Republican Convention Set June 24
Philadelphia won the 1940 Republican National convention by a 64 to 32 vote, with June 24 set as the date. Mayor Lamberton offered $200,000 plus use of a convention hall, while Chicago offered to cover costs with no extras. The Democratic bid was $160,000. Fargo, N. D. was the only other city proposed.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Philadelphia
Philadelpha
Hull
Robert Lamberton
Chicago
Edward J. Kelly
Dasango Bo
Democratic National Committee
WHETSTONE 19 NAMES QN REPUBLICAN GROUP TO SEAT DELEGATES
Washington 16 P Dan Whetstone of Cut Hank Mont and Rep Feank Horton of Wyoming were named to the Republican committee on delegates contests for the party's national convention. The committee will decide which delegates are seated when contests arise. The national committee named Whetstone to head the late Joseph D Keantan Milen City publisher. Lyla Jackson of Nouigh Neh was named to succeed Hugh Butler rar signed.
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Washington
Heh
Dan Whetstone
Cut Hank, Mont
Feank O. Horton
Wyoming
Republican Committee
John 0. M. Hamilton
Whatatone
Joseph D. Keantan
Milen
Lyla Jackson
Nouigh, Neh
Hugh Butler
Rar
Boy Playing With Gun Kills Father in Chicago
A 14 year old boy, Frank Miller, shot his father in the back with a .38 caliber revolver after being in a hardware store. The accidental firing killed Frank Miller Sr instantly. The family includes wife and two younger children, Frank Jr aged 7 and Robert aged 2.
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Chicago
Fat
Frank ‘Miller
Frank
Robert
Germans Boast Sea Warfare More Effective Than in 1914
An Associated Press dispatch reports Germans claim their sea warfare is more effective than in 1914 as a major midweek storm leaves New England hit hard. The article notes 29 deaths in New England from the storm and extensive shipping disruption along the coast. President Roosevelt authorized emergency funds for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut to aid relief and reconstruction efforts.
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Provident Rooevelt
Roosevelt
Federal Works Administrator
Massachusetts
Rhode
Connecticut
Buffor Mont
Migration Problems Studied at Northwest Meeting
Rome February 16 The Northwest Regional Planning commission opened a two day conference on migration and economic opportunities. Experts examined how the region can absorb more than half a million recent migrants and discussed a regional economic and industrial survey, drainage basin issues and state planning programs. D I Faprick of Chateau chaired the Montana planning board.
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Rome
Tiana
Northwest
Northwest Regional Planning Commission
Nperts
D. I. Faprick
Chateau
Montana Planning Board
Germany Demands Strict Neutrality From Neutrals
Berlin reports Adolf Fitters Volkischer Beobachter declares Germany demands strict neutrality from neutrals not just refraining from direct warlike acts or aiding officials. Belgium and Switzerland cited as examples of hypocrisy under "democratic freedom of opinion" while neutral governments allegedly tolerate French and English displays but suppress German voices.
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Berlin
Adolf Fitters Volkischer Hoebschtor
Conight
Germany
Paul Joseph Goebdole
Belgium
Switzerland
Beliern
Meitrale
Belg Rlqan Citize
Brossels
German Uboat Campaign Surpasses WWI Losses in Five Months
Forlia Feb 16. German officials boasted that the current submarine offensive against Great Britain is far more effective than in 1914. They cited shipping losses, noting 1,500,900 tons sunk in the first five months of the present period versus 270,000 in the same span of World War I, with 2,700,000 tons sunk in ten months of 1918 and estimates of over 7,600,000 tons sunk by submarine warfare to date, including 1,136 German vessels and 137 mines. Continued on page 2.
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H Tain
Nsine
Agiinet
Srituw
Vila
Jonson
Shine Ping
Garner enters May California primary for presidential nomination
President John N. Garner wired California party leaders that he would enter his name in the May presidential primary. Lamar Coby and William X. Wallace Jr. announced the move after a survey indicated voters preferred rank and file democracy. Garner’s telegram said the entry conforms to his previous stance that the nominee be chosen via primaries. Jesse Jones announced that Pennsylvanian bank actions were being coordinated with other lenders in the import-export sector.
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Los Angeles
John N. Garner
Lamar Coby
Willian X. Wallace, Jr
Cochakuima
Garner
Marlier Fx
Jim Flint
Sam Mieaved
California
Garner For President
Foex
Pressure of fierce Soviet drive makes gains near Helsinki
Helsinki reports the Soviet army and air force made gains along the Mannerheim line on the Rares Hun Isthmus. The Finnish communique notes a dent in main defenses and mentions Russian capture of part of Summa village with forces near Vitpuri Sterald and Ylpuri area.
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Helsinki
Fineland
Mannerhein
Hun
Red
Summa
Hag Ween
Nazi War Vessel Nearly Captured By British Ship
Berlin reports the German cruiser Altmark narrowly escaped capture by British destroyer Intrepid off Norwegian waters. Altmark's crew held prisoners seized by Graf Spee in a prior action. Norwegian torpedo boats intervened, letting Altmark evade capture as Intrepid waited for a chance to seize it.
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Berlin
Altmark
Warcip Wich
Tulmanchtering
PNG
Russian Railroad Bombed by Finns
London reports from Helsinki say Finnish forces bombed the Leningrad rail line using explosive blasts. Several facilities were set afire and disrupted railway operations in the outskirts of the city.
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London
Reuters
Pews Agency
Helsinki
Ydauey
Leningrad
Navy funds win House approval but Guam project cut
The House backed a record breaking 965 million dollar Navy appropriation yet trimmed a Guam outpost from the bill. An amendment removed 1 million for dredging and a harbor project, while the panel kept funds to start work on 45 thousand ton warships and related fleets. Debate featured warnings of possible war if diplomacy falters, and the panel urged further review to decide on guided ship definitions and long term strategic needs.
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Washington
Web
Guam
Striekim
Dagan
House
Navy
Beland
Ernate
Huttle
Anserting
Ax Thorn
Vidson
House Naval
Ie Navy
Plana
Britain mobilizes 250000 conscripts for March service
Londyn Feb 16 Brit ain steps up wartime mobilization to absorb a new class of 250000 conscripts ordered to register tomorrow. The rovscripts, built for rapid arming, will join units as early as March, swelling total forces toward 2.6 million by 1941 amid ongoing European war tensions. A British plane reported a submarine sighting and a German submarine threat as Danish vessels were torpedoed northeast of Scotland.
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Londyr
Britain
Hine
Cen
Avtlan
Tirta
Scotland
Wealthy Woman Told of Loss as Hospital Scene Unfolds
Miss Mary Muaranall, 58, at Vental Street Mary's Hospital, is told she is wealthier than expected while Getod Ragan, Mh Fen, and Mary Vine, a 42 year friend, figure in a troubling scene anchored by a 20.00 sum and a death in Jail on Jail date.
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Getod Ragan
Fen
Mary Muaranall
Vental St. Mary's Hospital
Mary Vine
Sweden Refuses Direct Military Help To Finland
Stockholm reports Sweden will not send direct military aid to Finland, leaving Helsinki to seek troops from Western powers or accept a peace with the Soviet Union. Finnish leaders reportedly warned Sweden they may pursue Western military assistance or a Soviet peace if aid is denied. Stockholm officials said Britain and France have not demanded foreign troop passage.
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Sweden
Finland
Russia
Per Atbin Mateson
Hankson
Pughe
Mannerhein Ine
Great Britain
France
Norway
Folkets Dagblad
Cav
Stockholma Observ
Pegast
Wisconsin Primary Test Shapes Democratic Fight
Madison Wis Primary in Wisconsin tests the presidential race with 24 Democratic delegates at stake and 48 candidates seeking renomination. Rival factions push for Roosevelt draft while Toonevelt supporters back Garner movement in a heated contest over the April 3 vote.
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Badger Wtig
Dnt
Kio
Sern Wit
Reta Chou Ia
Wisconsin
Uo Livid
Ds Poten- Hadi
Toonevelt
Talia Nate Garner
Whe Garner
Nalng
Roosevelt
Grouga
Tn Unistaod
Neren
Federal payments to state National Guard members total $52,582
A period breakdown shows federal payments to state National Guard members totaling $52,582 in the past year. The report lists amounts to officers and enlisted personnel across multiple towns and units, including salaries and training allowances, with detailed allocations to armories, headquarters, and state manpower.
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Tang National Vardamen
Gov
Dole
Atite Addutant Genera
Helena
Fundy
Parmanta
Malan
Allen Panac
National Guard Fuiran
Washington
Xiats
Ata
Oth
Matin
Bainville
Petitions Filed For Aldermanic City Government
Petitions filed for aldermanic government total 43 positions with 1,680 signatures. City council petitions require verification and possible returns to wall at on retirement for government work. Clerks begin checking for errors and duplicates, with anticipated final tally after review.
London paper alls on U5 and U5 at London
Fragmentary OCR text shows a London newspaper fragment with garbled phrases about roads and notices. The readable content alludes to a declaration or filing and mentions arms, but no clear event, date, or person names are extractable.
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London
Tad Finns
Tondan
Feh
Tran
MAL Fontehe
Tyre
Aah
Iasa
Wheat Soars in Pit Amid Frantic Buying Burst
Wheat prices surged in Chicago trade as frantic buying pushed May grain to 1.04 and July to 1.02 dollars per bushel. The rally followed strong Canadian export sales and broad global demand, with 5,009,000 bushels traded and a rally aiding futures across Pacific markets and South America.
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Chicago
Néwa
Canort
U. S
Pacific Coast
Aussia
The
Orient
Trade of Streamlined Car for Old Fashioned Model
Stevens Point February 16. Ore R Barber, a rural mall rattler, sought to trade his streamlined automobile for an older model with a straight back. A tire from a truck wheel broke loose, struck Barber’s car, riding up its rear and crashing down, smashing the top and injuring him.
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Stevens Point
Wie
Ore R. Barber
Barber
House Republican Group Opposes Trade Program
A fragmented draft summary notes that a Republican committee criticized a reciprocal trade program. It claims the plan failed to expand foreign markets or advance world peace, calls for authorizing Congress to act, and questions administration efficiency amid postwar pressures. It mentions a Democratic majority backing a report and emphasizes proposals require reevaluation.
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Proposet Puristivile Agency
Bey Ald
Eleatie
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