Dictator Hitler Vows Leadership and Cries for Expansion
In a three hour Reichstag address Hitler declared he is the rightful leader and praised Axis allies while attacking the League of Nations and foreign press. He vowed Germany’s self reliance, eyed colonies, and warned against concessions to opponents as European diplomacy frays. The London scene followed Eden’s resignation and Chamberlain’s bid for a settlement with Italy and Germany.
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War’s Global Air Strikes and Turmoil Across Fronts
Bombs fell on Japanese soil for the first time as China’s air force bombed Formosa and Chinese troops attacked the Japanese-held coasts. Kyushu and Shanghai saw air raids and terror as Japan pressed punitive moves in Central China. Chiang Kai-shek vowed revenge as Moscow warned of counter gas use. Teruel changed hands again in Spain amid Mediterranean fighting. a French ship and a British freighter were shelled.
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Fakir of Ipi Leads Waziristan Holy War Against British
British planes have struck villages in Waziristan on India’s northwest frontier as the Fakir of Ipi conducts a holy war against British forces. The commander in chief estimates 700 tribesmen killed and 350 seriously wounded in the last nine months.
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Train Truck Collision Kills One in Chicago Suburb
A collision between a train and a truck in a Chicago suburb left one person dead and another seriously injured. Police investigated the scene as crews closed nearby roadways and began documenting the incident for official reports.
Romania Rewrites Constitution Bolstering Monarchy
Rumanians approved a new constitution three days after its drafting by King Carol and aides, creating a senate split between royal appointment and elections and a lower chamber based on farmers laborers business interests and professionals. The document promises equality and religious freedom while curbing the pro Nazi party led by Corneliu Zelea Codreanu. Mazatlan stands opposite northern California peninsula and U S congress debates Japan Mexico harbor talks denied by Tokyo. Argentina hosts an air show with six flying fortresses as Ortiz secures electoral college support. Levees broke in Arkansas prompting Red Cross relief. Kentucky governor challenges Barkley for senate while a campaign fund probe swirls around Davey supporters.
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Langlie Leads Seattle Mayoral Primary Runoff Bid
Labor candidate Arthur B. Langlie led the Seattle mayoralty primaries with 50 389 votes a week after campaigning on the city’s financial woes. Victor Aloysius Meyers CIO pick trailed with 27 363 and John F. Dore AFL backed with 21 369. General Electric and CIO electrical workers agreed to recognize the union as sole bargaining agent in designated plants and bar closed shops. Both sides aim to settle disputes by direct negotiation.
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Seattle
John F. Dore
Victor Aloysius Eyers
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CIO
Dore
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CIO Electrical Workers
NLRB
Zog’s royal match and tall boy headline the week
Zog of Albania, now claiming kingship, engages a Hungarian countess of American descent. His sisters Museyen Ruchije and Maxhide travel to New York. Also, 20 year old Purdue student Mary Wien wins a national 4 H contest with a Washington trip prize. Robert Wadlow, 8 feet 8% inches, weighs 460 pounds and keeps growing.
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Ruchije
Maxhide
New York
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Indiana
Purdue
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Chicago
Washington
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Alton
Quotes on Nazism and Dictators From Wartime Leaders
Commentaries by Thomas Mann and Winston Churchill frame Nazism as a form of bolshevism and praise dictators as having a productive week. Sir Samuel Hoare cautions against fatalism about war, while Pat Harrison urges restraint and silence from U S leaders amid rising tensions.
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Winston Churchill
Samuel Hoare
Pat Harrison
U. S
Mississippi
Political and cultural events through the week
Monday opens with a Supreme Court recess ending and a Republican policy committee meeting in Chicago. The Association of Western Hospitals meets in San Francisco. Baltimore Civic Opera previews a new U S opera The Captive. Tuesday includes Shrove Tuesday and Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Wednesday marks Lent and Texas Independence Day. Thursday sees the Italian grand council and a U S labor department 25th anniversary dinner. Washington hosts a conference on human resources and Chicago hosts the American Bowling Congress. The Motion Picture Academy to designate Best Movie Acting of 1937. Saturday features War Admiral in the Widener Challenge Cup at Hialeah.
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McNutt Denies Candidacy Amid Washington Tea Party
The Philippines high commissioner Paul V. McNutt denies seeking office while Indiana supporters push for him. A tea party in Washington signals strong backing, while an army pilot faces transfer amid rumors of political retaliation. Social security probes seek honesty of state assistance, with reports of benefits issued to deceased recipients and threats to cut federal aid if Oklahoma programs fail reforms.
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Oklahoma
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Leaders Speak on Subsidies Labor and Democracy
Quotes from Col. Frank Knox AFL President Green Assistant Attorney General Jackson and Agriculture Secretary Wallace discuss subsidies regulation voting rights and farm programs, outlining views on government policy and democracy. The statements reflect debates over subsidies bureaucratic limits voting franchise and farm aid.
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Senate balks at lynching bill enacts WPA relief plan
The Senate shelved the lynching bill by a 22 to 2 vote and moved to a $250,000,000 relief appropriation to expand WPA rolls to 2,500,000. Attempts to raise the sum to $400,000,000 failed. ideas to cut to $200,000,000 or require 25 percent local matching were defeated. The chamber did approve freeing WPA of monthly operation restrictions, clearing the way for funds. Debate then shifted to tax, warships, and broader New Deal measures as President Roosevelt pursued price and anti trust talk and RFC revival.
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Explorers Search for Missing Redfern Pilot on Rio Flight
Waldeck reports Redfern expedition member marooned on an island with fever and chills. Another member died. Waldeck and his wife pushed into backcountry while the party seeks the missing American aviator. A new Arctic floe voyage goal was set by four Russian scientists in Greenland, surpassing the 19th century record.
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