Local Weather Summary and Temperature Readings
Weather notes across states reference partly cloudy conditions in the Carolinas and Georgia with snow flurries in the mountains. Virginia foresees mostly cloudy skies with light snow in northern areas. Winds shift from northwest to west in coastal zones, with overcast or broken clouds tonight and Sunday. Official readings list temperatures and rainfall for multiple stations, including Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Jacksonville, Raleigh, and Wilmington, showing varied precipitation totals and chilly to cold conditions.
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Pope Faces Threats to Civilization in Papal Address
The Pope warned against aggressive godless forces threatening civilization and vowed to welcome a personal representative from Mr. Roosevelt. He dismissed Protestant criticisms that Taylor's mission aimed at church state union. Taylor, now in Florida, has not said when he will sail.
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Taylor
Florida
Halifax reiterates Chamberlain on broadened Anglo French understanding
The speaker cited Prime Minister Chamberlain's radio remarks that a wider Anglo French understanding should be sought while noting Germany pursues submarine warfare. He claimed German U boats lurk on trade routes as preparations continue and that about 6,000 vessels have been convoyed with 12 losses.
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Chamberlain
Germany
England
Budget Report Details Naval Reconditioning Funds
The budget shows over $1,000,000 for reconditioning laid up destroyers for neutrality patrols with a $6,000,000 cut mainly in army field maneuver funds. The general staff seeks $18,000,000 for four months field training to two corps. House Democrats signal opposition to killing all contract authorizations as the bill moves through the Senate.
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General Staff
Senate
House
The Bigger They Come Quail Gun Pot Shots Won
A dramatic look at colonial resistance from the Lexington green to Concord and Saratoga. Farmers and militiamen used improvised firepower against the British regulars, with French aid proving pivotal. The eight-year struggle culminated in American independence on April 19 1783.
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Willis Thornton
NEA
Thomas Gage
Boston
Lexington
Massachusetts Colony
Hancock
Adams
Concord
Saratoga
Finland
Gage
MacKenzie urges wheat role in European war at Durham meeting
DeWitt MacKenzie of the Associated Press told the North Carolina Press Institute in Durham that grain supplies may influence the war as much as battles. He warned the end may hinge on naval control and lifelines, while predicting heavy spring fighting and possible morale collapse as a route to victory.
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Jan
DeWitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
North Carolina Press Institute
Dulles
English Channel
North Sea
Germany
England
Norway Accepts $10 Million RCC Loan for Farm Purchases
Oslo reports the Norwegian finance ministry announcing an agreement to accept a $10,000,000 loan from the United States Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The credit, at 4 percent interest, must be repaid by end of 1946 and is to be used by 1941 for purchasing American agricultural products.
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Oslo
Norway
Finance Ministry
Acept
United States Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Make the Years Work Against Wrinkles and Boredom
An article urges women to combat aging by replacing boredom with active engagement. It argues that fulfillment through work and ideas preserves attractiveness beyond youth, citing figures like Beethoven and Edison as examples of successful deaf individuals.
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Ludwig von Beethoven
Thomas Edison
Harriet Martineau
Joshua Reynolds
Altmark Mystery U Boat Raider Held British Sailors
A London notice claims 300 British seamen were imprisoned under slave ship conditions aboard the German Altmark, an auxiliary to the pocket battleship Graf Spee. Naval sources in Montevideo say Britain has abandoned pursuit, while the ship allegedly reached a German port and lies in a safe harbor. The Altmark is described as 12 000 gross tons with three 6 inch guns and an AA gun, capable of 25 knots.
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London
Graf Spee
Britain
Germany
Montevideo Harbor
Record Cold Wave Grenades U S Across States
The ongoing deep freeze caused 33 deaths from exposure across 16 states, widespread fires, traffic fatalities, and other cold related mortalities. Gulf Coast near zero temperatures threatened crops while shipping and industry faced disruption. Cleveland to Philadelphia reported record lows and ice jams affected water supplies. Localized impacts included school attendance fears in Athens County and gas supplies being cut.
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South Carolina
Louisiana State University
Gulf Coast
Southland
Jacksonville
Fla
Tampa
Chicago
Athens County
Ohio
James G. Russell
East Ohio Gas Company
New York City
Pittsburgh
Alleghany
Delaware
Torresdale
Philadelphia
Schuylkill River
Virginia
Mountain Lake
Forestry Service Official Addresses Asheville Meeting
E N Munns of the U S Forest Service told the Appalachian section of the Society of American Foresters that the Agriculture Department is making steady progress in flood control. Munns, a member of the department's coordinating committee for flood control, reviewed the entire flood control program.
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Asheville
E. N. Munns
U.S. Forest Service
Appalachian Section
Society of American Foresters
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Munns
Agriculture Department
Coordinating Committee For Flood Control
Department
Young Democratic Executive Committee Meets Saturday
Greensboro will host the Young Democratic Clubs of North Carolina winter meeting featuring state officers directors the national committeeman and committeewoman and district executive members from each Congressional district.
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Greensboro
Young Democratic Clubs of
North Carolina
National
Great Britain Ranked Seventh Largest Island Worldwide
The article states that Great Britain is the seventh largest island globally with an area of 68,603 square miles reflecting its geographic prominence.
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Great Britain
Island
North Carolina Industrial Investment Tops 50 Million
New State Industries reports show North Carolina’s 1939 capital in new plants and expansions likely between 30 and 50 million dollars. Industry expert J T Anderson notes 16 million in construction costs for 90 plants and 129 expansions, with equipment costs potentially doubling or tripling the total.
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Henry Averill
Raleigh
Department of Conservation and Development
North Carolina
J. T. Anderson
Division of Commerce and Industry
Anderson
Group of Five
Roosevelt says money grants alone won't aid poor children
President Roosevelt told about 400 social planners at the White House that federal funds have limits and that mere grants will not solve poverty. He urged raising average incomes, taxing communities according to ability to pay, and endorsed broader public assistance as necessary.
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Federal Treasury
America
White House
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District of Columbia
Episcopal treasurer named for North Carolina diocese
Raleigh January 20. J M Sink Jr of Raleigh appointed treasurer of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina to complete the unexpired term of the late Henry M London.
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Raleigh
M. Sink, Jr
Episcopal Diocese of
North Carolina
Henry M. London
Simmons Celebrates 86th Birthday in New Bern
SIMMONS CELEBRATES NEW BERN, Jan. 20. F. M. Simmons, longtime Democratic senator from North Carolina for 30 years until 1930, marked his 86th birthday quietly at the home of his daughter Mrs. Wade Meadows.
Dewey Urges Porcupine Policy Link Between Domestic Strength and Foreign Policy
Dewey argued that American foreign policy should reflect a strong domestic base and unity. He criticized recognizing Soviet Russia as a departure from Washington era policy and urged studying the porcupine as a model: peaceful when unprovoked but capable of action when challenged.
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George Washington
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Soviet Ski Training Urged as War Rages Near Ladoga
Finnish sources estimate Soviet losses at 204 planes and 434 tanks and armored cars over seven weeks. War Commissar Klementi Ek Voroshiloff urged trainers to learn firing under difficult conditions and solve battle problems independently. Decorations were given to 164 Soviet soldiers for exemplary frontline work against Finnish white guards.
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Ladoga
Klementi Ek
Voroshiloff
Suomussalmi
Wake County Club selects John A. Park as president
The Wake County Club of the North Carolina State College Alumni Association elected John A. Park, publisher of the Raleigh Times, as president at its last night meeting in Raleigh.
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Raleigh
Wake County Club
N. C. State College Alumni Association
John A. Park
Raleigh Times
Death of Idaho Senator Borah Triggers Burial Plans
Washington to invite diplomatic corps for services in Boise as speculation swirls over Borah's successor. Governor Toltsfen may resign to clear path for Lt. Gov. Donald Whitehead with Mrs. Borah possible interim appointee. Borah, a longtime foe of monopolies and champion of states rights, died after a fall and possible stroke leaving his legacy as a blunt, influential force in the Senate.
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Borah
Bortolfsen
Donald Whitehead
Bottolfsen
Idaho
Senate
Cora Rubin
Associated Press
lInog
William Edgar Borah
United States Senate
Washington
United States
League of Nations
World Court
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Congress
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Hiram Johnson
Calif
Senate Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Theodore Roosevelt
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Administration Farm Legisla
Dr Martin L Stevens Dies At 75 In Asheville
Dr Martin L Stevens prominent Asheville physician of over fifty years died of a heart attack this morning at his home 155 Montford Avenue He led tuberculosis treatment efforts in the area and served on the board of directors for the Western North Carolina sanatorium He is survived by his widow and three sisters in Ohio Funeral arrangements were not yet set
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Martin L. Stevens
Asheville
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Montford Avenue
Stevens
Thornville
Ohio
J. Stevens
Western North Carolina
Black Mountain
Mia
Miriam Battan
William Holiday
Jeanette Edemund
Columbus
Bombers Over Helsinki Strike 27 Finnish Towns
Alarms sounded repeatedly as six Russian planes were spotted above Helsinki outskirts and Finnish communique reported 450 Soviet bombers over Finland. Russian raids reportedly hit 27 cities and villages dropping more than 1000 bombs, with casualties undisclosed.
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Finnish Comsmunique
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