Britain taking threat in Far East seriously
Great Britain and possibly the United States prepared for a potential showdown with Japan in the Far East. Australian troops moved to defensive positions at Singapore and new RAF bomber and fighter squadrons arrived to protect Britain's position. Hongkong said it would defend to the last despite Japanese denials. London and Washington voiced skepticism of a Japanese mediation offer and noted British defense preparations. Japanese officials criticized the moves as aggressive while reinforcing pressure on Southeast Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrison Salisbury
United Press
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Far East
Singapore
Royal Air Force
Hongkong
London
Yosuke Matsuoka
Britain
Germany
Washington
Sumner Welles
Shanghai
Thailand
Malaya
Inland Daily Press Assn elects new officers in Chicago
Fred W. Schaul of the Decatur Herald and Review becomes president succeeding Clinton Karstiedt. John W. Potter of Rock Island Daily Argus is vice president. John L. Meyer is secretary treasurer with William F. Canfield as deputy. Karstiedt to director for one year. three year directors include W A Bailey J Mitchell Fe Mos Cady Ledger and Gardner J. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fred W. Schaul
Decatur
Herald and Review
Today
Clinton F. Korstaecht
Beloit
Wis
Daily News
Inland Daily Press Association
John W. Potter
Rock Island
Daily Argus
Whensen
John L. Meyer
William F. Canfield
Karstiedt
W. A. Bailey
Kansas City
Kans
Daily
Kansan
J. Mitchell Fe
Mos. Cady Ledger
Gardner J. Thomas
Marion, Ind
Chronicle
Leader-Tribune
Rohde Indicted on Three Charges in Foster Attempt
Mt Pleasant Ia Feb 1 Walter Rohde 49 is indicted on malicious threats terrorizing a dwelling occupant and assault with attempt to commit manslaughter in an alleged attempt on State Rep Harlan C Foster early last month The grand jury set bail at 5000 and Rohde faces a federal charge related to mailing a letter to the legislator
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Walter Rhode
Harlan C. Foster
Rohde
Girl Acquitted Murder Charge in San Francisco Trial
In San Francisco on February 19, witness Jean Collins a 25 year old sex worker testified she killed her abusive partner Tony Barcelona to save her life. She claimed Barcelona beat her and threatened to expose her to her family if she left. She shot him four times on January 9 in her 13th floor apartment and cried as she described it. Prosecutor Joseni described Barcelona as violent and urged the jury to consider the evidence.
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San Francisco
Jean Collins
Tony Barcelona
Joseni
Barcelona
Blast Fatal To 3 Railway Men in Minnesota Roundhouse
In Cass Lake Minnesota a boiler explosion in the Northwestern railway roundhouse killed three workers and injured a fourth. Frank Fadeden 39 a night foreman Lee Young and Charles Allen 55 machinist died Les Dieber 26 was blown through a window and landed in a snow tank. Dieber survived with severe shoulder injuries but not critical. Hospital attendants reported his condition as not critical.
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Cass Lake
Minn
Northwestern Railway
Frank Fadeden
Lee Young
Charles Allen
Les Dieber
Outlaw Heart Balm Debate Hits Iowa House
Lawmakers in Des Moines consider a bill to outlaw suits based on alienation of affections and breach of promise. Speaker Porta argues such actions undermine marriage and court respect while proponents claim reforms curb frivolous claims and protect social standards. The session also features measures on unemployment benefits, utility fares, and civil service dismissal powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fave Clemerats
Gene Tunton
Corgelon
Willi Tatum
Tau
Posten
Cs Omycrehy Kress
Porta
Connally Foresees Axis Attack If Britain Falls
Senator Tom Connally warns that a British defeat and loss of naval power would invite an invasion by the Rome Berlin Tokyo axis and threaten the United States. He urges swift passage of the British aid bill as the debate continues in the Senate.
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William H. Lawrence
United Press
Washington
Tom Conally
Tex
Senate
Britain
United States
Connally
England
Burien K. Wheeler
Mont
Wheeler
Connally de
Ethiopians 60 After Italians Near Lake Tana Flight Ends
An Ethiopian army under British officers pursues about 9 000 Italian troops retreating into western Ethiopia south of Lake Tana. Italians in Danghela defend a fortified town with fascist Black Shirt units as Ethiopian forces close in after a four day flight. Royal Air Force planes bomb the town during the battle as both sides sustain heavy losses.
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J. H. Yindrich
United Press
Khartoum
Sudan
Ita
Immer
Ethiopia
Lake Tana
Italy
Danghela
Black Shirt
Royal Air Force
Faces Drunken Driving Charge in Washington Incident
A. W. Motley, 50, Washington line station operator, was charged with drunken driving after a collision five miles east of Washington. Five passengers were injured, one seriously, when Motley's car and another driven by B M Wetzel, 66, Murrayv, collided near Keeton. Motley to be held at hospital once treated.
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Washington, Tan
A. W. Motley
Washington Line
Here
Matley
B. M. Wetzel
Murrayv
Keeton
Wrehington County
Shevitt i
M. Putnam
Auto accident proves fatal near Marshalltown
A late western day auto accident near Three miles north of Tha is Ta claimed the life of John Brown, 28, of Marshalltown. The deceased was identified as a local resident after the crash and authorities investigated the scene for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tres Maines
Thais Tes
John Brown
Marshalltown
Perro
Home Defense Offer Program to mobilize volunteers nationwid
President Roosevelt outlined a broad home defense plan at a press conference aimed at reaching every American within weeks. The program, under development with the Works Progress Administration, seeks to mobilize volunteers, organize rapid service forces, coordinate existing agencies, centralize responsibility, avoid duplication, and uphold morale while promoting true democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Reynolds
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Federal Security Administration
Florence Kerr
Works Projects Administration
America
Tramaplatins
Cold Wave Grips Iowa With Subzero Readings
Des Moines reports a February cold snap with lows as deep as 4 below. Forecasts show continued subzero angles across the state, with 15 below in the north, 10 below to the west, 5 below southeast, and near zero in the southwest. Spirit Lake and Council Bluffs saw subzero values, while the day stayed generally dull and 30 degrees below normal.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Tomtom Porthoust Towa
Uys
Charles Crs
Spirit Lake
Sioux City
Council Bhutis
Mi. Ayr
Funeral Friday for M. L. Hutton in Ames
Funeral services for M L Hutton, state conservation commission director, will be held Friday at 1 30 p m at Adams Funeral Home in Ames. The commission offices will be closed for the day. Hutton died yesterday from injuries suffered January 30 in an auto accident.
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Des Moines
A. Ll. Trattap
State Conservation
Adams Fueneral
Ames
Commission
Amos
Iluttan
Iowa House Debates Butter Use in Institutions and Liquor Laws
Des Moines reports the Iowa House debated whether state institutions should use butter over oleomargarine and discussed plans to tighten beer laws and consider local option liquor stores and drinks. The liquor committee favored individual submissions rather than a single omnibus bill, with expectations of a committee measure on beer and continued study of local option questions affecting neighboring states and markets.
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Des Moines
Henriburnia
R. Allison
Alco
Burma
Owa
Karl C Mishbaugh
Shenandoah
Bill Borgee
Teemaligtting
Fire destroys Newton home of Advertising Novelty Co executive
Fire at Lambs Grove near Newton destroys the $190,000 residence of William Th. Vernman, Advertising Novelty Co. executive. The 11 year old Brown limestone house was being redecorated before the Vernman family planned to move in. Firemen report attic wiring as the likely cause. One Advertising Novelty Co. meter and a trolley car fast fall are damaged. The firm is owned by Vernon and his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
William Th. Vernman
Advertising Novelty Co
Lamb's Grove
Hove
Harry Ogg
Automate Washer Co
Vernon
Rhine
Vernoan
Encampment of G A R in Ohio set for Columbus
The 1941 Grand Army of the Republic encampment and affiliated groups will meet in Columbus from September 14 to 19. National commander William W. Nixon, of Jewell Kansas, announced the plan during a visit.
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Columbus
Grand Army of the Republic
National
G. A
William W. Nixon
Jewell
Kan
Defense labor disputes still out of control
United Press reports eighteen strikes in progress affecting more than 22,000 workers on defense orders totaling over 85 million dollars. Threats to cut power from Ohio Edison in Youngstown and stalled talks at Allis-Chalmers Milwaukee delayed 40 million dollars of defense materials. Congress resumes hearings on bills to outlaw strikes and lockouts at government contract plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Mahoning Valley
Ohio
Washington
Utilities Workers Organizing Committee
CIO
Ohio Edison Co
Youngstown
Allis - Chalmers Manufacturing Co
Milwaukee
Wis
United Automobile Workers
Senate Action on Many Bills at Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines legislators considered a University of Iowa request for 1 million to build the first two units of a four unit library in the next biennium. The library project would cost about 2 million, with university president Virgil Hancher urging the plan before House and Senate appropriations subcommittees. Senator C H Henningsen denounced the library as a most abominable arrangement, while Hancher called the main reference library a fire trap and noted efforts since 1890 to obtain a library.
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Des Moines
Iews
University of Iowa
Virgil Hancher
House
Senate
C. H. Henningsen
Clinton
Iowa City
Hancher
House Public Health Committee
Bill Passed After Bit of Jest Riles Iowa Watch Labeling
Des Moines Iowa February 19 after a light moment in the senate a bill to require labeling of second hand watches was passed. The measure was introduced by Sen Roxys Mowry of Newton and met with a last minute amendment attempt that was rejected. Senators argued whether watch labeling would aid or hinder consumers with debate over terms such as watch consumer and the ease of using watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes Moines
Senate
Roxys Mowry
Newton
Howard C. Baldwin
Causcade
P. Donohue
New Hampton
Brill
Man Killed by Train Identified Near Topeka
A Northwestern passenger on a rail line miles northwest of there has been identified as Guy McCresady, a farm hand from Re county who worked for a year. He was en route to Topeka, Kansas, to visit his sister at the time of the accident.
Address Farmers On Present Crisis In Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa reports two keynote talks at the National Farm Institute focusing on the world crisis. Vice President Henry A Wallace will close Saturday with democracy's road in the world crisis, while Secretary of State Dean Acheson will discuss the world crisis and the American farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
National Farm Institute
Henry A. Wallace
Dean Acheson
Djocjakarta Fiercely Opposes Hitler in War
Djocjakarta or Djocja in central Java declares active anti Nazi policy and supports Britain. Sultan Hamemkoe Boewono IX leads a small sultanate aiding Allies with tobacco sugar cane and rice exports, while denying troops but offering resources. The realm remains independent under Dutch treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Raleigh
United Press
Djocjakarta
Nava
Djodja
England
Hamenkoe Boewone
Java
Probe Morale at Army Camps
Washington report on the house military affairs committee investigation into prostitution liquor and immoral influences around army camps. Chairman Andrew J May notes many complaints mainly about the wrong kind of women. Army officials claim high moral plane but support more athletics as a remedy. Committee members plan visits to Ft Meade Md and Ft Belvoir Va with possible later trips.
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Washington
House Military Affairs Committee
Andrew J. May
Philadelphia
Army
May
Ft. Meade
Ft. Belvoir
Ft. Tax, NJ
Iowa bill would place HSAA under state education chief
A Senate bill proposed by the Senate Schools Committee would place the Iowa High School Athletic Association elections and finances under the state superintendent of public instruction. A five member athletic control board would be elected with annual audits by the state auditor. Terms would be staggered with no reelection, and initial selection by lot. Concluded on Page Eight.
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Winthrop Lyman
United Press
Des Moines
Senate
Iowa High School Athletic Association
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Senate Schools Committee
Association
Board of Control
Geo. A. Brown
Brown
State Athletic Control Board
Superintendent of Public Instruction
J. Kendall Lynes
Plainfield
John Rlattery
Nevada
G. W. Hunt
Guttenberg
Secretary of State
Mmerol
Superintendent of Police Instruction
Insults to Hitler Circulate as Radio Messages Prompt Debate
A chaotic wartime column reports calls and broadcasts urging anti Nazi actions. The German operator groups, identified figures, and New York based groups solicit messages to undermine Hitler, while the PM urges rapid civic response and notes cost estimates for the campaign. The piece cites signatures, addresses, and telephone routes for delivery.
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Thtroe Duced
Wilson Reed
Bo. Pinfield
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Mirebucdane
Waterlas
Prentis
Ayr
Harry Weichman
A. Newall
Weiehman
Sen. Connally
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Allofti
Pres
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G. A.R
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University of Town
Djocja
Hitler
Middle
Mead of Public Instruction
Adolf Hitler
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Jackie Goodsell
Hower
New York
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