11 Jan 1940
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
1
Reports from Helsinki and Oslo say more than 100 Soviet officers from the Finnish front were summoned to face trial before special courts likely composed of people's commissars. The Soviet supply apparatus was said to be under inquiry with executions reportedly taken.
French and Swiss forces patrol the Neuchatel frontier on skates amid frost and icy conditions. Reports describe soldiers marching along the border, remaining on duty around the clock as patrols adapt to harsh winter terrain.
The senate judiciary subcommittee recommended confirmation of Atty Murphy for a supreme court seat after questioning by Senators Bart Demnad Auson and King. The nomination moves to the full committee and then the senate for final approval.
An unclear report outlines a senate action regarding the naming of a naval secretary tied to Edison. The text includes garbled phrases and conflicting names, making specifics hard to determine, but indicates a formal appointment issue discussed in a senate session.
The article outlines executive branch proposals on taxes and retroactive application to 1829 and 1940 incomes. It notes a 1 percent levy addition and predicts up to about 460 million dollars in extra taxes after House hearings. It mentions figures tied to Doughton Moyse and potential presidential agreement, with preliminary votes uncertain.
Senate action funds the Ohio security program with a payment approved. The vote and details center on disbursement to support state security efforts and related agencies. The item underscores fiscal support within the legislature for public safety initiatives.
A La Crosse area crash left a local realtor dead and an attorney injured. The wreck occurred near a regent road as vehicles collided and emergency crews responded. Details remain limited as investigators review the scene and traffic conditions.
Amid wartime strain, lawmakers weigh a $4 000 0000 request to advance Guan barber and other naval enhancements. Adm St. urged Congress to fund, warning allies could fall behind if defense needs misjudged as European powers' navies risk wipeout.
Washington reports quote Nug urging defence funding for peace and warning that the U S faces potential war if deterred. He cites President Roosevelt and pledges cooperation to reduce the federal debt while maintaining readiness and a policy of preparedness.
French forces pierced the German line near Kreuzberg and Forbach, then pulled back after heavy fighting. Two suspects were convicted of tampering with a railway track, amid the ongoing front conditions and counterattack fears reported from the Western Front.
A terse report notes the Byrd expedition encountering and bucking ice floes during a polar mission. The text hints at weather, ship handling, and general peril as crews push forward amid shifting floes and cold seas.
The air ministry announced German raids over Hatroffoth and Tyne area with ships and shipping centers affected. British defenses intercepted several flights over the coast and the Forth and Tay regions with no bombs dropped in some raids and others reported as observed by fighter escorts.
In a southern West Virginia mining community, rescue workers recovered a fourth body from the Bartley No. 1 mine of the Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal Corporation, as 87 men remained trapped. Company officials clung to hope amid reports that two bodies may have been found, while miners warned all might be lost.
Cloudy conditions prevail with temperatures around 70s to 80s forecast for the area. Southerly winds at 12 mph and a barometer reading near 29.75 inches.
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