Christian Front traced to 1938 roots and Coughlin split
The Christian Front tied to 1938 New York origin, linking pro Franco, anti Semitic, and anti Communist groups. Father Coughlin denounces the Mobilizers but notes individuals or groups may form a Christian Front, with no single leadership identified. Street clashes and recruitment details illustrate the diffuse, loosely organized movement.
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New York
Bund
Christian Mob
Christian Front
Social Justice
Father Coughlin
John Cassidy
Brooklyn
John F. Cassidy
Department of Justice
Christian Mobilizers
Front
New York City
America
Coughlin
Finnish freighter Writa carries two cats named Stalin and Molotov
Sailors aboard the Finnish freighter Writa report two cats in the crew. The animals are named Stalin and Molotov, reflecting wartime humor aboard the Norfolk bound vessel.
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Norfolk
Writa
Stalin
Molotoff
Norway's Air Hero Buys Planes for Four Nations
Bernt Balchen, famed Norwegian airman, arrived on a war-plane buying trip for Norway Sweden Finland and Denmark. He surveys airplane plants and facilities to report to a four-country buying commission for potential large orders. Balchen recently spent time at the Finnish front before returning last month.
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TAS
Hearing Set for Trustees at South Carolina University
Chief Justice M L Bonham signed an order setting February 12 for a hearing on an injunction to stop University of South Carolina trustees from holding multiple offices. Plaintiff John Bolt Culbertson of Greenville acts as taxpayer and seeks to enforce the constitutional ban on multiple public positions. Defendants include House Speaker Sol Blatt and others from Dorchester Lexington Barnwell Valhalla Greenville Hampton and related officials.
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Columbia
8. C
M. L. Bonham
Supreme Court
General Assembly
University of South Carolina
John Bolt Culbertson
Greenville
Sol Blatt
Barnwell
J. D. Parler
Dorchester
R. O. McCutcheon
Bishopville
Harry Hughs
Valhalla
A. L. Harman
Lexington
Ray R. Williams
Randolph Murdaugh
Hampton
Catholic Official Claimed by Death After Stroke
The Rev. John Barrett, 44, a Catholic Redemptorist Missionary for 13 years in New York Boston Bridgeport Conn and Orangeburg D C died today after a paralytic stroke two weeks earlier in Grand Central Station. He is survived by four sisters and three brothers all of Rutland Vermont and Yeadon Pennsylvania.
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New York
John Barrett
Boston
Bridgeport
Rutland, Vt
Patrick O’brien
Yeadon
French brewers plan British character draught beer for troops
French brewers will produce a draught beer described as of British character to be sold to British soldiers in France. The plan aims to supply the troops with a familiar drink while stationed abroad.
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France
No More Speeding on New River Enforced
Flood of speed along New River prompts strict enforcement order after residents complain backwash from motorboats floods their lawns. Authorities in Fort Lauderdale issue rules to curb speeding on the waterway.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fra
New River
Eire Aims to Cultivate 3 Million Acres This Year
Ireland launches an ambitious agricultural program to cultivate about three million acres within the year. Officials say effort targets increased yields and rural employment across regions.
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Eire
Auburn Company To Be Reorganized In 1940 Plan
Auburn Automobile Company in Fort Wayne Indiana received court approval for reorganization under 77-B of the Federal Bankruptcy Act. Judge Thomas W Slick oversaw a hearing and James K McGowen chairman testified the firm has 1940 orders totaling 1 750 000 a 30 000 monthly payroll and 450 to 500 workers. The company stopped building cars in 1937 and now makes auto bodies over engines cabs sheet metal stampings sinks and cabinets.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Auburn Automobile Company
Thomas W. Slick
U. S. District Court
James K. McGowen
Auburn
Red Springs High School Athlete Killed in Wreck
Red Springs Jan 20 An 16 year old Red Springs High School basketball player William Robert Lovin was killed in an automobile collision about one and a half miles from Red Springs. He had played in a game at St Pauls and was driving home with four Red Springs High School faculty members. None were seriously hurt.
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Red Springs
Jan
William Robert Lovin
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