Finnish Raiders Rebound as Soviet Onslaught Intensifies
Helsinki reports heavy air war near Lake Ladoga with casualties counted in the thousands. Soviet bombers struck Nurmes and Hyrynsalmi, while Finnish anti aircraft fire repelled planes near Helsinki. The Red Fleet losses and ongoing front artillery battles are detailed with multiple enemy aircraft shot down.
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Bulletin
Helsinki
Nurmes
Hyryrnsalmi
Hanko
Tammisaari
Lake Ladoga
Kollaanjoki
Loimola
Karelian
Legation
Grankulla
Indictments Shroud Longshoremen Union in Anti-Trust Case
Indictments name Joseph P. Ryan and 10 others plus the International Longshoremen’s Association and two locals for conspiracy to violate the Sherman act. Charged with tying up more than 2 million dollars of lumber on New York docks to force employer joining of the union, aiding boycotts and blacklists to curb dealers and deter dock workers and trucking firms.
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New York
Joseph P. Ryan
International Longshoremen’s Association
A.F.L
Vincent L. Leibell
Anthony Camarda
I.L.A
Building Material Teamsters Union
Mine Workers push higher Social Security pensions
President John L. Lewis and UMWA officers urged increasing old age pensions to 60 dollars a month from 40 and lowering the eligibility age from 65 to 60 under the social security plan. They spoke at Columbus, Ohio, on January 23.
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Columbus, O
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America Today
Allies and Germany Fight Anew For Control of Oil in Rumania
Bucharest reports Britain and France warn Romania against forcing oil firms to supply Germany. A Romanian decree creates a state oil commission with sweeping power to seize noncompliant companies. Berlin and Moscow troops on a Polish railway edge, seen as possible Nazi leverage on Romania amid contested oil and grain shipments.
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Germany
Rumania
Bucharest
Britain
France
Cule Lalglaulide
National Petroleum Commission
Russia
Poland
Partitioners
Berlin
German Silesia
Lwow
Jaroslaw
Cernauti
Bukowina
Treaty Terms Outlined For Peace in China Under Wang Ching Wei
Shanghai reports a tentative peace agreement between Japan and Wang Ching Wei would grant Japan economic dominance and military rights in key areas. The terms include recognition of Manchukuo, a joint anti communist alliance, and a two year troop withdrawal in stable zones. A formal accord is pending.
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Shanghai
Japan
Wang Ching-Wei
China
Wang
Chiang Kai-Shek
Manchoukuo
Central
South China
Inner Mongolia
North China
Hainan
Chia
Baptists to Attend Topeka Convocation Theme Mission of the Church
A First Baptist delegation will attend the Topeka convocation at the First church tomorrow. The program runs from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and features six denominational leaders discussing the mission of the church in a distressed world. W. C. Simons leads the local convocation committee organizing attendance for youths and adults. This event is part of a hundred gatherings across the Northern Baptist territory and one of five in Kansas this week.
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First Baptist Church
Topeka
W. C. Simons
World Fellowship of Christians
Northern Baptist Convention
Kansas
Bank Robber Slain After Kansas Bank Holdups
Rus sell Hunter about 30, a Claflin flour mill worker, robbed the Bush ton State Bank and the Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Claflin within minutes. He fled in a coupe with $452 and $1,054 respectively, then was killed by City Marshal Fred Adams as he fired on the fleeing suspect near Claflin. The total haul was $1,506.
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Great Bend
Adams
Bushton
Tan
Claflin
Fred Adams
Hunter
Er. J. Bruegeer
Carl Nordstrom
Eleanor Stump
Bushton Bank
Miss Stump
William Volkland
President Hamilton
F. M. Grizzell
Kenneth Blodgett
Vera Hardton
Grizzell
Hamilton
Dies Committee Continues Under House Vote
The House voted to extend the Dies committee's un-American activities probe for another year, amid two hours of debate. Critics said the inquiry sows distrust while supporters cited investigations into subversive groups. no funds were approved, pending separate measures.
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Washington
Jan
House Today
Dies Committee
America
Sabath
D-Nii
Dies
D-Tex
Morgenthau urges 50 billion debt ceiling and budget cuts
Secretary Morgenthau told the House appropriations committee that the federal debt limit should be raised to 50 billion dollars. He backed balancing the budget with reduced spending and higher taxes while noting tax specifics depend on future decisions. He suggested trimming discretionary programs during defense buildup and projected next year’s interest on the debt at about 1.1 billion dollars. He also called for inquiry into bank holding companies and reported the treasury financing program is well received with banks holding over 15 billion in federal obligations.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Treasury
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Europe
Asia
Horror in Poland reports brutal German rule and starvation
Vatican radio in English quotes a Jesuit returning from Poland detailing starvation affecting 70 percent of Poles, separation of Poles and Jews into ghettos, loss of food and tools, suppression of worship, and deportations on "foul-smelling trains" under German administration. The piece condemns severe violations of elementary justice and decency.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Poland
Europe
Liberty Memorial High Band Invited to 1940 New York World's Fair
Oliver Hobbs, band director, received an invitation from the 1940 World’s Fair board to bring the Liberty Memorial high school band to New York for performances next summer. Captain LaBarre of the New York City Police Band endorsed the group. The Fair offered inexpensive rail rates and attendees to cover only admission and instrument handling fees, with advertised changes to concessions and lower admission prices. The letter expresses hope the band can be scheduled among 1940 events.
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Oliver Hobbs
Liberty Memorial
H. A. Gibson
LaBarre
New York City
WPA Projects May Be Extended Next Spring
Kansas WPA officials say direct relief needs rise due to curtailed outdoor projects. About 20,000 outdoor workers have been laid off temporarily by extreme cold and may lose a month’s wages. funds saved in winter could be used to sustain employment as weather improves.
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WPA
Topeka
John Brink
Kansas
Brink
Kansas Day events bring GOP leaders to Topeka in 1940
Topeka hosts a four day Kansas Day weekend with prominent eastern Republican figures. Alf Landon and John Hamilton attend as national leaders, with Joseph Martin Jr. as banquet speaker. Several congressmen and state officials will participate in sessions, speeches, and officer elections, while many non political groups also convene.
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Topeka
G.O.P
Kansas
Alf M. Landon
John
D. M. Hamilton
G.O.P. Kansas Day Club
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
National House of Representatives
Kansas Day Club
Martin
Landon
Kansan
Gale Moss
el Dorado
J. C. McKinney
Emporia
Lyon County Republican Committee
Glenn Archer
Payne Ratner
Norton County
Richard Becker
Independence
Montgomery County Republican Committee
Moss
Hamilton
Ratner
Ralph Harris
Ottawa
Marion Martin
Washington, D. C
Republican National Committee
Clyde M. Reed
William P.lambertson
Ed H. Rees
Clifford Hope
Frank Carlson
Kansas Women’s Republican Club
Miss Martin
State Republican Committee
Republican Ex-service Men's
G.O.P. Negro Kansas Day
Young Republican
National League of American Pen Women
Kansas Authors Club
Jess Denons
Dodge City
Deane W. Malott
Native Sons and
Native Daughters of Kansas
Woman’s
Frank Motz
Hays
Ben L. Mickel
Soldier
Marie R. Abels
Lawrence
Ruth Thomas
Baxter Springs
Willard Greene
Cottonwood Falls
Vera McMahon
Wichita
Minnie Lawless
St. Francis
Herbert J. Cornwell
St. John
Lawrence Armory Construction Delayed By Cold Weather
Work on the Lawrence armory and community building is halted since December due to snow and cold. Completion is slated for June with 200 calendar days, while a voter decision on $10,000 in alternates may surface at the April city election. The city already paid $11,005.30 of the $61,648 contract to B A Green.
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Lawrence
J. J. Simmonds
B. A. Green
Liberty Memorial High School Shoe Fund Closes With $59.77
The Liberty Memorial High School shoe fund drive ended at noon today raising 59.77, surpassing the 50 goal by 9.77. Money will be added to 854.92 already collected in the Journal-World campaign for a final total of 414.69. Stanley Nelson led the drive as Student Council service chair with remarks on student effort. Kenneth Weaver’s sociology class led with 4.20 while Miss Florence Eaton’s English class was second with 3.63. Principal Neal M. Wherry noted about 40 dollars came from many small student donations. The council started with 10 and Hi-Y added 5. about 25 pairs of shoes and garb were donated along with the funds.
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Liberty Memorial High School
Electa
Kindlesperger
Journal-World
Stanley Nelson
Kenneth Weaver
Florence Eaton
Neal M. Wherry
Fire Starts On Orazio Liner Sparking Fatal Plunge
Surviving crew of the Italian liner Orazio described a motor spark that ignited lubricating oil and ignited fuel oil, destroying the ship and endangering over 600. They said 70 were missing and many perished from exposure. A Peruvian mother jumped into the sea with her baby aboard.
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Genoa
Italy
Orazio
City Workers Win Back Political Lug Money ruling
Missouri Supreme Court affirms Kansas City workers are owed back pay from the McElroy era. Payouts labeled voluntary leaves totaled about 3.8 million dollars over seven years. The decision orders a writ to recover 1025 dollars for John C Rothrum from 1932 to 1937.
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Kansas City
Jefferson City
State Supreme Court
H. F. McElroy
McElroy
Supreme Court
John C. Rothrum
Fire Department
Eastern Kansas sheep growers meet to discuss lamb market
Over 50 sheep producers from Douglas Wyandotte Jefferson Johnson and Leavenworth counties gathered to review production marketing and consumption of lamb. Luncheon featured lamb as the main course while discussions noted U S per capita meat intake and mutton’s limited share.
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Kansas
Wiedemann’s
United States
Middle West
Leslie Ryan
Farmers Union Commision Company
Kansas City
Colorado
Texas
Europe
Douglas
Wyandotte
Jefferson
Johnson and Leavenworth
Newton Kansas Sells First Bond Issue Since 1872
Harvey county sold its first bond issue since 1872, a $15,000 park bond at 1 percent interest. The bonds brought par plus a premium of $2.80, underscoring local approval for park development.
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Newton
Kan
Harvey County
Paderewski Returns to Politics As President of Polish Council
Ignace Jan Paderewski 79, famed pianist, assumed presidency of Poland's exile national council in Paris. He pledged to free Poland from captivity and rebuild from ruins, thanking Polish Americans for support.
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Paderewski
Paris
Ignace Jan Paderewski
Poland
America
Wladyslaw Raczkiewciz
Wladyslaw Sikorski
Germany
Angers
France
Switzerland
United States
City Council weighs annexation votes and census impact
Lawrence council considers four annexation ordinances for land west and south of the University amid scheduling conflicts for Monday. With an eleven member body after a resignation, proponents fear quorum loss as Kansas day dinners draw officials. Census results could trigger first class city status, altering annexation plans for Greater Lawrence.
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University
Topeka
Walter Palmateer
Lawrence
Greater Lawrence
West Hills
University Annex
University Heights
Bitter cold grips Kansas with light snow scattered
The Kansas weather pattern stays stubbornly cold with north winds and subfreezing readings. Morning lows dip near zero in northern counties while southern areas hover around five to ten below. Highs around mid teens to twenty, with light snow possible in the west and southwest later this week. Northern towns report very cold conditions.
Stock Market Index Steady at 49.6 Echoes Yesterday
The average of 60 stocks held at 49.6 points yesterday and again today, signaling no change in overall market momentum. Investors watched small gains in several sectors while broad activity remained flat.
Weather Outlook for Kansas Regions
Partly cloudy in east and central areas. cloudy with light snow in extreme west. Colder in extreme southeast and north central tonight. Wednesday fair and colder with continued cold into Thursday and Friday. Temperatures show yesterday's high around 29 and low 21 in some zones.
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Topeka
Kansas
Coffeyville
Pitttsburg
A. D. Robb
Ellis
Concordia
Dodge City
Goodland
Robb
Cceeseemeesnennen
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