Britain Refuses Bombing City Policy Amid Leaflet Campaign
In wartime Britain debate rages over bombing German cities. Parliament and literary circles criticize raids while Chamberlain’s government sticks to dropping pamphlets. Gestapo bans reading leaflets. British leaflets reach Berlin and other German towns as RAF flyers risk overflight and potential retaliation. No bombing of German cities remains official policy while Nazi reaction is watched.
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Milton Bronner
London
Britain
Germany
Royal Air Force
Chamberlain
Hitler
Gestapo
Kenews
Gestapon
Ghemany
R.A. Fo
Geran
Berlin
Unter den Linden
Wilhomatrasse
Tiller
Holther
House of Commons
Showdown in Aircraft Sale Stirs U S Policy
Washington March 21 Keen Allied interest in speedily selling US warplanes could force a shift in foreign purchase policy. The army air corps Teu8. 1 heavy two motor Lockheed is released in a modified version for sale abroad with no secret device allowing tap speed. The House military committee plans an inquiry into wartime purchases next week, postponed by Secretary Woodring's absence. Artair B. Purvis head of the British French purchasing mission cites ongoing discussions toward a potential 1,000,000,000 dollar deal, though signed contracts have not been reached.
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Romats
Washington
Army Air Corps
War Department
House Military Committee
Wirplang
Nest Weet
Woodring
Artair
Consul Officials Taken Out in Berlin Crisis
The United States declares a crisis as Polish consul officials are withdrawn amid German pressure. The Berlin government protests and orders evacuation of consulates while negotiations continue for American relief workers to operate under a general government district. No official reason given for the German order. Americans in Poland reside under a fixed state department law.
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Shire Department
Hie Willawal
Berlin
Renwest
Gorning
Geryen Orto
Baepartment
Jas Wight
Seurens
Tor Isa
HMAC
Atlin mi
America
Poland
State Department
Negro Suspect Held In Deputy Death at Marlan
In Marlan Kentucky on March 21 a deputy sheriff, 63, was found shot dead near railway tracks. Officials say a Negro suspect was held as officers seek to confirm if bloodstains on the deputy’s clothing come from violence. Sheriff Cawood took the clothing to Louisville for chemical analysis. The coroner's jury ruled the death a homicide.
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Marlan
API
Sherife Doc Prewith
Herbert C. Cawood
Cawood
Lioulaville
Prevwitt
Corona
Extension urged for food stamp plan in farm bill
Washington March 21 The senate heard Sen Lafollette push expansion of the food stamp program proposing raising funds from 85 million to 118 million for disposal of auepious commodities. The plan operates in about 100 cities with potential to add 60 more. The program allows exchange of orange and blue stamps for groceries under New Deal oversight.
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Washington
Senate
Lafollette
Senate Appropriations Committee
Lafallette
Wold
Noody
Laollette
Lal
Li Louette
Hull and Farley Ticket Revived on Capitol Hill
Washington reports revived Hull and Farley ticket discussions on Capitol Hill as New Deal figures weigh if Parley should join a potential Roosevelt era cabinet ticket. Senators differ on strategy with one influential ally noting the pair could form a strong Democratic slate if Roosevelt seeks retirement and Garner remains a possible alternative.
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Maren
Capitol Hill
Siying
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Parley
Garner
New Deal
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Warley
Wacley
Garner Fe
Hoosewelt
Crump Comments on Jury Warrants and Payments
Crump discusses alleged profiteering from jury service warrants after a meeting with county officials. He says county warrants will be paid in cash instead of presenting warrants to the county court chairman, with the process changing to a direct payment method for jurors.
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Ws. i. Crump
Bathey
Crimp
Cracking Down at State Pen on Boyish Knitting
Warden Tom Care enforces strict rules at the state pen prohibiting any trinkets or items made in cells or workshops. Inmates face confiscation of privileges, with harsh penalties for abuse, as staff monitor crafts and diaries for rule violations.
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Don Lynch
Marely
Tom Care
Anid
Juror Answers Query Too Soon in Pittsburgh Court
In Pittsburgh on March 21, jurors debated a question as defense attorney Samuel Seriuss argued Norwood Long a 45 year old waiter did not obtain 528 dollars Mrs Stella Pistorious allegedly converted fraudulently. Juror Coleman Malone and foreman Matone resisted the questioning as attorney Strauss urged adherence to proper procedure.
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Pittsburgh
Coleman Malone
Samuel Seriuss
Norwood Long
Stella Pistorious
Strauss
Matone
Malone
Indicted in antitrust case target Detroit electrical industry
A federal grand jury indicted 18 organizations and 18 individuals in Detroit on charges of conspiring to restrain trade in the electrical contracting sector. The case accuses union leaders and contractors of schemes to raise costs and allocate bids, in violation of Sherman Act provisions.
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Marel
Rkers
Detroit Keren
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Heyd J. Coane
Frank Cacell
Detroit Electrical Contractors Association
FBI May Step Into Flogging Case Network
Atlanta reports indicate the Department of Justice is examining a string of floggings to see if federal jurisdiction applies. John Rogge of the Criminal Division says action will be taken if violations meet federal offenses and stresses protection of civil liberties. The inquiry follows a fatal lashing case and threats to a police chief’s child.
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Department of Justice
Atlante
John Rogge
Justice Department
Rogge
Justice
Will
Distriet Athorney
Shei Iquiry
Gaburhan
Ful- Thon
George Mathieson
Ndchild
Tennessee Teachers Headline Convention Opens in Nashville
President Felita Now of the Tennessee Teachers Association arrives in Nashville for a three day spring convention. She cites substantial state progress in education over the past two decades, saying Tennessee likely ranks near the top among states though noting room for further advance. Educators from across Tennessee attend the event.
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Uyak Progress
Ben Mada
Moomotin
Pelmethens Felitalies
de Abeppins
Wilson
Tennessee Teachers Association
Nashville
Nashvillts
Reynaud forms new government pledged to push war on Germany
Eastman pays over 265000 wage dividend to eligible employees of Eastman Kodak and Chemie Wood Corp. About 216000 last year. Only workers with 26 weeks in 1939 and employed through March 25, 1940 qualify. Dividend rate tied to Eastman Kodak common stock declared in 1999.
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Reynaud
Germany
Teynesace Eastman Corporation
Chemie Wood Corporation
Uine
Eastman Kadak Company
Slashing Agency Funds Proposed by House Committee
Washington March 24 Contending the Labor Relations Board was overstaffed and wage hour administration confused the House appropriations committee urged trimming next year’s agency funds. They propose 2 843 000 for the Labor Board and 5 105 000 for wage hour administration reflecting cuts from the administration’s budget. The total 954 189 700 for Labor Department Federal Security Agency and four related agencies is 11 708 942 below Roosevelt’s recommendations and 1618 170 under current-year availability. Most of the cut comes from a 10 000 060 reduction in a 245 000 900 grants to states for old age assistance. The committee also recommended saving 45 600 annually by eliminating the econom ate program.
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Labor Relations Board
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Roosevelt
Aathvaite
Lanor Bordine
Labor Board
U S Volunteers Stay in Finland Amid Government Shuffle
The United States volunteers in Finland remain in place amid a government reshuffle following the invasion. The unit, includes Canadians and Australians, aids border patrol and reconstruction work while Swedish volunteers and trucks support frontline supply efforts.
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Rass Lor
Nazi fliers aided Finnish bombing and strategic defeat
A Finnish report alleges Nazi air crews lent to the Red Army helped bomb Finland, masking as Soviet troops. The bomber crew, found dead, may have been German despite Russian uniforms. Authorities note Baltic and Volga Germans in the Red Army. The dispatch ties Hitler's threats to invade Sweden and to assist Russia in breaching the Mannerheim Line.
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Finland
Stalin
Hitler
Red Army
Sweden
Russia
Mannerhorn Line
Florida Woman Proud Liners Ride Expecting Quintuplets
Florida mother Katherine Callahan rests in a Miami hospital suite awaiting five newborns after doctors confirmed five distinct heads via X ray. Her husband Emory, a woodworker, awaits news as authorities provide medical care and funds. The Miami Herald notes the quints story continuing on page 16.
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Fla
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Arthur Wr. Whod
Emory
Furniture
The
Miami Herald
John 8. Knight
Unclear 1930s News Fragments Signal Multiple Events
Disjointed wartime style blurbs mention Roosevelt candidacy discussions, Capone location, a mine cave-in near San Fork, a Tokyo warning on China concessions, fighting near Mengkong, Queen Mary sighting off New Jersey, and a Danish torpedoed steamer. Fragmentary text limits specifics and dates.
Allies girding for offensive against Nazis in France
Paul Reynaud formed a new French government backed by right and left factions to lead the nation in war. He replaces retiring Premier Daladier after failing to win a Chamber majority. In Paris the cabinet was presented to President Le Brun as reports note a lone German plane over the Shetlands with no bombing observed.
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DaAlddiem
Chamber of Deputies
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Lebrun
Ane
Shetland Islands
Here’s French cabinet highlights a long list of ministers
The new French cabinet features Poul Reyolud as premier and foreign minister with Camille Chau temps as vice premier. Other key posts include Edouard Dal national defense Conny Campinchi navy Laurent Ey rue air Raoul Dautry armament Henri Hoy interior Laur n Holl commerce Albert Berol Jr Tucien Lamoureux Georges Mandel colonies Albert Sarraut public instruction Henri Quequillt provisions Paul Thollier agriculture George Monnet blockade Anatoli de Monzie public works Charles Pomaret Inher Jules Tuken communications Lourn Frossard information Alphonde Rio merchant marine Marcel Hernard public health and Albert Rivieri pensions.
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Camille Chautemps
Edouard Dal
National Defense
Conny Campinchi
Navy
Laurent Eyrue
Air
Raoul Dautry
Armniment
Henri Hoy
Interior
Laurn Holl
Albert Berol
Tucien Lamoureux
Georges Mandel
Albert Sarraut
Henri Quequillt
Germans claim limited success from Sylt raid and Baltic strikes
The German high command minimized British raids on Sylt island and said warships and merchant ships totaling 42 000 tons were sunk off Scapa Flow in a British convoy air attack. The British admiralty reported damage to three neutral ships and the rescue of four German airmen.
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Sylt
Baltic
Royal Air Force
High Command
Scapa Flow
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Iary
Scotland
North Sea
Netherlands
Betn
Rumor of Cabinet Changes Shakes Parliament
Reports claim Prime Minister plans a cabinet reshuffle ahead of Easter holidays. Critics target Chancellor Sir John Simon and Sir Samuel Hoare amid war effort worries, with speculation ministers may be displaced as reshaping looms.
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Miroh
Chamberlady
House of Commons
Sessior
John Simon
Sauel Hoare
Geoffrey Mander
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Ais
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Jey Wood
Lew Vir Bargin
Laskar
Mander
Air
Sheth
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