Japanese Capture Chihfeng Shapes Jehol Breakthrough
Japanese forces seized Chihfeng at the northern Jehol frontier after a bitter battle, signaling a strategic breakthrough. The fall places the invaders in a position to subdue Jehol Province as General Shi Wen-Hua reportedly submitted to Manchukuo.
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Jehol
Chihfeng
Tachangtze
Yehoushou
China
Chinwangtao
Tokyo
Shi
Wen-Hua
Manchukuo
Jehol City
Chengteh
Kline Keeps Pittsburgh Mayor Title Amid Appeal Delay
Pittsburgh Mayor Charles H. Kline, convicted of irregularity in city supply purchases, receives six months in jail and a $5,000 fine. A writ of supersedeas pauses the sentence as an appeal proceeds. Kline must post $5,000 bond. Co defendant Bertram Succop serves one year. Superior and Supreme Court actions upheld the original conviction before review.
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International News Service
Butler
Charles H. Kline
Pittsburgh
Thomas D. Finletter
Finletter
Allegheny County
Bertram L. Succop
Sabetor
Kline
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Three weeks to spring and town notes from PA Newc
In three weeks the first day of spring arrives. Tulips emerge from winter beds as Young Pa Newc notes. Edward J. Davis, among others, receives Roosevelt congratulatory letters signed by Louis McH. Howe. Ash Wednesday marks Lent until Easter. Mayne orders police to curb out of town newsboys and sensational shouting.
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Pa Newc
New Castle
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Edward J. Davis
Louis McH. Howe
Mayne
Daily Weather Report Summary for Local Hour
U S Weather statistics show the hour ending at 9 AM with a maximum temperature of 45 and a minimum of 24, no precipitation, and a river stage at 7 feet. The prior period records a maximum of 42, a minimum of 24, and 0.02 inches of precipitation.
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U. S
Hunger marchers press for immediate aid in Harrisburg
A large crowd of self styled hunger marchers converged on the Pennsylvania Capitol, pressuring the General Assembly for unemployment relief and insurance. Edith Briscoe of Pittsburgh led the vocal attack, denouncing the 90 cent weekly relief and shouting for action. Banners urged support for the Soviet Union, unemployment cash relief, and unity of black and white workers as marchers demanded wage protections and anti starvation measures.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Mar
General Assembly
Pennsylvania
Edith Briscoe
Pittsburgh
Pinchot
Soviet Union
Ekmans
Blue Law And Repeal Measures Move Ahead In State Legislature
In Harrisburg on March 1, blue law and prohibition bills advanced. The Schwartz outdoor Sunday sports bill and McClure dry repeal measure cleared the Senate on first reading with no debate. Both move to second reading Monday before final passage, while the Steedle blue law modifier stayed on the calendar.
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William J. Kelly
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Senate
Schwartz House
House
Manhunt Ends as Harry Branch Surrenders in Maryland
An armed hunt across Maryland’s Eastern Shore ends with Harry Branch surrendering to a large posse and National Guard presence after a day of pursuit. He had fled after shooting a Black woman the previous Sunday and wounded former Orioles player Frank Brower. Branch trapped himself near Indy Brooks’ home before midnight and finally gave up at daybreak with hands raised.
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International News Service
Centerville
Harry Branch
National Guards
National Guarden
Branch
Prank Brower
Baltimore Orioles
International League
Brower
Branch Eluseq
Indy Brooks
Brooks
Chicago Boy Wounded in Gang Battle Crossfire
An 11 year old boy was shot in the abdomen during a revolver battle among three bandits in Chicago. He lay in County hospital with injuries sustained while playing nearby.
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International News Service
Chicago
Mar
Mk Glass
Girl Killed as Car Slams Into Munhall Group
Four children and a man were struck by a speeding car as they walked home from school in Munhall. Gazba Mojta a 13 year old girl died at Homestead hospital along with three other injured victims Helen Leski 11 Dorothy Czajkoski 10 and Agnes Mojta 12. John Hlavack 30 of Homeville is held as driver. A witness took a half pint of liquor from the car.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Munhall
Homestead Hospital
John Guidach
Homeville
Gazba
Helen Leski
Dorothy Czajkoski
Agnes Mojta
Mojta
John Hlavack
Chinese Forces Fight Hard To Save Jehol
Chinese forces resist Japanese advances in Jehol province as they strive to defend key cities and repel incursions. Sutton warns the invasion of the Jehol area will not be easy or quick.
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Jehol
Sutton
Infantries Meet Tanks as Jehol Battle Looms
Major General Frank M. Sutton reports a fierce clash before Jehol City with Chinese defenses holding on the center line at Pingchuan. He predicts heavy losses for Japan and Manchukuo as the battle presses toward Jehol.
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Japan
Manchukuo
Jehol
Jehol City
Frank M. Sutton
Sutton
Onearm” Sutton
Pingchuan
Northern Chinese Forces Observe Far East War Action
From Pingchuan Jehol Marshal Chang Hsueh Liang's field headquarters observers note the latest phase of the Far East conflict. Reports detail movements and military positions as pressure mounts in the northern front.
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Pingchuan, Jehol
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Far East
Britain and United States clash over selling weapons
In Beverly Hills a speaker argues that Britain and the United States both influenced by profit wants to sell to both sides. He says Europe sees the US as driven by money while England seeks to curb war. The piece contrasts disarmament with weapon sales and questions humanitarian aims.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
England
Japan
Europe
Ticket Sale For Banquet Nears Sellout
Tickets for the community father and sons banquet at the Cathedral this Thursday night March 2 are selling quickly. Sales will stop at noon Thursday to ensure seating. Remaining tickets are at Paisleys Love and Megown and M. C. A. none will be sold at the door.
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Father and Sons
Paisley’s
Love & Megown
Violence erupts in Worms amid emergency decrees in Germany
In Worms two people were killed and several injured as Nazi storm troopers invaded a local Republican Trade Union club and a Communist youth died in street clashes. Berlin reports say civil war looms after the government abrogates civil rights by emergency decree.
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International News Service
Worms
Germany
de Ming
Berlin
Two Kidnapers In Denver Known Says Chief Of Police
Chief A T Clark said two of the kidnapers of Charles Boettcher II are known to police. He would not disclose how he learned their identities. Boettcher was forced to leave his home in a black sedan on February 12.
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Denver
Charles Boettcher
International News Service
Charles Boettcher II
A. T. Clark
Clark
Boettcher
Mother and five children die in Oklahoma house fire
In Land Springs Oklahoma Mrs Ernest C Kepner and five children died when a fire swept their four room cottage early today The children named Robert and Jewell twins 12 Charlotte 11 Wayne 7 and Frank 6 were killed Two other children Pauline 5 and Esther 1 were saved by their mother who re entered the burning home to rescue them but perished The stove left burning started the blaze while the father a cotton mill worker was away at work
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International Newes Service
Land Springs
Okla
Ernest C. Kepner
Robert
Jewell
Charlotte
Wayne
Frank
Pauline
Esther
Thief Steals Dog Licenses Uncovered By Constable
Union township constable Tommy O'Brien reports a new theft trend claiming individuals without dog licenses are removing licenses from licensed dogs. Mrs Laura McKeever returns home on East Grant Street after a stay in Pitts ee with her sister.
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Tommy O'Brien
Union Township
Persens
Laura McKeever
East Grant Street
Pittsee
Score Update From Westminster Gymnasium Tonight
The News will publish only the final score of the New Castle Union high game at Westminster gym tonight. It will likely be available around 9:30 p.m. Call 22 or 4024 to obtain the score after that time.
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New Castle
Westminster Gymnasium
Mayor Cermak Improves, Doctors Report Positive Signs
Jackson Memorial Hospital reports Mayor Anton J. Cermak of Chicago showing improvement. Dr Karl A Meyer head of Cook County Hospital said the trend was favorable and he would return to Chicago tonight unless developments worsen.
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Diternational
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami
Fla
Anton J Cermak
Chicago
Karl A. Meyer
Cook County Hospital
Cermak
Hunger Marchers Given Shelter In Harrisburg Today
Hunger marchers from across Pennsylvania arrived in Harrisburg to seek relief from destitution and unemployment. Gov Pinchot arranged shelter for about 1000 marchers at the State Farm Show building and planned a meeting with their delegation the next day.
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Harrisburg
International News Service
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Gifford Pinchot
State Farm Show
Death notices for several residents listed in brief
The record lists Mary Elizabeth Newell aged 80 of 1410 Highland Avenue W J McClymonds 85 of Beaver Falls Claudia Carpenter Mutter 36 of Youngstown Road Johanna Pawlowskie 8 Ellwood City and Alice A Pascarella Creton Avenue Rakin fe all noted in the death notices with locations.
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Mary Elizabeth Newell
Highland Avenue
W. J. McClymonds
Beaver Falls
Claudia Carpenter Mutter
Youngstown Road
Johanna
Bern's Probe Is Closed On Coast
Hollywood reports the inquiry into Paul Bern's death has closed with a finding that he died by his own action. District Attorney Baron Fitts and grand jury foreman W. W. Widenham released the statement declaring the death an act of self destruction.
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Bern
International News Service
Hollywood
Paul Bern
Baron Fitts
W. W. Widenham
Grand Jury
Boy Fatally Hurt by Oil Plant Belting
In Franklin Pennsylvania on March 1 Edward Chase 5 died at a gasoline plant in Shamburg after his clothing was caught in moving machinery. His father Newell Chase found the battered body.
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International News Service
Pranklin
Shamburg
Here
Edward Chase
Newell Chase
March Weather Forecast With Gentle Open
The poemish note proclaims a mild March with no blizzards or snow, describing a lamb like start and lion like end. It asserts a pleasant, warm spell with a forty degree day and hints at a calm seasonal transition.
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Oscar Glass
Girl
Hse
Hitler
Stars of
Washington
Rosa Ponselle
Lawrence Tibbett
Efrem Zimbalist
Hoover
Roosevelt
Miss Ponselle
Oklahoma
William H. Woodin
the Treasury
Thomas J. Walsh
Claude A. Swanson
Navy
Henry A. Wallace, Jr
Agriculture
Cordell Hull
Princes Perkins
Alice A. Pascarella Creton
Rakin
Arthur Mometer
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