German Move Into Bulgaria Likely Soon
British and Turkish diplomacy in Ankara shifts focus as Eden Dill talks shape Balkan front. Reports say intensified German activity surrounding Bulgaria amid censorship. German leave orders in Norway hint at possible move, while Britain rejects mediation and pressures continue.
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Harrison Salisbury
United Press
Bulgaria
Bry
Adolf Hitler
Brest
Balkan
Turkey
Anthony Wkden
John G. Dill
Ankara
Britain
Germany
Norway
Matsuoka
House of Commons
Food Ministry
Funeral for victims of the river disaster at Prairie du Chien
Funeral services were held today for seven youths who died when their ear plunged through the ice on the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. One eighth youth Clareneve Sanderson 25 was missing or believed in the river and will be buried tomorrow. Additional mourning for Helen O Brien 18 Vernon Swenser 21 Valeria Canoe 16 Marguerite McMillan 17 Helmer Bakke 19 Norval Roe 20 and Vern Bik Tren 19 was planned with funeral set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Sanderson
Helen O'Brien
Vernon Swenser
Valeria Canoe
Marguerite McMillan
Helmer Bakk
Granted insanity hearing for assault in Webster City
Judge O J Henderson granted a defense motion for a sanity hearing in the assault trial of 49 year old carpenter John Johnson. Johnson is charged with assault with intent to murder and carrying a concealed weapon after he allegedly drew a gun on William Rethman at his farm home when Rethman refused to help move Johnsons automobile from a ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
O. J. Henderson
John Johnson
Carpenter
Johnson
William Rethman
Rethman
Youths Turn to Gang Life At Echo Lake Cabins Standoff
Pompton Lakes New Jersey February 25 two 14 year old boys Emmet Jones and William Hunter runaways from Paterson held a gas filled siege at Echo Lake cabin against local and state police for three hours. Police fired 100 shots and used tear gas to force them out. Inside were rifles shotguns knives and ammo.
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Pompton Lakes
N. J
Echo Lake
Emmet Jones
William Hunter
Paterson
Page Eight
Twins Entered in Mayors Race in Waukegan
Mrs Owen Kilbane, mother of Waukegan twins running for mayor, went to the polls in today's primary but refused a ballot with both boys names. Told by the clerk that Tarey seeks Republican nomination and Frank Democrat with distinct ballots, she withdrew saying she could not divide between them. The twins Dotets and their mother faced a dilemma as the children accompanied her to the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan
Owen Kilbane
E Tuks
Tarey
Frank
Oueh
Cegelings
Nilhane
Pathy Beflere
Veteran Communist Robert Minor Succeeds Browder as General Secretary
Robert Minor, age 65, named to lead the Communist Party in the United States succeeding Earl Browder. Minor, a veteran journalist and former editor of the Daily Worker, helped found the movement in 1919 and rose from San Antonio to national prominence. Browder’s former associate William Foster remains national chairman as Minor prepares to assume the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Minor
Veterem
Williams
Foster
Browder
Minor
Ihe
Young Communist League
Ale Socialist Party
San Antonio
Tex
Minor Pee
Flo
Daily Worker
St. Louis Post-Nispatch
Philadelphia — Plastic Ledger
New York World
British Answer Hit Hitler Threats By Bombings
London dispatch reports RAF struck Brest U-boat base sinking or damaging the Admiral Hipper class cruiser believed to be the raider that attacked a British convoy off Portugal on February 12. Daylight bomb sweeps followed, with Royal Air Force heavy bombers and fighter escorts returning after a prolonged coastal assault.
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Brydon Taves
United Press
London
Royal Air Force
Adolf Hitler
Brest
Admiral Hipper
Lring
Air Ministry
Iowa Orchard Help Sought After Blizzard Damage
Des Moines Feb 25 The house agriculture committee recommended a 20000 appropriation for two years to rebuild Iowa orchards hurt by Armistice Day blizzards. Two orchard experts would be hired by Iowa State College to demonstrate bud grafting of hardier trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House Agriculture Committee
Iowa
David A. Duneer
RK. Lamani
Victor Pelter
Indianola
Iowa Horticultural Society
R. M. Clark
Mitchellville
Iowa Fruit Growers Association
Iowa State College
Feiler
Borislavsky Killed by Bandit Near Convent Wall
New York police report Borislavsky a 44 year old White Russian was shot at night while standing with his back to a convent wall. The weapon was a heavy walking stick used as a club. Friends doubt Soviet intrigue as motive though a threatening letter was previously reported. His death was submitted to the U.S. government four months ago with no reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manris Borislavetsy
Atreiit
Borislivsky
On Convent
Baristas
Vira
Borislavsky
United States
Auto truck collision kills rider near town
Herman Klinker of Deniosa died when a cart collided with a truckload of hogs on the Tinton highway near here today. Barker and Musselimin escaped serious injuries. another rider Ross was on board.
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Woolbing
Tia
Barker
Herman Klinker
Deniosa
Tinton Hishawway
Kiker
W. J. Musselimin
Ross
Banting Killed in Plane Crash En Route to England
Reports from St Johns Newfoundland say Frederick Banting discoverer of insulin died in a crash near Goose Bay while flying to England to discuss a new antidote to poison gas. Companion Sir Frederick Banting and Dean J. MacKenzie named. pilot Captain Mackey survived with minor injuries. The wreckage was found after a snowstorm obscured details.
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St. Johns
N. F
Frederick Banting
England
Goose Bay
Here
Sir Frederick
Joseph Markey
Kansas City
Dean GC. J. MacKenzie
National Reserrch Council
Ottiwa
Ont
Murder Trial Of Iowa Farmer Opens After Jury Deadlock
Knoxville Feb 24 The murder trial of Atatt Melot Attica opened a day after jury selection. Melia is charged with the murder of his sister media Stephanie Melis and is linked to the shooting of his brother due to an argument over farm tasks. Authorities say the bodies were found near a well and barn. The trial ended with a hung jury. Melia claimed self defense in the shooting of his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Atatt Melot
Attica
Melia
Stephine Melis
Alrs
Melos
Extradition Granted for Iowa Man Amid Charges in Nebraska
Lincoln Neb Feb 25 Extradition of Iowa man Dwight Griswold was granted by city officials. Beatrice Page county Nebraska will process the case. He faces embezzling charges tied to the Edson Motor Company of Shenandoah Iowa.
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Lancoln
Neb
Gey
Dwight Griswold
Terdany
Towa
Tay Kbiben
Beatrieve
Page County
Towe
Edson Motor Company
Shenandoah
Local option liquor bills move forward in Des Moines
In Des Moines on February 24, the house liquor committee reported two local option bills and a beer tavern regulation measure. The bills set referendum rules for municipalities, townships, and counties with thresholds at 25 percent of past general election voters. A simple majority against taverns would void licenses after 90 days and refund fees. state liquor stores would simply cease operations in the affected communities. The beer bill covers in district beer manufacture, potentially shutting breweries if taverns are banned. Fire Marshal John Strohm urged committee opposition, citing fire code violations and the need for two exits from all public buildings to avoid blocking exits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House
Liquor Centro Committee
Hauer
John Strohm
Elmer Cooper
Strohim
Woman Dies in Auto Mishap Near Dexter
Dexter, Feb. 25. Guy Rasmussen, 43, Des Moines, was recovering from injuries when a highway accident proved fatal to his wife. Rasmussen lost control of his car and the vehicle crashed into a bridge between Menlo and Causey.
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Dexter
Guy
Rasmussen
Des Moines
Menlo
Causey
Verne Marshall Cancelled Speech in Lincoln Neb
Verne Marshall, slated to speak in Lincoln, Nebraska, had his appearance canceled after promoters failed to meet the scheduled time. The event was to be hosted by the Koreiya Wor committee with the public notice noting the cancellation due to promoter delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb Pet Boe
Verne Marsiall Elon
Koreiya Wor
Man killed after struck by Northwestern mail train
Lee Whitman, 30, former Missouri Valley fireman and gas company employee, was instantly killed when struck by a mail train of the Northwestern near Missouri Valley Iowa on February 26.
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Missouri Valley
Clp
s-Lee Whitman
The
Gas Company
Northwestern Muil
Primary Road Program Takes Shape in Iowa House
Des Moines Feb 25 UP The Iowa state highway commission moves toward a 72 million primary road plan with House measures offering competing financing. Rep X T Prentis proposes steeper taxes on heavy trucks to raise about 3.85 million while exempting under four ton trucks. Rep Gordon Smith suggests splitting license and gas tax revenues between farm to market routes and primary roads. Heavy trucks are cited by highway chief Fred White as not paying their fair share of road costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Highway Commission
House
X. T. Prentis
Mit. Ayr
House Roads Committee
Gordon Smith
Clarence
Prentis
Fred R. White
The
Highway Commission
White
Prentis Committee
Naval Scout Bombers Lost In Pacific Search
Two Navy scout bombers missing after flight from North Island base. Ships and planes scoured the Pacific coast near Oceanside and Carlsbad, California, as investigators sought wreckage after reports of a plane diving into the surf with its motor running. Flare signals persisted an hour after the crash report.
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San Diego
Cal
Pacific
North Island Naval Station
Carlsbad
Here
Oceanside
William Garey
Garey
American Doctors and Nurses Arrive in London Unit
The third group of American doctors and nurses arrived at Huampe Shire Hospital in London to take over duties from the American Hospital in Great Britain. The team includes Dr. Dudley W. Smith of Waynesville NC, Dr. Kenneth C. McCarthy of Toledo OH, Dr. Harry T. Hart of St Paul MN, and nurses Janet Adamson from Philadelphia and Ruth Saunders from New Brunswick Canada. Americans have contributed $60,000 to support the hospital unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uher
Huampe Shire Hospital
Wang
Great Britain
Dudley W. Smith
Waynesville
N. C
Kenneth C. McCarthy
Toledo
Harry T. Hart
St Paw
Minn
Janet Adamson
Mhisidelphia
Ruth Saunders
New Brunswick
Canada
King and Queen Crowned at Mardi Gras Ball
Councy Bluffs Ta February 35. Robert Ro O'Brien president of the Detlvy Nonpareil and Jere Meaker were crowned king and queen of the Mardi Gras at the annual ball last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councy Bluffs
Robert Ro O'Brien
Jere Meaker
Marshalltown State Convention Dates Announced
Des Moines February 25. The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its state convention on August 6 7 in Marshalltown. Col John Thorn Taylor director of the legion national legislative committee spoke in Washington as Gov George A Wilenson Hanford MacNider Marion City and Ray Murphy former state and national commanders attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
American Legion Auxiliary
Marshalltown
Legion
John Thorn Taylor
Washington
George A. Wileson
Hanford MacNider
Maron
City
Ray Murphy
New York
Night sea rescue: Norwegian freighter saves 9 from burning convoyship
A Norwegian freighter rescued nine of twelve men from a drifting boiler room crew after their convoy ship lagged behind in a mid Atlantic fire. In icy dawn mist the chief officer risked his life to bring a lifeboat alongside and haul the exhausted men aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. Dingman
United Press
London
mid-Atlantic
England
Eastern Mills face strike threat over defense materiel production
United Press reports labor disputes halted output at 16 plants as 66,000 steel workers in eastern mills threaten strike. Negotiations paused after mass meeting of United Automobile Workers at Milwaukee plant of Alfig-Chealiers Co. union demanded priority for certain prerequisites with known executives named. Continuous reporting noted pending continuation on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
National Defense
United Automobbe Worke
CTO
Milwaukee
Alfig - Chealiers Manufacturing Co
Neselitins Committee
Anisar
Abe
S. Coneilitar
Holmes
Thomas Barnes
Opal Art Gils
Washington
Holmes Gaich
Pige
British aid bill faces Senate showdown this Saturday
Washington with President Roosevelt at the center, administration leaders vow to resist amendments that would weaken executive power over foreign affairs as debate rages in the Senate. Opponents threaten filibuster while urging more time to press their case against the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Lawrence
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Henrik Shipstead
Minn
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Allen J. Ellender
U. S
Western Hemisphere
David I. Walsh
Mass
Barkley
Murray
Hitler
United States
Barbour
Promise of Warmer Weather Across Iowa Today
Des Moines reports subzero temperatures but forecasts warming within 24 hours. Snow expected in Mount Ayr area while northeast towns may see 4 below. southeast about 3 above. southwest around 12 above. Spirit Lake and Des Moines logged near zero to 4 below earlier. Dubuque reached 40 yesterday. Des Moines rose to 9 above by 9 am. traces noted in Sioux City and Des Moines progress.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mount Eyes
Town
Sera
Tas
Weel
Spirit Lake
Dubuque
Ternal
Sioux Cty
Dat
Ayr
Des Madina
South African Troops Advance in Somali Coast Region
Irish Empire and South African troops reported rapid gains along the Somali coast, capturing Brava 110 miles down the coast from Mogadiscio and clearing the Moyale and Kenya Ethiopia frontier areas. Ethiopian forces claimed Morale fell to their control as the British aligned forces advance threatens Italian positions on the Indian Ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nairobi
Kense
Irish Empire
Porto
Brava
Aely
Mogadiscio
Empire
Westa
Bravit
Lrogde
Geltb
Moyale
Mest
Taype Leeye Itogie
Kenya-Ethiopia
Nile
Libya
Italuins
Indian Ocean
Trahan
Somaliland
Clhisim
Ino
Somali
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Verne Marshall
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