Willkie urges quick aid to Britain with destroyers
Wendell L Willkie, 1940 Republican nominee, urged the United States to provide Britain five to ten destroyers a month. Speaking as the administration's cleanup witness before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he urged modifying H R 1776 to speed aid direct to Britain, Greece, and China. He warned Congress must retain power to judge further aid and terminate extraordinary presidential authority, proposing a time limit and joint restitution.
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William H. Lawrence
United Press
Washington
Wendell L. Willie
United States
Britain
Senate
Willkie
England
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Greece
China
Congress
America
Wight
German Planes Over Budapest Invasion Airlift
German transport planes flown over Budapest today in large squadrons reportedly carrying troops toward Romania. Nazi warships also appeared in three to four groups as Hungary endured a clear day after fog and cloud cover.
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Budapest
UPI
Kosavar
Germany
Ceeman Prinpes
Luftwaffe
Cpitil
Romania
Hungary
Two Boys Sentenced in Bedford Burglary Ring
Bedford Iowa February 11 two youths Robert Rayborn Liam Ta and Raymond Heumphreys 1 faces one year at Anamosa reform school after pleading guilty to breaking and entering. Judge George A Johnston said they admitted 18 robberies at Bedford Newmarket and Afton to pay debts. Loot found cached in a hollow bronze tombstone in a Clarinda cemetery.
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Bedford
Robert Rayborn
Liam
Raymond Heumphreys
Clarinda
Anamosa Reform
George A. Johnston
Newmarket
Afton
Ivan Wells
Bill to curb nonresident relief faces House debate
Des Moines February 11 The Iowa House debated a bill to empower sheriffs to remove nonresidents seeking relief after two years residence in a county, replacing the current one year rule. Rep Burma said shipping nonresidents elsewhere is drastic. others argued the two year requirement is too stringent and could hardship cases through no fault of their own.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Twa
R. E. Duifield
Guthriel Dent
Poland
Henry Burma
Allison
Elmer Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Johnson
W. P. Knowlton
Decorah
Inowlton
Burm Burma
Knowlton
Lill
McIntire Bank Robber Caught in Minnesota Case
Walter Winter announced Herman Peters, 21, of Chester, Illinois, confessed to robbing the Acton Savings Bank at McIntire, Iowa, yesterday. Peters was arrested at his home four miles from Crete, Iowa after abandoning an automobile theft. $283 of the $240 stolen was recovered. The robber threatened tellers with a pistol during the hold up. License number of the getaway car was noted. Authorities from Minnesota, Iowa, and Rochester cooperated in the case.
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St. Paul
Minn
Walter Winter
State Crime Bureau
Herman Peters
Chester
Lit
McTniore
Winters
Peters
Cresey
Elden Rowe
State Wrime Bureau
Acton
N Wothens
Rowe
Ed Amtletaz
Minnesota
Lurenus Max Studer
Iowa
Ballots in Brown election missing amid controversy
The report details missing ballots tied to the Brown election and allegations of manipulation within the Toy This School Adverse Association. Robbins allegedly defeated Supt A B Gilmer for Class 4 schools representation. Officials vow an honest effort to resolve the dispute as lawmakers call for resignations and protests arise from various figures and outlets.
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Spitlake
George Brown
Sseretuey
J. G. Wiley
Elaine Win
Asserrtion Beard
Cootyel
Bend
Bane Rollins
Cresco
Association Council
Clase 4
Brown
Robbins
A. 2B
Gilmer
Mentie Ho
British stage heavy raids on Germany
Royal Air Force conducted heavy raids on Germany and occupied territory, concentrating on Hanover with six hours of bombing that created a vast fire zone. Simultaneous strikes hit Rotterdam oil facilities and docks, Boulogne harbor, Dutch airfields, and targets in northwest Germany, with Cherbourg and Ostend fires noted. Four RAF planes were reported lost.
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Sidney J. Williams
United Press
London
Royal Air Force
Germany
Air Ministry
Hanover
England
Rotterdam
RAF
Boulogne
Holland
Berlin
RAF Coastal Command
Cherbourg
Ostend
Gas main blast toll rises in Philadelphia tragedy
In South Philadelphia, three gas main explosions destroyed nearly nine blocks, killing at least five people and sending around 40 to hospitals. Several others missing feared buried as a patrolman died within the debris. A final blast struck while responders searched for survivors.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Traulin
Dimes Chik
Ca Huel
Foumel
Acsmadl Tay
Canis
Seung Many
SAM Tomita al
Warmer Weather in Parts of Iowa Reported
A weather summary notes warmer conditions expected in western and central Iowa with light fog in Des Moines. Forecast highs near 42 degrees in some areas and night lows ranging from 10 to 25 degrees, with no precipitation reported.
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Iowa
Nes Moines
Parma
Lewawry
Coane Biuffs
Mt. Avy
Charles Cis
Farm tenancy debate spawns three bill ideas in senate
Des Moines reports senators attacked the farm tenancy problem on three fronts. Proposals urged long term leases, a graduated land tax, and tenant notification of lease lapse. Farmers spoke on turnover blaming renters yet critics warned of dangerous incentives.
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Des Moines
Senate
Shelby County
John Lee
John Gingery
Juln White
Walter Wolk
Lee
A. J. Shaw
Povahontas
EL S. White
Hiden
White
Hopkins Leaves Portugal For U S
Clarry La Hopkins, President Roosevelt’s personal envoy, left Lisbon on the Pan American Airways refugee route via Bolama and Trinidad, stopping in Puerto Rico before reaching New York. He refused to speak until briefed by the President, noting strong morale and confidence in Britain’s war effort.
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Portugal
Lboe
Clarry la
Hopkins
United States
Tod i
Pan Americ Airways
Bolama
Trinidad
Sam Juan
Puerto Rico
New York
England
Roosevelt
Clipper
Lisbury
Thopkins
United Pres
Bagh
Fire in Estherville business district causes heavy losses
A blaze in Estherville damaged several businesses in the central business block including Penney Store and the hardware firm. The extent of losses was undetermined early, with one possible cause being faulty wiring and smoke and water damage widespread. Authorities probe origin as further figures awaited.
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Fatherville
Coon
Gosia Peper
Cl Penney
Psthes Dle
Romania recalls staff at London legation
Rumania announced recall of its legation staff in London including ambassador and all consular personnel. Florescu said he would notify the foreign office later today and decide departure route and timing. Radu Pleven leads the action as officials consider formal government notification.
Bank Robber Not Yet Found in Early 1900s Heist
Melntire Indiana February report says bank bandit held up the Actua Savings Bank yesterday and escaped with about 2000 dollars. A pistol wielding robber frightened cashier Willian and bookkeeper Miss Graye as he waited at the drawer. the bank was robbed for the third time in the last three weeks by a bandit near the Minnesota line affecting a small northern town population of 268.
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Melntire
Tower
Amnesata
Actua Savings Berk
Eas
Willian
Graye Oy Pirie
Minnesota Line
Hitler's war plans seem to be fluctuating
United Press war expert J. W. T. Mason reports fluctuating Nazi strategy as Hitler shifts aims across Europe. Balkans tension grows with France held by Petain, Britain blocking North Africa, and Greece and Bulgaria rumors signaling possible moves. Italian anti-fascist sentiment rises as Italians burn Mussolini images while Benghazi reports note locals cheering England.
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Rep
U. S
J. W. T. Mason
United Press
Hitler
Balkans
France
Marshal Petain
Marshal Gragiant
North Africa
Fuehrer
Europe
Greece
Bulgaria
Italy
Signor
Mussolini
Benghazi
England
U S Plans Faster Planes Boost Torpedo Carrier Firepower
U S officials say navy torpedo planes are the most deadly now but newer faster types are being developed to reduce vulnerability to gunfire. Long range torpedo planes could be land based, taking off from Britain’s acquisitions to strike fleets, with Britain’s Taranto attack informing tests. Authorities caution against belittling British feats while pursuing speed advances to overcome current torpedo attack limits.
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Washington
U.S. Navy
Britain
Taranto
Navy
Aut
Quads Not Yet Named After Birth in Fargo
The Brown quadruplets, born last Thursday to Mrs Noe Grow of Leonard, N.B., remain unnamed as suggestions pour in from across the nation. Doctors report all four infants are stable, with one likely to leave the hospital soon while the others stay in the private nursery for now.
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Fargo
Noe Grow
Leonard
N. B
Brown
Sven
Sil
Deputy Treasurer Embezzles $2000 in Tax Receipts
Edward Fester, 32, deputy in Crawford county treasurer's office, held for grand jury after signing a statement that he embezzled about $2000 in tax receipts. A $2439 certified check covered the shortage. investigators noted a falsified date on a tax stub and he was ordered held under $4000 bond.
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Monison
Edward Fester
Crawford County
Milo M. Jensen
Foster
Ineal
Conferences on Strike Issues In Washington Talks
United Press reports talks on the Milwaukee UAW strike affecting defense orders valued at 40 million dollars. Officials from Allis-Chalmers met with OPM leaders while UAW executives conferred with Hillman’s labor team. The 7 800 workers seek higher wages and an all union shop as negotiations stay deadlocked. A crew ships navy and munition machinery to defense projects. Also 400 Vanadium plant workers strike in Bridgeville Pennsylvania, CIO local 953 warned against contract violation.
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United
Washington
Allis-Chalmers Co
Milwaukee
Wis
William Knudson
Office of
Production Management
Sidney Hillman
OPM
United Automobile Workers
CTO
John Owens
Hillman
UAW
Morean
Bridgeville
Vanadium Corporation of America
CIO
Laddie Reunites with Master at Fort Ord
At Fort Ord California February 11 the dog Laddie, once near death from loneliness, reunited with his master Private Everett Scott and recovered some. Fort Ord veterinarian Lieut Col Raymond Lovell said Laddie remains in danger though improved. Lovell spent a night beside the dog at the Presidio hospital eight miles from Fort Ord and noted the reunion boosted the animal after blood transfusions and forced feeding.
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Fort Ord
Cal
Laddis
Everett Scott
Raymond Lovell
Lovell
Lacdie
Presidio of
Manterrey Veteringurs Hospital
Laridie
Scott
Olfiers
Friends say Krivitsky was murdered by Soviet agent
Miss Suzanne LaFollette and Krivitsky’s friends urged FBI inquiry into his Washington death claiming an OGPU agent Hans Bruser is in the U S and may know vital facts. They dispute the suicide notes and demand a formal investigation into possible assassination.
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James Shepley
United Press
New York
Suzanne LaFollette
Walter G. Skrivitsky
Krivitsky
Hans Bruser
OGPU
Washington
Miss LaFollette
Walter G. Krivitsky
Secret Police
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Uphold Conviction of Clair Swank in Iowa Case
Des Moines Iowa February 11 The Iowa Supreme Court today upheld the conviction and life sentence of Clair Swank Kirksville Missouri for the Sept 29 1939 killing of an Ottumwa shoe store proprietor during a robbery The victim Arthur Geil 34 died two hours after being shot Swank was arrested two weeks after the crime and denied a new trial The high court ruled the evidence supported the verdict and sentence
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Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Clair Swang
Kirksvile
Arthur Geil
Ottunmen
Swank Ais
Fred Fremt
Swank
Dadee C.F
Weenerstromic
Tier Hasang
Supreme Court
Landon Criticizes Defense Delays Amid Industry Pressure
Teceka Kansas February reports Landon asserts national defense is harmed by delays caused by major industrial firms prioritizing own interests over timely predeployment efforts. He lambasts leaders as self serving while warning about broader security costs and urging quicker action to complete key defense preparations.
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