England Warned Against Loss Of American Ships
The United States warned Great Britain it would hold London responsible for damages if American ships were forced into British central ports. The state department released Hull’s note and said an American vessel, Moormacsun, was taken into Kirkwall, a British control port, under the neutrality act.
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Kirkwall
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Hull
Cornibat
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Trade treaty with Bulgaria and Japan talks in Moscow
Moscow reports a commercial treaty with Bulgaria opening undeveloped trade and negotiations with Japan continuing as Germany talks proceed. The Bulgarian pact focuses on a Black Sea shipping accord. A Japanese delegation arrives for lengthy talks as Japan seeks new suppliers after its US treaty ends.
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Russia
Bulgaria
Japan
Germany
Black Sea
Sofia
United States
Constantin Smetunin
Tokyo
Manchukuo
Far
Badger Backers of Dewey Meet Organize Units
Milwaukee Wisconsin readers report that Dewey for President supporters gathered in May to form congressional district and county campaign groups. They listed 20 district managers and county directors for both men and women, with candidates named for delegates in each district.
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Badger
DEWEY
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Thomas B. Dewey
Edward A. Bacon
Tin
Aiyed R. Zimmerman
Ralph Mn
Superior
George
Etkharn Am Koni
Rabe Didwell
Madison
Vernon Thomson
Assembly
Richland Center
G. P. Wardel
Necedah
Peter F. Pidsecki
Mrslanche Hogue
Gettelman
William Doll Whitefish
George Greele
Oshkosh
Otto Mueller
Wausau
Josns Spearbraker
Clintonville
Allen C. Wittkopf
Florence
Norris J. Kellman
Galeeville
Ernest A. Heder
Ogema
Joseph A. Ratfarlle
Gordon
Wisconsin Garner Club seeks Farley as running mate
About 46 Wisconsin Democrats from ten districts met in Milwaukee for the first statewide gathering of the Wisconsin Garner for President club to urge James A. Farley as Vice President. Attendees included state Democratic leaders like William D. Carroll and Harry Bolens, plus coalition supporters from Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Racine and Antigo.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
John Nance Garner
James A. Farley
William D. Carroll
Prairie du Chien
Harry Bolens
Washington
Maurice Fitzsimons
Fond du Lac
James Ker
Yin
C. C. Hughes
Merrill
Dent Menromonti
FE. F. Brunett
Green Bay
Joseph Clancy
Racine
Stews Kenosha
James Cavanaugh
Antigo
Soviets Reelected War Leaders, Says Report
Moscow reports confirm the Leningrad front and Baltic fleet leaders K A Meretsk V F Tributs and A A Zhadanov were reelected. The dispatch says no major changes in political or army leadership since the war began while reserves were mobilized with unknown numbers.
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U.2
Leningrad
K. A. Meretsk
Leningrad Min
V. F. Tributs
Baltic
A. A. Zhadanov
Communist Party For
Taft blasts no set policy plan in Chicago speech
Sen. Robert A. Taft told the Union League Club of Chicago that the present government lacks a guiding plan and that economic planning without a plan is dangerous. He argued against a coordinated housing policy and condemned interdepartmental confusion and overregulation in finance and banking.
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
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Washington
Frergh Guns Bombard Villages Behind Western Front
Military sources report French artillery bombarding German villages behind the western front as patrol activity continues along the northern line. Heavy shells target German patrol concentrations while 10 millimeter shells hinder scouting. both sides engage with automatic fire amid intensified exchanges.
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Paris
Font
No- Men’s Land
Despreque
Ince Mauhita
State warns to obtain plates before April deadline
The motor vehicle department urged immediate licensing before the 1939 legislature deadline. Unlicensed cars operating after the deadline would face action and windshields with proper stickers were discouraged if plates had not been issued. The agency cautioned it could not guarantee prompt handling of orders received late.
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Niele
Wiss
Mi Pie- Lcensing
Aires
New Deal Appointee Murphy Expected to Shape Court
Senate hints at prompt confirmation for Frank Murphy as Roosevelt elevates him to the Supreme Court. He would join Felix Frankfurter as Roosevelt appointees, bringing youth and government service background to a court likely to influence decisions for decades. Murphy, former Detroit mayor and Michigan governor, could delay seating to finish Justice Department duties. Robert H. Jackson named as Attorney General nominee to succeed Murphy, with Francis Biddle tapped for Solicitor General. Madden and the Labor Board face scrutiny amid Wagner Act debates.
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William O.douglas
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Michigan
Robert H. Jackson
Francis Biddle
Philadelphia
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
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Biddle
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T He Nations
Labor Relations Board
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Predicting a Major Nazi Incident Next Spring
A British official warned of a potential large Nazi incident in the coming spring. He argued Allied action must prevent dictatorship expansion while acknowledging the risk of German aggression and the need for cautious use of democracy abroad.
Fresh Troops Fail to Stop Army on Skis
Finnish high command reports ongoing eastern front successes with 400 Russians killed and 40 prisoners taken in two encounters. Soviet bombers raided Finland, hitting Voeika and nearby towns. casualties include an 18 year old girl and several others, with homes set ablaze. Dispatches note Finns capturing Sulla near the Arctic Circle after two days of fighting and repulsing Russian attempts to sap the defense. The first contingent of 650 Norwegian volunteers is to depart Oslo for Finland.
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Congress Weighs Budget Reform Amid Border Security Crisis
Congress, in split sessions, considers a budget and tax program amid a security crisis as 5000 royal-armed police patrol the 181 mile north Ireland border. Prime Minister De Valera supports imprisoning treason suspects without trial as IRA actions draw British and American attention.
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Doug Leaves Widow Half His Fortune
The article reports Peter, husband of Mary Pitzford, died in Santa Monica California on December 12. A substantial portion of his estate was invested in motion picture production. The notice appears in probate court proceedings filed for the estate.
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Army Plans Great Troop Maneuvers
The article outlines a year round training program to elevate the army to 160 percent efficiency. It announces a next summer training phase increasing participating units and extending exercise duration, with a five week maneuver period following a prior five week event.
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Adams
Woodring
Wisconsin Hit By Cold Wave Across Regions
A bitter cold front swept from the plains into the Midwest causing subzero readings in many areas. Michigan north central towns posted near normal, while Burwell and Norfolk reported 21 below zero. Milwaukee and Chicago logged record cold with single digits below zero across several states.
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Debelow
Venta Nebras
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Fire on Planes Over Tague Region Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fire on planes near Tague in the Netherlands with references to Jorsitn planes and territory. No clear dates or victims are provided.
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Netherlands
Sethe Abay
Weather Summary Wisconsin and Midwest Cold Night
Generally fair tonight and Saturday with colder readings in the north. Temperatures rise slowly in the south. Milwaukee and other stations report highs and lows, including Williston and Bismarck dropping to deep subfreezing levels. official figures list 74 in Miami, 67 in Phoenix.
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Goodland to Quit Office After Term Ends
Madison 44 Lieut Gov Weller said veteran Racine Republican Goodland plans retirement after the spring election. He spoke from executive chambers while Gov duties paused and backed the Heil administration economy and highway cut plan.
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