Storm toll climbs as northeaster batters coast and ships
The storm stretches from Maine to Washington and Ohio, crippling shipping and causing fatalities. The Coast Guard and crewmembers race to reach disabled vessels such as the trawler Flow leaking badly about 200 miles east, while other ships face heavy seas and icy conditions. New England bears the brunt with at least ten dead and numerous rescues as the gale rages into the night.
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Associated Press
Maine
Ohio
Boston
Caps Eable
N. B
Slater
Coat Guard
New York City
Fred Snite Gets Around Despite His Incapacity
Miami Beach February 15. Fred B Snite Jr the Roller Kid, a Chicago broker, lives with infantile paralysis and uses a ventilator and mirror to watch horse races at nearby parks. He travels actively by plane and car, planning to spend his life in combatting his condition while enjoying sports.
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Miami Beach
Fin
Ontron
Paranyerr
Fred B. Snite
Hern
Non
Chicago
Florida
Dolly
Lucky Shan
Aince
Tropica
Hlaloaharks
Te Watehan Tha
Ivan
Communist Guilty in Passport Case
New York February 15. Robert William Weiner a national financial officer of the communist party was convicted today of using a passport obtained through misrepresentation. He will be sentenced tomorrow by Federal Judge John C. Knox. Earl Browder, national communist leader, founder a four year sentence for similar offenses.
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New York
Watver Warzower
Alian
Robert William Weiner
National Financial
Communist Party
Hoe
John C. Knox
Earl Browder
National Comwudet
Mae
Britain Offers to Guard All Shipping Against Nazi Submarines
Britain pledged to guard all world shipping in response to a German threat to neutrals. The Italian ship Giorgio, 5,694 tons, was sunk by a mine off the British east coast, crew of 32 missing. Navy convoys remain open to all vessels, including U S craft, through allied contraband checks. Winston Churchill warned the odds favor Germany sinking protected ships. The threat of a threefold blockade loomed as more ships were sunk and casualties rose.
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London
Britain
United States
Winston Churchill
Firet Ford
Admiralty
Turks urged to prepare for war in Turkish press
Istanbul reports describe a government style campaign urging national readiness for conflict. Editors warn of imminent threats from Germany and Russia and call all citizens to defend independence as Turkey faces potential attacks from Romania, Iraq, and Iran amid shifts in European fronts.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Yeni Saban
Great Urbaly
France
Near East
Pravra
Rusaia
Caucasus
Turk Frantier
Ikdum
Germany
Russia
Senate Approves Treasury and Post Office Budget Cut
Washington reports the Senate approved a $3,022,754,115 appropriation for the treasury and postoffice departments, $11,000,000 below Roosevelt’s/Midget recommendations and nearly $740,100,090 under the prior year. The bill funds the final year ending June 30 and will not return to the House for further action.
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Washington
Treasury and
Postoffice Departmenta
Roosevelt
Finulas
House
Montanans Oppose Sugar Beet Allotments Voice
Montanans Inc. opposed new sugar beet acreage allotments announced by Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace. Board members approved 1939 reports and drafted a policy statement on future appropriations and economy. Telegrams protest allotments were sent to Montana’s congressional delegation urging discussion of the issue.
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Montanans, Inc
Wallace
Henry Wallace
Roosevelt divorce case splits wife and husband
Los Angeles February 15. Iima Roosevelt wife of the president’s dead brother sues for divorce alleging desertion after nearly 18 months separation. She says custody of the children Sara Delano aged 3 and Kate aged 4 will go east, while the husband plans to remain in California. Public comment limited.
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Los Angeles
Ima Roosevelt
Jim
Boston
New Haven
Roosevelt
Toorrow
Philadelphia
California
Sara Delano
Kate
Roorerer
Jimmy
Errae
Cabinet Shakeup In Bulgaria Seen As Slap At Nazis
Premier George Kloiseruict, leader for over four years, was dismissed by King Horis amid a cabinet shakeup aimed at reducing economic dependence on Germany. King Boris appointed Prof. Bogdan Phioff, education minister and confidant, to form a new government, with an announcement expected tomorrow.
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Bulgaria
George Kloiseruict
Horis
Alesia
Germany
Boris
Bogdan Phioff
Interest in Bond Issue Taking Shape
Committers from the R es Helens aerrico clubs and the Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday to work out recommendations for presenting a proposed bond issue to enlarge vocational education facilities at the high school. The plan grew from a Monday evening meeting of the school board, club and chamber reps. The board will meet next week to decide the recommendation.
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Res Helens Aerrico
Chamber of Commerce
Wohao
Gchool Woard
Wgtt
Whan
Nest Werk
Eiters Kiwanin
Lions
Rotary
Chamber of Commerco Wers Amatt
Lemter
Man of 70 Years Enjoys Sleeping Out in Blizzard
A 70 year old man slept outside during a blizzard on an icy Palisades hillside. Police found him dead from exposure after a search at police headquarters reported stash and cash evidence totaling $91,000. Details unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Oman
Hocker
Becker
President Roosevelt Keeps Plans Secret On Sea Trip
President Roosevelt sails aboard the Tuacatoosa in the Gulf of Mexico as newsmen are kept in the dark about whether he will meet representatives of belligerent powers or discuss neutrality. He refuses to comment on potential stops or talks, fueling speculation about possible diplomacy with Britain France and Italy while on a ten to eleven week voyage from Pensacola to sea areas.
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U. 9. S. Lang
Gulf of Mexico
Roosevelt
Tuacatoosa
Washington
Pensacola
Fla
Britain
France
Maly
Enlistment Charges in Detroit Dropped by Jackson
Washington Feb 15- Attorney General Jackson halted prosecutions begun by Supreme Court Justice Murphy and ordered the dismissal of the indictment charging 16 persons with recruiting soldiers at Detroit for the Spanish republican army. He said prosecutions should not be localized to Detroit or confined to one side of the Spanish war.
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Washington
Jackson
Hia
Supreme Court
Murphy
Perronn
Detroit
Haute Naval Appropriations Sube Commiltes
Vinson
Thia
Maas
Minn
Brall
Independent to Present War Articles by Major Eliot
The Independent will publish regular articles by Major George Bletting Eliot, a military expert famed for works on warfare and fortifications. His lucid interpretations of current events are highly anticipated as readers await insightful deductions. The articles will run twice weekly for four days.
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Eliot
The
Independent
George Bletting Eliot
Nase Brisons
Flell
Governor Ayers Near Return After Capital Trip
Gov Roy F Ayers plans to return to Helena from Washington the first of the week after a brief trip. He reports favorable progress on items taken up in D C and will meet the state board of education Feb 24 to discuss faculty dissent at Montana State University. He left Helena Feb 4 to attend a protest on federal crude oil and gas regulation, urging Montana to keep control locally.
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Roy F. Ayers
Hin Azfleos
Helena
Washington
Goverenor
Hia Brevetary
Soba J. Jewell
Everyove
State Board of Education
State University
Ayera
Mostana
Cole Hill
Montana
Avers
Dead Man's Basin
Tavut
Itueh R. Adalr Ty
Grand Jury Refuses Indictment Over Reach of Rich
Lafayette parish grand jury ends four month term unable to indict the rich and prominent. Eleven jurors lament a pending case for stealing chickens while refusing to indict due to money and influence. Judge Paul Lillo receives a wilted apology for the prolonged deliberation.
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Lafayette
Lafayette Parish
Paul Lillo
Finns Hold Vital Positions As Soviet Offense Stalls
Helsinki dispatches say Finnish forces recaptured forward positions on the Mannerheim line and repelled two Soviet divisions in Taipate while Russia battered the line with an hour of 20 000 shells. Finns report heavy losses for attackers and low own casualties as reserves are mobilized. Helsinki warns of continued bombardment and air raid scares.
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London
Helsing
Reuters
Mannerheim
Taipate
Helsinki
Russia
Mannerheim Line
Flang
Topight
Rat Sua
Helsine
Vialmaki
Summa Agelor
Recruiting Wide Open in Britain
London reports Britain opens for fresh manpower to Finland with a small volunteer force. Men in British uniform from the British and Canadian lines join the Finnish service, entering the Finnis army under an arrangement allowing transfer from British to Finnish service. An official cautioned few British volunteers will face barriers unless they have special qualifications or other factors. continuation noted on page 3.
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London
Great Britain
Finland
Franeg
Finninh, Foreign Legion
Safeguard Mail Sparks Senate Clash Over Bermuda Airmail
Washington lawmakers angrily denounced Great Britain's interference with American mail amid a blockade against Germany. A Senate vote failed 46 to 25 on Clark D. Mod's amendment to bar American airmail planes from Bermuda. Chairman Pittman warned that even a delay could harm commerce and mail, urging careful State Department consultation.
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Washington
Germany
Senate
Bermuda
Clark
Pittman
Nev
Sttpr
Red Cross Names New Officers at Annual Meeting
The Lewin and Clark Med Crose met last night to hear committee reports and receive nominating committee recommendations for directors to serve this year. Directors then elected Charles A. Bernier as chairman, Mrs. Lester Lobe as vice chairwoman, Dr. O. A. Wench as second vice chairman, A. T. Hibbard as treasurer, and Miss Ruth Beem as executive secretary. Walter J. Burton reported a final membership count of 2,878.
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Lewin and Clark Med Crose
M.ca
Charles A. Bernier
Lester Lobe
O. A. Wench
Augusta
A. T. Hibbard
Ruth Beem
Georgia Coroner Seeks Reelection in Hibert County
Iberton Ga Feb 15 Hibert County Coroner J W Mon announces reelection bid to complete his program. He notes two rival fellows in the county as rivals he would like to hold inquiries over in his quest.
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Iberton
Hibert County
J. Wmon
House Ready for Final Action on Huge Navy Bill
Washington reports the House cleared the way for final action on the large Navy appropriation bill amid debate on shipbuilding and battleship needs. Chairman Vinson defended delaying massive new capital ships, while Rep Maas urged halting such programs and easing naval armament.
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Washington
Tom
Koayveltn
Vingon Tt
Naval Committee
Alpssling
Recone Agita
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