Military experts doubtful on spring offensive across Europe
Washington reports that US military experts doubt a spring offensive on the Western Front by either Allies or Germany is likely. Weather and fortifications along the Maginot and Siegfried Lines complicate any breakthrough, though larger air raids this spring could prelude overland action if defense lines weaken.
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Washington
Europe
Germany
Maginot
Siegfried Line
Allies
West Front
England
France
Holland
Belgium
Switzerland
Chicago dairy and produce prices steady in market report
Chicago dairy and produce prices show butter at 684,978 firm, creamery at 93 score with multiple grade levels, eggs at 9,417 firm, and carrots and other items listed with varying percentages and standards as market receipts rise slightly.
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Chicago
Kay Stammers Weds Cadet Men zies in London
Britain's top tennis star Kay Stammers married Cadet Michael Menzies in London today. The ceremony linked two rising sports figures as Stammers, leading player, exchanged vows with Menzies amid public interest in their high profile backgrounds.
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Kay Stammers
London
Britain
Michael Menzies
England Loses Grenville and Other Warship Sinks
The destroyer Grenville sank Saturday with 81 lives lost. other destroyers Blanche, Gipsy, and Duchess also lost to mines and collision in late November and December. Exmouth’s captain received a distinguished service order for anti submarine action. Britain’s naval losses exceed 82,000 tons, with major sinkings including Courageous, Royal Oak, and Rawalphindi. Germany admits only Graf Spee losses, Churchill claims more. Other sea losses include the Norwegian Sydfold, British Baltanglon, Norwegian Pluto, and Swedish Foxen.
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R. S. Benson
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Scape Flow
Rawalphindi
Iceland
Germany
Admiral Graf Sspe
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Sydfold
Scottish
Baltanglon
Pluto
English
Foxen
Seven nurses and a lector aid Finland hospital raids
The article notes seven nurses and one lector from a nearby hospital aiding crippled facilities after raids. It cites widespread destruction with 102 cities reportedly bombed and a hospital at Kriynsalmi damaged by Soviet bombers. Casualties are not reported. Military experts fear longer days will extend further raids.
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Kriynsalmi
Pins
Miami safety chief bans games of chance in city
Federal grand jury heard testimony from Huttoe and attorney Hunt as officials debate enforcement of gambling bans. Safety Director Reynolds called for tougher enforcement of ordinances, aiming to curb racketeers in communities permitting open gambling. The Miami Herald reported police lines tapped at headquarters.
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Richard H. Hunt
Daniel G. Reynolds
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Bank capital increase details in loan bill debated
The committee discussed a proposed large capitalization rise and rejected a prior amendment to cap the raise at 75 million dollars. Finland was not named in the revised bill. Senator Brown said further Finnish loans would depend on Jesse Jones, head of the federal loan administration, if Congress approves the capitalization increase.
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Jesse Jones
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Snowbound City Struggles With Limited Cleanup
Nineteen inch snowfall prompts city public works to clear arterials with scrapers and shovels while urging sparing use of calcium chloride. Officials note such storms occur about once a decade and sidewalks must be cleared within 12 hours. Police mobilize property owners for ice removal as taxis and buses struggle to meet high demand.
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Department of Public Works
Heavy snow storms sweep the Carolinas with blizzard impacts
Across the Carolinas a brutal fall left depths from Greensboro to Mt. Mitchell and Charleston with many towns reporting record or near record snow. Waterspouts formed in Charleston harbor as a falling barometer pressed travelers from roads and schools shut down due to slick conditions. A fatal crash near Boone and injuries near Reidsville plus 13 injured students marked the storm’s toll on movement and lives.
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Florence
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Raleigh
Goldsboro
Wilmington
Mt. Mitchell
South Carolina
Anderson
8. C
Columbia
S. C
Abbeville
Chester
Tyrone
Rutherfordton
Clinton
Wadesboro
Lenoir
Charleston
John E. Lockwood
Boone
Reidsville
Newberry
D. C
Britain weighs Russia break with Moscow pledge
Parliament discussed foreign relations with Russia Finland and China. Prime Minister Chamberlain said a break with Russia would require careful consideration and could not be settled in questions and answers. Britain affirmed recognition of Chiang Kai-shek's government and noted ongoing military information exchanges with Italy under a 1938 agreement.
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Britain
Russia
Alfred William Fortescue Knox
Finland
Moscow
Knox
Kaishek
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Wang Ching-Wei
Italy
Italian East Africa
Sudan
Kenya
British Somaliland
Lewis Sees Labor Defeat Looming in 1940
In remarks on Democratic leadership and labor, Lewis said the party has defaulted to the American people and faces no program beyond timely appropriations. He predicted Roosevelt may not seek re election and argued regional trends favor Republicans unless a labor accord shapes the party platform. He blamed seven years of unemployment and high taxes and noted autonomy for districts as a key debated issue at the convention.
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CIO Chieftain
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Democratic Party
Snowfall To Impact Week Trade At Southern Furniture Meet
A Sheraton Hotel banquet featured Edmund H. Harding as the Southern Retail Furniture Association and Southern Furniture Exposition Building hosted a get-together for about 100 retailers, manufacturers, and salesmen from NC, SC, GA, FL, VA, and WV.
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Edmund H. Harding
Washington, N. C
Southern Retail Furniture Dealers Association
Southern Furniture Exposition
W. F. Dowdy
New Bern
Southern Retail Furniture Association
Furniture Association
John A. Gilmore
Charlottesville
James T. Ryan
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
Paul W. Casey
N. S. Garrett
J. Hudson Huffard
Kiwanis
National Retail Furniture Association
Harding
Coronet
Japanese envoy Meets Halifax Over Asama Maru Seamen Issue
Japanese ambassador Mamoru Shigemitsu conferred with Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax in London regarding Japan's protest over Britain's removal of German seamen from the Japanese steamer Asama Maru. Britain prepares a legal reply.
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Mamoru Shigemitsu
Lord Halifax
Asama Amaru
American Tourists Become Novelties Across Seas
The State Department released figures showing fewer Americans traveling abroad. In 1939 about 89,850 passports were issued, down from 134,737 in 1938 and 168,016 in 1937, with many passports unused due to war in Europe and Asia.
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State Department
Europe
Asia
Local Weather Digest Cites Cold and Windy Thursday
Partly cloudy conditions and a return to fair, continued cold tonight and Thursday. Hatteras to Jacksonville reports moderate to fresh west and northwest winds, stronger in the north. Sandy Hook to Hatteras notes diminishing gales in the north and northwest as clouds break tonight and Thursday.
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Births and Deaths: Cynthia Comer Ross dies at 29
Mrs. Cynthia Comer Ross, 29, died early today at an Asheville hospital after a long illness. She had lived in Reno, Nevada for a year but had been in Asheville for four months due to ill health. Survived by mother Mrs. John D. Comer of Macon, Ga a son Donald Ross Jr two brothers Hugh and Johan Comer of Macon a grandmother Mrs. R. L. Gamble of Louisville Ga and an aunt Mrs. Robert Dupouey of Paris France.
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Paris
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Clifford Hill Dies After Lingering Illness At Home
Clifford Hill a 45 year old farmer from New Hope west of Asheboro died yesterday after a long illness. Funeral services will be at Chapel Hill Methodist Church Davidson County tomorrow at 2 pm with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his widow Alma Russell.
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Here
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Warship Warship Aboard German Crew on Tatuta Maru Saga
Morse code confirmation from Captain Ito supports claims on the Tatuta Maru stalled at sea. A German crewman, refusing real name details, claimed United Fruit Line command and hoped to reach family in Germany. Passengers reported a destroyer stopped the liner and asked its destination with no answer. Tatuta Maru left San Francisco January 18. Japan protested British actions after 21 German sailors were removed from Asama Maru off Japan's coast last weekend.
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Pacific Cable Company
Reifsnider
Ito
FRUIT
United Fruit Compan
Germany
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
San Francisco
Sweepstakes Cancelled Casts Doubt on Derby Renewal
Ep som Downs cancelled its 1940 summer meeting today leaving the Derby renewal in doubt. It may be run at New Market as it was during the World War.
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Epsom Downs
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