Coal handlers strike paralyzes New York coal deliveries
In subfreezing weather, coal deliveries faltered across Manhattan the Bronx Queens and Brooklyn as 000 coal handlers walked out. The walkout followed failed talks between the AFL International Brotherhood of Tram Pers and Chauffeurs and Covi Merchants and Fuel Merchants. Truck drivers yard men and helpers joined the strike, pushing households to cope with a 12 degree low as pay demands rose from 1 to 1.20 an hour and a plan to curb unemployment via extra tracks.
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New York
A. F. of L. International Brotherhood of
Covi
Ero
Manhattan
Bronx
Queens
Brooklyn
Record Claimed for Tax Collection
New Jersey reports a high share of 1938 general property taxes collected, with 78 percent of levies gathered. Commissioner Walter R. Darby notes the record as the state reaches the best collection rate in ten years.
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Trenton
N. J
State of New Jersey
Walter R. Darby
Finnish Frontline Notes From War Zone Camp
The report describes a patrol through a snowbound border area near a frozen lake in Finland, with Russian incursions and a Finnish counterpush. A Finnish colonel claims Russian advances stalled, three regiments dispersed, about 1000 killed and 30 taken prisoner, while subzero conditions and bomb activity on the Gulf of Finland lessen.
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V Hawkins
Teuhjarvi
Russia
Finland
Lieksa
Gulf of Finland
Hanto
Cit Wes
108 Men Aboard Lost Submarines
London adv on Jan 157 announced three British submarines carried 198 officers and men missing. Earlier report listed deaths. German claims said some rescued. The list names five officers and 193 men, plus 4 others and 26 sailors, with casualties uncertain.
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London
Admiralty
Germany
Gb Swamalies
Andrews Tutt Stolen Money Bag Case Reported
A robbery in which a money bag worth about 45 pounds was stolen from Andrews Tutt. The thief fled with the bag containing cash including 2560 dollars, while additional details about suspects or location are unclear in the damaged text.
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Andrews
Tutt
Dou
Ivan Frank Auston
Jeter
Astronomer Dies in London Section
Astronomer Redmund Nee Need 5% dies today in Eastbourne near London. News item notes death of noted astronomer with brief details.
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London
Redmund
St Eastbourne
New Type School Sign Tested At Graebner School
Announcement by L. L. Dobbs head of the Police school safety department. A new safety measure is being sited at Graebner school at Hoover and Nogales streets, with large signs reading School ing painted on the pavement to slow motorists. If effective, diver signs will be added at other busy schools.
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Graebner
Hoover
Nogalilos Sreéis
L. Dobbs
Police
Dobbs
San Antonio
Johnson Sees FDR Election Again
Gen. Hugh 8. Jobson predicts a third term for President Roosevelt at the Philadelphia Merchants Association dinner. He says Roosevelt will be re elected after a crown of gold nomination speech and forecasts Vice President Garner will retire as a presidential candidate.
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Philadelphia
Hugh
Jobson
Roosevelt
NRA
Philadelphia Merchants Association
Garner
Quadruplets Adopted Hope in Jasper Alabama Story
Four babies born Sunday night to Clyde Short and wife near Nauvoo face protection and care after Jasper Post of the American Legion seeks adoption with Governor Dixon asking state commander Charlie Wiggins to ensure welfare. The quadruplets, three girls and a boy, were reported doing well at Walker County Hospital.
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Jasper
Ala
Clyde Short
Nauvoo
American Legion
Frank M. Dixon
Alabama
Charlie Wiggins
War Veterans
Walker County Hospital
Canada first war loan oversubscribed in two days
Ottawa reports that Canada’s initial war loan totaling 260 million dollars was oversubscribed within two days of offering. The government indicated strong public support as subscriptions exceeded the target, signaling robust wartime financing appetite.
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Canada
Ottawa
Million Slash For ItY Am Continued From Page
A summary is not possible from the provided fragment. The text references a committee, a plan, and a league with nonpolitical aims to inform the public about local government, plus 1939 financials and a long list of directors.
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League
Adams
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Printizing Institute OF the World
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Clegg Company
Fannin
Aris
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Friedlander
SAN Antonio Building & Loan Association
Navarro
San Antonio River
WW. McAllister
Pres
R. Cary
San Antonio Building & Loan Asan
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Hughlet
Minin
Mrs. Short
Finngh
Johnson
Good Housekeeping Bureau
Austin
Greyhound Terminal
Pecan and
Movarra Strate Garfield
George Green
Milton Friedrich
George M. Green
D. Dheinen
Albert Steves Jr
Russell C. Hill
W. W. McAllister
J. H. Bavage
J. S. Sheldon
Dr. F. G. Oppenheimer
P. E. Gragg
R. W
Morris Plan
Morris
Morris Plan “Ak
Karen
Simmons Cail
Boudoir Lampe
Ego
Piecs
Jenny Lind
Simmons
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