Democrats Carter Glass and Harry Byrd, with Norris voting to sustain the president. The confirmation would have named Roberts to the federal bench last summer.
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Roberts
U. S
Washington
Bob. G
Roosevelt
Carter Glass
Harry Byrd
Virginia
White House
Itha
Steiemhorn
Corporation
Floyd H. Roberta
Bristol
Robert
Gines
Byrd
Norris
Om Hantien
Roseerett
Robert Ha
Beberta
Dian
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