Typhus fears rise in Europe and New York area
AP dispatch notes rising typhus deaths in 1940 41, with Romania leading cases and increases in Bulgaria, Turkey, Hungary and Poland. Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Budapest report higher death rates. London up 30 percent. German figures unavailable, but food imports may mask disease trends.
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Goldwyn Leaves United Artists Corporation
Hollywood February 7 Lemuel Goldwyn the Polish immigrant turned American film producer quit United Artists after 15 years as owner member leaving controlling stock to Barry Pickford Charlie Chaplin Alexander Korda and the Douglas Fairbanks estate He did not disclose plans but said he was preparing a film version of The Little Foxes starring Bette Davis Goldwyn owns his own studio but had leased his pictures through United Artists
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Aluminum Company to Expand Output
The Aluminum Company of America, accused by the federal government of aiding a national defense effort, said it has gained full control of the American Magnesium Corporation and will immediately expand its operation. A new plant will be built in Buffalo with augmentation of Cleveland Los Angeles and New Kensington plants, costing several millions. Control was obtained by purchasing the half interest held by General Aniline and Film Corporation.
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Winant to Leave for England as Ambassador
President Roosevelt said John G. Winant would likely depart in about ten days for England to take up as ambassador. He stressed Winant was chosen for being American, not for party affiliation, and noted no immediate other diplomatic moves or possible Cohen London posting. Winant will go without advisers.
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Four youths die in electric chair in South Carolina
Four young white men were executed in the electric chair in Columbia South Carolina on February 7. Hugh and Willis Evans ages 20 and 22 were brothers, Hampton Le 26 and J C Hann 28 were the condemned. Other brief items note a ship transit through the Panama Canal and unrelated updates.
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Flashes of Life and Quick Bets in Indiana Newsroom
A Kansas senators gathering invited the senate’s only bachelor to a game with wives and a joking push to appoint a companion. Radio dictation tests for state stenographers roll out to standardize hiring. A Minnesota bill classifies fish by scientific names, promising a walleye named Stizostedion vitreum. A Danville man complains of a theft by his wife then pays fines for intoxication.
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Deaths Last Night by the Associates Press
Arthur A. Penn of New London Connecticut, aged 65, English born songwriter and direct descendant of William Penn. Noted for songs including Smilin Through. Died last night. authorities unreleased details pending obituary notices.
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Missouri unit to spend seven hours in air next week
At Camp Robinson Arkansas on February seven AP reports the 110th Observation squadron Missouri unit training with the 35th division will fly about seven hours daily next week. They will start around 8 30 a m and fly until noon then resume 1 to 3 30 p m. missions include flying some 40 division intelligence officers to familiarize them with air observation and aerial photography. Major Lauth said training will include moving out with equipment for 1 3 day stays and later longer trips to Texarkana and possibly Galveston as the unit prepares for machine gunners within about three months. The unit is based at Adams Field near Little Rock.
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Current Events Quiz From Old Newspaper Clues
A set of trivia prompts asks to identify a famous Briton sailor, Roosevelt birthday guesses, England draftees ages, top war novels, and McReynolds retirement impacting a Supreme Court appointment. It notes many Masonic lodges in New York.
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Roosevelt outlines public works reserve for postwar defense
President Roosevelt disclosed plans to create a reservoir of public works projects to employ displaced defense workers after the war. He cited highways hospitals airports and housing as core types and said they would be authorized but not funded now and stored for future use. He also mentioned discussing a Washington to Baltimore highway with Thomas H. MacDonald and studying national road possibilities and excess condemnation.
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Doctors Formula Helps Liver Bile Flow Freely
A vintage health blurb promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to relieve constipation. It claims bile flow boosts digestion and elimination, touts vegetable tablets, and urges readers to get a box at drugstores with prices shown as 15¢, 30¢, 60¢.
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