Senate Votes Budget Study In Joint Investigation
The Senate backed a plan for a 24 member joint congressional inquiry into the 1941 budget and defense spending. The proposal, led by Pat Harrison, moves to the House which is expected to reject it, with Harrison planning an independent Senate study of Roosevelt’s appropriations, taxes, and defense policy. Notable senators Adams Van denberg Taft spoke on budget cuts and defense costs while King and Walsh urged broader tax and naval review.
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United Press
Washington
Iupi
Senate
Tn May
Pat Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
House
Harrison
Roosevelt
Alva B. Adams
Colorado
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Robert 4. Taft
Ohio
Adams
Congress
T.t
William H. King
Utah
David J. Walsh
Massachusetts
Naval Affairs Committee
House Ways and Means
Appropriations
Senate Finance
Vandenberg
Andenberg
Antilynching Bill Advances Through House amid Senate Opposition
The House passed a federal antilynching bill and sent it to the Senate amid southern resistance. Debates centered on constitutionality and past filibusters, with opponents calling the measure an overreach while supporters cited precedents and enforcement penalties.
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House
Senate
Representatives
Derocrat
Texas
President urges restraint to keep debt limit in hand
President urges Congress to avoid actions creating the need to raise the 45 billion dollar debt limit. A 15 member committee shapes Democratic stance as talks continue. Geneva and Ireland say they will aid Finland if needed. details announced today.
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Geneva
UPB
Ireland
Notifi
Finland
Weather summary from Northwestern Observations
The report records Jan 10 weather with 7 a.m. Cloudy 32 at Milwaukee and 73 at Miami, noting last 24 hour temperatures from Weather Bureau stations. The forecast mentions rain chances, a southwest wind, and barometer readings with historical highs and lows for comparison.
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Fic
Miami
SPEER
Rahletett Observatory
Finnish Forces Break Through Russian Front Near Suomussalmi
Finnish troops reportedly crossed the frontier near Suomussalmi on the Savo front, encircling parts of the Soviet Forty fourth and other divisions. Reports say 40,000 Russians were crushed or driven back, with Finnish forces advancing toward Raate and Suomussalmi, while casualties and battlefield losses are being tallied.
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Smi
Red Army
Alv
Ueliond Minhos
Helsinki
Sella
Finni Mmits
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Ninth Army
Raut
Suomussulmi
Raate
Russia
Kianta
Widow of Dodge Inheritance Reaches 1.25 Million
The widow of Dodge is awarded 1.25 million in a settlement or court ruling. Details are garbled but indicate a federal or court proceeding involving heirs and a large estate. The report names defendants or parties such as Deeres, BR. Wilson, and Dade Page with unclear ties to the case.
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BR. Wilson
Prinenity Sell
Dade
Sloane
Alves
Stevens Point Juniors Sent to Reformatory for Burglary
Stevens Point Wisconsin reports that a group of junior offenders was sent to the reform school on five terms on a burglary charge and one count of larceny. The article clarifies the proceedings and the disposition of the case.
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Stevens Point
Wis
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Taft and Mrs Taft to Speak in Milwaukee January 19
Senator Robert A Taft and Mrs Taft will visit Milwaukee to address the Women's Republican club and attend an auditorium meeting. A luncheon for the senator is planned with local officials and supporters present to discuss a possible slate of delegates for Taft in the upcoming Republican events.
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Mrs. Taft
Milwaukee
Robert AL Taft
Nilay
Wisconsin
Weakness of Navy 9 Told Weakness of Navy 9 Told
Admiral Stark told the House committee the United States could not defend the Western Hemisphere comfortably against a coalition of Germany Italy Japan and Russia. He warned the Atlantic coast from Maine to southern Brazil and the Pacific could be at risk and suggested preparations and improvements to ports and convoys may be needed.
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Oregon
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Italy
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Antiw ar pledge activity at university sparks debate
Scattered OCR fragments describe a petition campaign at a university about an antiwar pledge. The text references government authority, petitions, and potential violations but lacks coherent details or clear outcomes.
Heatwave pushes record temps in Buenos Aires area
A fragmentary report notes extreme heat in Buenos Aires with a reported 100.84 degree reading and high humidity around 23 percent. The text is unclear but suggests severe heat conditions impacting the region yesterday.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Mumidi
House Group Defends Funds in Roosevelts War Aid Plan
House committees approved a defense funding package amid President Roosevelt's emergency measures for European conflict. Totals cut 4.8 million from 271.9 million while authorizing navy ordnance purchases and expanding army strength to about 247 thousand plus officers.
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Army
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Nea
Fata
Iirine Corpy
Plan for Return of 575 Nazis of Scuttled Vessel
Fragmentary text discusses plans to return 575 Nazis from a scuttled ship. The garbled notes mention America, wartime figures, and unclear references to agencies and dates. The content is incomplete and lacks verifiable details.
Bioff Indicted in Los Angeles Industry Case
A Los Angeles indictment charges mob figure Mike Bioff in a case tied to the film industry. Prosecutors allege involvement with extortion and bribery schemes impacting studios and executives. One co-conspirator and several associates are named in court papers.
Fatal Gragh Neenah Driver Struck By Truck In Oshkosh
A vehicle collision near Neenah and Oshkosh left a man fatally hurt when a truck struck a sedan on a rural road. Corb Marquart, 41, of 83 Linde Avenue Oshkosh, was driving the sedan. authorities said the truck rear wheels were off the center of the drive and a police inquest was ordered. An inquest was scheduled as District Attorney Lasrowis-Magnusen pressed the investigation.
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Theda Clark
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Arquark
Laswwis Co Magnusen
Floes
Republicans Name Parley Site and Date on Feb 16
Fragmentary report shows Republicans targeting a February 16 parley and site announcement. Mentions Democratic officials and party arrangements with unclear wording and personnel references.
Topping Wins in Suit for $5 235
The court held in favor of Topping in a civil suit awarding $5 235 to the plaintiff. The decision rested on conclusive proof of conditions alleged by the plaintiff and presented to the court.
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Topping
Battle in Air Over Island Reported as War Intensifies
British air force bombed near Syl Island and patrolled Frisian bases as Germany claims shot downs in two sides. Night battle over Sylt reported with flashes and cannonade, while German venues claim eight ships sunk and Britain cites two. Ongoing air and sea warfare with casualties on both sides as signs of grim days ahead.
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Chamberlain
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Royal Air Force
Syl
Frisian
Netkoland Bight
Germain
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