Soviet Russia backs from two fronts in Finland drive
The Associated Press reports Soviet Russia pulled back on two fronts the military and diplomatic during its winter invasion of Finland. Military retreat numbered about forty thousand along a line near the Arctic Circle with Finns claiming advances toward Markajamal and a rail hub at Kemijarvi. Finnish patrols and extreme cold aided their push as Russians withdrew to about fifty miles from their territory.
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Bermuda
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Bankruptcy Extension Proposed for Municipalities in AR 8016
Washington Jan 19 Extension of the municipal bankruptcy act to June 30, 1942 is proposed in bill AR 8016 by Rep Pat Cannon Defense Florida The measure would cover counties parishes and municipalities The current act requires written consent of 51 percent of creditors and a 662-3 fraction approval of a settlement plan before decrees are issued
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Washington
Pat Cannon
D-Fla
Pinney Ayres Responds to Harbormaster Race Rumors
Pinney Ayres recalls a cold reception at the county jail following an audit story. He jokes about good fishing weather and indoor creeks, mentions calling for information to Daffin & Cogburn, and predicts the harbor master race will heat up as many potential presidential contenders lack prior practice.
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Roosevelt
Hoover
Bill Pinney
School Principals Attend Ocala Meet
W. S. Weaver principal of Bay County high school and Merritt Brown principal of St. Andrews grammar school left yesterday for Ocala to attend a conference of school officials. They will meet with Colin English state superintendent of education to discuss revision of standardization reports for elementary and high schools statewide.
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W. S. Weaver
Bay County High School
Merritt Brown
St. Andrews Grammar School
Ocala
Colin English
Congress Schedule Rehearses Antilynching Bill and Trade Talks
The briefing lists routine subcommittee actions on an anti lynching bill at 10 30 Eastern, Ways and Means hearings with Assistant Secretary Grady on reciprocity trade pacts, and Senate and House activity including mine inspections and a large appropriation for offices.
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Icholar
Ways and Means
Grady
Raney announces candidacy for delegate in Tampa
George P. Raney Sr announced his candidacy today for delegate to the Pemporatie na opal con vention from the Pinied teen for Alstrict, Mferm x. Breniden: MRapnevelt Plats y.
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Tampa
Fla
George
P. Raney
Pemporatie
Alstrict
Mferm x. Breniden
Five Cent Valentine Returned After 25 Years
In Tallahassee Florida a woman returned a five cent Valentine she took decades ago. Grace Carter, mystery sender, received a letter with no name explaining the act and a pledge to settle the matter with God. Carter recalls her father J F Hill ran a bookstore until 1919.
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Tallahasse
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Grace Carter
Cr. Wnica
Grace
Buiah
Ali Séeifiq
Satan
Maids and waiters held for $100,000 Hotel Plaza thefts
Margaret Long and Ralph Palmer were jailed in New York on grand larceny charges after an investigation into jewel thefts at the Hotel Plaza totaling about $100,000. Police said the maid used a fictitious address and, during a four hour shopping spree, showed funds beyond her means. Officers followed her to a room on 110th Street where Palmer arrived and a search recovered jewels including a $10,000 pearl necklace, a $5,000 red star sapphire ring, and other valuables.
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New York
Margaret Long
Ralph Palmer
Palmer
110Th Street
Fire Damages Twin Oaks Apartments in St Andrews
A small fire damaged Twin Oaks apartments in St Andrews yesterday around 5 30 p m due to a defective wire. The alarm system was the oil one received by the department last night and this morning according to freemen.
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Twin Oaks
St. Andrews
Fremen
Health unit to receive back pay from city funds
The city counters owes the health unit $1,000 four months behind in payments. Panama City's share of race track funds will net about $400 for Bay County’s health unit under an agreement with the city commission. The act apportions Bay County race track receipts between the county school board and Panama City Lynn Haven by bonded debt.
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Panama City
Bay County
Lynn Haven
English Coast Town Raided by German Zeppelin
On January 19, 1915, a German Zeppelin conducted a raid on an English coastal town, causing alarm and prompting firefighting and defense efforts. Reports note sporadic explosions and search for damage, with residents urged to seek shelter as air alert sounds continued.
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The
Associated Press
Biggest Year in History for 1940 Seen
Virginia columnist Roger W. Babson predicts 1940 will mark a record year for travel recreation and health building. He cites tourism, resort business, and related industries as major drivers, with nearly 6 billion dollars spent on travel and recreation and a boost to taxes and employment across regions from New England to Florida. He notes war concerns and rising national income as key factors behind the surge, and anticipates tourism growth to outpace prewar levels despite Atlantic travel declines.
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America
Edward Bok
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School Opened By G Men For Miami Police
Gmen opened a ten day training school in Miami to teach local officers what crime is and how to combat it. The program begins today and aims to provide city police with the skills to identify and handle criminal activity more effectively.
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G- Men
Miami
Mashburn Seeks ReElection for County Registrar Post
John B Mashburn today announced his candidacy for reelection to the office of registrar in the Democratic primary. Mashburn has held the post for the past two terms, celebrating his tenure and seeking another term.
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John B. Mashburn
Mashburn
Census To Chart County Growth In Bay County
Growth and progress of Bay county over ten years will be shown by results of the Federal Census now under way in the Third Florida District and beyond. The population farming and housing census starts April 2. The county business census is conducted by J B Booth who began enumeration January 2.
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Bay County
Florida
Ed Straughn
Booth
Transfer Operator Faces State Charge
Earl Van Horn, operator of a local transfer firm, posted $100 bond for a Feb 14 appearance in county court at Tallahassee to answer a charge of operating a truck over Florida highways without a permit from the state railroad commission. The arrest followed a Leon county warrant on the inspector’s complaint, sent to Sheriff John Scott by Sheriff Frank Stoutamire.
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Tallahassee
Florida
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van Horn
Leon County
Tom King
Railroad Commission
John Scott
Frank Stoutamire
Roosevelt urges community forests to cut taxes and boost timber
President Roosevelt endorses the forest service plan for community owned forests to provide timber and fuel, lower local taxes, and offer watershed protection, recreation, and jobs. The Forest Service cites about 1,500 communities managing over 3 million acres, led by New York and Seattle as prominent examples.
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Ian Rade
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Rotten Stellen
Idea
Senator Borah Failing Health Reported at Idaho Home
William Egat reports at 9 35 a m EST that Senator Borah is growing weaker after a cerebral hemorrhage. Miss Cora Rubin, Borah's secretary, cites sorrowing friends awaiting in Idaho apartment as Mrs Borah clings to hope amid coma and high fever. Dr Worth Daniels provides frequent updates.
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Egat
Tron Daho
Cora Rubin
Senate
League of Nations
Idaho
Worth Daniels
Mexico
Lion
Dr. Daniels
Beauty Who Lost Legs In Accident To Marry Tonight
Jessie Simpson a 21 year old former photographers model who lost both legs in a 1937 commuter train accident will marry James Steward an advertising executive tonight at her Teaneck home. She spoke of her courage and adjustment during months of hospitalization and wears artificial legs.
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Teaneck
James Steward
Denmark Maintains Neutrality in Europe Conflicts
The Danish Parliament's Lower House approved by 135 to 0 a declaration that Denmark will maintain and defend its neutrality in European conflicts. One abstention occurred as Jens Moller, a German minority member, refrained from voting on Danish foreign policy matters.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Parlement
Europe
Jens Oeller
Schleswig
Cold Wave Forecast Brings Record Low North Florida
Northwest Florida braces for an extreme cold snap as the U S Weather Bureau predicts temperatures plunging to near 14 degrees on the coast and 6 to 12 inland. Pensacola reports 22 degrees with skies cloudy and wind calm, while forecasters warn of a severe frost across the peninsula including the Everglades. Nearby observers note historic lows, with past records cited dating to 1920 and earlier.
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Weather Bureau
Fostoria
Ohio
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Neous
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Cos
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Gaines i
Jacksonvill
Ridge District
Everglades
Nation Endures Extreme Arctic Cold Across Regions
Unrelenting Arctic blasts bring sub zero temperatures from the Rockies to the Appalachians. Grain dealers fear damage to winter wheat and rye as cold spreads. Texas crops face snow ice and sub freezing temps from Panhandle to coast. Fires rise as households burn more fuel while energy use climbs. Chicago transit strains under heavy freezes and bus and train delays. Montana reports sub zero conditions and a 35 degree reading at Butte. A White Valley gale tears roots from trees in Washington. San Francisco records a 38.5 degree low as frost grips coastal areas. Whitefish Bay police note dogs disappearing in the extreme cold.
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