15 Jan 1940
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1940
Page
1
City and County endured the worst snowstorm in years as Osh kosh residents fought drifts for 24 hours. Traffic froze and streets clogged while citizens cleared snow with shovels, temperatures dropped to single digits, and supplies ran short as rural areas reported deep accumulations.
A sharp cold snap followed a blizzard crippling transport across Wisconsin and Michigan. Two passenger trains were blocked by glaze and snow, rail lines ran behind schedule, and several derailments occurred near Rockford and Athènesville. Cities like Madison and Green Bay closed schools as snow and blocked routes persisted.
President Roosevelt told congressional leaders he will send a communication to Congress outlining plans to extend aid to Finland. Senate leaders said the message will address the whole situation and speak for itself. Subcommittee meetings were slated on the potential ant-lynching bill as the party lines remained in play.
Fire rages through Shizunka city causing an estimated 300 deaths and about 2,342,000 yen in losses. Toho-P insurance teams assess widespread damage across the business district as authorities fight the blaze. The blaze remains out of control tonight in the 200,000 population city southwest of Tohei.
Washington ordered the treasury to provide income tax data to the La Follette civil liberties committee. The order also made available employee returns showing various rolls for social security purposes.
Admiral Yonai completes a new Japanese cabinet retaining key ministers Kichisaburo Nomura and Shunroku Hata with minor reshuffles as talks with the United States continue to shape a mutual understanding before a late January deadline.
Trains left for San Francisco last night with crew members from the scuttled German ships. Police and immigration authorities kept details private as spectators watched. The crew boarded for a transpacific trip to Germany via the Ene rad road and nearby streets.
The state high court will hear about 30 cases as it reviews parts of a 1939 pension law. Justices weigh veto provisions while considering the legality of pension funding and eligibility. The court’s ruling could affect state retirees and related government spending.
Weather bulletin from Northwest Observations Tope Jer ywratie Per orks lists next 24 to 36 hours with temps from 0 to below 30. North sea and south coast readings show ranges from below zero to above. wind increases. Forecast includes temperatures, precipitation and shipper alerts with maxima and minima across Burkstaff area.
Kremlin officials issued summaries of Swedish and Norwegian replies to Soviet representations on neutrality. Sweden and Norway defended nonalignment while warning against undue Soviet influence. Sweden voiced concern that reporting could push public opinion toward Finland aid and warned of potential unwanted consequences.
Federal charges outline a broad probe into the tile industry with top manufacturers and executives named. The investigation centers on alleged schemes tied to inflated bids and kickbacks, detailing ties between firms, officials, and local commerce. Names include Lau Tierney and Parkerburg entities, with Chicago as a focus of the case and a nationwide scope.
Sixteen men plead not guilty to charges alleging a conspiracy to overthrow the government. Names listed include several defendants and associates across multiple locales as the court prepares for trial and potential lineup.
Fragmented OCR passage names Murphy, committee aiding confirmation for Supreme Court, and mentions Camprilliard Murphy as a potential member. The text references court proceedings, jurists, and committee actions, with unclear surrounding details and numerous garbled terms.
In a tense buildup along a 200 mile frontier, nearly 1,000,000 Belgian and Dutch troops move toward border positions amid reports of Nazi concentrations. Belgian Phase D mobilization fills skeleton units with gunners, artillery, and tank crews while refusing to disclose total numbers. Dutch forces trim peacetime reserves, strengthening a combat-ready force as observers weigh the German threat to the Low Countries.
A break in at Economy Fruit and Vegetable Market over the weekend saw a thief or thieves steal about $1600 from a safe. The eight subject of the incident remains under police investigation with no arrests reported.
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