Six-Months-Old War Casualties in Naval Battle Reports
Reports detail Allied and French naval losses and vessel counts amid the ongoing conflict with Germany. French warship Pluton sunk by accident. British losses include 30 ships and 2,602 dead with 69 prisoners. British naval assets lost include carriers, battleships, destroyers, submarines, and trawlers. casualties and merchant shipping totals are listed through February 28.
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Britain
Germany
Europe
Pluton
War at Sea and Neutral Strains Describe 1939 Conflict
The article recalls the Graf Spee engagement with Exeter Ajax and Achilles off Uruguay and the sinking of Royal Oak by Commander Prien. It notes neutrals strained in Scandinavia low lands and the Balkans, Belgium and the Netherlands affected, and Italy fearing marginalization after a potential war outcome.
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Admiral Graf Spee
Exeter
Ajax
Achilles
Uruguay
Graf Spee
Montevideo
Royal Oak
Guenther Prien
Scandinavia
Balkans
Belgium
Netherlands
Italy
SEC Begins Drive On Utility Firms
The Securities and Exchange Commission started enforcing the 1935 holding company act by ordering Electric Bond and Share Company and Engineers Public Service Company to outline steps for compliance. Responses are due April 6 with hearings tentatively set for April 26, though final actions could take years.
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The
Securities Commission
Commission
Electric
Public Service Company
SEC
Russians Near Viipuri Front See Heavy Losses in Attacks
The commando said Russian forces suffered heavy casualties near Viipuri Bay while Finns destroyed 14 tanks. On the eastern front northeast of Lake Ladoga four tanks and one armored car were knocked out. Finns report capturing a few enemy strong points at Kuhmo and fighting continues at the Nautsi River in Petsamo. Four Russian planes were shot down two days earlier. A Helsinki air alarm followed six attacking planes. anti-aircraft fire repelled them. John F. Hasey of Bridgewater Massachusetts, aiding an ambulance unit on Lake Ladoga, was injured by bomb debris and will leave Finland for Paris to recover.
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Kuhmo
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Womble Challenges County Power Project Land Need
Womble argued High Point had general legislative authority to condemn land for a proposed power project. He said 25 acres of Yadkin County Home property would flood, not needed for operation, and roads might be affected. He warned the county would lose tax value and the city had no right to take the land, with roads flooded in violation of law. Also notes Colombia gold output topping prior 12 months.
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Yadkin County
Womble
Gathered Fashion Trends From Marian Young Forecast
Forecasters predict spring and summer styles with printed wool swimsuits competing against plain fabrics. Dressmaker dresses appear streamlined, playsuits with matching skirts headline, and shirt waist variations suit day wear. Skirts are gored or bias cut with full hems or pleats, and a double-duty wool jersey cape shines in bright colors.
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Marian Young
Hoover Urges Distinction in Poland Relief Efforts
Hoover defended humanitarian aid for Poland and disputed rumors linking German noncooperation to Red Cross food distribution. He urged separating private relief fund activities from famine relief and left open the presidency to decide organizational handling after international agreement. He rejected Finland neutrality concerns, saying aid on humanitarian grounds avoids neutrality issues.
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American Red Cross
Poland
American Club in Paris Keeps Weekly Luncheons Despite War
The American Club in Paris proceeds with its weekly luncheons during wartime, continuing a long standing social and cultural tradition for members amid the conflict.
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Paris
Senate clears move to lend money to Baltic republics
The senate backed a proposal to lend funds directly to Baltic states amid fears loans could threaten American neutrality. Rep Luce urged caution against directing a loan to Finland to avoid dragging the U S into war. Rep Dingell denounced the bill’s restrictions shouting against Stalin and Hitler.
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Levees Break Threatens Princeton and Northward Towns
Levees broke near Princeton forcing 200 residents to seek shelter in the high school gym and Methodist Church with no deaths reported. Three U.S. engineers from Colusa were uncontacted after leaving yesterday to inspect levees. CCC workers and residents rescued others as a six foot dirt barricade redirected floodwaters. Nearby towns Gerber Tehama were evacuated as floodwaters rose. Red Bluff recorded a 32.33 foot crest. State and federal agencies plus the Red Cross mobilized aid and relief. Olson announced a $110,000 emergency package including WPA funds.
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Unfamiliar Letter Trio Stumps State Name Origins
A note points out that the letter pair eo does not appear in any U S state name capital city or presidential surname, highlighting a curious linguistic rarity across common political names. The observation touches on geography history and onomastics without naming specific examples.
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United States
Open Season on Men in Aurora City Hall
In Aurora Illinois on February 20 women staged a leap year uprising at city hall ousting the mayor and police chief and installing Audrey Kesel a burlesque dancer as mayor. Kesel joked bachelors face jail if they refuse marriage.
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Aurora
Audrey Kesel
Aid For Finns Talk Dismissed In House
London February 29 Prime Minister Chamberlain refused to grant time in the House of Commons to discuss direct Allied intervention in Finland. He held no hope for time being found for the motion. Commander Oliver Locker-Lampson, a naval reserve officer, introduced the resolution Monday urging immediate intervention due to imminent peril of Finland's overthrow.
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Chamberlain
House of Commons
Finland
Commdn
Oliver Locker- Lampson
Locker Lampson
Naval Reserve
Conservative Party
Local North Carolina Weather For Noon Today
Cool conditions persist in North Carolina with a continuation of low temperatures tonight and cooler Friday. Winds remain moderate from the north, shifting to easterly to southerly by Friday with fair to partly overcast skies.
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Hatteras
Jacksonville
Welles Arrival Sparks Talks on Hospitality and Plans
The German press jokes about hosting the British star visiting the French front as Welles arrives at 9:32 a.m. Tomorrow invites include Joachim Fro bentrop and a field marshal. The aim is to learn from Welles whether he will push peace ideas or stick to information, with no expectation of a formal junket or policy proposals.
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Joachim Frobentrop
Ican
Germany
Dent Roosevelt
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Healy
Ney
Prisoner Extradited to Halifax for Assault Case
Governor Hoey received extradition papers from James H. Price authorizing transfer of a prisoner to face a charge of assault and attempt in Halifax County Virginia. Action follows Raleigh authorities request.
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Hoey
James H. Price
Hil
Halifax County
Finland Debates Granting Day for Resolution
Fragmentary notice notes the government plans to grant a day for debate on a resolution connected to the conflict in Finland. Details are incomplete but indicate parliamentary consideration and a formal timing proposal.
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Finland
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