Turkey and Yugoslavia face German pressure over Bulgaria
Ankara reports indicate Turkey fears a German move into Bulgaria and seeks clarity from Yugoslavia. Belgrade says Hitler offered Yugoslavia a share of Albania including Scutari and access to the Aegean via Hajonta and a corridor through northern Greece in return for support and a neutral stance on Greece.
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CNS
Bulgari
Hitler
Diin
Albania
Scutari
Aegean
Hajontka
Greece
Yugoslavia
Wye
Oohrid
Koritza
Yugoslavia Hints at Neutrality in Axis Question
Berlin reports Yugoslavia will not block any move toward a Berlin axis while remaining officially neutral. Premier and foreign minister held talks, with Yugoslavia’s stance seen as open on joining the axis, influencing Balkan policy.
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Berlin
Bergin
Bertin
Hiller
Yugoslavia
Balkans
Al Capone Ordered to Attend Hearing in Miami
Al Capone, former Chicago gang leader, was ordered to attend a hearing in Miami regarding an income tax case. Special Assistant Attorney General Harry G. Taylor noted Capone’s illness and Ralph Capone planned to appear for him. Capone was reportedly staying at Coral Gables for fever treatment.
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Miami
Fin
Nik
al Gons
Coral Gables
Invasion Bases Pounded by Relentless RAF Bombardment
Relays of Royal Air Force bombers delivered the heaviest attack of the war along more than 75 miles of the French and Belgian coasts. They wrecked a huge German munitions dump, destroyed gas storage tanks, damaged a major airfield, and struck coastal artillery positions from Boulogne to Cap Gris Nez. The raid surpassed German night bombing of London and other cities, while German raids over Britain yielded limited results.
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Fes
INS
Germany
Naz
Liverpool
England
Britain
English Channel
East Anglia
Royal Air Force
Belgia
Oster
Boulogne
Dunkerque
Cal- Als
Gravelines
Cap Gris Nezom
Hertha
Cap Gris Nez
Calais
Inege
Mapoleon
Greeks Claim Gains as Albanian Front Advances
Greek high command reports new gains in the Albanian front as defense posts fall and Fascist troops retreat northward. More than 300 prisoners are said to be taken in the day’s operations while Greeks consolidate positions for a new advance. Meanwhile in Washington the House Naval Affairs Committee approves 424 million dollars to strengthen Atlantic and Pacific bases including Samoa and Guam.
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Athens
CINS
High ‘Command
High Command Communnique
Washington
House
Naval Affairs
U.S
Atgntic
Packie
Guamond
Samos
Harold R. Stark
Navy
Stark
Far East
Samoa
Wight Atlantic
Parachute Invasion Confirmed in Southern Italy
British authorities confirmed parachute troops landed in southern Italy and warned of potential reprisals if Italy treated captured British spies. Italian radio said the parachutists would be treated as war prisoners and were tasked with demolishing port area targets. Some units reportedly did not return.
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Briish
Italy
London
Britahy
Girl Carhop Held in 92000 Thefts
Houston police charged Ruth Hoppes an 18 year old carhop with burglary and felony theft after about $2000 worth of allegedly stolen articles were found in her apartment. Authorities said similar charges would be filed against two 12 year old boys and juvenile delinquency cases would be tried against four boys aged 15, 13, and 11.
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Houston
Tech
IND
Ruth Hoppes
Hopkins on Last Lap of Trip Home
Lawrence Hopkins, Roosevelt’s personal emissary to London, was scheduled to depart tonight aboard the Pan-American clipper, aiming to reach LaGuardia Field in New York by morning. The hurried return trip follows a recent London foray, with officials awaiting Hopkins’s arrival to brief on ongoing talks.
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Oan
Puerto Fico
Larry Hopkins
Roosevelt
London
LaGuardia Field
New York
Pocketbook of Donovan Found With Diplomatic Papers
A pocketbook belonging to Co William J Donovan, a military observer and World War veteran, was found near Sofia. The passport and diplomatic papers were intact, reportedly valuable. Bulgarian authorities turned the item over to the police chief, who alerted U S diplomat George H Earle, amid regional sensationalism.
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Boftia
William J. Donovan
Aimeticat
Belgarian
Sofia
Notuyay
Werth
U. S
George H. Earle
Balkelis
Rail freight halt in Italy tied to captured British paratroopers
Feb 15 dispatch reports Italy’s suspension of southern rail freight and passenger service after British parachutists were seized. Rome radio says the paratroopers are prisoners of war, not spies, and will be treated under international rules. Red Cross visits allowed. Authorities cite wartime logistics and transport disruption to justify the indefinite halt.
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Rome
INS
Italy
Linferting
Italia
Italian Communications Ministry
Thalian Ingh
25 Per Cent Tax Hike Seen British Aid Limit Rejected
Washington report states Senate leaders rejected a compromise on Willkie’s proposal to limit aid and specify nations eligible for aid under broad wartime terms. Discussion centered on omitting country counts. anti interventionists weighed a full substitute for England credit while administration argued the bill would suspend some laws. Continued on page 4.
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Washington
Senate
Wendell L. Willkie
Balkan
Vera Membr
Senate Foreignn Relations Committee
Enstland
Tellatio
Legit
War and State Department
Churchill Loses Role to F D R in War Leadership Shift
Foreign editor reports a dramatic shift in wartime leadership from London to Washington as Roosevelt gains influence over Britain's war strategy. The article notes Churchill handing strategic talking roles to Roosevelt while Britain strengthens diplomacy with a focus on defeating Germany. It describes Japanese and British troop movements in Asia, including Burma and the Thailand peninsula, and Japan’s canal plans linking Singapore and Bangkok.
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ORYD
Russia
London
Washington
Churchill
Roosevelt
Neckers
Oliyehill
Anglia Germain
Dutles
Ga Ameren
Germany
Britain
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Burma
Victoria
Era Isthmus
Upper
Manya
Thailand
Malaya
Burema
Singapore
Bangkok
Kye
Gulf of Siam
Gulf of Bengal
Iapan Hes Tong
Japan
Revenue program seeks 25 percent tax increase to fund defense
Federal officials announce a planned 25 percent tax hike to raise about 4 billion dollars annually as part of the largest tax bill presented to Congress. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau backs higher rates on individuals, surtaxes, inheritance, and corporate taxes, with March tax returns guiding the outlines. The plan aims to boost annual federal revenue to around 12 billion dollars and fund defense while expanding borrowing limits and debt. An early lease lend request to Congress is expected after March 1, with debt growth anticipated to exceed 65 billion dollars. Banks are anticipated to absorb forthcoming savings securities, and a new savings-stamp program is proposed to fund national defense.
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Morgenthau
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Wan
Michalniveg
Roosevelt
Oth
House
Rooseveld
Morgent
Petain to Retain Navy, Consul Says
Chicago dispatch says Marshal Petain will not surrender the French fleet to the Germans. Consul Raymond Imbault-Hwart in Chicago quotes Petain as a steadfast statesman who can withstand Adolf Hitler and protect France’s naval assets.
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Chigago
INS
Marshal Petain
France
England
Raymond Imbault-Hwart
Chicago
Petais
Marshal Petals
Adolf Hitey
Ex King Alfonso Gravely Ill after Heart Attack
In Rome on February 16, reports say ex King Alfonso of Spain remains gravely ill after a heart attack on Wednesday though he was considered to be improving. In London, February 15, Lady Iris Mounthemiots, cousin of King George, wed Captain Thomas OMalley of the Irish Guards, amid family worry at Haywards Heath.
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Rome
INS
Fayner
Alfonisa
Spain
King
London
Iris Mountehnitos, Cousi
George
Captan Thomas O'Malley
Haywards Heath
iBnssea
Weather summary for San Antwilo and regions
Cloudy to partly cloudy forecast for San Antwilo and vicinity with southeast winds shifting to northerly Sunday. Saturday high near 70, Sunday low around 44, Sunday high about 64. East Texas to cloudy Sunday with northeast coastal winds. West Texas cloudy Sunday with southwest winds in the south.
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San Antwilo
Gene
East Texas
West Texas
Jim
J. Henry Jarbor
Jarboe
U S Consulates To Close Naples And Palermo
Washington reports the United States plans to close its consulates at Naples and Palermo amid war secrecy concerns. Officials say Italy’s move to tighten control over Mediterranean movement prompts possible compliance by the United States, tied to Luftwaffe losses and supply routes to Nie.
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Washington
Tay
Ther
United States
Naples
Palermo
Allena
State Department
Germany
Ainfly
Japan warns Washington as war clouds deepen
A Netherlands minister warned Washington that the Netherlands East Indies would resist if attacked by Japan after a conference with Secretary Hull. Tokyo reported Premier Konoe urged nationals abroad to stay calm amid war threats while Britain and Australia move to bolster Far East defenses.
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Netherlands
Eust Indies
Japan
A. Catan
Secentary
Btate Hull
Tokyo
INS
Fumimara Konoye
Far East
Randolph Pilot Hurt at Denver Flight Rescue After Crash
Denver February 15 First Lieut BE Smith, Army Air Forces reserve, from Randolph field, suffered fatal head fractures when his plane crashed near a snow covered runway at Lowry field during a night takeoff from Albuquerque. Corps officials at Tariboldgh field said the pilot named B. Benith is in stable condition.
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BE. Smith
Army Aly Cops
Randolp Field
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Lowry Ted
Albuquersine
Ate Corps
Taridolgh Field
Saturney Nlgit Np
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