Radical party backs Finland aid to resist Russia
Paris dispatch reports the Radical list in the French government urging all necessary measures to let Finland continue to fight and win against Soviet aggression. The Radical Socialist group links Finland’s war to Western Europe, saying defeating Soviet power helps liberate Western nations.
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Paris
Daladier
Radicallist
Finland
Russia
Chamber of Deputies
Europe
Supreme Council
Havas
Risto Ryti
Fiish
Possum raid ends with barbecue after farmer tracks thieves
Greensooro report says two possums raided a farmer R. L. Ramsey's hen house and fled into the snow. Ramsey tracked the thieves to their sleeping place and plans a possum barbecue at his home.
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Greensboro
R. L. Ramsey
Ramsey
Allied aid speed urged for Finland to save her
The passage notes possible allied decisions to hasten shipments of airplanes and munitions to the embattled Finns. L Ordre cautions that aid must move with very great speed to be effective in saving Finland.
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L'Ordre
Finland
Canadian freighter Beaverburn sunk by torpedo off Ireland
The 9,874 ton Beaverburn, built in 1928 and sailing between Canada and the United Kingdom, was reported sunk by a torpedo off southern Ireland. One crewman remained unaccounted for though possibly missing only, with 76 of 77 rescued. The loss underscores food as a war priority as Britain and France prepare for spring rationing and possible renewed submarine activity.
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London
Great Britain
France
Admiralty
Canadian Pacific Steamship Company
Beaverburn
British Press Association
Canada
United Kingdom
Ireland
Germany
Supreme War Council
Balls
Britain
British Food Ministry
Miami Area Graft Probe Ties to Local Police
J Edgar Hoover announced FBI staff found evidence indicating local graft corruption and inefficiency in the Miami area. The charge noted police authorities of the resort failed to cooperate with the justice department in the investigation.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Miami, Fla
Hoover cites Miami crime surge and police cooperation issues
FBI Director Hoover told a House Appropriations Subcommittee the Miami area faces a severe crime problem due to influx from other regions. He said local police were instructed not to assist FBI agents and accused officers with criminal records remaining on duty, suggesting confidence men operate with some law enforcement knowledge.
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House Appropriations Subcommittee
Hoover
FBI
Miami
Miami Beach
Pelley Testimonies Under Dies Committee Questioning
Pelley, questioned by the Dies Committee rules subcommittee, said he appeared alone and had been in Washington the last 48 hours. He denied communicating with Dies or Mayne and noted he wrote to Rhea Whitley to apologize for a misunderstanding.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Pelley
Dies Committee
Washington
Starnes
D-Ala
Texas
Dies
Hook
Rules Subcommittee
Mayne
Rep. Fish
R-Ny
Rhea Whitley
Rep. Voorhis
D.calif
Finnish and Russian Battles North of Lake Ladoga
The report notes the 18th division operating north of Lake Ladoga with claims of annihilation near Kitela and ongoing clashes north of the lake. Russian air raids killed civilians, with 145 dead and 179 injured across 141 localities while 50 to 400 planes reportedly flew over Finland daily.
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Kasnaselka
Russia
Uomans
Copenhagen
Lake Ladoga
Helsinki
Reuters
Summa
Karelian
Karelian Isthmus, Between Lake Ladoga and the Gulf of Finland
Kaskinen
Gulf of Bothnia
Kajaani
Finland
Entente Policy Draws Fire Over Territorial Rights
Bitter attacks on Entente territorial policy surface as Belgrade talks reveal vague guarantees. Pester Lloyd warns of echoes of the Little Entente while Hungary and Bulgaria express disappointment at postponed revision and unclear borders affecting Transylvania and regional peace efforts.
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Entente
Belgrade
Pester Lloyd
Czecho-Slovakia
Poland
Rumania
Germany
Transylvania
Hungary
Bulgaria
Sofia
Europe
Grange Conference Draws Meddling Members in Forsyth Area
Between 75 and 100 masters lecturers secretaries and members of the state grange from Forsyth Davie and Yadkin counties attended a conference in Winston Salem February 6. Harry B. Caldwell of Greensboro state master was the principal speaker.
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Winston-Salem
State Grange
Forsyth
Davie
Yadkin Counties
Harry B. Caldwell
Greensboro
Four Prisoners Escape Prompted Police Reinforcements
A broadcast requested State Highway Patrol reinforcements and, over an hour after the escape report, another call urged Os car Pitts of the state prison department to hurry to the scene with bloodhounds.
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Oscar Pitts
State Prison Department
Budget bureau trims three departments in patent office salaries
The budget bureau proposes three departments under the patent office salaries with a current year comparison and notes the anti trust funds could have risen if the budget allowed. It says the patent office earns a profit and a planned cut would delay work. The FBI is funded at 9.91 million, down 22 thousand, with 2.488 million for counter espionage and 1.475 million for emergency defense. The bureau plans to hire 514 more people, including 260 new agents, while the disallowed amount affects the auto purchase program reducing one armored car.
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Budget Bureau
Patent Office
Federal Bureau of Investigation
State plans February opening of Durham prison camp
Durham authorities report the State Highway and Public Works Commission will open its new Durham County prison camp around February 15. The project cost fifty one thousand seven hundred thirty one dollars and sixty cents.
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Durham
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Durham County
Harnett County Hospital Opening Delayed
The Harnett County commissioners announced the new 125000 hospital here would open soon but has been delayed by a disagreement between county authorities and the PWA.
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Dunn
Harnett County
PWA
Local Weather Noontime Update For North Carolina
Noon forecast shows rain this afternoon and tonight with warmer conditions in the northeast and colder pockets in the southwest and extreme west. Winds from the southeast shifting to southwest tonight. Hatteras to Jacksonville expects fresh southerly winds turning westerly with diminishing strength by Wednesday along with overcast skies.
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North Carolina
North
Sandy Hook Hatteras
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Roosevelt third term support widens as Chicago rally looms
Democratic leaders discuss Roosevelt’s potential candidacy amid Chicago’s push to name him in the Illinois primary. Ohio official Charles Sawyer calls Roosevelt the party’s most popular figure there but cautions against precommitment. Garner thanks supporters for a Wisconsin slate of 24 delegate candidates as Illinois prep begins.
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Howeer
White House
Charles Sawyer
Ohio
Roosevelt
Chicago
Draft Roosevelt
Eward J. Kelly
Pat Nash
Illinois
Garner
Texas
Wisconsin
Outlawed Irish Blasts Raise Tensions and a Coventry Case
Police blamed IRA violence for a series of balloon bombs in Euston mail bags bound for Birmingham. The Birmingham post office blast drew crowds and injuries as flames were suppressed. Joseph Hewitt, 29, was acquitted of murder in the Coventry blast and freed on charges of conspiracy to cause explosions.
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Irish Republic
Euston
Birmingham
Birmham
FREED
Joseph Hewitt
Coventry
Deaths A F Connor Shelby
Full services were held today for A F Connor 92 a veteran of the war between the states who died yesterday in Shelby.
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