Treaty Signs End Border Dispute Indo China Thailand Pact
Thailand and French Indo-China signed a Japanese sponsored peace accord ending their border dispute. Thailand gains parts of Cambodia and Laos and acreage in rice producing zones while a boundary flow committee drafts new frontiers. France conceded but rejected some Thai demands, with officials showing little emotion at the ceremony in Tokyo.
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City vows aid for widows and orphans after fatal fire
In Brockton a deadly theater fire killed twelve firefighters and injured others. City officials formed a committee to arrange annuities for the 12 widows and 16 minor children while private funds were solicited. A formal inquest was set as investigators probe the blaze’s cause.
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Camp Livingston Population Tops 13 275 in Army
Camp Livingston, La. announced the Monday population reached 13 275 as the U S Army passed the one million mark. The roster lists Band division with nurses officers and men 16477 106th cavalry of Minos 1 453 along with activated units including 350th 351st and 353rd field artillery regiments 207th general hospital companies E and F headquarters detachment 57th quartermaster regiment company B 1st quartermaster battalion 82nd quartermaster company 68th quartermaster company 93rd engineers battalion and more.
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World at War Clouds Grow Over Europe and Pacific
Axis propaganda targets the United States as Japan prepares to leave Tokyo for talks with Hitler and Mussolini. Yugoslavia faces a call to join the axis. Royal bombers strike Cologne Boulogne Cherbourg Brest while Portsmouth endures a six hour raid. Roosevelt seeks congressional approval to rush war matériel to Britain likely totaling 7 billion dollars. Britain and United States discuss naval exchanges and a Battle of the Atlantic. Vichy vows to resist axis bases in Tunisia. Greeks report heavy Italian losses as defenses brace for possible German invasion.
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Boston-born woman joins British Commons unopposed
Beatrice Clough Rathbone, born in Boston, becomes the second American-born member of the house of commons by unopposed nomination in Bodmin district. She takes over the seat of her late husband Flight Lieutenant John Rankin Rathbone, killed on his first flight over Germany last December.
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House of Commons
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John Rankin Rathbone
Germany
Boston
Britain says Atlantic battle has begun amid heavy ship losses
A London naval source asserts Britain can man the American fleet if needed as the battle of the Atlantic starts. He notes intensified submarine, air attacks and Britain’s counter measures, and that convoy escorts increasingly include American destroyers.
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Healey
United States
United States Pleads Clemency for Spaniards
Washington reports reveal Secretary Hull pressed Spanish Generalissimo Franco for humanitarian clemency for thousands of Spanish republicans imprisoned in unoccupied France. Letters to concerned Americans note the U S cannot claim direct interest but seeks mercy on humanitarian grounds amid reports of executions and crowded prisons.
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Spain
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Spanish Republic
Sadist Slayer Still At Large In Welsh Slaying
Kansas City police report the brutal killing of Leila Adele Welsh 24 in her home with a hammer and knife. Despite a $500 reward and blood analysis, the slayer remains at large as authorities pursue strong clues from the dawn discovery by Welsh's mother.
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L. B. Reed
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Sitle
Governors See Record Attendance At New Orleans Conference
Baton Rouge March Lt governor notes one delegate declined while Texas misses due to legislature. nine southern governors plan to attend the Southern Governors Conference in New Orleans this weekend with Lt Governor hopeful turnout.
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March
New Orleans
Sam Jones
W. Lee O'Daniel
Texas
Sevon
Weygand Returns to North Africa After Vichy Visit
Generalissimo Maxime Weygand has returned to his North African headquarters after a brief stop at Vichy for conferences with Marshal Petain and other French leaders.
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Odd Fellows Hold State Convention at Monroe Hotel Frances
The 1941 state convention of the Grand Lodge Grand Encampment and Rebekah Assembly of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows met over three days in Monroe. Registrations topped 318. a joint public meeting opened with Grand Master Henry Castile presiding. Local officials welcomed the group at Hotel Frances and West Monroe officials noted. A parade of all branches moved from the riverside to West Monroe and back to the hotel. A joint public installation and degree work followed with sessions continuing Wednesday ending the convention.
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Joe Norman
Izetta Bruce
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Jackson
Cherokee Terrace
At & Pora
Roosevelt Plans 7 Billion Dollar British Aid Request
The White House will ask Congress for 7 billion dollars to fund the British aid program. President Roosevelt will propose an all cash appropriation with no contract authorizations, covering the life of the bill and including 1.3 billion in existing war supplies.
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British Major Held In Death Of Lord Erroll
Major Sir Deives Broughton was formally charged with murder in the January 24 death of the Earl of Erroll, Scotland’s hereditary high constable. Nairobi dispatch notes initial belief of a car crash, later ruled a revolver fatality with two shots fired at the car. pathologist testimony mentions the second shot killed Lord Erroll. The case was adjourned to March 19.
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Six Injured in Cincinnati Plane Mishap
An Ameri can airliner with eleven aboard suffered a rough landing in heavy rain at Lunken airport Cincinnati injuring six passengers and the pilot and a passenger possibly seriously. Captain Lester Bryant Wes ley McCleaster and J W McNeil were hospitalized. First Officer James J Murray and Bryant cut ignition to prevent fire. Passengers praised crew conduct.
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Lunken
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Fred Nonnameker, Jr
New Public Works Board Named by Governor Jones
Governor Sam Jones appointed a new public works board to oversee the department led by Director Dewitt Pyburn. Named members include William Zeteman of New Orleans, Homer H. Harris Sr. of Alexandria, and Henry G. Norris of Lake Providence.
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Sam Jones
Board of Public Works
Public Works Department
Dewitt Pyburn
William Zeteman
New Orleans
Homer H. Harris
Alexandria
Henry G. Norris
Lake Providence
Strikes Plague U S Industry Map Across Nation
Strikes across major industries continue to disrupt production as unions press for higher wages better hours and benefits. The New York City bus strike affects hundreds of thousands of riders while others target shipyards Brill Co and electrical equipment plants.
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Traffic speed rules in Monroe city limits
The report shows 101 accidents this year versus 99 last year and 15 personal injuries this year versus 20 last year while there are zero deaths this year and three last year. It states a 25 mph limit citywide and 13 mph near school grounds with drivers urged to slow further for safety.
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Fascists Hint Aid Behind Japan's Move to Berlin Rome
Propaganda spokesmen in Rome and Tokyo signal a coordinated response to U S Britain aid to the Allies as Japan's Foreign Minister Matsuoka prepares to visit Berlin and Rome for talks. British officials deny plans to lend ships, while axis capitals frame Matsuoka's trip as counteraction to Washington's aid bill.
State conventions set for spring in M city
Several statewide gatherings are planned in M city over the coming months. The Louisiana State Optometric Association meets March 19 to 21, followed by the Louisiana Association of Insurance Agents March 26 to 28. The Louisiana Police Jury Association holds its annual session April 15 and 16, with the Delta divisions of the American Relay League slated for May 24 and 25.
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Louisiana Association of Insurance Agents
Louisiana Police Jury Association
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American Relay League
Secretary Knox Inspects Fast Torpedo Boats in New Orleans
Secretary Knox tours Higgins Industries shipyard, reviewing rapid torpedo boat construction for the navy before departing by navy plane for Corpus Christi. He warns that Britain’s defeat would peril the United States against Axis fleets and endorses the lease lend bill as a practical anti war measure.
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