Backtracking on Two Fronts Russia Apologizes to Sweden and Norway
Soviet backtracked on invasion moves in Finland as Finns report progress near Kuhmo and Markajarvi. Russia admits air over Kal island and over Norwegian territory with weather and losses cited. Britain halts cotton imports for three months. censorship extended to Bermuda air arrivals.
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Congressmen Renew Talk of Ban on Russia
Washington January 19 congressmen again discussed severing diplomatic relations with Russia. Senator Van denburg proposed a Senate resolution asking President Roosevelt for Russia's 1933 pledge compliance and potential actions. Senators Pittman Nye debated practical effects and risk of retaliation. Other lawmakers pushed Finland aid, including a $60 million RFC loan plan.
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Voters Given New Chance to Register
Ouachita voters may sign the poll books Friday and Saturday to be eligible for the second Democratic primary on February 20. Registrar Miss Lillian Collins reported that about 25 parish voters were challenged in the prior election for not registering, with most challenges due to missing 1938 poll tax receipts.
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Doctor Gives Little Hope Borah to Live
Senator William E. Borah of Idaho remained in a deep coma after a Tuesday cerebral hemorrhage as his wife clung to faint hope. Reports said he was failing rapidly with no real chance of recovery.
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Teen saves two in icy Salmon River accident
In Salmon Idaho on January 19 Berniece Powers and Mary Jane Twining pulled two companions from a skidding car that plunged into the Salmon River. Charles McArthur suffered a fractured nose while the girls sustained broken ribs a fractured jaw and exposure. The three injured were taken to Salmon hospital.
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Mrs. Mida Collins and her daughter slipped on an icy sidewalk. the daughter escaped uninjured while Mrs. Collins fractured a leg. Bertha F. Anderes estate causes. two beneficiaries named only as unknown niece in Switzerland and a $100 placeholder. In Salt Lake City a saleaman reported 50 cat collars stolen from his car.
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Four Louisiana runoff battles loom from Long ticket
In Louisiana, E A Conway reports a 19 493 majority with 104 precincts unheard in secretary of state race. In New Orleans a runoff picture forms among Har vey Peltier Jones and Noe allied candidates for lieutenant governor attorney general and state treasurer with Earle Christenberry trailing Tugwell and John E Coxe close to Harris in education.
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Weather Near Zero Hits Monroe Area With Cold Storm
Residents of Monroe and West Monroe faced an extreme cold snap with temperatures a few degrees above zero. Many homes lost water and pipes froze while radiators and motors struggled. A piercing north wind added a biting chill as Selman airport reported subfreezing readings early Friday.
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Browder passport trial may end testimony today
The government may wrap up its evidence in the Earl Browder passport fraud trial in New York. After three days of court, United States Attorney John T Cahill said the prosecution would rest before nightfall. Browder's defense attorney George Gordon Battle suggested Browder might testify, though not yet definite.
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Legless beauty to wed after railroad accident ordeal
Jessie Simpson a 71 year old legless beauty from Hackensack New Jersey is set to marry the man who stood by her side throughout extended hospitalization after a railroad accident. The couple’s plans follow months of recovery and support from family and friends.
Indictment Targets Rankin and Two Others in Gas Violation Case
Former Conservation Commissioner William G. Rankin, now in prison, and two others face federal indictments for conspiring to violate the Connally hot oil act by moving excess gas from Cotton Valley wells. Co-indicted are Charles G. Laskey and George Belchie of Shreveport, with Longwood Oil and Gas named in the charge. Laskey and Belchie posted bonds, Rankin remains in Atlanta penitentiary after a prior mail fraud plea. Also named is Leon C. Weiss of New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Attorney General Jackson draws White House attention
Robert H. Jackson, new attorney general, is spotlighted at a White House reception hosted by President and Mrs. Roosevelt. Mrs. Jackson wore a silver and white brocade dress, while Mrs. James A. Farley attended in a deep smoke blue dress. Also present were William Green of the AFL and Secretary Frances Perkins.
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New Orleans Campaigns Split as Special Session Hinted
A Louisiana legislature member reports Governor Earl K. Long has called a special session to meet Keen tomorrow amid a split in the gubernatorial race. Noe and Jones forge an alliance to oppose Long as Noe vows to back Noe’s platform against the Long administration.
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Scotland Yard Probes Waltham Abbey Blast Casualties
The Sabotage squad investigates a deadly series of explosions at the Royal gunpowder factory near Waltham Abbey, injuring several and killing five as authorities check for leaks and sabotage. Windows shattered for miles. explosions heard over a two mile radius and evacuations occurred.
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