New Wave Nazi Subs Menace Allies Reported Near Seas
An increase in German submarine activity is reported as observers estimate a fleet of 75 to 80 subs with about one third at sea. Berlin sources claim production rising, while Italian and French authorities note torpedoing of British freighters Tourny and Alsatian off Vigo. Allied actions include heavy fighting near the Vosges and ongoing trench repair as weather worsens.
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Subaciinedia
Seisio
Prue Drlicher
Bares
Berlin
Germany
Karl Doenits
Alsanion
Vigo
Sputs
Alsieden
Spain
Meaney
Cam Masonry
Freighter Flounders in Chesapeake Bay
A Chesapeake Bay incident reports the freighter Lillian Ann dislodged by rough seas near Virginia Beach with crew seeking rescue. A radio message described the vessel's ascent and the attempt to pull it free as authorities monitor the situation from Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
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Chesapeake Bay
Norfolis
Navi
Il Virginia Beach
Perkins Lewis Declares Contemt for Opponents at Unemploy Labor Rally
The speech by John T. Lewis before the Unite Mine Workers conven tion denounces opponents who refuse to support unemployment relief. He recalls urging Roosevelt to convene a labor government conference and criticizes Miss Perkins for delaying action. Lewis accuses officials of indifference and calls for stronger federal labor effort while urging party cooperation.
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Columius
John T. Lewis
Bahor Perkins
UMW
Unite Mine Workers
Seqtency Perkins
Roosevelt
Lewis
Perlgins
Otha Lily
Philp Murray
Delogites
Galway
Bing Seure
Farley Plans for 1940 Convention Still Puzzles Dem Aspirants
The article notes Farley hovers over the 1940 Democratic convention as candidates like Roosevelt and others weigh their paths. It reports speeches by Hin Winston-Salem and references to industry and agriculture issues, with a focus on party strategy and nomination prospects.
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Dames A. Farley Tre
Komedi Wentetel Nak
Veldinss
Cnet Rhutes
Wees
Omaha Mun Eno
Jacalu
Tae
Unis Rrethedd Et Tellines
County Democrats Decide On Primary Poll Tax Is Not Necessary To Cast Votes
In Blountville, Sullivan County Democrats vote to hold a April 6 primary to pick August candidates. The plan allows voting without poll tax payment, aiming to prevent fraud and unite the party for a likely county-wide Democratic sweep. Speakers note past rifts and stress harmony as officials announce six county offices will be open for election.
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Blountville
Sullivan County
Democrats
Cissidnh
Rave Barger
E. JL. Warren
Bristol
Tom
Charlie Joe Long
Allen Dryfield
Sipend
J. B
Newland
W. N. Showalter
W. A. S. Furlow
Robert Oliver
C. C. Hicks
J. H. Motterm
W. H. Thomnas
Kate Rodefer
R. J. Glover
Highey
Hal Catraid
Ral Hauk
Arthur Bright
Kingsport
Kingsport, Told Members of the Executive Committee
Pmss
Bright
COUNTY SCHOOLS RESUME CLASSES
County Superintendent Roy W. Clarke stated all county schools except Blountville opened as scheduled after reports of closures proved unauthorized. Blountville elementary and high schools will start Wednesday. Washington city school briefly closed due to a frozen water line but resumed after noon.
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Roy W. Clarke
Blountville
Clarke
Washington
Watauga Street
Don Self
Lee County Schools
Retail business hits record high in southeast in 1939
Atlanta January 29 retail business in the southeast rose to a record high. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta said December department store sales in the Sixth Federal Reserve District were 14.5 percent above 1938, the highest for the month in 21 years. Wholesale trade declined slightly from November but remained 2 percent higher than a year ago. For the year department store sales averaged 8.5 percent ahead of 1938 and wholesale trade up 8.7. The district covers Alabama, parts of Georgia and other states. farm income eased in early 1949.
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Atlanta
Fedor Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Todas
Federal Reserve Distrie
Senate trims 961300 from deficiency bill in economy push
The senate appropriations committee cut 961 300 from the house approved 58 502 600 deficiency measure funding navy armor plate armaments and federal tax refunds. It also shaved 1 000 000 from naval still larger allocations and added smaller items including 10 000 for Mrs William B Borah. The moves reflect an economy mood as farm parity payments are being reconsidered and debated alongside naval expansion plans and trade program views.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
House
William B. Borah
Idaho
Navy
Naval Committee
Hose Ways and Means
Eugene P. Thosmis
National Foreign Trade Council
Reds Battling to Help Force Beset by Finns
Russian and Finnish forces clash along the Karelian Isthmus as Soviet and Finnish units fight to relieve a surrounded force near Ladoga. A village front hospital was bombed killing 23, including four women, while air raid alarms sound in Britain and Europe amid heavy shelling on both sides. Royal Air Force and German raiders trigger alarms in England as winter weather disrupts transport and delays British expeditionary leaves. Front reports note limited activity near Leningrad and a lull on the western front with ongoing pressure around the Ladoga front.
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Rhine
Svetor
Western Front
Vosges Mountains
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Karelian Isthmus
Britain
Europe
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Lake
Ladoga
Red Army
Helsink
Leningrad
England
Royal Air Force
Johnson urges labor to follow Lewis plan not parties
Gen Hugh Johnson told the United Mine Workers convention that labor should oppose or support issues rather than politicians. He warned against following any party if it rejects John L. Lewis's advice and called for a strategic, issue based course for strong labor leadership.
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Hugh Sr. Johnson
John L. Lewis
NRA
Ident Roosevelt
United He Workers Convention
Hugh Johnson
Air defenses strengthened after fortification report
Premier soling ordered Titian de fenses against air raids strengthened with arms and men after hearing a report on fortifications. In the Near East Britain prepares a powerful array to cope with any German thrust southeast into the Balkans, per a semi official statement.
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Hearig
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Paris
Wrance
Balkans
Solon Criticizes Louisiana Probe
Senator Ellender of Louisiana charged in the Senate that a federal probe of Louisianan voting was designed to intimidate the state's people. He backed Earl K Long in the January 16 primary and attacked Rogge's statements as unfair for influencing the race.
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Ellender
D-La
Senate
Louisiana
Earl K. Long
O. John Boggs
Special Justice Detachment
Sam Jones
Long
Long and Jones
Aigmth
Ebiender
Rogge
Frank Murphy
Times- Picayune
Blender
Murphy
New York Sales Tax Ruling Upheld by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court ruled that New York City's 2 percent sales tax on goods brought into the city from outside the state does not violate the commerce clause. Justice Stone delivered the majority opinion sustaining the law, with a return to state courts for further consideration of the statute's applicability and potential federal questions. Chief Justice Hughes dissented, joined by McReynolds and Roberts.
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Washington
Supreme Court
New York City
Justice Stone
Stong
Frigid Florida cold causes heavy losses and deaths
Sub zero conditions retreat but leave Florida citrus and truck crops devastated. Officials estimate millions in damage, with more than 80 fatalities across several states, as the cold's impact spreads from Florida to Louisiana and Virginia. Some roads remain closed, schools reopen, and weather forecasts predict continued flurries in the mountains.
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Florida
Louisiana
Virginia
Carolings
Georgia
Tennessee
Auto Deaths Not Affected By Cold
Tennessees snow and ice did not boost overall auto fatalities yet one Knox County death shattered Knoxvilles perfect city record. Joe McDaniel 18 died when a truck struck a sled he rode as heavy snowfall halted traffic. Three Knoxville residents froze in a flooded creek near the city.
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Tennessee
Knoxville
Joe McDaniel
Chattanooga
Memphis
Shelby
Nashville
Addrtion
Davidson County
Jay Waters
Dandridge
Richard Baker
Cold Wave Grips Kingsport Area Sets Unofficial Low
For a third day in succession the thermometer sank below zero in Kingsport threatening an all time January low. Official readings ranged from seven degrees below at the airport to near ten below elsewhere as snow lingers. Water mains burst, dozens of auto troubles rose, and city crews struggled to keep water supply flowing while frostbite cases increased. The cold extended to Blountville Gate City and Rogersville with sub zero readings reported. Weather officials warned of a possible light snow in eastern Tennessee as the cold snap persisted.
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Mercury
Read
Knoxville
Chattanooga
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Memphis
Community Hospital
FL. Allowry
City Water Department
Holston
Hammond Bridge
Melfellar
Times
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