Dozen Fears Trapped as Willow Grove Mine Blast Hits Ohio
At least 60 miners feared trapped in Section 24 south of the Willow Grove mine near Bel laire after a blast that killed two rescue workers. Rescue teams from multiple towns fought gas and dangerous conditions as workers were brought to surface and identified, including Mike Palovy and Joe Knapsik.
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Clairsville
Ohio
UINS
Willow Grove
Adolph Pacifico
Mine Workers of
Sali Donignt
Pacifico
ST. Clairsville
Lins—Grove
Hanna Coal Company
Dad Leen
Ming
Power Company Epokeamen
Ife
John Kalecka
Fairpaint
Hte
Bellaire Hospital
John Richards
Harry Sanders
Marlins Ferry
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bellaire
St. Clairville
Maine
Bleve Olexa
Be A
Richards
Sanders
Tesledt
Hellaire
Yorkville
Wheeling
W. Va
Mike Palovy
Joe Knapsik
Fairpoint
Stay Granted in Montgomery County Murder Case
Bob White, a condemned Black man, was granted a 20 day stay of execution in Montgomery County after a Supreme Court request for more time to study his case. Attorneys argued the grand jury and jury lacked Negro jurors, challenging trial fairness as the execution was delayed.
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Austin
Bob White
Montgomery County
J. G. Andrews
State Board of Pardons
French Balloon Downed by Nazis Over Border Zone
Berlin reports a French captive observation balloon was shot down by nine German planes near the Greig region in the western front. The loss was announced tonight, with no immediate details on casualties or crew.
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Berlin
UNSI
Duranti
Brelareh
Ui Weyer Tradl
Greighums
Dutch Shipping Halted in Government Advisory
London reports that the Netherlands government advised all shipping firms to suspend sailings until further notice. The Reuters dispatch cites the Amsterdam Telegraph as the source of the announcement.
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London
Netherlands
Reuter
Amsterdam
Girl Chosen Ideal Queen at Texas State College for Women
Denton March 16 Miss Cashtine Pool of San Antonio was named ideal American girl and queen of the Redbuds at the Texas State College for Women ceremony closing the self development week. She is a senior history major, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Pool, and vice president of the student body.
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College
Denton
Wil Cashtine Pool
San Antonio
Redbuds Jn
Texas State College For Women
Te College
Miss Pool
Carl Lb. Pool
West French Place
Ssudent
812 Volunteers Reach Finland During War
London dispatch reports 812 volunteers reached Finland from England during the war with Russia. Of these 434 were British, Hungary provided 32, and one American is listed among the volunteers.
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London
INS
Finland
England
Russia
Hungary
French plane pilot escapes after mislanding in Berlin
A French airman landed in German territory at Berlin on March 16 but promptly took off after realizing the error. The pilot escaped without incident and there were no reports of damage.
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Evrs
Germany
Berlin
INS
Sear
D.nb
Dad Killed Freeing Snagged Kite
Jose Hernandez of 324 Moore Street was electrocuted while freeing a kite entangled in power lines. His son Alfred, 10, sustained hand burns and was treated at Robert Green Hospital. Justice G L Wiley ruled the death accidental. widow Francisca Hernandez and four daughters survive.
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Jose Hernadex
Moore Street
Alfred
Robert 5. Green Hospital
Hernanden
Hernandez
Justice of the Peore
G. L. Wiley
Francisca Hernandez
Variasa
Juana
Ibola
Bimone
Cecella
Turkey Hunting Fatalities In Monroeville Two Die
In Monroeville Alabama on March 16 a turkey hunting accident killed two men. Bilis Rawls fired at a bird and mortally wounded his companion George MecCall. MecCall died at the scene. Thomas McCall, father of victim, arrived and suffered a heart attack and died.
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Monroeville
Als
Bilis Rawls
George MecCall
McCall
Thomas McCall
Philly Orchestra Dismissals Probe Signals Action Likely
Philadelphia parallel article notes co conductors Leopold Stokowski and Eugene Ormandy may face discipline from the American Federation of Musicians over the firing of eight Philadelphia orchestra members. Local 97 officials said a full inquiry is required before any decision.
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Philadelphia
Marth II
Leopold Stokowski
Eugene Ormandy
Philadelphia Orchestra
American Federation of Musicians
Fire devastates Atlanta freight district and warehouse
A major blaze in Atlanta destroyed the Standard Ford and Milling warehouse area and heavily damaged the N G and St L railroad freight house. Several buildings were damaged while a passenger train was trapped at Union Station as minor explosions spread the fire. No injuries were reported and damage was unofficially estimated between 73000 and 100000 dollars.
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Atlanta, Ga
Standard Ford and Milling Company
N, G
St. L
Georgia Railroad
Union Station
War at a Glance Across Fronts in War News
Roosevelt vows the United States will not consent to any peace that supports Nazi expansion. Sumner Welles meets with Musso for talks. Rome hardens against Allied terms while Berlin presses for a German peace. Norway Sweden bolster defenses fearing Russia Finland moves toward mutual aid. King Carol leans Romania toward the Nazi Red axis as Paris drafts government forecasts. London cabinet pressure rises over supply work and commissions. Tokyo protests Russia over a Sahalin border clash.
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Washington
Roosevelt
U. S
Sumner Welles
Rome
Helsinki
Norway
Sweden
Russia
Finland
Bucharest
Carol
Romania
Paris
Gamelin
London
Department of Supply
Tokyo
Japan
Sahalin Island
German bombers hit Scapa Flow fleet in raid
A Beyli broadcast picked up by G B S reports German air raids damaged several British battleships and cruisers at Scapa Flow during March 16. raids also struck airfields and involved strong anti aircraft fire. British officials would not comment on the attack.
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New Yor
Scapa Flow
G. B.S
New York
Scapa Mow
London
INS
San Antonian 75 Takes Own Life in San Antonio Home
Frank Kotegar 74 allegedly committed suicide by hanging in his bathroom at 450 University Street Saturday night. His wife Ida Krueger and daughter Anna Meinney found the door locked and the body seen through the bath window. Rescue attempts by District Fire Chief E G Dulling failed. Survived by daughters Amelia Spence Maria and Alvina Shock Galveston. sons Frank Jr Benna and Alvin, all of San Antonin.
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Frank Kotegar
University Street
Justice of the Fonce O. L. Wiley
Ida Krueger
Anna Meiinney
McKinney
E. G. Dulling
Krueger
Amelia Spence
Maria
Alvina Shock
Galveston
Frank Jr
Benna
Alvin
San Antonin
Anthracite Firm Challenges Guffey Coal Act in Supreme Court
Sunshine Anthracite Coal company of Johnson county Arkansas filed an appeal in the U S Supreme Court arguing the Guffey coal act regulating the coal industry is unconstitutional as an unlawful delegation of power and an intrusion on states rights. The suit also claims due process issues and seeks to stop collection of 5488 taxes.
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Washington
U. S. Supreme Court
Sunshine Anthracite Coal Company
Johnson County
Arkansas
Conyany
Taxi Driver Near Death After Unexplained Blow
Frank G. Salinas, 38, taxi driver for Yellow Cab, lay near death at Robert B. Green Hospital after a head blow. He was found unconscious at West Commerce and Twenty-third streets after a hit and run. Julian Martinez, 16, was treated for deep stab wounds with no explanation given. Jefferson High School ROTC unit won best drill company in Houston competition. Capt. C. J. Leske was named outstanding captain.
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Frank G. Salinas
Robert B. Green Hospital
West Commerce
Twenty-third
Tom Martinez
China Street
Laredo
Julian Martinez
Montec
Soma Alley
Jefferson High School
R. O. T C. Unié
Houston
C. J. Leskelot Delfersor
Weather Outlook For Texas Regions This Week
Weather forecast notes fall to partial cloud cover in San Antonio and vicinity with southerly winds. Temperatures show mild highs around 74 and lows near 40 in relevant areas with gradual warming in East and West Texas and no frost expected. The outlook emphasizes mostly fair conditions and mild temperatures from Monday through midweek across the state.
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San Antonio
East Texas
West
Texas
Temata
Calley
Ho-humabe Rackidng
Jack A Fallon
J. J. Jarber
Welles Meets Mussolini as Rome Eyes Peace Path
In Rome on March 16, William C. Bullitt style envoy Hourly talks report Welles meeting Mussolini for 75 minutes amid peace speculation. German ambassador Mackensen visits foreign office. Corriere Padano editorializes on U S drive for quick restoration of peace. Welles then sees Ciano with Phillips. King Victor Emmanuel hosts an audience before a Rome exposition tour.
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Rome
Jinsi
Summer Welles
Musolini
Roosevelt
ID Duce
Tarlan
Italy
Balbo
Corriere Fadune
Mussolini-Welles
Hans- Georg von Mackensen
Foreign Office
Welles
Galeazza Clano
Souirces
Germany
Amipbassador
Ether Welles
Glano
Corriere Padano
White House
United States
Mussolini
Popeius
Naples
Ciana
William C. Phillips
Berlin
Paris
London
Ciano
Phillips
Unisnik
Victor Emmanuel
Ciang
Rumor of Hitler Peace Movement Rumors In London
London diplomats discussed a possible Hitler inspired peace effort after Welles reports from Rome. President Roosevelt might back a peace initiative following Roosevelt's study of the Welles findings. Welles sent brief thanks to Chamberlain and Halifax in official telegrams described as customary.
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London
INS
Welles
Rome
Roosevelt
Deputy Deaton Brothers Targeted in Jackson Ambush
Deputy Wilson Deaton was killed and his brother Fred Deaton wounded in an ambush west of Jackson. Both are sons of Sheriff Walter Deaton who organized a posse. Fred Deaton later indicted by Breathitt County grand jury for murder related to a prior fatal shooting. Louis Combe, a Pax Collector, had been shot February 28.
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Jackson
INS
Wilson Deaton
Fred
Walter Deaton
Fred Deaton
Breathitt County
Grand Jury
Louis Combe
Lexington Hospital
Wine House Raid Nets Bandit $150
A bandit held up the California Wine House at 709 South Alam Street just before closing time last Saturday. He produced a gun and escaped with $150 from the cash register. Employee Rudy Ortiz, of 215 Arbor Place, identified the robber.
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Rudy Ortiz
California Wine House
South Alam Street
Ortiz
Arbor Place
Onange
FDR and Welles Hold Secret Peace Effort Report
Rome dispatch reports President Roosevelt and Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles alone know whether to pursue American mediation to end the Allied German war. Mussolini reportedly involved in private talks. Britain and France seek a battlefield strategy while Turkey leans toward neutrality. The piece notes the difficulty of striking at Germany without violating neutrality and mentions casualties from recent earthquakes and ongoing combat in Europe.
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Karl H. Chris Voreien
Rome
Roosevelt
Welles
Massalini
Palazzo Venezia
Berlin
Paris
London
Europe
Wellies
Mussalini
Ciano
Britain
France
Battleield
Shegfried Westwall
Germany
Fils
Wiegand Andsy
Ig Burone
Bern
Gvinell
Bavis
Russia
Geramuy
Weygand
Bina Ang Batumi
Caucasus
Turkey
Scandinavia
Third Term Roosevelt Backers Organize in Austin
A state wide Roosevelt third term pledge group forms in Austin with former Governor F F Quson and Mayor T Miller as officers. Edward Clark secretary of state under Allred and Dan ass deny links. Members include Joe Steachan Harry Acraman E M Ferry Charles Green Everett Ly Looney and Dave Reed.
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Austin
Franklin D. Hoosevelt
James F. Fi Quson
Tom Miler
Danass
Looney
Dave Reed
Austin Capitalist
Texas board rejects Rickman mercy in murder case
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied commuting J. W. Rickman's death sentence for the murder of McKinney patrolman Marion Taylor. Rickman had faced execution after a February 17 sentencing but received a 30 day reprieve from Governor O'Daniel, setting a March 16 electric chair date.
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Austin
Maron
INS
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
J. W. Rickman
Marion Taylor
McKinney
Rickman
W. Lee O'Daniel
De Valera Sends Greetings to U.S. on St Patrick's Day
Dublin Prime Minister Eamon de Valera sent a message to Americans marking St Patrick's Day. He appealed for unity among Irish and US kinfolks and urged support for Irish territorial unification as the aim of the majority.
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de Valera
U.S
Dublin
Eyle
TNS
Dish Union
Eamon Fé Valera
People of
America
Patrick's Bay
Toma
Nineteen Indicted for Oil Field Rioting in Archer City
Archer County grand jury indicted nineteen men after a six day probe into a March 1 clash on a highway near Wachita Falls. Authorities say the conflict involved oil field workers and rig builders. Earl Martin of Duncan Oklahoma and his five crewmen were attacked by a larger group who demanded payments to join a union.
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Archer City
Marel
Archer County
Grand
Wachita Falls
Earl Martin
Duncan
Okla Tigwuikiing
Fve
Oklahoma
Hic Tinian
Mayor's Daughter Banned From Driving After Crash
Ter relita Maverick, 14, daughter of Mayor Maury Maverick, was forbidden to drive after a second accident in a week. The mayor said she collided with another car downtown on Friday and noted she protested, claiming no fault. He cited safety concerns saying, Well, you're the mayor's danger.
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Terrelita Maverick
iMayor Maury Maverick
Roosevelt Says Peace Based on Brotherhood Not Conquest
President Roosevelt declared peace must rest on moral basis and brotherhood among nations not on oppression or force. He spoke to Christian foreign service convocation, denouncing territorial conquest and endorsing Allied aims while noting Nazi and Versailles issues.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Tuan
Brother Toad
Europe
Limiter Welles
Christian Foreign Service
Naxidom
Destruet
Min
Honsevey
Jty
Pan Nations
Queen Calls for Moral Rebirth Amid World Distress
Amsterdam broadcast urged radical spiritual renewal as the first need in global distress. Queen Wilhelmina joined President Roosevelt in praising Christian renewal and the New Testament as source of deep truth. Congressmen began a trip to Panama on a private mission after meeting lawmakers.
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Amsterdam
Quest Wilhelmina
The
Wetherlands
Roosevelt
Foreign Mission Conference of North America
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