Japan verges on showdown with Britain over Tientsin crisis
Tokyo reports a British note appraised as unsatisfactory over the Asama Maru incident. Japan summons the cabinet to a special session to decide measures with Tientsin’s blockade and barbed wire electrification around British and French concessions. Banking Commissioner Fred Branson resigns to Governor O Daniel.
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Idaho Mourns Borah Aide Thomas Given Bora’s Post
Thomas Given Bora’s post in Boise as U S senator from Idaho after the death of William Borah. John W Thomes, former Idaho senator, is appointed by Governor Bottai as Borah’s successor and will serve in the next state general election in January.
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Edison argues for negotiated warship contracts over lowest bid
Secretary of the Navy Edison says the U S government wastes millions in battleship construction due to congress insistence on lowest bids. He advocates negotiated contracts to standardize equipment and improve national defense, noting Britain uses the method. Also mentions Carol Lombard recovering from appendicitis during filming and gaining hospital color for a nurse role in Vigil in the Night.
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A. J. Cronin
Finnish Push Near Ladoga Trapped Soviet Division
War Roundup reports Finland’s forces pressing against three Soviet divisions trying to free a fourth trapped northeast of Lake Ladoga. Heavy casualties and brutal weather hinder Soviet movement as Finnish tactics and icebound terrain bite. Stalin allegedly assigns Voroshilov to lead the offensive. Britain observes intensified anti submarine activity amid North Sea torpedoing news.
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Ladoga
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The Weather The War 25 Years Ago Today
Rucians claim deep advance into East Prussia and a desperate battle near Craonne in Artigne for a mile of German trenches. Four Prussian attacks near St Hubert in the Argonne are repulsed while Paris reports Austrians recapture the Ursok Pass from Russians.
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Churchill Speech Interrupted by Protesters in Manchester
In Manchester on January 27, Winston Churchill faced shouts from a hostile crowd calling for Mosley and peace. Disturbers were hauled out as Churchill urged readiness for whatever lies ahead and stressed Britain’s need to endure a costly fight against aggression while praising Finland’s resistance and warning of Germany’s strength under Kaiser Wilhelm.
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Jeanette MacDonald Ends Second Annual Concert Tour
Jeanette MacDonald winds up her second annual concert tour on April 25 with a final performance. She has visited multiple venues this spring and will next focus on studio work and upcoming appearances.
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