Leaders optimistic on British aid bill despite Willkie plan
Washington February 14 1941 confident that the British aid measure will pass with broad support. Some senators favor a limited scope as Wendell Willkie proposed restricting immediate aid to Britain China and Greece while others warn it may hamper allied supply efforts in North Africa. The Foreign Relations Committee approved the bill 15 to 1 and sent it to the Senate floor for debate Monday.
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Washington
Iveral
Senate
Wendell — Willkie
Britain
China
Greece
Howeer
Weyand
North Africa
Willkie
Weygand
Nate Foreign Relations Committee
Wilkie
Foreign Relations Committee
Ball
Barkley
New York Guardia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
New Orleans Shipyard Contract Nets 25 Vessels Plan
New Orleans officials speed a contract for an industrial canal shipyard to build 25 ships over two years at about 5 million dollars total. The nationwide program aims for 200 ships with a 316000 dollar federal expenditure and several other yards in Mobile Baltimore Washington Portland and Los Angeles. Administrative costs near 5900 and 500 for contingencies. first western ship is due as early as next year.
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New Orleans
Congress
Mobile
Ala
Baltimore
Gton
N.C
Portland
Ore
Angeles
Kal Adams
Father Aided After Flying Trip With Son
A serious-faced Idaho farmer and his year-old son, brought to Philadelphia for peanut removal, found a friend in need. The officer said no thanks, signaling relief as the pair seek funds to return to Soda Springs Idaho. The scene reveals a developing support for the father's troubled journey.
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Philadelphia
Alma, Jr
Soda Springs
Idaho
Lloyd
Gravity marks situation for new Jap envoy
Washington reports rising tension in the Far East as Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura arrives for formal talks with President Roosevelt. Officials in Australia urge utmost preparedness amid concerns Japan plans a major south Pacific move, possibly targeting Singapore.
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Washington
Far East
Kichisaburo Nomura
Roosevelt
West Pacific
State Department
Nomura
Orient
Hull
Australia
Japan
South Pacific
Singapore
Investment adviser Boltz held in major fraud case
Philadelphia, Feb 14. Robert J Boltz known as Honest Bob Boltz was returned from Rochester North Carolina to face embezzlement and fraudulent conversion charges in Pennsylvania over an alleged $2.5 million loss in his North American Investment Fund. Federal actions also accuse him of defrauding 20 clients of $892,000. He faced state charges and a possible federal case taking precedence, with his $100000 bail noted earlier.
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Philadelphia
Robert J. Boltz
Rochester
N. C
Bob Boltz
Boltz
United States
Franklin E Barr Seid Boltz
Pennsylvania
George A. Welsh
United States District Court
Joseph Kearns
Cay
Bolte Financial
North American Investment Fund, Inc
Salesbury
Bucks County
Hazel
Raymond A. Hickok
Jones Talks to Young People
In Lafayette Louisiana on a February date Governor Sam Jones urges youths to voluntarily surrender some liberties for long term security. He warns the price is erosion of freedom and notes human rights are not guaranteed and must be safeguarded rather than assumed.
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Lafayette
Sam Jones
British Parachute Troops Reported Landed In Italy
Italian high command said British parachutists landed in the Calabria Lucania region on the night of February 10 11 armed to damage water supply and communications. One Italian deputy killed and another Italian killed in the clash. British forces said to be captured after the attempt. The maneuvers targeted the Appian aqueduct and hydroelectric plants supplying railroads in southern Italy.
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Associated Press
Rome
Lower
Ital
High Command
Daily
Comique
High Com
London
Calabria-Lucania
Appulisa
Calabria
Lucania Provices
Italy
Sele
Caporele
Foggia
Bari
Brindig
Taranto
Lecce
Alsu
Britain
Orient
Balkans
War tension rising as US warns and ships return
Manila reports increased American panic and busier bookings as tension in the Philippines escalates. The Dutch ship Tuitjalegka returns to a neutral harbor while army officers face cancelled orders to return home. The State Department urges Americans to leave the Orient and families move to safety.
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Manila
Philippines
United States
Oriental
State Department
Orient
United States Army
Sydney
Australia
A. W. Fadden
Pacific
Tuitjalegka
Yeturn
Soldiers practice handling wounded in Louisiana drills
Grinning infantrymen of the 135th and 128th regiments were hauled on stretchers and in ambulances as Michigan and Wisconsin guards watched the 107th medical regiment. The maneuvers covered five miles front to rear, with a reinforced division threat advancing in two columns from Ruston and Monroe along U S highways 165 and 167. Advance elements reached Tullos and Jonesboro as the 64th Brigade deployed.
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Alexandria
Sind
Michigan
Wisconsin National Guard
Ruston
Monroe
U. S
Tullos
Jonesboro
Civil Defense Stressed by General Alford in Louisiana
General Steve Alford urges cooperation among Louisiana law officers for civil defense as five state divisions prepare in the state. He warns of an emergency era with new war-like problems and calls for unity among parishes and agencies to support soldiers stationed in Louisiana.
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Louisiana
Steve Alford
Fifth Congressional District
Milton Coverdale
Ouachita Parish
Ouachita
Morehouse
Caldwell
Union
Richland
Franklin
Tensas
East Carroll
West
Alford
Great Britain
United States
Nazis Press Yugoslavia to Open Danube Vardar Route
Belgrade reports Germany urges Yugoslavia to allow Nazi divisions to march toward Greece via the Vardar valley and rail routes. Diplomats note Bulgaria’s route already secured, as Yugoslav premier Cvetkovic and foreign minister Cincar-Markovic meet Hitler era leaders. Turkey’s possible response looms as the crisis deepens.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Germany
Danube
Histone Vardar
Greece
Mediterranean
Bulgaria
Europe
Dragila Cvetkovic
Alesander Cincar-Markovic
Adolf Hitler
Nix Yugoslavia
Vardar
Aegean
Salonika
Sofia
Boris
Hitler
Turkey
Third Page All Democracy Laud Greece For Heroism
A wartime tribute praises Greece for defense against aggression. The piece cites global sympathy and calls Greece a defender of democracy, noting contributions and patriotic support from readers and citizens.
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ALL Democracy
Greece
Seven Die in Illinois Liquid Oxygen Plant Blast
A massive blast near Du Quoin leveled the Fidelity Coal Company liquid oxygen plant. Seven men died while unloading a freight car of explosives. Identified by clothing, the victims included L. W. Barker the plant superintendent and six others. An investigation by mine and state officials is underway.
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DU Quoin
United Electric
Fidelity Coal Company
Fred Huff
L. W. Barker
James Thornton
Lyle Cook
Russell
John Bailey
John Rappusi
Nelson Todd
Barker
Monroe Voters Urged to Register for March Election
Monroe residents are urged to register now as the City Council seeks a large expansion for the municipal light plant. The March election will be decided by popular vote and affect property values. Register by Saturday night to be eligible to vote.
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Monroe
Nairne Named Director Of Orleans Parish Welfare
Miss Lillie H. Nairne is appointed director of the Orleans parish department of public welfare effective February 15. She has been acting director since the resignation of Richard R. Foster and previously served as assistant director, WS Terry Jr. state director announced.
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Baton Rouge
Lillie H. Nairne
Orleans Parish
Department of Public Welfare
WS Terry, Jr
Miss Nairne
Richard R. Foster
Widows Told 9 Million Strong in United States
Mary Elizabeth Plummer reports author Toni Torrey states nearly five million widows exist in the United States and should age gracefully. Her book Wisdom for Widows urges learning new skills, starting small businesses, and maintaining a light social life to improve finances and happiness.
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New York
Toni Torrey
E. P. Dutton and Company
Balkans and Orient in Spotlight as War Fears Rise
Allied and Axis tensions surge across the Balkans and Orient as Britain flags territory under enemy occupation in Romania while reports say Greece and Turkey prepare to resist any Nazi advance through Bulgaria. Greek and Turkish presses vow readiness as Yugoslav frontier alarms grow. Parachute raid attempt in Italy hints at escalating air warfare.
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Associated Press
Germany
Bulgaria
Greece
Balkans
Italy
Europe
Orient
Turkey
Bitolj
Yugoslavia
Fire guts three Gulfport buildings in downtown blaze
Fire of unknown origin gutted three establishments in Gulfport's business district, fanned by a strong wind and confined between walls. Firemen fought for hours before control. one building was left a total loss as a second blaze hindered operations. St Francis de Sales academy suffered partial destruction from a kitchen fire start.
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Gulfport
Miss
Gulfport. Miss
St. Francis de Sales Academy
Sisters of Mercy
Annual Legion Auxiliary State Conference Opens in West Monroe
The American Legion and Auxiliary conference set for Hotel Frances features 500 expected attendees. Notables include national officers Alcée Legendre, Frank Samuel, and Mrs. L. J. Lemsira, with Governor Sam H. Jones among those attending. A Sunday address at First Baptist Church and a reception for Mrs. Lemsira are planned.
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The
Louis
Department Lawa Department of the American Legion
Hotel Frances
Ed Apperson
Legion
Alcce
Legendre
Frank Samuel
Chester P. Derveley
Arden
First Baptist
West Monroe
A. E. Prince
Legion Auxiliary
L. J. Lemsira
National Auxiliary
Selman Airsport
Memorial Legion Home
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SaRyay Se ‘ le
We Smith
Nick Demos
Shea
Melanie Meyer
C. C. McCarthy
Thomas L. Firnberg
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