British Advance Roaring Across Libyan Desert Front
British imperial troops crushed Italian forces near Derna three miles outside the town and pushed Italians back along five columns in East Africa. Mechanized forces swept Tubyan west of Tobruk, threatening Bomba Derna Bengazi as Marshal Graziani failed to halt the retreat. Selassie directed actions hundreds of miles inside Africa as the war expanded across Italian-held territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Navy Service
AIRO
Derna
East Africa
W. P. Saphire
International News Service
Cairo
Tubyan
Gruala
Bomba
Italy
Selassie
Pa Newc Observes A Winter Day On City Streets
A young woman slips on snow while walking to high school injuring nothing serious. A neighbor helps her up as both resume their way. A driver loses a wheel chain on Crotea hill draws a warning from another motorist. Town plans an ice carnival in February as winter travel continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa Newe
Crotea Hill
Daily Weather Report for 24-Hour Period Ending Today
United States weather statistics show a maximum temperature of 31 and a minimum of 23. Precipitation records total 13 inches with 1.5 inches of snow. River stage not specified. A year-ago period reported a maximum of 27 and minimum of 20 with 11 inches of precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Londoners Mystified By Long Bombing Lull
London reports a fifth straight night without Nazi bombing as residents puzzle over the lull. Weather over continental Europe, poor for raids, is cited by theorists split between preparations for a new strike and the effect of early snow and mist on German airfields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Charles
A. Smith
Innternational News Service
London
Britain
Hitler
Mediterranean
France
Fow
Germany
Halifax Opens British Embassy in Washington
Lord Halifax presided over the British embassy in Washington after President Roosevelt sent an unprecedented signal of full support for Britain. The new ambassador and his wife arrived aboard England's newest battleship and were convoyed into the capital, defying protocol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Durno
Washington
Lord Halifax
Roosevelt
United States
London
England
Tractor and Trailer Burn On Wallace Hill Route 224
A tractor pulling a loaded trailer burned on Wallace hill Route 224 near Edenburg at 6 30 am today. The items included radios radiators stoves and scales with an estimated contents value not learned and the tractor owned by Interstate Trucking of Toledo. The driver John Vandersiik escaped from the wreck as the truck caught fire following a passing maneuver.
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Wallace Hill
Route 224
Edenburg
John Vandersiik
Erie Street
Lucas
Interstate Trucking Company
Toledo
New Castle fair plans to launch Monday for 1941 event
Directors of the New Castle Agricultural Association meet Monday afternoon to set dates for the 1941 fair. Official dates await a February 18 Pittsburgh district fair officials meeting. Shoat, recovering from flu, says the board will begin plans for the show, expected as a free fair open to the public.
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New Castle
New Castle Agricultural Association
A. Co
Pittsburgh
I Shoal
Tobruk Losses Reported By Rome
Rome reports 20,000 Italian troops lost as Tobruk falls to British forces. It says fierce fighting continues west of the Libyan stronghold as British mechanized units struggle against new Fascist lines, with Tobruk garrison praised for its endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coternational Nova Service
Rome
Tobruk
Italan High Command
Germany Lost War In June Of 1940 Says Halifax
Lord Halifax, Britains ambassador to the United States, told reporters after a State Department briefing that Hitler lost the war in June 1940 when he did not invade England following Dunkirk. He spoke after a meeting with Secretary of State Cordell Hull.
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Germany
George Duano
Statt
Washington
Adolf Hitler
Dunkerque
England
Lord Halifax
Great
Nine Grove City students pass private pilot exams at New Castle
At New Castle airport, nine Grove City College students and two Westminster College students earned private pilot licenses after examinations conducted by Civil Aeronautics Administration inspector Charles Curry. The Grove City group included James Buyers James Rote Paul Groves Sidney Paul Harry Sheran James Tayor and Jack Rosen from Franklin New Jersey. Others Frank McClure of New Wilmington and Terry May of this city also received licenses indicating the Grove City course of twenty students has concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Charles Curry
Grove City College
James Buyers
Christiana
James Rote
East Brady
Paul Groves
Altoona
Sidney Paul
Harry Sheran
James Tayor
Franklin
N. J
Findley Wilson
Grove City
William H. Tee
Westminster College
Frank McClure
New Wilmington
Terry May
Wallane Avenue
Bloody Rumanian revolt pits Sima against Antonescu
International dispatch reports thousands dead or wounded as Vice Premier Horia Sima takes refuge in Bucharest Iron Guard headquarters the green house. Antonescu deposes Sima and orders capture with troops surrounding the fortress prone to a force surrender if not stormed. Continued on pages two.
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George Balint
Budapest
Ion Antonescu
Horia Sima
Bucharest
Green House
Iron
Antonescu
Sima
Tron’ Guard
Greeks Report More Captures Following Greek Advances
International News Service reports from Athens on January 26 that Greek forces captured large quantities of Italian war materiel and many prisoners after advances south of Valona and in the Elisura Tepelini sector. An entire Italian regiment fell to a lone Greek battalion, with the fascist unit said to have been shot to ribbons during a counter attack. Additional Greek battalions reportedly seized mountain heights, driving a larger Italian force into retreat while two Italian majors were among prisoners. The Wolves of Tuscany division was said withdrawn for reorganization after heavy losses, and General Cavallero reportedly dismissed its Italian commander.
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International
Athens
Greek High Command
Valona
Elisura-Tepelini
Athans
Italy
Tuscany
Ugo Cavallero
Deaths of Mrs Charley Owens and William Buchanan
Death notices list Mrs Charley Owens of 301 North Cedar Street and William H Buchanan aged 85 of Highland Heighty along with Glamballivia Angeletil aged 59 of 719 East Long Avenue. The fragmentary record names several individuals and addresses without完整 details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Owens
North Cedar Street
William .H. Buchanan
Highland Heighty
Grange And Firemen May Build Community Hall
East New Castle Grange and Shenango township volunteer fire department weigh building a joint community hall to replace their fire destroyed Grange. Talks are in early stages but attention is growing as plans consider hosting Grange and fire department HQ in Castlewood area with replacement cost estimated over 7000 dollars.
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East New Castle Grange
Shenango Township
Charles Welhousen
East New ‘Castle
State Farm Show Ends After 25th Year Closure
Harrisburg reported the 25th annual state farm show officially closed after 442,900 attendees over the week. A snow storm reduced Friday’s turnout to 30,000 while Leroy Waher of Macungie earned 436.80 for grand champion baby beef, a steer raised from a calf this year. About 160 4-H prize animals sold on the final day, with total 4-H stock awards surpassing 20,000. Show closed at 6 pm. clean up continued by midnight as 4-H entrants and exhibitors wrapped up this year's exposition.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Leroy Waher
Lehigh County
Huber
Champion
Two Injured In Auto Accident In City Crash
Police report two injuries from separate crashes Friday. Don ald J. Howard 19 sustained an elbow laceration and Alice M. Aiken eight suffered a cut above an eye in a collision on Coun ty Line and East Washington streets in a car driven by Virginia B Bowman five Greenwood avenue. In a second crash Charles J Kelly 338 Smithfield street and Floyd L Catton R D 6 drove cars that collided at State street and Bell avenue.
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Donald J. Howard
Alice M. Aiken
Virginia BE
Bowman
Greenwood Avenue
County Line
East Washington Streets
Miss Aiken
Charles J'Kelly
Smithfield Street
Floyd L. Catton
R. D
State Street
Bell Avenue
Snow Fails To Halt Activities At Airport Here
Snow on New Castle runways reaches six inches in places but airport operations continue. Local fliers pursue normal schedules though landings slow planes. Priday saw no flights due to freezing rain risking carburetor icing.
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New Castle
Port Priday
Burglars damage East Street School admin building
Burglars break into the East Street administration building last night trying to reach a safe and vault. They pried a rear window and a steel door, damaging walls and an insulated door before failing to access money or tax books. janitor Frank Young found the damage this morning. secretary John Bechtel said no money is kept in schools.
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East Street
Poliece
Frank Young
John Bechtel
Baccalaureate Service Sunday at Cathedral Auditorium
One of the senior high school's largest winter graduating classes will hold a baccalaureate service Sunday at 7 40 pm in the Cathedral Auditorium. Rev J A Cousins will speak with Dr John J Mellvaine on the platform. The cappella choir directed by Robert A Duff will perform and Mrs Jay L Reed will present an organ recital before the processional Grand March from Aida by Verdi. Continued on page two.
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Cathedral
J. A. Cousins
Groton
Methodist Church
Robert A. Duff
C. C. Green
Sdeals
Jay L. Reed
Verdi
British Warship King George V Lifts Anchor in Annapolis
The 35 000 ton battleship King George V, bringing Britain’s new ambassador Lord Halifax, lifted anchor at 11 10 a m EST and steamed down Chesapeake Bay toward the Atlantic. The ship stayed in Annapolis four hours beyond the neutral port limit, dropping anchor five miles offshore after raiding a few minutes past 3 yesterday afternoon.
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Roosevelt
Annapolis
Lord Halifax
United States
Lady Halifax
George
International News
Servicag
OMS
King George V
Chesapeake Bay
Atlantic
New Fire Truck Arrives In City Amid Snowy Travel
Fire Chief James E. Thomas and City Mechanic Christ G. Walker arrived home with a new city purchased pumper built on a Dodge truck chassis. The vehicle was driven through heavy snow from Croton to Chicago and is now at Central station awaiting service this weekend. The third ward Croton station will retire the old truck as equipment is rearranged to improve Croton coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Thomas
Christ G. Walker
Chicago
Central Station
Third Ward
Croton
Bullitt Urges Aid To Britain In War Efforts
Former ambassador William C. Bullitt told the House foreign affairs committee that the United States must arm and aid Britain to avert Axis domination. He warned that without aid and intervention, the western hemisphere could face a long totalitarian era and potential forced military government.
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Bullitt
Britain
William S. Neal
Cne
Washington
William C. Bullitt
France
Congress
United States
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Charles A. Lindbergh
Bullite
Heavy Snow Brings Treacherous Slush Across Pennsylvania
Sub freezing temperatures turn yesterday's snow into a dangerous patchwork across most of Pennsylvania highways. Record lows reached 23 in Pittsburgh and 35 in Philadelphia, as snow sleet and rain created six inch slush. Ground traffic and air travel slowed for hours while pedestrians struggled through ankle deep muck.
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International News Service
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Return of Old Time Skating Sparks Night Activity
Arthur Mometer notes a revival of old time sports with skating on ice and social gatherings by the snowy bank. He imagines sleds and hayrides returning, while nightclubs fade as winter amusements regain popularity amid unsettled weather.
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Dern
PA Newc
Daily Weather Report
Grange
Fitera
Cousins
Methodist
City
Thomas
Walker
U. S&s
Lindbergh
Arthur Mometer
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