Red Army Presses Toward Viipuri In Finland Fight
Russian forces near Viipuri push toward the Finnish seaport as a month-long offensive continues with heavy casualties. Allied aerial activity rises as Sumner Welles visits Berlin and US aid signals are discussed. Britain reports ships sunk and convoy dispersal amid wartime railings and global tensions.
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Romania Boosts Army to One Point Six Million Men
Bucharest reports 200000 new mobilized citizens joining Romania's army, lifting total strength to 1600000 as conscripts brace for possible spring war spread. Authorities hint at early release of some peasants for sowing, with non agricultural draftees to fill gaps for a month. More along the frontier with the Soviet Union and amid oil resource tensions with Britain and France.
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Dawkins Refuses Rehearing in Indictment Case in Shreveport
In Shreveport Louisiana on March 1 federal court officials denied a motion to quash the indictment against Dr. Leroy Lambert of Charles. Lambert faces charges tied to the Harrison anti narcotic operation and related activities.
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Ben C. Dawkins
Leroy Lambert
Charles
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Gable Overlooked as Gone With the Wind Gets Eight Oscars
Hollywood reports Clark Gable labeled the forgotten man as Gone With the Wind won eight of sixteen Academy Awards including best production best actress and best director. Robert Donat edged Gable for outstanding actor while Vivien Leigh swept top acting honors with David O Selznick proudly receiving producer accolades.
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England
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Victor Fleming
David O. Selznick
Newlin in Critical Condition at Baptist Hospital
Major A. W. Newlin secretary of the Democratic state central committee remains gravely ill after a cerebral hemorrhage last Saturday night in Baton Rouge. He is hospitalized at Baptist Hospital in New Orleans for treatment and observation.
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Baton Rouge
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Odd Worms Seek Name Change in South Bend Case
Four Worms from South Bend petition to change their surname to Warren citing ridicule. The male applicants are twins. In Indianapolis, police return to their car to find thieves stole their rubber slapsticks notebooks and sticker pads.
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Everett A. Worm
Warren
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Dennis Reilly
Student janitor locks professors in chapel washroom at Cornell College
In Mount Vernon Iowa a student janitor rushing to meet a date accidentally locked two professors in a chapel wash-room after a public lecture. They were released. Continued on Thirteenth Page.
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Iowa
Cornell College
Leap year mock government rules Aurora bachelors
Aurora officials led by Miss Audrey Kesel seize power for a leap year day. Bachelors are fined candy stockings and lingerie while awaiting trial before Police Magistrate Mary Whiteis. Dr Joseph Wadkins seeks a match as Mayor Kesel restores dancing to the town.
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Margaret of
Roosevelt Likely Pushes Panama Locks Funding
Congressional opposition to bomb proof locks for the Panama Canal grows as the House approves only 850000 for plans, while Roosevelt considers a presidential appeal to restore the 15000000 fund. A Capitol Hill source says the president may urge Senate action after visiting the canal this week.
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Shell Overrules Juror's Motion in Warren Indictment Case
Judge J T Shell overruled a motion to quash the indictment against Ouachita parish police juror J Lioyd Warren who faced charges of profiting from parish gasoline sales. The ruling suggests a ruling on a separate motion for a new trial may follow this afternoon as defense and prosecution argued the merit and evidence. Witnesses Hawthorne and Lester declined to concede Warren had no connection to the transactions.
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J. T. Shell
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George Lester
Flood waters threaten Colusa as California storm hits
Five day Sacramento valley flood drives evacuation of 100 Colusa residents and looting reports in Redding. Drowning deaths reach four with 5,000 homeless and 13 levee breaks as state and federal crews mobilize for reconstruction.
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Anderson to Seek New Trial After Tax Evasion Conviction
Robert D. Anderson, former Shreveport horse race bookmaker, was convicted in federal court of evading 7296 dollars in income taxes for 1936 37. Jurors deliberated 1 hour 10 minutes. His defense will move for a new trial Monday, with potential sentencing on denial.
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Earl Crouter
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Leon D. Hubert, Jr
Storm Warning Issued for Texas Coast by Weather Bureau
The United States weather bureau issued small craft warnings for the Texas coast. Winds will be fresh to strong from the south this afternoon and tonight, continuing to the west and northwest by Saturday morning.
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New Orleans
United States Weather Bureau
Texas
Edward Maxey Vessel Owner Lost in Gulf
Edward Maxey, musician-adventurer from Evansville Indiana, reported missing after his foot schooner Atlantis encountered rough weather off Perdido Pass near Pensacola Florida. His companion R W Muetze steered to aid rescue but Maxey was not found after a coast guard search.
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Evareville
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Yarnell urges embargo to avoid war with Japan
Rear Admiral Harry E. Yarnell, retired Asiatic Fleet commander, says an export embargo on Japan would not trigger hostilities with the United States. He warns thatJapan’s dominance in Asia could extend its power and threaten democratic nations if Europe and China falter in the current war. He notes decisive timing for U.S. aid to allied nations and the risk to vital interests.
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Dock Board Cuts About 1400 Jobs in New Orleans
John McKay general manager of the port dock board said about 1400 workers have been removed from payroll since the February 0 Democratic primary. He noted further reductions may follow as the board seeks efficient port operations.
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American Hears England's Stronghold Must Be Broken
Berlin dispatch reports that President Roosevelt’s envoy meets with Adolf Hitler and Joachim von Ribbentrop to discuss breaking Britain’s economic dominance. The talks focus on post war autarchy and Germany’s plan to reshuffle global trade and power structures.
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Berlin
Germany
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Sumner Welles
Roosevelt Faces Three Big Questions on Return
Washington date March 1 President Roosevelt returns from vacation tomorrow to mark the New Deal seven year point and faces three key issues. Will he seek a third term and when will he announce it. What report will Under Secretary Welles present on his Europe trip. Will he propose new legislation or urge Congress to adjourn by May 15 to June.
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Roosevelt
Foreign Affairs
Welles
Congress
Hides Tot After Accident In Chicago Garage
Five year old Beverly Joan Frank died after being struck by a car and allegedly moved to a private garage tarp to hide the body. Walter Bradshaw, 45, a meat market proprietor, was arrested as police traced the vehicle. Coroner's physicians differed on whether the girl was dead when placed under the tarpaulin.
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Beverly Joan Frank
Walter Bradshaw
John Cunningham
Jerry Kearns
Thomas Duffy
Bradshaw
Jacob Frank
Anna
Louisiana Legislature Convenes Amid Appointments Row
Baton Rouge reports Governor Long calls lawmakers to meet for a special session at 6 58 p m to address social concerns and the tubercular hospital closing while factions seek to align the Regular organization with the Long faction to ratify numerous appointments.
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Tenner Social
Earl K. Long
Moon
Peacetime Maneuvers Planned Across Texas and Louisiana
The Army announces large peacetime maneuvers in Louisiana and Texas using blank shells and smoke. Adjutant General Pleming says areas near oil mills and crops will be avoided unless owners consent, with reassurances for any property damage. About 19 million acres will host the exercises, the largest peacetime troop concentration to date.
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Raymond H. Pleming
Louisiane
War Department
War Woodring
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Springs
Ark
Robert B. Call
Fourth Corps
Claire Beard
Camp Beauregard
Alexandria
Orleans physiologist Dr Oren Raber dies in New Orleans
Dr Oren Raber an internationally known plant physiologist and conservationist for the United States forestry service died in New Orleans yesterday. His body was sent to Walcottee ville Ind his native city for intere
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Oren Raber
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Walcotteeville
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