McAdoo Former Treasury Secretary Dies at 86
William Gibbs McAdoo, once California senator and secretary of the treasury, died of a heart attack at the Shoreham hotel in Washington. Born October 31, 1863, he led during World War I as head of the treasury and railroad director-general, and later pursued politics and law across New York, California, and Washington.
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Dense Fog and Rain Forecast for Iowa Towns
Dense fog lingered in sections of Des Moines Atlantic Council Bluffs and Montezuma with rain forecast tonight. Temperature extremes ranged from 45 at Council Bluffs to 15 at Sioux City as northern readings rise about 10 degrees and southern readings about 20 degrees above zero.
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Jury pronounces negro innocent in Connecticut case
Bridgeport Feb 1 UP Prosecutor Lorin Willis weighs appealing Spell verdict in assault charge against Mrs. Joseph K Strubing Jr a society matron Spell worked as butler and chauffeur After nearly 13 hours deliberation the jury of six women and five married members found Spell not guilty Judge Foster allowed 48 hours more to decide on appeal Spell remained in custody Spell denied repeated claims of rape and threats by Strubing who did not attend the trial.
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British line forms to slow Nile advance near Benghazi
United Press reports six thousand Watkin troops, remnants from Derna, mass along a line west of the coast road to Benghazi to delay the British Empire drive. Field guns still active, but Italian infantry patrols skirmish west of Derna as British artillery remains superior. report suggests a time-buying maneuver before a final push from Benghazi.
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Last Real Son of American Revolution Dies in Vermont
Reuben Wheeler of South Woodbury Vermont dies at age 8 in a snowbound death. He is described as the last real son of the American Revolution, with claim he fought under General Washington and his father enlisted in 178N at age 14. William Wheeler, born Comforts third marriage, is noted as existing kin, with details on family and a long life marked by milestone celebrations and congratulatory letters from 27 states.
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Petain Refuses Aid From Hitler in Second France Battle
United Press War Expert J W T Mason explains Marshal Petain resists Germanys push for control of the French fleet and Nazi troops in North Africa. He notes France holds its position better than in the spring blitz and that Berlin seeks to weaken Britain by tying down French naval power, altering Mediterranean and Atlantic strength.
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Greeks rout Italians in Albanian mountains
United Press reports Greek troops scored multiple blows against Italian forces in the Albanian mountains. In sectors near Valona and in the north, Greeks advanced to secure 4000 to 6000 foot high ridges after repelling renewed Italian counterattacks. Public security notes say Italian planes bombed Greek-held Albanian localities.
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Elliott Roosevelt Sues Over Vestments in Radio System
Elliott Roosevelt, son of the president, sues to recover 870000 from the defunct Transcontinental Urandesst ing System Inc in the Delaware Court of Chancery. He held 4000 shares of class A stock. the venture failed after insufficient station signups. Receivership followed the collapse as creditors and stockholders were urged to file claims by February.
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Knox warns odds against US if Britain falls in war
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the United States would face greatly increased danger if Britain loses the war. He said Axis victory would leave the US strained to defend coastlines and give Axis shipbuilding capacity far beyond America's. Knox expressed deep concern over Britain's prospects and the reach of American airpower to aid allies in time.
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Army and Navy Buildings Guarded in Washington
Drastic restrictions on visitors to the Army and Navy departments aim to curb espionage. Special badges with names and photos allow passage. others must prove identity and are escorted. Peddlers banned. large packages prohibited without permission. Congressmen and officials urged to contact provost marshal for prompt entry. guards told to be courteous to officials and diplomats.
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Wheeler Denies Charge By F D R
Sen Burton Wheeler of Montana rebukes Roosevelt over a claim tied to a magazine diary. He calls the accusation that he said Nazi domination was inevitable a false charge and says he supports peace and non intervention. He spoke from Palm Beach while recovering, denying he ever attended the dinner cited by Dodd’s diary.
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Ward Cigar Store at Keokuk Burned
A midnight fire damaged Ward Cigar Store in Keokuk and threatened adjoining buildings. Stock and fixtures suffered substantial loss while smoke damaged Montgomery Ward and nearby property. upstairs space used by Knights of Columbus. The cigar store is owned by Mayor John T. Ward.
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Young G O P Meeting Favors Aid to Britain
Des Moines a Feb 1 CUP A resolution favoring all possible military and economic aid to Britain while staying out of war was adopted by the natorial young repub ican convention by a 205 to 165 vote. The action crushed a revolt against Wendell L Willkie while endorsing aid bills and urging Congress to retain war powers and purse control.
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Parents Used Girl as Slave in Texarkana Case
Federal jury heard testimony that a 19 year old woman was beaten and forced to labor in a cotton field by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Miller after traveling to McKinney to comfort a dying relative. Deputy Ball described severe injuries including bone exposure and bruising. The Millers face kidnapping charges as the case unfolds in Graydon County, Texas.
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Orchestra Leader Injured in Bus Collision
Anson Weeks, leader of an orchestra, was injured in a highway crash near Marengo Iowa when a maintenance tractor was struck by a truck trying to pass. Weeks was taken to Watts hospital. No other orchestra members were hurt.
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Willkie Starts Back Next Week
London reports Wendell L. Willkie will fly to New York by air Wednesday. He has been invited to testify in Washington before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the British aid bill and said he would tell the committee anything they want to know. Willkie visited the Dover area and dined at the American club on Charing Cross Road, appearing tired but in good spirits.
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Nurses Report For Active Duty In Rockford
Report from Rockford hospital notes fourteen types of medical corps personnel entering active duty. Officials at Came Chay deieary Heepstads Col J fh Dustdeen confirm continued service and training for nurses and tech staff.
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Man Dies From Burns After Trailer Fire Trapping Incident
Des Moines man Ira Daniels, 67, died from burns received in a trailer fire yesterday. He was trapped inside and two relatives pulled him from the flames. Daniels had been bedfast since November.
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Landon Opposes Aid Measure
Topeka Kansas February 1 UPI Alfred M Landon 1936 Republican candidate said he opposed the administration's lend lease bill as unwise for the United States to plunge into world politics He favored aiding Britain earlier but warned against withdrawal and isolation He argued the nation cannot pull out of the world and warned against steering to the other extreme of continuing involvement in European wars
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Bill to Compel Mediation of Labor Trouble in Defense Work
Washington February 1 Congressional supporters push legislation to force mediation of labor disputes in navy and defense industry work. Vinson previews action after British aid bill with a 80 day dispute freeze and 30 day no strike window. Bail introduces a federal conciliation service approach. Ramsneck backs mediation. opponents doubt loss of rights aids production amid closed shop debate.
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Britain to recruit 500000 women for war effort
Britain plans to draft 500000 women for essential wartime labor including hosiery plant work and factory operations. The program will start with recruits from Leicester hosiery jobs and expand to warehousing driving and clerical roles as part of national mobilization.
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Planes Interlocked In Harrowing Landing Incident
Two planes collided on a landing strip near Calgary and landed safely. Observers describe a near miss as pilots Kown and Bolli narrowly avoided catastrophic contact while guiding the craft to ground. Investigators note both crews remained unharmed and the incident is treated as a training caution.
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