British Bombers Make New Attacks On German Bases
British bombers and fighters attacked German bases along the Ruhr and channel ports in a major RAF offensive. Observers reported fires near Cap Gris Nez and large bomber formations crossing the Dover Straits toward Calais in clear weather.
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Herricey Folkestone
Eng
Web
R.A. F
England
Cap Gris Nez
London
Royal Air Force
Gigantia
Europe
Dusseldorf
Brest
Ostend
Dunkirk
Bordeaux
Cannes
Calais
Dover
Britain
Straits of Dover
Noon to noon coroner calls set county record
Between five and six p m east aide street was blocked by a stalled truck on East Washington near West avenue delaying cars over thirty minutes. Commuters faced cold and supper delays while some joked about the mishap. In another note, Coroner T F Nugent logged seven calls from Saturday noon to Sunday noon, four for accidents and three for other deaths.
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East Aide
East Washington Street
West Avenue
Jin
Moo
Lawrence County
T. F. Nugent
Daily Weather Report United States Statistics
Daily weather report records a 24 hour period with a maximum 31 degrees and minimum 6, trace precipitation, and river stage at 6.7 feet. Year ago figures show 47 maximum, 12 minimum, no precipitation.
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United States
Weaher
Willkie Leaves England for Return to United States
Wendell L. Willkie departed western England by plane for the United States via Lisbon after praising British resolve and pledging to help in the lend-lease effort. He met with Eamon De Valera in Dublin and was welcomed back in London by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth before his Senate testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C International News Service
England
Great Britain
Wendell L. Willkie
United States
Lisbon
America
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Washington
Wilkie
Britain
Willkie
Dublin
Eamon de Valera
Eire
London
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
County Tax Rate Will Be Reduced
County commissioners indicated today a half mill cut in the institutional or poor tax levy, setting the total county and institutional levy for 1941 at four mills. The general levy will be the lowest since 1900, with three mills for general purposes and one for institutional or poor relief. The formal levy will be set Monday February 10 after a mandatory public display.
Mother And Son Die In Suspected Suicide Pact
In Elkins Park Philadelphia area Rabbi Louis Wolsey reports his wife Mia Florence Walsey 48 and his son Jonathon 24 died in a garage carbon monoxide incident. Coroner says suicide likely, though Dr Tassman notes possible accident. notes left to the rabbi.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Louis Wolsey
Elkins Park
Mia
Florence Walsey
Jonathon
Wolsey
Rabbi Wolsey
New York City
Dr. G. CO. Tassman
Germantown
Winslow Rushong
Montgomery County
Tassman
German bombers shot down off southeast England coast
Three German bombers seeking to attack a British convoy off the southeast English coast were shot down in flames late this afternoon. Coastal observers heard heavy bursts and machine gun fire along the channel for miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
London
English
Channel
Luncheon Speaker Dr R F Galbreath Addresses Temperance
Dr R F Galbreath president of Westminster College spoke at the Lawrence County W C T U Loyalty Luncheon held in the Second U P church. He based his talk on The Story of repeal stressing propaganda power and urged continued presentation of scientific facts on the minor problem to the public.
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Lawrence County
U. P
Robert Galbreath
Westminster College
Fletcher Dobyns
Galbreath
Roup
W. G. Wilkins
Jennie Wilson
J. Burton
T. 4. Preston
T. A. Preston
Margaret McClure
Wilkins
M. GC. Summers
la Verne
Temperance
Shree
New Fire Truck Put In Service At Central Station
Tests showed the new tire truck with a plumper meets specifications and is now in service at Central firehouse. The old Central truck has moved to Park Avenue for repairs. When Park Avenue is fixed, a truck from another station will replace the Park Avenue unit at the third ward within a few days.
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Central Re House
Park Avenue
Wille J
Third Ward
Wife of Famous Jim Jeffries Dies in Traffic Accident
Mrs. Frieda Jeffries, 60, wife of former world heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries, died in a traffic crash in Burbank California. Police said a car driven by 25 year old John A Chris bersson struck her as she crossed a boulevard. The driver was not charged. The couple had been married 37 years after meeting in New York.
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International News Service
Burbank
Calif
Frieda Jeffries
James Vd. Jeffries
John’ A. Chrisbersson
Jeffries
New York
Eleven Die As Connecticut Quilt Plant Burns In Defenses Case
A Hartford New Haven dispatch reports eleven men died when a third floor workshop of the New Haven Quilt and Pad Company burned in a blaze. The plant, operating 24 hours on defense orders, was filled with 25 to 30 workers when the fire began. nine men were identified while two remained unnamed.
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New Haven
U. S
Cinternational 3 Service
Conn
Salle Rosenbaum
Nazi Germany
Wiliam Della Selva
Philip Becker
Fiore Montello
Paul Fiorentino
Dominick Calvano
Elza Miller
David Chemowitz
Nathan Swinking
Werenoc
Greeks Report New Successes On Albania Fronts
In Athens on February , the Greek high command said Italian forces may abandon Tepeleni in central Albania amid indications of new Greek successes. A communique announced successful engagements and advancing lines in the front.
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Albania
Tepeleni
Infernational
Athens
High Command
German Bombers Strike Malta As War Bulletin Reports
Rome reports a German bombing raid on Malta, the British Mediterranean fortress, announced by the Italian command. The bulletin also states Italian forces have moved east of Lake Stefania in southern Ethiopia.
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Rome
Malta
Hl Command
Lake Stefania
Ethiopia
Ten Below Zero At Kane Today
Kane Pa February 5 weather readings show temperatures plunging to 106.2 below zero at 7 am. Local readings from Kane Spring Water and McKinley Station report minus 13 and minus 12 respectively at nearby times.
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Kane
Tre
Kane Spring Water Company
Manufacturers
Ral McKinley Staton
Lease Lead Bill Sparks War Fear And Power Critique
Dr Alan Valentine president of Rochester University warns Senate Foreign Relations Committee that supporters of Roosevelt lease lend bill to aid Britain would push us toward war He opposes the bill citing dictatorial powers for the executive and questions the claim of protecting democracy while noting Britain has not wielded such powers yet.
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Washington
Alan Valentine
Rochester
Senate Foreign Relations
Roosevelt
Britain
Dr. Valentine
Lease-Lend Bill Could Allow Sending Food to Britain
Washington officials say Roosevelt would use a lease lend approach to provide food and other commodities to Britain and allies. The plan would grant the president authority to lease lend or give away items deemed vital to U S defense. Britain may need cotton if payment becomes a problem, with potential aid to Greece and China also possible.
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Britain
Kingsbury Smih Nnrreational News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Vodhy
Greece
China
United States
New Castle Men Are Well Located At Camp Shelby
New Castle batteries arrived at Camp Shelby with 18 miles square post soon in tents and mess halls. Officers and men organized quickly, each man taking suitable roles as they adjust to the size and scope of the Army post. The journey lasted about 98 hours, passing through Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville, Memphis, and Hattiesburg.
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Camp Shelby
Mls
New Castle
Columbus
Cincinnati
Louisville
Memphis
Hattiesburg
German Pressure Aims to Restore Laval to Power
Vichy France February 5 sources indicate Germany is pressing for rapid reorganization of the Vichy government. A supervisory four leader bloc may be formed under Petain, including Gen. Huntziger, Paul Baudouin, Laval, and Admiral Darlan. Darlan plans to return to Paris after briefing German authorities on the changes.
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Sinternational News Service
Vichy
France
Pierre Laval
Henri Philippe Petain
Charles Huntziger
Paul Baudouin
Laval
Jean Darlan
Petain
Council of Ministers
Darlan
Navy
Paris
Paaricbs Gerad
P2- Am
Two Young Boys Drown After Ice Breaks on River
Intonational News reports tragedy near Clearfield Pennsylvania on a winter afternoon. Verdon Snyder and wife lose two young sons James Allen four and Kent Verdon three after sliding on the river bank and breaking through the ice. Older brother Ranald six survived after slipping in but saved himself with aid from nearby workers and rescue teams. Parents and three other children survive.
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Clearfield
Verdon Snyder
Susquehanna
Ranald
James Allen
Kent Verdon
Hyde
Eden
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Nazi Raiders Bomb Britain During Night
London dispatch reports German bombers attacked Britain during the night with scattered incendiaries and high explosives. The air ministry says casualties were limited and no heavy damage occurred, while fighter patrols destroyed one raider whose crew perished. A southeastern coastal town suffered hotel demolition and a house blast in western inland town left several dead or injured.
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International News Services
London
Britain
England
Air Ministry
Tawestem
Lown
Suit Entered Against ASCAP in Federal Conspiracy Case
The justice department filed charges of unlawful combination and conspiracy against the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers ASCAP 26 individuals and 19 firms tied to the group alleging restraint of trade in music used in radio broadcasts films sheet music and electrical transcriptions The inflammation was filed in Wisconsin federal district court after failed negotiations for a consent degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Laws Services
Washington
Justice Department
American Society of Composers, Antchors, and Publishers
Orm
Federal District Court
Leeenstern
Wisconsin
ASCAP
Death Record for Wilson Boyd Elizabeth Meegan and Ella Milliver
Death notices list Wilson G Boyd 43 of 601 County Line Street Mes. Elizabth Tobin Meegan 84 of Meegan Avenue Union Township and Mrs Ella McConnell Milliver 78 of Fast Lackawannock Township, Mercer County, with locations and ages.
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Wilson G. Boyd
County Line
Mes
Elizbeth Tobin Meegan
Meegan Avenue
Union Township
Ella McConnell Milliver
Fast Lackawannock Township
Meretr County
British Troops Push Westward Across Libya
British Imperial forces drive west from Cyrene toward Bengazi and Derna as Italian troops retreat toward Bengazi. British and Australian units press 123 miles from Bengazi with heavy momentum. other forces enter Italian East Africa, nearing Keren as German forces retreat in the Libyan theater.
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East Africa
Red Sea
Massaua
Agordal
Barencu
Iralian
Eritrea
Italy
Sudan
Libya
Setin
Cairo
Bengazi
Cyrene
Strvice
Pm 'Y Catr
Furch Pathan
Derna
Tripoli
Crrene
Sampson Street Home Damaged by Fire
Firemen answered at 4:10 PM Tuesday to 541 Sampson Street where a clothes press fire caused about 150 dollars in losses. Earlier, rubbish furnace at 22 East Wallace Avenue sparked a tire incident requiring fire department action.
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Sixth Ward
Robert Krause
Sampson Street
C. A. Collingwood
Wallace Avenue
Five German Fliers Killed in Crash Near Schui County KK
Officials announced a German aircraft wreck near Schui in county KK killing five crewmen and wounding one rider. The crash report confirms the deadly incident and partial injuries.
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Nees Serviges
Schui
Fragmentary notice on events and weather discussion
A garbled snippet mentions a windy day and plans for events. It references someone named Marck and a discussion of timing, with vague notes about a match and possible locations. The text is incoherent and contains multiple nonstandard spellings and unclear references.
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Ruhr
Charles A. Smith
Internationalervice Staff Oe
PA Newc
Daily Weather Report
R.F. Galbreath
Second U. P. Church
Jim Jeffries
Connecticut
Pascist Base
Rochester University
Bill
U. 8
Business Leader
Chamber of Commerce
Isk
Addis Ababa
Germany
Italian Eritrea
BC S
Shar
Arthur Mometer
Marck
Alhanen
Bay
Wight
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