Valley Forge Observes Washington Birthday Anniversary
Valley Forge program marks George Washington birthday with prayers and patriotic services. The piece recalls Washington guiding 11,000 colonial troops through a harsh winter and the army’s survival on Valley Forge’s snow covered hills. It notes annual services and accounts of drill and morale at Valley Forge, with a brief fade into continuation on the next page.
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Valley Forge
Washington
Frank J. Burke
Jonarldeewwe
Yiet
British Make Daylight Raid Follows Night Raids
London reports RAF bombers and fighters striking the French coast while German planes, five miles high, attempt to penetrate England. A flight of 20 Nazi fighters and bombers was met by Spitfires and anti aircraft fire. some bombs fell on a coastal town with slight damage and no casualties. Night raids on Wilhelmshaven Emden Brest and other targets preceded the daylight offensive. Only one German plane neared Tendon.
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James
Brown
Tiberias
London
English Channel
French
England
English
R. A.F
Kent
Wilhelmshaven
Emden
Brest
Raich
Farmand
Tendon
Nel
Dover
New Castle Ovea Industry Mystery In County
Old records uncovered at the courthouse reveal the rise of New Castle ovea in 1850 and prompt questions about what happened to this industry in the county. Residents like Pa Nene and Mercer Street passersby ponder the late 19th century mystery as spring forecasts spark renewed interest and shoppers stock up with warm clothing.
Daily Weather Report Summary for 9 a.m. period
United States weather statistics for the 24-hour period ending at 9 a.m. show a maximum temperature of 26 and a minimum of 20 with 0.20 inches of precipitation. River stage readings are listed, and a year-ago comparison notes higher river levels and different precipitation figures.
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United States
Camp Shelby Is Now Completed
Camp Shelby Mississippi, hailed by its commander as probably the best camp in the United States, is practically completed. The War Department estimates 53,000 men will be there by midwar, with 67,946 capacity, housing many from Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia. Maj. Gen. Robert H. Tyndall called Shelby the pest camp and cited rapid construction aiding the national defense program.
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I International News Service
Washington
United States
Camp
Shelby
Miss
War Department
Quartermaster General's Office
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
waRe
Department
Robert H. Tyndall
Tyndall
38Th National Guard
3Ath
Bombers Attack British Convoy Off Scotland
German long distance bombers attacked a British shipping convoy northwest of Scotland sinking a 7000 ton vessel and heavily damaging two 5000 ton ships. The High Command said yesterday also that planes off the Faroe Islands bombed another convoy, apparently sinking a 4000 ton ship and damaging several small vessels. This morning's raids scored direct hits and seriously damaged two tankers.
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International News Service
Berlin
Scotland
High Command
Faroe Islands
British Silent On Balkan Move Reports
British officials withheld comment on reports of a Balkan offensive while signs suggested action may be contemplated. Observers noted rumors of German troops pouring into Bulgaria from Romania as Belgrade rumors circulated, with Greeks standing firm against pressure. Observers in London saw the rumors align with possible British and Allied moves toward northern Greece to meet any Nazi drive through the Balkans.
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Charles A. Smith
Balkans
London
Belgrade
Bulgaria
Rumania
Africa
Greece
Byblsh
Port Jumbo Falls to British Troops in Somaliland
Cinternas Servite dispatch from Nairobi reports Port Jumbo at the Juba River mouth in Tralian Somaliland has fallen to South African British troops. British Imperial forces have crossed the river at two points, advancing toward Mogadishu. Large quantities of guns and war materiel were seized, along with European and native troops, including a brigade staff officer and a colonel.
Main Roads Open Across Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania motorists were advised that all main roads are in good condition except Centre Gameron Elk and McKean counties where rain is freezing. Weatherman W S Brotzman reports light snow flurries but no significant impact.
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International Navy Service
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Centre Gameron
Elk
McKean
T-State
W. S. Brotzman
Sea Power To Decide European War Say Standley
Admiral William H Standley declares sea power will decide the European war while Britain controls the oceans He says aid to Britain is defense of America and England will likely win with sea control and U S aid though duration remains uncertain He comments during first public remarks since Britain’s siege and after returning to government service.
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Washington
Britain
William H. Standley
Naval Operations
International Ness Service Today
England
America
Admiral Standley
London
British mines sewn in Mediterranean to cut off Italian sea routes
British naval units sowed mines over a vast Mediterranean area to disrupt Italian sea communications. The mined zone extends from Cape Santa Maria Di Leuca to Bengazi and Tunisian frontier, then along French waters to near Cape Bon before looping to Sardinia and back along the Italian coast. The admiralty declares the region dangerous to shipping and aimed to sever Jihahar links with Africa.
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Anteryaligaa News Service
London
Mediterranean Sea
Briiish
Admiralty
Jhahar
Italy
Africa
Cape Santa Maria di Leuca
Bengazi
Libya
Cape Bon
Cape Spartiveno Sardinia
Paola Fuora Point
Cape Santa Maria de Leuca
Litvinov Ousted From Soviet Central Committee
Maxim Litvinov a former Russian foreign minister and noted European diplomat has been removed from the central committee of the Communist party for failing to fulfill his obligations as a member, according to officials familiar with the move.
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Maxim Litvinov
Europe
Communist Party
Neen
Hitler demands strict neutrality for Yugoslavia
Zurich reports Hitler insists Yugoslavia remain neutral in Bulgaria Greece or Turkey. Berlin seeks partial demobilization and consent to allow German troop and material movement through Yugoslavia. Germany demands air bases in southern Serbia to back operations against Greece and Albania and to pressure Greece to halt hostilities with Italy.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Hitler
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
Greece
Turkey
Reparty
Zurieh
Belgrade
Germany
Yagoslavian
Serbia
S—John
Europe
Albania
Italy
State Secretary of Banking Hurt in Ice Accident
Philadelphia February 22 State Secretary of Banking John C Bell Jr is recovering at his Wynnewood home after slipping on ice Wednesday night. He is confined to bed with a broken bone just above the base of his spine but will stay informed on department affairs with assistance discussing matters at his home.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
State Secretary of Banking
John C. Bell, Jr
Wynnewood
Taft Opposes Lease-Lend Bill in Senate Speech
Senator Robert A. Taft attacked the lease- lend measure calling for German submarine mining of American harbors and outfitting of British warships. He argued the bill breaks campaign pledges and targets Roosevelt appointees Secretary Knox and Secretary of War Samson as pro war. The speech was prepared for Senate debate and continued on page two.
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Welltam
Neal International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
Samson
Navy
Knox
Robert A. Tait
Senate
Odax
Amercat
Canadian Cruiser Sunk by German Raiders in Indian Ocean
Berlin reports the 7,174-ton Canadian passenger liner Canadian Cruiser sunk by German naval forces while flying the American flag in the Indian Ocean. The ship, owned by Montreal Australia New Zealand Line, was built in Halifax in 1921 and had disguised herself with American symbols. This marks the raiders' first appearance in the Taelian ocean in weeks.
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International News Service
Berlin
Indian Ocean
Lloyd's Shipping Register
Healifax
Taelian Ocean
Former King Alfonso of Spain Dead, Report Claims
London reports indicate former King Alfonso of Spain died in Rome today, broadcast by a Lyons radio relay and picked up in London. Verification could not be confirmed due to lack of direct corroboration.
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International News Service
London
Alfonso
Spain
Rome
Lyons
France
Fleet To Stay Near Hawai For Strategic Restraint
American naval experts say the fleet should remain based around Hawaii, with advance units possibly near Guam, to deter Japan. Dispatch to the Philippines or Singapore is deemed unwise as lines of supply and defense would be exposed, making Hawaii a stronger position to influence a potential Japanese move.
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Kingsbury Smith International News
Washington
Pacific
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Guam
Ory
Hawaiian Islands
Singapore
Dutch East Indies
Dtr
Japan
Nippon Neer
mid-Pacific
Great Britain
Mawah
Hawkian
America
Philippines
Pittsburgh Financier Sam Diamond Ends Life at Store
Sam Diamond 48 a produce store operator in Servleet Pittsburgh committed suicide by hanging early today. Police said he planned to shut the store after five years in operation and admitted being a failure. He left behind his wife three daughters and a son.
Greatest Air Battle Develops Across Channel
Ames reports a major air battle as German and Allied forces clash over the Channel. Luftwaffe fighters surge in waves, while British Hurricanes and Spitfires defend the coast. German bombers strike the French coast and Dover area, with high altitude dogfights and widespread RAF patrols along the southern coast.
Tragedy on East Washington Street Ends in Double Fatalities
At 2:30 PM an alleged murder suicide occurred at 839 East Washington Street. Nick Atria shot and killed Mrs Hazel Schetrom and wounded himself, dying later at Jameson Memorial Hospital at 2:25 PM. Police found the bodies and began a full investigation, with the crime discovered after a scream was heard and authorities alerted.
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Nick Atria
Hazel Seliegrom
Leo
East Washington
Audria
Psy
Atrin
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Seherroms
T Reynold
Appar
Piara
Richards
Patrol Price
George Brinon
East Washington St
Washington Street
Nazi Planescross Eastern Coast Of Great Britain
Scores of German planes crossed the eastern coast of England but failed to reach inland as anti aircraft batteries and British fighter planes drove them back.
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Great Britain
New London
Nemendous Salvinades
England
No information on Nazi claim unsettled by officials
Washington officials said they had received information on a German Nazi naval incident involving a Canadian vessel but offered no concrete details. A government official indicated no protest would be raised, noting such events were common in wartime and no comment would be forthcoming until more data emerged.
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Cinernational News
Washington
Navy
Offic
Death Record for Haset Schelrom and Others
Death records list Haset Schelrom, 39, of 839 East Afon Street Hemming. Also noted are entries for a 61 year old at 208 North New Wilmington and Anna MM Crawford of New Wilmington.
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Haset Schelrom
East Afon Street
Hemming
New Waithermington
Moe
Anna MM. Crawford
New Walimington
Greeks Capture New Positions
Greek forces report new positions near Berat as they defend against attacks. Infantry and air support, including fighters, consolidate gains amid ongoing operations with chasers and escort units noted.
Four Passengers Of Plane Missing In Peru Crash
Reports from Lima Peru say a plane carrying eleven aboard vanished en route to Lima after departing from Qua. The crash site lies near the Se chura Desert. Recovery efforts locate some survivors while others remain missing as authorities investigate.
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Ptayte
Lima
Peru
Qua
Sechura
Foi Pard
Fragmentary Text About Town Meeting and Events
The readable fragments reference town figures and meetings with unclear names and dates. It hints at plans, observations, and possible actions affecting residents, but lacks coherent details or a clear narrative.
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PA Newc
Mercer Street
Daily Weather Report
Camp Shelby
U. S
Balkan
Somaliland
Eens
Weatherman
By Griffing Bancroft, JR
Mediterranean
Litvinov
Maxim Litvino
Sen
Taft
Hawai
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DS Own Life To News
Ames
E. Brown
Vatoranetla Fews Sergie Statr
Sspamite Iit Ince
Simultane
Hazel Schetrom
East Side
Man
Cere
Nick Atria, Alias
Andria
Mrs
Athens
Berati
Berat
Arthur Mometer
Dane Coty
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