Budget Cuts Debate Divides GOP Lawmakers In Albany
Republican leaders and Assembly members clash as they seek a unified plan to slash the New York state budget. Key questions focus on methods to reduce spending while preserving upstate jobs and services. Committee leaders, including Abbot Low Mainz and Harold Ostertag, weigh tactics to win the 25 votes needed for passage amid a split GOP caucus and Democrat opposition.
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Kilburn Urges Ratification of St Lawrence Seaway Pact
Washington reports Congressional supporters push early ratification of a Canada pact for the St Lawrence Seaway and power project. Kilburn of Malone New York, elected to succeed the late representative, says the project benefits New York State and the nation.
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Lemons and Ru-Ex Claim Fast Rheumatic Relief
An old home remedy advertises Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice as a quick cure for rheumatic pains. It suggests drinking two tablespoons twice daily and claims improvement within 48 hours, with money back if not satisfied.
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Clothes Rationing Modified as Reich Fights Bitter Cold
Berlin reports Germany's harsh winter forces a revised clothing rationing system. Each citizen holds a ration card with a point-based method limiting purchases for March and April. A 20 point allotment allows a basic clothing item, with higher points needed for additional garments, reflecting the broader wartime scarcity.
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New York plates bill heads to governor for signing
Albany Feb 20 Republican sponsors say a bill would let roturists renew automobile registrations by April 2 instead of February 1 if Governor Tetman signs it. The measure aims to ease motorists yearly renewal timing and payment convenience, with Rhoda Fox Grate and George B Parsons cited among supporters.
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Finnish Forces Hold Line as Soviet Divisions Face Pressure
Reported clashes across the eastern Finnish border describe Finnish troops surrounding and bottling Soviet units. The 163rd and 164th Divisions are positioned to counter, while Finnish defenses halt further Soviet advances near Kahma and Kujsami as both sides claim tactical gains.
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Turkey Moves to Take Control of Currency Policy
Turkish reports claim Ankara plans to assert monetary control amid wartime mobilization. The National Assembly authorized the Cabinet to wield plenary powers if needed to strengthen economy and defense, including possible partial mobilization or war measures, with the exact trigger not specified.
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New US Finnish aid service opens for military contributions
New York Feb 20 1940 Americans may now contribute to Finnish arms support through a new service organized by the Finland relief fund. Its head, Hoover, explained a general fund will channel gifts to public Finnish institutions without earmarking, in response to many requests for unrestricted gifts. Another group, Fighting Funds for Finland, directed by Gen. John J. O’Ryan, continues similar fundraising for the Finnish government. Today in history notes that on this date in 1809 French forces captured Zaragoza, famed for its defenders.
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Melancholy Baby authorship dispute settled
A New York publisher has resolved long running claims over the song Melancholy Baby. Mrs John Bergman now shares half of future royalties with Norton and Burnett while a new publisher takes exclusive rights.
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Communist official sentenced for passport fraud in New York
Russian born communist official and financial secretary of the Communist party in the United States received a two year sentence for passport fraud. He had lived in the U S under an assumed name for two decades and faced a stay of execution as appeals were pursued. Federal authorities traced his 1893 birth in Russia and questioned his naturalization status. In a separate item, the Federated Malay States council voted a gift of £1,000,000 to Britain.
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Women Voters Asked About State Prosecution Powers
Albany report shows solicitor general Hens Epstein arguing against centralized control of prosecutors. He warns that vesting broad power in governors or presidents risks political abuse and undermines democracy. He cites the annual legislative conference of the Women Voters League and urges caution in any removal of local prosecutorial regulations.
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Norwegian delays and British view on Altmark affair
The article discusses Britain’s anger over Norway’s handling of the Altmark incident. It accuses Norwegian authorities of failing to investigate properly, citing alleged indifference to German use of Norwegian waters. The Prime Minister criticized Oslo for not recognizing prisoners aboard and for weak responses to German diplomatic and wireless usage.
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Norway to grant Altmark safe conduct, sources say
Unformed Norwegian circles report that the government would permit the German prison ship Altmark to leave Norway’s territorial waters at will. The British have demanded a formal notice since boarding the ship in Norwegian waters Friday and freeing British prisoners. The Altmark remains grounded, with no sign of movement, despite expectations of departure.
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Altmark Auxiliary Craft Captain Says Norway Action
A terse note from Altmark Auxiliary Craft reports Captain comments on Norway related tensions. No additional context or confirmations accompany the terse statement about Norway and Germany.
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