Italy to defend liberty with million-strong army and Alpine fortifications
Rome March 13 Gen Ubaldo Soddu undersecretary of war told the Fascist party today Italy will defend its liberty with one million trained troops under arms and a fortified barrier across the Alpine frontiers. He outlined the war effort as Russia and Finland signed a peace treaty and said frontier fortifications are an integrating lengthening of natural defenses rather than Maginot or Siegfried lines.
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Ubaldo Soddu
Mder
Italy
Soddu
Gemany
France
Russia
Finland
Imany
North Carolina Weather Update and Coast Winds
Noon observations show mild temperatures and trace sleet. rain expected tonight and Thursday in eastern areas. Winds shift from northeast to east and south east. Hatteras and coast portions show overcast skies with intermittent rain. Gasoline price cuts reflect long term refinery improvements.
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North Carolina
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Lemon Juice Recipe for Rheumatic Pain Relief Ad
Simple home remedy using Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice promises fast relief from rheumatic arthritis and neuritis. Dose is two tablespoons twice daily. claims of improvement within 48 hours and a money back guarantee if not effective. Sold by druggists and major stores.
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Matt's
Eckerd's
Campaign chatter and highway talk in North Carolina
Capital Short Shots reports on gubernatorial candidates courting small counties Hyde Dare and Tyrrell, noting low vote counts in 1936 and the scramble for support. It highlights A J Maxwell urging better highways and a Winston Salem talk to railway workers, plus a tale of a buck in Holly Shelter. Baskervill touts tourism window dressing to capture New Bern traffic and a $600000 monthly opportunity.
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Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Hyde
Dare
Tyrrell
A. J. Maxwell
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina
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Penderway
A. T. Turlington
Bob Thompson
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New Bern
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Probe Ordered Of Plane Sales In War Material Debate
A House military subcommittee moves to examine the administration policy on releasing military planes and munitions to foreign powers, with Secretary Woodring as the first witness. Louis Johnson opposes diverting orders away from the U.S. armed forces to Anglo French needs, amid ongoing disputes over ally aid and aviation programs.
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Washington
House
Woodring
Louis Johnson
France
Britain
Congress
White House
Roosevelt
Morgenthau
Johnson
Stephen T. Early
Salvation Army Official Dies in Tokyo
Salutation Army veteran Gun pei Yamamura aged 68 and serving 45 years as commissioner for Japan died of pneumonia in Tokyo. The obituary notes his long service with the Salvation Army in Japan.
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Salvation Army
Tokyo
Gunpei Yamamura
Army For
Japan
Finland and Russia reach revised frontier treaty terms
A Moscow backed agreement grants Russia vast concessions including Karelia areas and Hanko lease in exchange for Finland receiving peace and an annual rental. The pact outlines a mixed commission to map frontiers, preserves trade relations, and includes a non aggression pledge for both nations.
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Viipuri
Viipuri Bay
Lake Ladoga
Hanko
Manko
Gibraltar
Gulf of Finland
Russia
Finland
Arctic Circle
Sredni and
Ryhachi
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White Sea
Gulf of Bothnia
Petsamo
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Rybachi
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Suojarvi
Kakisalmi
Markajarvi
Kuolajarvi
Salla
Arctic
Kemijarvi
Kandalaska
Sweden
Soviet Union
Finnish delegation fleets to Stockholm after treaty signing
The entire Finnish delegation that signed a treaty with Soviet Russia left Moscow for Stockholm this afternoon aboard the special Swedish plane that brought them.
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Moscow
Russia
Stockholm
Nazi Propaganda Targets Finland and Allied Aid
The piece denounces England and Germany over Northern Europe tensions, alleging a fiery war scenario in Finland and criticizing Allied willingness to intervene if Finland seeks aid. It also notes Egypt raising taxes on basic food supplies.
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England
Europe
Finland
Poland
Finland Seeks Unity After Peace Move Amid War Fatigue
Finnish Foreign Minister Tanner lauded public morale and stiff defense while warning the surrender would not be our fault. Britain and France offered 50,000 troops via Norway and Sweden, but both blocked passage, leaving Finland to face a stronger enemy alone. A new building program and united front are urged as Kyosti Kallio and Carl Gustaf Mannerheim prepare broadcasts marking the moment.
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Helsinki
Tanner
Britain
France
Finland
Norway
Sweden
Karelian
United Front
Kyosti Kallio
Baron Carl Gustaf Mannerheim
Finnish Counter Attacks Ended War With Armistice
Finnish high command released its last communique stating fighting continued until eleven o'clock armistice, with counter-attacks on the isthmus northeast of Lake Ladoga and at Kuhmo through 11 a.m. local time, before both sides ceased per Moscow agreement.
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Helsinki
Moscow
Lake Ladoga
Kuhmo
Finns to Tap US Market as Finland Finances Grow
Fiscal experts note the Export-Import Bank has loaned 10 million dollars and Congress boosted capital for a further 20 million loan not yet used. U S purchases officials expect Finnish needs to rise regardless of war, while the State Department stays aloof on Russo Finnish dispatches. Allies seek Pacific blockade to curb gun materials to Russia via Vladivostok and the Trans Siberian route.
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Congress
U. S S
United States
State Department
Senate
Hull
Ministry of Economics
Pacific
Russia
Frank Ashtown-Gwatkin
Vladiovostok
Germany
Plans for 150th Coast Guard Anniversary Fete
Manteo plans a three day celebration for the coast guard anniversary noted as August 4. Finland’s summer is described as lasting two to two and a half months.
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GOAST
Manteo
Coast Guard
Finland
Scandinavians React to Finnish Peace End of War
In Copenhagen on March 13 AP reports Scandinavians feel relief that the war ends with Finland's capitulation. They express sadness over Finland's surrender and forebodings about what the future holds for the region.
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Copenhagen
Scandinavia
Finland
Debate on Finnish relief and Sweden's neutrality in war
In the UK parliament Hore-Belisha pressed for a full Commons debate on Finland's aid and conduct of the war while Chamberlain defended repeated allied support. He noted Sweden’s neutrality remained intact and that Britain and France had supplied Finland with materials and prepared to send troops if requested. Baltic press expressed concern over hard peace terms and potential threats to Sweden.
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Chamberlain
Daladier
France
Britain
Finland
Belisha
Commons
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Labor
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Moscow
Two Hold-Up Suspects Held In Baltimore Case
Five Baltimore detectives searched for two accomplices of Robert B. Murray the Baltimore Sun copy reader shot in a tavern holdup. James Charles Smith 22 Washington mechanic held in jail under 75000 bail for shooting Murray and the five holdups.
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Baltimore
Miami
John A. Cooney
Washington
Robert B. Murray
Baltimore Sun
James Charles Smith
Murray
Chicago Produce Prices Hold Steady Amid Market Note
Chicago reports butter at 627,214 pounds with firmer tone and unchanged prices. Eggs show 20,402 counted, firm on fresh graded extra firsts, firsts at 16 1/2 to 17 cents, storage packed at 17 cents, extras at 17 cents, with other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Finn War Chief Highlights Finland Sweden Moscow Treaty
The piece notes Finn War Chief praising Finnish arms and Russia's limits, urging Sweden to aid Finland. Swedish relief centers on Moscow treaty ratification preserving neutrality, while resentment grows over British French help offer seen as pressuring Sweden. Large headlines and crowds reflect somber mood with comments calling it a sad peace.
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Sweden
Finland
Moscow
Italy Germany sign rail car deal for coal transport
Germany and Italy sign a trade pact to route coal shipments through multiple Alpine passes. Germany to supply cars for Ruhr and Westphalia coal. Italy to use most of its 6000 cars to move Polish coal. Agreement signed by Dr Karl Clodius for Germany and Senator Amadeo Giannini for Italy.
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Germany
Ruhr
Westphalia
Italy
Poland
Karl Clodius
Amadeo Giannini
Germany Earns Satisfaction Over Rome Coal Agreement
German authorities hailed the Rome pact under which Germany will ship coal to Italy by rail to bypass the Allied sea blockade. The accord ends the use of ships as coal carriers between the two nations.
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Germany
Berlin
Rome
Italy
Volunteer Army Cancels Jaunt To Aid Finns
London reports that Colonel Kermit Roosevelt will not lead an international brigade of about 5,000 volunteers to assist Finland due to the peace treaty with Russia. The would-be volunteers, including Czechs Poles Swedes and Austrians, were quartered in London awaiting orders. Meanwhile relief funds and clothing for Finnish refugees continue to flow in from abroad. There are 1 085 000 automobile trailers registered in the United States.
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London
Kermit Roosevelt
Americas
Roosevelt
United States
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