French Parliament Opens 1940 Session Riots Over Ex-Communists
Deputies in riot as rightists oppose former communists on the floor at opening of the 1940 session in Paris. Levy-Alphandery suspends the session after a clash lasting over an hour. Daladier absent with a fractured foot. Marseillaise sung after expulsion vote.
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Paris
Communist Party
France
Georges Levy-Alphandery
Sesson
Levi-Alphandery
Daladier
Levy- Alphandery
Germany
Pierre Damecour
Senate
Future plan of Hodgevelt still in dark
President Roosevelt spoke at a 100-a-plate dinner, praising independent thinking while avoiding a direct answer on a third term. Democratic leaders heard varied interpretations as to whether the remarks signaled a bid or a rhetorical riddle. Roosevelt stressed deeds over party ties and urged government over politics, suggesting the independent vote is rising and party organization should fit its proper place.
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Harold Oliver
Washington
Roosevelt
Republi
Wallace
Tes Moines
Cleveland
Robert H. Jackson
OKEYS
Charman
James Av. Farley
Rooxe
Antilynching Debate Shapes House Vote and Senate Study
Washington lawmakers spar over an antilynching bill as House members race to record positions before an expected Senate review. The House passed the measure by 225 to 114, sending it to the Senate amid anticipated southern opposition. A separate Senate study proposal seeks a 24 member panel to audit federal revenue and spending, while House leaders resist to avoid delaying funding bills.
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Washington
Chum
Iti
Senate
McNary
Oregon
Harrison
Mississippi
Uncle Sam
House
Beckham Dies Former Kentucky Governor and Senator
Louisville dispatch reports J. G. W. Beckham, veteran Kentucky politician and former governor, died at 5 a.m. Central Standard Time. He was 71 and had suffered a paralysis since last August. Beckham rose from lieutenant governor to governor in 1900 after an assassination, later served in the U.S. Senate in 1914, and remained a key figure in Kentucky politics through the 1930s.
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Louisville
Beckham
Kentucky
United States
William
United Stes Senate
Senate
Sen. M. M. Logan
Cale
Wausau to Retire Last Streetcar Tomorrow
Wausau Wisconsin ends streetcar era as bus service begins. Green Bay operator Chris hanser is to drive the final car with J C Justesen collecting the last nickel fare. Remaining Wisconsin streetcar lines are in La Crosse and Milwaukee.
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Miivwasukee
Auto Victim Succumbs in Stevens Point Crash
Stevens Point Wisconsin reports the death of 22 year old Robert Pittsley after a two vehicle collision near Weyauwega. Dee, 27, was injured and died at a local hospital.
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Stevens Point
Wis
Robert Pittsley
Dee
Weyauwega
Pershing Stays at Capital to Offer Counsel
General Pershing remains in Washington offering counsel on war strategy and army expansion plans. He has discussed major moves with top aides, urged full provisioning for regulars and the national guard, and is visited by former officials at Walter Reed while his condition is not bedbound. His daughter May Pershing’s Tucson arrival is reported but plans remain indefinite.
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Washington
Errers
Coe
Miss May Pershing
Tucson
Arizaldes
Ry Woods Mirgo
Gren George C. Mersh- Gepar
Fest Bistadas
Perssbng
Prowde
Regular Army
National Guard
General Pershing
Walter Reed Hospital
Cherios G
Ines
James G. Herboard
Service of Supply
Joan L. Hines
Fox Corner
WD. Conner
Corgtess
Nation midsection shivers as Midwest reels in worst cold
A frigid January outbreak grips the nation’s middle, with Toledo Ohio and Ft Wayne Indiana among readings near or below zero. Sault Ste Marie posts 18 above while Indianapolis stays cold, Duluth rises above zero, and Lansing sinks near one below as Missouri and Wisconsin report subzero to low single digits. The Mississippi freezes and tree branches glisten with frost as precipitation patterns shift across the region.
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Chicago
Toledo
Ohio
Snehman
Oil
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Lansing
Meh
Columbia
St. Joseph
Duluth
Minn
Great Lakes
Lake Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie
Michigan-Ontario
Michigan
Indianapolis
Sac
Burlington
WN. du
Missiscippi
Mouedains
Enea
Calit
Ned S.A
Weather Day Outlook For Shippers In Milwaukee
Weather report notes cloudy conditions at 4 40 p m with a 29 degree maximum and 14 degree minimum, no precipitation, southwest wind, and a barometer at 29 90. It covers shipments within 24 to 36 hours from Buckstaff Observatory and lists temperatures from official bureau stations including Milwaukee Miami and Zerg. One year ago the high was 45 and the low 28.
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Northwestern
Tatlam
Milwaukee
Miami
Bis
Russia Claims Finland Bases For 3 Nations
Moscow reports from Goduk claim Britain United States and France built fortifications in Finland. The Red Star notes 40 plus airfields and American planes sold for the United States, with a brief army communique describing routine front activity including artillery duels and sporadic rifle fire. The piece emphasizes external involvement in Finland’s military readiness.
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Wut Hancock
Moscow
Goduk
Ridwut
Britain
United States
France
U.S
Finland
du Pont
Red Star
Organ of the Army
Tw Kinlind
Army
Four Pound children admit rail and wire vandalism in New Year break
Marinette Wis four youths aged seven to sixteen admitted to County Judge William F Haase that they tampered with Milwaukee Road rails and signal wires at Pound on New Year s Day. They pulled 32 bonds from two electric wig wag crossing signals and drove nine rail spikes between joints. A freight train and four passengers passed over the damaged area. officials say a serious accident was averted. The boys said they acted to see what would happen and were ordered to appear in juvenile court with parents tomorrow at 2 pm.
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E. J. MacMahon
Green Bay
Edward Olearan
U S Uruguay Trade Talks Collapse Amid Argentina Strife
Negotiations for a reciprocal trade treaty between the United States and Uruguay have broken down following the collapse of efforts to recall an agreement with Argentina. The State Department said negotiations with Uruguay are terminated in light of the recent Argentina talks ending.
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Washington
United States
Uruguay
Crtsborns
Uauguay
Argentina
State Department Sud
Vandenberg Group Selects Designation for Delegates
Portage Wisconsin voters learned the five word designation pledged by the Vandenberg group to support Senator Vanderberg of Michigan for the unlian presidential nomina tion. The slate chose a peace employment experience label while Governor Walter Goorsland was not present. Other delegation candidates include FL H. Clausen Horizon Michael G. Eberlein Shawano and Ed ward W. Richardson Ladysmith.
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Michael G. Eberlein
Shawano
Edwerd W. Richardson
Lady- Ismith
Finland reports Russian forces exhausted after 48 hours of action
Helsinki reports a Finnish command brief stating Russian troops are exhausted and barren for a new drive after 48 hours of fighting. The army says no major offensives are expected soon, with patrols and artillery activity continuing and air fronts quiet.
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Helsinki
Copenhagen
Finland
Kyush Kullio
Hearing on appeal to replace Eldorado rail agent
The Public Service Commission will hear in Fond du Lac January 30 the Northwestern railroad plan to replace its Eldorado agent with a caretaker. The commission also granted Cady Telephone Company permission to remove several miles of tall lines between Wilreau and Spire Ville, with REA funds aiding improvements.
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Madison—T
Public Service Commission
Fond du Lae
Northwestern Railroad
Eldorado
Cady Telephone Company
Wilson
Am St. Crea
Wilreau
Sptine Ville
Coast Guards Hunt For Distressed Boat In Chicago Area
fragmented text indicates a coast guard search for a boat in distress near Chicago. mentions emergency calls, reports from Chicago and nearby areas, and a response by Coast Guard vessels. details are garbled but imply a rescue operation underway with authorities alerted by telephone.
International at a glance amid world tensions
Bir At oetalerd Press reports Lennon denies reentry, calls for system reforms. Here-Ber resgnation noted. German bombers renew attack on Erith shipping. Finland appeals for foreign credit as exports sink. Russians face death or capture after defeat near Suomusali. Tokyo predicts fall of Tanai as relations with Berlin strain. Paris reports Daladier pole talks. Berlin dispatches claim first British officer captured on the western front.
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Lennon
Suomusali
Tokia — Paiuival Rireles
Tanai Eee
Decaure
Paris
Harlarcent
Berlin
Western Front
Navy weighs 50000 ton battleships plan amid budget debate
The naval committee discusses larger vessels as Roosevelt seeks initial funds for four 54000 ton ships. Officials note no new 30000 or 54000 ton ships are planned this year, and emphasize continuing current programs. Experts debate speed, target area, and canal access while outlining funding and construction status.
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Nington
Stok Ondeo
Roosevelt
Tunis
House
Am Stark
Weoupo
Star
Starke
Navy
pStark
South
Gael Spee
Brith
Errs
Stark
Bernie Houbens
Patat
Pepeyter
Tan
Poe
Terence Pene
RIEDL SENTENCED TO PRISON IN NEW LONDON
A former state reformatory inmate, Riedl of New London, was jailed today after police captured him on December 18 while he was at the National Food Company. He faces a state prison term following the incident.
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Riedl
New London
Fond du
New Lordan
Wie
National Food Company
Thice
Ere
Nazi Attack Sinks Danish Vessel and Seizes North Sea Oil Tanker
London reports reveal Nazi air assault along the northeast coast with bombs sinking a Danish ship and damaging several vessels. The Liberty tanker sank in the North Sea with 48 crew missing, while a second unnamed ship was destroyed by mines. Luftwaffe activity included hits on ships off Seutline and eastern Holland, with several vessels abandoned or damaged as British forces contest the sea lanes.
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London
Denis
Germain
Crowes
Othe Elif
Seolfisty
Goast
Seutline
Heinkels
Tay
Heoland
Germany
Sealtish
Darling Installed Kiwanis Governor at Milwaukee event
A garbled report indicates Darling was installed as Kiwanis Governor at a Milwaukee ceremony with multiple attendees and local officials named. The text lists names such as Wat, Watwater, Mageller, Dineen, and Hayward among others, but many fragments are unreadable.
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Milwaukee
Willian
Peankay
Hee Kerry
Elite
Powers
Betanh
Leva Mageller
Trap Wierd
Noosa
Senator Nye Back Vandenserg for President Nomination
Senator Nye backs Vandenserg in support of Wariden berg for the presidential nomination. The North Dakotan, noted as a potential Republican candidate, says Waridenberg has a strong record in agricultural legislation and a broad understanding of human needs.
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Washington
Semetar Nova
Nest Dakotr
Waridenberg
Michigen
Proubd.livan
North
Prime Minister vows aid to Finland will be no formality
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Chamberlain declares Britain's aid to Finland will be no mere formality and that events in the war with Germany are only preliminary to the main struggle. He warns the quiet of early months as the calm before the storm and urges a permanent British French alliance for postwar peace.
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London
Miniter Chamberlain
Britain
Finland
Germany
War Teader
Jord
Mansion House
Chamberlain
United States
NBC
CBS
Mutual
Chambertime Sabes
Ruesiay Wall
Estun
Republican wife of Rhode Island figure new party chair
A scrambled OCR item reports Margaret W. Perry, wife of a Rhode Island Republican, being named Democratic chairwoman in Westerly. The text is garbled but references party leadership contention, Perry’s age in the sixties, and a power struggle involving figures such as Walter Watson amid reshuffling of the state party hierarchy.
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Westerly
HL Bi
Aanembon
Margaret W. Perry
Rhode Iland
Asumtin
Perry Fore
Jose 2 Martigen
Lero Intes Atnte
Walter Watson
Bryan
Rhoda
Peis
Roeder
Flyers Land Disabled Plane on Tiny Atoll Off Nassau
A disabled plane crash landed on a small atoll about 50 miles west of Nassau during the Miami to Nassau pleasure cavalcade after the All-American air races in Miami. Pilot and crew Robert Myers Hartford Arkwright Ralph Leid ner James Ki and Toan Bloom were rescued unharmed by a rescue amphibian plane. recovery plans were set to remove the craft from underbrush.
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Weir
Robert Myers
Hartford Arkwright
Ralph Leidner
James Ki
Toan Bloom
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Reuters
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Noordhinder
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