Finns Hold Fast In Winter War Amid Record Losses
Amid brutal winter fighting the Finns report destroying enemy patrols while the Russians lash back with ski tactics and dug in positions on the Karelian Isthmus. Severe cold and continued counter-attacks stall the invasion as Finland and allies adapt to the harsh season. Meanwhile Britain seeks to steer trade treaties with German customers to widen exports and curb German imports.
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Non-Partisan Roosevelts Banquet Hints at Third Term Talk
At a Jackson Day banquet honoring Andrew Jackson, Democratic leaders expect President Roosevelt to deliver a nonpartisan address, possibly outlining international policy. Republicans declined invitations, while four sources close to the event say a nonpartisan speech is likely, with NBC CBS and MBS carrying the remarks at 10 p.m. local time.
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Congress Plunges: Battle over lynching bill and trade pact
Congress moved to debate the anti lynching bill amid a push to extend the reciprocal trade program as hearings opened on a proposed 25 percent fleet increase. Chairman Sumners criticized revival of the measure while Admiral Stark urged a strong naval build up to meet a grave international emergency.
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Navy and Army Push for Record Military Appropriations
President Roosevelt submitted a 2.248 billion military bill to fund a defense surge. The Army seeks 1.007 billion but only 53 million is allotted for critical items. If Congress approves 460 million for special taxes, the federal deficit could near 45 billion. Edison and Stark testified on a program to build the United States into a world sea power amid broad defense support.
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British Angry- Continued From Page One
British Angryboon director general of the press and censorship bureau offered his resignation over limited access to fuller news. Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, reportedly took staff to France to address allied naval questions. French parliament to meet tomorrow. Front remained calm after a night of heavy artillery east of Sarreguemines. German claims said French batteries silenced a German barrage. Nazi sources confirmed Germany barred Italian planes bound for Finland. Scandinavian papers warned that aiding Finland to project against Germany could trigger conflict. Berlin papers cautioned neutrals against aiding the perceived allied pivot in the region.
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Roosevelt backs study of budget and trade pact
Senator Harrison said at the White House the President favors a special congressional budget study and renewal of the reciprocal trade agreements act. He noted coordination between tax and spending committees and a 24 member joint panel to pursue retrenchment and a balanced budget. Western cattle and farm groups oppose an Argentine treaty that could lower tariffs on canned meats wool linseed and other products.
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Missing possum hound haunts Washington police
Police in Washington Indiana search for a lost possum hound named by Christopher D Guthrie after the dog reportedly vanished after sighting a household ironing board. A pelt-stretching board was once used to lure the hound. Record Want Ads claim the dog is missing.
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