Firefighters battle major blaze at abandoned Moline Plow site
Firemen led by Poughkeepsie Vice Chief Chris W. Noll fought a spectacular early January blaze at the abandoned Moline Plow plant, aided by crews from six Hudson Valley communities. Fifteen of nine wooden structures were destroyed as water streams targeted nearby occupied plants.
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Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Moline
Chris W. Noll
Hudson Valley
Chemie Fertilizer Comepany
Doll
Uvm
Trent
Adoen
Amioe
Test of Breath to Detect Drunken Drivers
A police test on the turnpike used a sulfuric acid and oxidizing agent solution to detect alcohol in motorists breath. If the solution changed color, drivers showed signs of nervousness and presumed intoxication. overall, no arrests were reported after the exercise.
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Polleu
Fostx
Relief proposal to fund WPA rolls faces rapid House clash
Washington dispatch reports a presidential request of 875 million dollars to sustain WPA rolls through July. Lawmakers and economy bloc allies begin trimming by the second week as the administration braces for a sharp political skirmish over relief spending and recovery prospects. The fight centers on funding levels and estimates from the White House.
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Washington
House
Roosevelt
W.P.A
Dies Demands Administration Quit Pussyfooting on Aliens
A congressional report cites Representative Dies urging the administration to stop delaying action on curbing what he calls menacing aliens. He references a pending request for funds and accuses officials of indecision, arguing for prompt measures and stronger enforcement. The remarks come amid debates over immigration policy and national security concerns.
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Dies
Heavy storms hit Colorado and Texas with rains and winds
Radar notes show widespread rain in southwestern Colorado benefiting crops for a second year, while other Colorado areas saw mixed precipitation. Strong winds battered Dallas with gusts near 66 miles per hour, causing thousands in damage. hail and rain accompanied the Texas storm as weather bureaus forecast continued unsettled conditions for Montana and Wyoming.
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Lamar
Coin
Colorado
Daltan
Elly
Conservatives Rebuff Roosevelt Speech In Congress
In Washington on January 8, conservative Democrats in Congress largely avoided comment on President Roosevelt's union plea and party harmony push. Some praised the speech, calling it wonderful and one of the best by the president, while others declined to comment or criticized the address as another partisan tactic.
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Congress
Weanington
Roosevelt
Dackson
Binnes Aml
Inge
Urens
Narmony
Antenia
Benger Murray
Mont
Sheppard
Texas
Ever da
Woorod
Harry J. Wankins
Commerar
Dalton
Rand
Washington
Mira Oa Remien
Enagh
Hoosevelt
Murder by Gangsters in Chicago District Shocks City
Walter J. Kelly aged 49 tavern and hotel owner from Gary Indiana was shot and killed in a bar district gang slaying. An unidentified companion also died. police investigate possible links to two men Lewison and Balma, who were found dead in Joliet area amid racketeering and slot machine crimes. Investigations focus on gang activity and potential connections to racketeering.
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Chicaga
Walter J. Kelly
Gary
Tid
Lontgbe
Te Duya
Kelly
Sergl
Michael McFadden
Port's
Indiana
Mowit
Sou Miei
Polles
Inose
Raneri Lewison
John Balma
Lewison
Hinatale
Ti Bhertte
Yilmer Hoffman
Dupage County
Balma
ML Ho
Nees
Palco
Nicholas
Pornango
Jollet Enid
Magician Loses Rabbit Found in Hospital Bed
A magician visiting a children’s hospital lost a rabbit that was later found in a patient’s bed. An 8 year old Brookline boy, McVonnell, pulled the rabbit from under the covers and named it Henry. The ward’s restrictions prevented keeping the animal in the room and the episode ended with the rabbit’s removal.
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Healon
Jan
Stone
Hiv
Children'n Hospital
Nownpaners
Blackstone
McVonnell
Brookline
Childern
Henry
Legislature Hall Opens Second Week of Session in Washington
This afternoon at 1 o clock the legislature will begin the second week of the two month session as senators and representatives return from weekend visits. Only one bill, the $165,000 appropriation, had passed, with many measures expected to be introduced and debate likely to focus on water rights and other state issues. Meanwhile Secretary of State Cordell Hull prepared to report to President Roosevelt after the Pan American conference, as U S. and allied nations moved toward a coordinated foreign policy.
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Legislative Mill
Placer Hotel
Montana
Santa Maria
Cordell Hull
New York
Lima
United States
TMT
Washington
Honcevelt
Roosevelt Forecasts Long Range National Defense Planning
President Roosevelt told Congress plans for extended national defense spending. He urged a two year program to reinforce arms and mobilize resources, requesting 1.809 billion dollars for recurring military purposes and a special 500 million fund. The administration expects further expansion as part of a long term defense buildup.
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Ronsevelt
Mennage
Arew
My. Ronspxoli
Xin
Additio
Congress
Oa Mievata
Necouatty
Roosevelt
Gomedian Grants ARN For Ghorge Film Plot Toast
Fragmented OCR notes describe a church changeover at a barn where Rev Harley Wright Smith and his congregation moved in. A BloWing wool stove supplied heat and permission for temporary use was granted until a permanent building could be arranged.
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Trattywond
Attenkt AB Y Nim Canela Lawardett Horton
Morang
Hla
Harley Wright Smith
Airship crash claims New Mexico Army pilot’s life
A single occupant flight disaster near Trinchera Colorado as an army pilot crashes nine miles south of town. Authorities, ranchers, and highway patrol respond. the wreckage found by a local family amid northern New Mexico terrain.
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New Mexico
Trinidad
Coin
Jon
Jay
Trinchera
Colo
Caphet
Lient
Wallacc Nan
George Cardinal
Laura Bye
Trhiehora
Saul
Trin
Chairman reports accident board far out of red
Chairman Burke Clements presents a fiscal review showing the Accident Board moved from deficit to solvency with reserves of 24,448.58 by June 30, 1944. He warns of outstanding obligations and a needed cash buffer near 100 thousand dollars. The report notes 11,777 Montana industrial accidents in 1918, 90 fatal, with state and private insurers paying 2,176,194.12 in benefits, including state-handled indemnities.
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Montana
Czechs Shells Set Houses Aflame On Border Fire
Fresh fighting flared along the Hungary Czechoslovakia frontier as Czechoslovak shells bombarded a Hungarian village near Unevar Nagy Geloce. Three Hungarian houses burned but no fatalities reported. Reports from Ungvar and Minkacs towns note casualties and bombardments as tensions rise with sporadic artillery fire across the border.
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Budapest
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Hungarian Telegraphic Agency
Nagygel' Jece
Unevar
Czechoslnyaka
Aldea
Iquiry
Legislature Eyes Surer Range Rustlers Cracking Down
The article describes proposed state action to tighten controls on range rustling and related criminal activity. It notes legislative intent, debates over enforcement, and the shift from simple measures to broader oversight, with focus on western states and practical policing needs.
Minor aliment affects first lady Kennedy era scene
Mrs John Bonnevelt, daughter in law of the president, was seen at Kentony Hospital today for a minor ailment. Attendant declined to identify details while the scene featured a prominent bride, though no former Anna Analaty Clark was present.
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Brookliie
Mag
Bnd
John Bonnevelt
Kentony R Hoopital
Tha Scenfry
Anna
Clark
Baby in incubator saved from hospital blaze
Firefighters removed a baby in an incubator and eight other patients from Corman hospital after a fire caused smoke. They carried the infant to safety and all were moved to a new community hospital. Hospital staff tended to others as a caregiver note described injuries and the premature baby’s condition.
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Blaze
Atamusa
Calo. San
Av Baby
Robater
Corman Hospital
Mew
Alps Avalanche Toll Rises Across Border Ski Party
Alpine avalanche catastrophes near the French Swiss border crushed eight skiers over the weekend as rescuers, guided by officials such as Liew and Marrlee Rous, recovered bodies and saved one survivor. A separate slide near Tinvan in Switzerland claimed another life, with Merton Stohhtage among the deceased and his companion escaping.
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Gultes
Gulliver Wissant
Liew
Marrlee Rous Wtler
Akilng
Merton Stohhtage
London faces decisive week as talks with Mussolini loom
London events unfold in January as British Prime Minister Chamberlain heads toward exploratory conferences with Mussolini. Daladier in Paris vows firm defense of France's empire amid reports of German, Italian manoeuvres. The week promises high stakes diplomacy and great tasks for France, with continued pressure on Europe's peace prospects.
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London
Europe
Munich
Chamberlain
Mussolini
Parie
Treaday
Francis
Daladier
Trellan
Ils
Prance
Duladier
Paris
Border clashes flare along Hungry Carpathian border
Reports from Prague describe renewed fighting along the Hungry Carpathian frontier. Skirmishes occurred near the villages of Dovhe and Vyani Koronoc with casualties among Czechoslovak and Hungarian forces. A Czechoslovak officer was wounded while investigating the scene as the border tension persisted.
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Prague
Jann
Twelie Chishos
Hungry
Carpatta
Ukraine
Czeeho
Slovakia
Adyteor
Chunt
recha-Slovuky
Dovhce
Vyani Koronoc
Munkats
Cacheslovak
Post Office Receipts Reach All Time High in 1948 Quarter
Postmaster General Farley announced receipts for the last quarter of 1948 reached an all time high. The period totaled 6210,186,624 dollars, compared with 20,694,969 in the same quarter of the previous year.
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Washington, Jan
Farley
Daring British engineer brings home wife from Russia
Jas Beyer Graver, early aviation ace, returns to England with Eleana Petroyne after a dramatic escape to Russia. The couple wed in 1933 amid oil work, then Graver flew in and out of Soviet territory, was jailed briefly, and faced fines before officials allowed a risky return. Crowds followed them as Graver defended their romance in public.
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Russia
Jeimiian
Ly Beyer Graver
Romeo
England
Tolka
Alane
Atockholm
Grover
Bovist
Tie
Crowda
Eleana Petroyne
Nese
Bryan
Eleana
Tountry
St Wite
Bts Ob Dod
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