City physician urges plant safeguards for workers
Dr W A King city health officer urged manufacturers and other businessmen to comply with industrial hygiene rules amid defense industry expansion. He cited US Public Health Service data showing 20 000 workers yearly suffer occupational skin diseases and warned federal enforcement is weak. He urged employers to ensure health measures protect worker safety.
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W. A. King
Dy. King
United States
Publc Health Service
Br. Ring
Dr. King
Dick Dana to Lose Goat Castle in Natchez
Natchez Miss Jan 98 Chancellor RW Gutter plans to sign an order within days placing Goat Castle a dilapidated mansion in Dana's possession. Dana felon with Miss Oc tavie Dockery guardian argue mortgage irregularities despite decades of court action to seize the property once owned by heirs of Charles Zerkawsky. The case previously reached the Supreme Court and was remanded with no announced new appeal.
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Natchez
Gutter
Nat “Goat Castle
Dick Dana
Dana
Octavie Dockery
Charles Zerkawsky
Rookie Deduces He Is a Success
CAMP ROBINSON ARK Jan 28 A rookie drummer in the One Hundred Sixty-fifth Field Artillery becomes drum major after receiving a book of drum instructions from the sergeant. The book, written by Black, features drawings of himself and provokes lighthearted remarks as the rookie learns the craft.
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Camp Robinson
Ark
Clifford Bleck
One Hundred Sixty-fives Field Artillery
Ahn
Bleck
O.K
Black
Defendant Seeks Self-Imposed Sentence In Court
In Harnett county recorder's court a man charged with drunkenness asked to sentence himself. The judge warned that 60 days would be suspended upon payment of costs and two years of sobriety. The defendant agreed, and the judge approved the sentence.
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Dunn
Harnett County Recorder's Court
Poet and Woodsman Misfire Close to a Crash
In Lynn Massachusetts a miscalculation by Max Baden caused a tree to fall across a street blocking traffic. Baden and friends spent hours removing the fallen tree to clear the roadway. A news note also advertises a redesigned New Station Wagon from Oldsmobile offering flexible seating and large luggage capacity.
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Lynn
Mass
Dan
Max Baden
Brden
Baden
Oldsmauile
Sertex
Unity of Nazis Gialians Grows
Rome dispatch reports Italian circles indicate intensified cooperation with Germany across military, economy, and diplomacy. Two spring offensives are planned against British forces in Africa and the Greeks in Albania, aiming for a decisive year-end victory. German experts discuss supplies and fuel for Axis needs while denying Italian discontent and considering a transition in Italian leadership alignment.
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Rome
Germany
Italy
Mediterranean
North Africa
Africa
Alcania
High Command
Dernin
Libyan
Assbant Addiuits
Beilish Air T
Naples
Calavia
Sichy
Malta
Karl Clodius
Yéparta
Greman
Mate
Pietro Badoglin
Umberto
Taly
Bacogno
Electron Bomb New Weapon Explains Incendiary Design
New York reports on incendiary bombs developed from magnesium alloy and thermite. The weapon uses a magnesium iron mix with a detonator and thermite core to ignite fires. shells vary from two to ten pounds, capable of sparking widespread blazes in urban targets. civilians face two-pound variants while larger shells target factories.
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New York
Germany
Technology Review
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Leman
Canary and Cat Bond in Odd Neighborhood Tale
In Tampa Florida on January 28 a whimsical tale describes Warinur Walker’s canary Todles and a bold bulldog named Lucky forming an odd alliance. Despite the oddities, no harm is reported, and neighbors speculate about shared duties and mutual care in a lighthearted local vignette.
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Tampa
Fin
Warinur
Walker
Lucky
Uy & Bulldog
Arron Rubber Plants Run At High Capacity
Arron Ola Dan reports rubber plants operating at capacity with 15 to 25 percent of production reserved for national defense. Company spokesmen assuage fears of bottlenecks, noting no definite emergency and solid stocks to meet demand. Executives remain ready to ramp up processing rapidly if crude supply worsens.
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Arron
Ola
Dan
Rurber Company
Akron
al- Yetimte
Stolen Cat Found in Furnace in Springfield Horror
A chaotic scene in Springfield ends when a reportedly stolen cat is found alive in a furnace after intruders ransack the Grieme home. The incident follows a tense 24 hour wait as neighbors react to the break in and a fear for the pet’s safety. In Corpus Christi, services were held for G H Raby, 82, a noted fraternal figure, with survivors including his wife and two daughters.
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Baby Rite
Gorpub Christi
G. H. Raby
Corp Christi
Neo
Ans
Morgenthau on Aid and Debt Limits during wartime debate
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau testifies on keeping Front assets frozen and endorses a higher debt limit to about 15 trillion dollars, saying it would cover defense costs and aid to Britain up to mid 1949. He frames aid in terms of ensuring ongoing support for allies and time to prepare, amid White House discussions on war powers and amendments.
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Wren
Connslly
D.tex
Treasury
Meggenthau
Vanconberg
Morgenthau
Treasity Sids
England
Rye
R.N. D
Bergenthau
Nye
X. D. BR
Morgenthaus
White House
Roosevelt
Thal
Nir
Capital Hill
Veteran cabbie seeks draft exemption at 61
Colif SAGRAMENTO January 28. Genner Bradford McKinney, a 61 year old cab driver from Redwood City, registered for the draft saying if he can drive a cab he can drive a tank. The draft board noted his service in the Spanish American conflict as potential qualification and will hold his application on file as the emergency persists.
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Sagramento
Colif
Genner Bradford McKinney
McKinney
Draft Board
Redwood City
Eli T Merriman Buried at Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi death notices record Eli T Merriman founder of the Corpus Christi Caller in 1883 died Saturday from shock after an illness. Services held Monday. He left two daughters Mrs A Claminer of Corpus Christi and Mrs Genevieve Halworthy of Mustin, a son George J Merriman of Corpus Christi, three brothers and ten grandchildren.
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Corpus Citristi
Eil Todd Merriman
Texas
Corpus Christi Caller
Sauuday
Merriman
A. Claminer
Corpur Christ
Genevieve Halworthy
Mustin
George J. Merrim Alan
Corpur Christi
Johan Merriman
Handley Grange
Muskogee
South
Jett T. Merriman
La«redo
British to Work Italians on Farms
London reports that British leaders plan to employ Italian prisoners captured in Africa for agricultural work and other labor shortages at home. Government officials cite a large number of Italian captives, with India receiving a notable portion and disposal of the remainder still under review.
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London
Becréelary H
D. R. Margeseor
Tin House of Commona
Britain
Africa
India
Catia
Handsome S A Police There in Emergency
A San Antonio news sketch shows public opinions on Chief Ashworth and the police force. Residents praise prompt service, efficiency, and courage in emergencies, while some suggest two officers per car and expanded middle aged experience in hiring.
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Iginais
D. Norton
Harrison
Ashworth
San Antonians
Nolan
Teae
G. Gwyn
Princeton Avenue
Air Patonage Gains Seen for 1941 Airline Plans
New York January 28 War conditions aside commercial airlines anticipate solid business in 1941. Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, president of Eastern Air Lines, says equipment will be adequate through the defense program. United Air Lines predicts a 49 percent passenger gain. American Airlines foresees continued preeminence. Transcontinental and Western says cautious optimism is justified. many pilots will be hired as air travel expands despite wartime uncertainties.
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New York
Eddie Rickenbacker
Hastern Air Lines
Harny
W. K. McMillen
American Airlines
Dack Frye
Transcontinental and Eastern Als, Inc
Tulekantacgor
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