Kennedy Testimony Warns War Aid Bill Involves U S
Joseph P. Kennedy, former ambassador to Great Britain, told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that convening Congress for war would pull the United States into conflict. He voiced surprise at Britain's claim they would not need an American expeditionary force in 1941 and warned U S convoys for British ships could pressure action to protect honor and prestige. He spoke as an opposition witness to Roosevelt's lease lend bill.
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Fragments From Pa Newc Obser ves A Strange Egg Mystery
A reader reports a double egg from Sizer chicken farm near New Castle and notes foggy, smoky city weather with a distant woodpecker at Pine and East Main. Monday observes many drivers license applications forwarded to Harrisburg as odd weather and sounds mark a muted afternoon.
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Daily Weather Report for 24 hours ending 8am
United States weather statistics show river stage at 7 feet with no precipitation. For the same date last year the record notes a maximum temperature of 13 and a minimum of 0 with no precipitation.
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United States
Will Hitler Invade Ireland Question Perplexing England
London contemplates a possible German invasion of Ireland as a key threat to Britain's security. The piece notes Ireland's strategic position blocking supply lines and the influx of German control of Europe’s coast, with a cross channel attack scenario looming over England.
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Five Of 23 Boston Fishermen Saved In Harbor Wreck
A Boston beam trawler Mary B. O Hara carrying 50 000 pounds of fish struck a submerged object near Boston harbor and sank. Five of the 23 crew, who battled icy seas clinging to masts, were saved after three hours as ships failed to reach the stricken vessel. Captain Fred Fisher was among the missing.
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International News Service
Boston
Mary B. O'Hara
Fred Fisher
British War Aim Is End Of Nazi Tyranny
Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the House of Commons that Britain’s war aim is to end Nazi tyranny for the time being and rejected a fuller public outline. He said most right-minded people understand the causes and principles of the war and that the government seeks a statement only if it aids victory and liberation.
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Charles A. Smith
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London
Great Britain
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Churchill
United States
Substitute For Lease-Lend Bill Takes Shape
Bi partisan substitute for Roosevelt’s lend-lease bill to aid Great Britain forms as Joseph P Kennedy to testify. Plan centers on aid via lend or exchange capped at 2 billion, curbs Roosevelt discretionary power over ships and weapons, and grants Britain full freedom in use of aid. Next page details.
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Major Disorders Rage In Rumania
INternational News Service reports unrest in Romania after the assassination of German general staff officer Major Doehring. Pro German Iron Guardists blamed negligence of officials. authorities struggle to restore order. A Greek boxing champion, named Axioti, allegedly killed Doehring and was executed by firing squad.
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Budapest
Rumania
Doehring
Bucharest
Axioti
Death Record for John C. Reed in New Castle
John C. Reed, age 4, of New Castle, is recorded in a death notice dated Tuesday January 21, 1841. The brief entry notes the deceased and locality without further details.
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John C. Reed
New. Castle
President Turns His Attention To Defense Program
President Roosevelt directs third term to speed up rearmament to defend democracy. He is highly pleased with national response to his inaugural pledge and plans to mobilize officials to implement the defense program. The emphasis is on preserving democracy as the nation's highest justification for sacrifice in national defense.
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British Planes Repel Fascist Raid On Piraeus
Greek high command said British fighting planes shot down two Italian bombers and repelled an air raid on Piraeus the port of Athens. The clash marked the Italians’ first deep Greek attack in weeks with at least one bomber felled.
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International Newnan Service
Athens
Piraeus
Seniors Given Rotary Honor At New Castle Club
Westminster College President Robert F. Galbreath lauded top senior scholars as Rotary honors the 20 mid year graduates of New Castle High School January 31. He praised their quiet study at home and set a commendation tone for commencement. James Cheval among those named addressed the luncheon at The Castleton with Principal Frank L. Orth present.
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Italo German Drive Against British Forces In Mediterranean
Italo Mussolini and Hitler conferred for hours on plans for a joint Mediterranean campaign against British strongholds. Berlin dispatches noted the meeting as a necessary response to enemy propaganda and suggested more frequent discussions between the two dictators.
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Japan Premier Warns of Gravest Emergency to United States
Japanese Premier Konoye urged stronger national defenses as the empire faces its gravest emergency yet. In a Diet address he linked Tokyo Berlin Rome with the alliance and said Japan must build total national power for policy aims. Matsuoka, reopening the Diet, pledged support to Italy and Germany.
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Puminmiare Konoye
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House of Peers
Yosuke Matsuoki
United States
Rome
Bonoye
Matsuoka
Italy
Germany
Germans Slain in Romanian Uprising Reported
Reports from Bulgaria dated January 21 indicate many Germans killed or wounded in Bucharest and Romanian centers as Ion Antonescu’s government and Nazi forces face an attempted coup by dissidents. Dispatches say the revolt is ongoing and could mark a new anti Nazi push in Romania with large German troop movements suspected.
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Liternational News Service
Bulgaria
Bucharest
Ans
Ion Antonescu
Romania
Rumanie
Rumania
Iron Guards
Tron
Brenneman Wins High Honors At State Farm Show
Charles L. Brenneman of Volant Lawrence County earned top honors at the 35th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. His Shropshire ewe entries won first in the one year and under ewes class and claimed the champion ewe prize, with other entries placing in young flock and flock categories.
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Brenneman
International News Service
Harrisburg
Charles L. Brenneman
Volant
Pennsylvania
Brennemains
Brennemai
Lieut Goebring Elevated to Captain in Artillery Battery
First Lieutenant William Goebring of Jack Service Battery Second Battalion 16th Field Artillery was informed by Major F. Bittner of Tyrone that he is promoted to captain, effective January 10. Goebring previously served as first lieutenant with Battery Fy and with former Cavalry Troop KK before transferring to artillery.
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Willliam He Goebring
16Thfield Artllery
F. Bittner
Tyrone
Hhis
Goebring
Major British offensive opens Tobruk campaign
Cairo reports a major British offensive against Tobruk, with Italian forces retreating into Eritrea. Two British columns and RAF bombers pushed into Eritrean mountains, pursuing Fascists. Frontier posts at Sabderat and Tesseni abandoned and occupied by the British. An estimated 5,000 to 8,000 Italians involved. The drive aims toward the Red Sea.
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Tobruk
Bengazi
High Command
East Africa
Jeritrea
Eritrea
Cairo
Kassala
Sabderat
Tesseni
Red See
Red Sea
No London Raid Amid Night Quiet in World War II
Britain endured a quiet night as German bombers reportedly attacked areas near London. Two air alerts sounded in the city in the afternoon while the capital itself escaped a direct hit. Anti aircraft batteries opened fire on outskirts as authorities continued to monitor further raids.
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Iternational News Service
London
Britain
Doakes Seeks Regular Spot in Tough Teague Trial
Arthur Mometer Afentmorency Doakes enters a year long tryout at the top, aiming for a berth in the big league. His supporters say he can break through. he already blocked shots last season and hopes his hard work earns him a place amid a focused, determined clubhouse. The forecast hints at rough weather during Ourty Jour.
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