Finns Repel Russian Breakthrough as Casualties Rise
Helsinki reports heavy fighting northeast of Lake Ladoga with thousands of Reds casualties. Kollanjoki saw over a thousand enemy dead in two days while Karelian isthmus artillery and Russian bombing planes keep the front tense. Estonian bases rush supplies and new airfields enable repeated bomber runs.
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Wade Werner
Helsinki
Lake Ladoga
Kollanjoki
Loimola
Karelian Isthmus
Russia
Estonia
Gulf of Finland
Finland
Balaeki
United States
White House forms committee to curb foreign war purchases
President Roosevelt creates a special government committee to prevent conflicts over foreign purchases of American military and naval supplies. Capt Harry E. Collins chairs with Maj Gen Henry Gibbins and Rear Admiral Ray Spear on the panel. The group will inspect plants in Buffalo and Baltimore and evaluate aircraft orders and production levels. House naval chair Vinson urges a two year shipbuilding plan and data from Rear Admiral Robinson.
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President Names Group
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Presidential
United States
Harry E. Collins
Treasury Department
Henry Gibbins
Army
Ray Spear
Navy
Capitol
Vinson
Georgia
House Naval Committee
Navy Department
Samuel M. Robinson
Morgenthau
Bald
Curtis Wright Corporation
Bell Aircraft Corporation
Puffalo
N.Y
Baltimore
France
Thos
Survivors Tell of Explosion Aboard Italian Vessel Disaster
Genoa reports survivors from the Italian liner Orazio describe a fire sparked by motor lubrication oil that sank the South America bound ship. About 645 aboard were missing or unaccounted, with 70 feared dead and 500+ rescued by Conte Bian camano and Colombo.
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Genoa
Haly—i
Halian Huer
Orazio
Conte Biancamano
Colombo
Orazig
Grazia
Pweilve
Borah Goes Home for the Last Time
Senator William E Borah returns to Idaho after a solemn funeral in the Senate chamber. Mrs Borah and long time secretary Cora Rubin accompany the coffin as it departs Washington aboard the train.
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Washington
Ins
William E. Borah Wa
Idaho
Senate
Allies Caution on Rumania Oil to Nazis Reported
A terse brief notes Allied concerns over Romania potentially supplying oil to Nazi forces. The item mentions decrees and foreign oil measures, with reference to a national petroleum commission and production constraints.
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Rumania
Britain
House Votes Continuation of Dies Committee Probe
The House approved continuing the Dies committee investigation into un American groups by a 244 to 21 vote after a two hour session. Rep Dempsey praised the inquiry while Rep Keefe pressed for details about sources and the Justice Department sought William Dudley Pelleys involvement. The vote left unresolved whether the committee would extend its work beyond the current measure.
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Washington
Neuse
Diestees
Unfos
Aebase
Keefe
Wook
Dempsey
Dem
New Mexico
Dies Committee
House
Dempsy
Justice Department
Willian
Dudle Pelley
Hook
Demogerat
Midigan
Dios
Congressional Record
Department of
Wisconsin G O P Parley Set for La Crosse February 19
Madison reports the Wisconsin G O P plans a midwinter state convention at La Crosse on February 19 to select delegates for the Republican national convention and begin the campaign for the general election. The committee and chairmen discussed procedures for choosing voting delegates and possible candidate preferences.
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Wisconsin
P. Parley
LA Grosse
Madison
Republican Party of
Wivensin
la Crosse
Campaign For Delegues
Roosevelt Accepts Davies Resignation
President Roosevelt accepts the resignation of Davies the secretary of state amid ongoing emergency problems and policy discussions.
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Roosevelt
Morgenthau Seeks Higher Debt Limit and Tax Reform
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau urged raising the federal debt limit to 50 billion dollars while balancing the budget through reduced spending and higher taxes. He said there is no immediate danger in a higher limit but declined to specify tax types, noting uncertainty about exact measures. He favored careful cuts to public works and projects and warned against drastic shifts as wartime conditions affect business and Asia.
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Treasury
Congress
Morgenthau
Tnuu
el Federal Works, Pub
Atain Morgenthiu
Furst Az
Two Former Nurses Die in California Motor Court Cabin
In Tulare California yesterday two former nurses from Green Bay and St Marys hospital died in a carbon monoxide incident at a motor court cabin. Investigators say sand from work at the hospital may have contributed. Names Edie Tebs and Lorraine Ne amee were reported among the deceased.
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Shawano
Buleare
Tulare
Calif
Henpitel
Edie Tebs
Lorraine Neamee Tivedk
Garr
Green Bay
St. Mary Pital
Send
Wwe
Ray Hranks
Weather report notes scattered snow and cold snaps
Weather summary shows snow and frigid readings across regions with temperatures from 66 in Los Angeles to 14 below in Watsau, including a Bucktail observation. The report highlights shipper guidance and temperature trends for the day and follows a Northwest observation pattern.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Watsau
United Press
Shipn
Barame
Japan Says Ties to US Hinged on Americans' Rights
Washington reports said Japan’s ambassador heard from the state department that future commercial relations with the United States would depend on how Japan treats Americans and the rights of China’s residents. Berle answered questions about treaty expirations and possible note exchanges, noting no immediate changes in import duties or visa rules.
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Washington
Kensuke Horinouchi
State Department
United States
Japan
Eriday
China
Amgessador
Adolph A. Berle
Yeather
Amador
Berle
Fortier
Heoraimedt
Eeuens
Bern
Lokia
Ider
Joseph C
Foreign Office
Trey
Gayel Lee Tho
Armin
Owen Fede
Lee
Ber
Mercury Temperatures Fall As Front Moves South
A cold front dipped into the region, lowering temperatures overnight. Forecasters expect continued cooling and a southward shift in the weather pattern with lower highs tomorrow.
Payment of AIDS to Counties Authorized
State officials authorize aid payments to counties totaling 1.14 million, covering state and federal contributions for the final quarter of 1939. Federal share is 653,648 dollars and state share 490,?4 dollars for dependent children and the blind.
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Madison
Fred Bo Zimmerman Aur
Former Municipal Judge Began Six Month Sentence
Former municipal judge David M. Myans, 33, started a six month term in the house of correction after pleading guilty to obstructing justice for taking a $300 loan from a Herman & Salen attorney. Special Prosecutor Winfred Zabel noted four other charges remain possible.
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Waukesha
David M. Myans
House of Correction
Evans
Herman &. Salen
Winfred Zabel
Italian Defense Plans Approved by Cabinet
Rome reports the cabinet approved army navy and air force programs during its third meeting in four days. The decision outlines strategic defense plans and resource allocations for Italy.
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Rome
Army
Navy
Air Force
House Appropriations Cuts Trim Bill Totals Across Agencies
The House appropriations committee reduced the fiscal year totals by about 13.3 million dollars from an 1.08 billion base, lowering treasury post office supply by 11.5 million and urgent deficiency spending by 31.4 million. A transfer of 11 million from parity payments to price adjustment is approved for agriculture, while Coast Guard neutrally funded projects face reductions. An increase of 629 thousand for foreign airmail was approved to expand routes and service.
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Treasury - Post Office
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Treasury-Post Office
Agriculture Department
Senewie
House
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Coast Guard
Apcon
Oe de Jeaney
United States
South
Central America
Tie Committee
Japan protests British action amid rising tensions
A Japanese protest against Britain's conduct was handed to Craigie by Tant, labeling the Alma Maru incident as serious and unfriendly. Britain faces a formal reply to the Japanese demand for reforms, with the German situation awaiting an official British response.
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Craigie
Japan
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