Finland Fights Back as Reds Press Finnish Front
The report details Russian advances along the Stennerbsim Line with Koivisto described as isolated from land. It notes Finnish air action and Russian post and artillery gains across multiple positions, including statements that the Finns are retreating and defending coastal areas as Soviet forces push toward Muolan and Salmenkaita.
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Eeburte
Vilpori
Finland
Keanckrr
Intersil
Thias
Soma Statin
Jorronnes
Mont Vine
Koivisto
Hoivisto
Sarrday
Sundar
Stennerbsim
Cam Cyoniaue
Salmenkaita
Fakes Veen
Jouri- Paap
Mannetheim Ling
Muolan
Paraguay Civil Unrest Eases After Dictator Declares Power
In Paraguay on February 19 President Cem Jose Estiguaribie proclaimed himself dictator, claiming to curb "horrible anarchy." Congress and cabinet resigned. Estigarribia announced a new cabinet and plans for elections to draft a new constitution. Colorado party agreed to participate in new elections, while Liberal members previously led the dissolved Congress.
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Asmnelon
Paraguay
Cem Jose Estiguribie
Esligerrbin
Congress
le Uid
Liberal Party
Colorado Party
Estigarribia
Congress of the Nation
Rollins
Altmark Controversy Over Prisoners and German Ships
British foreign policy clashed with Norway over the Altmark incident as Oslo faced demands to intern the 12,000 ton vessel and return British seamen. Reports say two German freighters taken to a British port, while Allied claims of German ship losses and the Altmark’s status as armed auxiliary fed a tense diplomatic exchange.
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Altfaurk
Lord Halifex
Norway
Vigo
Spain
Tvo Brch
Baron’ Ailsa
Nori Sea
Moston
Bpen
Etter
Cheldam
NG Ions
Gsorth
Amsland
Iine
Netherlands
Britain
Altmark
Germany
Leking
Shigesunit
Graf Spee
Oslo
Scotland
Norwegian | Fm
Peterson's Gherment to feed pare life by feet and cracks
Eczema and skin irritations teased with simple relief tips and product claims. The ad promises quick relief for frost bites pimples and angry blotches from external causes. Money back if not delivered.
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Ted
Rey Ving Peterson
Isis
Poles Tilling German Soil Amid War Labor Flows
Brno Feb 19 Thousands of Polish farmhands are moved to German lands to till soil as Germany accelerates its four year plan. Warsaw trains carry about 510 workers daily, with 10 trains a day through March 2. Labor moves target Silesia Pommerania Mecklenburg Saxony Bavaria and the Rhineland among others. Meanwhile 30,000 to 20,000 Russians and Ukrainians shift to Governor General areas in Poland, while 80,000 Poles relocate from Russian zones.
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Brno
Geremany
Poland
Warsaty
Kradow
Warsaw
Herman In Helm Gotsing
Germany
Silesia
Pommerania
Mecklenburg
Saxony
Bavaria
Rhineland
Austria
Prussia
Thuringia
Harz Mountains
Oime
Tess
Four Convoys Attacked in Nazi Propaganda Row
A chaotic transcript traces Nazi and Allied rebuttals about Norway and Britain, detailing propaganda from German media claiming a planned invasion and warning readers of British moves to seize Scandinavian ports. The piece notes reactions from officials and the League of Nations, with Polish and Norwegian references and questions about neutrality.
Taylor Appointment On Vatican Mission Assailed by Italy
A Rome newspaper column ridicules President Roosevelt’s choice of Myron Yavloc as Vatican envoy, calling him a plain herb seller turned politician and mocking American diplomacy. It condemns the ambassadorial pattern, citing other U S figures and a suggested embassy reception for Marines and Paris society.
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Taylor
Vatican
Italy
Roosevelt
Myron
Yavloc
I Popaio di Roma
Sormec
United States Steel
Wycan
Josih E. Kennedy
London
William
CL Baltitt
Paris
Kennedy
United States
Edlunonjist
Signor Teylor
Pertussin Promises Quick Cough Relief and Social Ease
An old advertisement touts Pertussin as a safe herbal cough remedy that soothes throat, relieves lingering coughs, and helps people function normally in public. It claims many doctors prescribe it and invites readers to request free samples by writing to a New York address.
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Fortusin
Dept. 4
Washington Street
New Tork
Prison Ship Controversy Strains Nordic Neutrals
A Norwegian ship suspected of housing German prisoners sparked protests as Britain and Norway argued over neutral rights. Reports say crew and prisoners may have been moved inland, with four British ships patrolling near the fjord while Norwegian vessels guarded the area. Nordic press warned of growing neutral rights violations amid Western wartime tensions.
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Ares
Staretos
Berico
Norway
Britain
Stockholm
Dagens ‘Nyheter Wluamily
Imleke
Gotenbure
Tidabizen
Arbejdnerbladet
Coal Drivers Strike Shuts Toronto Deliveries
Toronto coal drivers and truckers strike for wage increases of 4 to 20 percent, halting coal deliveries city wide except to hospitals. The walkout, led by an American Federation of Labor affiliate, followed a secret ballot of 602 members with 592 voting in favor. police halted all traffic for four hours amid fears of disruptions.
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Toronto
American Federation of Labor
Ity
William Haysey
Seld
New Labor Mediation Agency Is Proposed By Senator Wagner
Senator Wagner proposes a new mediation agency in labor disputes to speed settlements. A three man board in the Labor Department would seek agreements on wages, rules, and working conditions, with state mediation offered but no compulsion. The plan aims to prevent work stoppages by parties in dispute while preserving federal labor act aims.
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New Labor Mediation Agency
Wagner Washington
Wagner
Pantisan
National Labor Relationa Ayt
Steb
Ettielem
Labor Department
Wileh
Warner
Cromer Ocean Again Trialed In Foreign Ties
Canandaigua February 19 report notes a sailing vessel named Cromer Ocean awaiting its fourth Paddle Ocean voyage. The ship is linked to H Merrell Beaninghos, second secretary of the American Embassy in Peiping, China, who plans to move with his family within a month after a home visit. The girl was born in Tokyo.
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Cromer
Canandaigua
H. Merrell Beaninghos
Assericpes
Peiping
China
Sod Ivapeta
Tokyo
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