Greek plea for aid reaches US amid Turco Bulgarian pact
Greece renewed its appeal for wartime assistance from the United States as it struggles against Italy. Greek minister Diamantopoulos met with Under Secretary Welles to discuss possible aid, just before a Turkish Bulgarian non aggression pact was signed. The appeal urged timely support to bolster Greece before it is too late.
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Radio Hitler message window closes as Americans react
New York February 2 Americans plan to mail criticism to Berlin before a German broadcast deadline. Officials say many messages focus on the Turko Bulgarian pact Greece and aid, with costs from 2.19 to 3.23 dollars per 25 word note. A RCA traffic chief notes many messages were rejected for obscenity but Germans read many for amusement and even bought more beer as the deadline nears.
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Mine Sweeper Bramble Ablates German Plane
London Feb 31.1 Swansea endured a second night of German air raids with fires and casualties. The minesweeper Bramble destroyed one of two German warplanes yesterday, which dived into the sea. no casualties aboard Bramble. The Press Association cites extensive Swansea damage.
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Retail sales soar in Texas cities during four weeks
Dallas reports four weeks ending February 16 show Texas department store sales up from 1940 levels. Dallas up 17 percent week over week, Houston 30 percent, Fort Worth 27 percent, statewide up 21 percent. Two weeks to February 16 show Dallas 17 percent, Houston 21, Fort Worth 20, other cities 25, district 21. Four weeks total reveal Dallas 13 percent, Houston 25, Fort Worth 22, others 22, district 10.
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RAF Flying U S Ships to Orient
The British embassy announced aircraft are being flown from the U S West Coast to the Far East to reinforce Singapore. They disclosed purchases of four motor Consolidated bombers for long range bombing, while noting no details on numbers types or routes. Some officials suggested Consolidated bombers, but Lockheed spokesmen doubted their aircraft would be used.
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Kiwanians Hear Special Program at Gunter Hotel
The Kiwanis club heard a special program presented by the Inter-Club Relations committee Friday noon at the Gunter hotel. Fred Dunkt of Henryville, district chairman of Inter-Club Relations, was the honored guest.
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Britain seeks U S and Canada aid for Irish ports
London reports Britain asks United States and Canada to help secure use of Irish ports to counter German aerial and submarine threats. An Atlantic source cites continuous talks despite Eamon de Valera's neutrality stance, with moves for allied leadership in port access discussions.
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Saturday Is Children’s Day at The Greater Joske’s
The event promotes a family friendly sale with savings on children’s shoes and apparel. Storewide discounts and special deals aim to attract families for a weekend shopping event at The Greater Joske’s.
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