Discoverer Of Insulin Feared Dead In Canada Plane Crash
Frederick Banting, co discoverer of insulin with Charles Best, is feared dead after a plane crash in Canada. Born in Alliston Ontario Banting conceived insulin after World War I with Dr Macleod at Toronto University. Insulin, derived from pancreas, has saved countless diabetes patients. Banting received the Nobel Prize and later knighthood. he recently spoke of moving into administration rather than laboratory work.
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Hughes Begins 12th Year as Supreme Court Chief
Washington notes that Charles Evans Hughes, age 78, today marked his 12th year as chief justice of the United States. Friends expect him to continue leading the court as long as he can perform duties. Hughes began as chief on February 24 1930, after serving as associate justice from 1910 to 1916 and resigning to pursue a Republican presidential bid against Woodrow Wilson.
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Rome Claims Success for Libyan Army
Rome reports success for the Libyan Army with attacks on Giarabub and Cufra zone targets. Wierman troops attacked British bases in Libya, while East Africa saw Italian counteractions near Zilmami and British forces in Sudan. Italian Somalland air operations bombed British works as German planes hit a large ship in the eastern Mediterranean.
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Grand Army Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday in Rochester
Henry Lilix marked his 100th birthday in Rochester with a reception led by the Abraham Lincoln Association. Veterans, including Major Samuel B. Dicker and James A. Hard, joined the event as Lilix, a former sergeant and quartermaster sergeant with the 14th Infantry, remains active in veteran circles.
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British Seize More Italian Africa Bases
British forces report major advances in East Africa moving east of the Juba and toward GeMb, capturing Mirherita and the port of Chisimaio area. Prisoners and war material taken. northern Eritrea reports dispersed Italian positions near Cudcud with hundreds of prisoners. Ethiopian frontier gains include Shogahi on the Blue Nile. Italian Somali land operations advanced but progressing to the Allies’ favor near Jumbo. Senegalese Free French join efforts along the Red Sea coast, aiding Cheren containment in a northward pincer.
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State to Sell 100 Million in Short Term Notes
Albany reports New York State will offer 100 million dollars in short term notes at noon today with an interest rate of six and one half percent. The notes mature June 30 and proceeds fund general expenses including state aid to schools ahead of tax collections. Telegram allotments were sent to 94 banks and institutions with noon confirmation deadline.
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Princeton Alumni Urges British Aid
Sixty eight percent of Princeton University alumni favor aid to Great Britain even at the risk of American entrance into the war. Southern states showed stronger support than other regions in the nationwide survey released today with geographical section tabulations.
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Nazis Renew Onslaughts On England
British daylight and night raids against Nazi held coastlines continued with attacks on Boulogne and Calais. A three hour dogfight over the northeast coast halted by heavy anti aircraft fire left two civilians dead and a dock area damaged. British bombers struck Brest and coastal shipping targets, while new Italian ships were sunk in the Mediterranean as submarine warfare intensified.
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Alibi for Drivers Lacking 1941 Tags Sparks Patrols
Lee's Summit Missouri February 24 CP This say highway patrolmen is a popular excuse motorists give for not having license tags I am going to be drafted next month and I want to spend 15 or 20 Observe skeptical troopers with all who claim they are eligible next month are really inducted few persons left on the highways Kansas City Missouri February 24 2 The thieves who stole two rugs from an apartment were looking ahead Police report they carried away a vacuum cleaner and 2 carpet sweepers Omaha Nebraska February 22 4-Const ance Blome 12 daughter of State Senator Ernest Blome never hid a bus train or airplane nor seen a hockey game When she came to Omaha with her father she did all four in a single day
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Temperature Guides Fishermen At Iowa University Claim
In Towa City on February 24, Professor A. M. McLeod of the University of Iowa notes fish are active only when surface temperatures exceed 65 degrees. The remark suggests fishermen seeking action should watch the thermometer, while those preferring quiet may stay ashore.
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Dorothy O Connors Farewell Sparks Fall From Window
Dorothy O Connors ardent farewell to a visiting young man ended when she toppled from a third story window. She sustained fractures to her left leg, foot, and elbow as she waved goodbye at her Boston home on February 24.
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UNC curbs jitterbug dancing with bandstand rules
In Chapel Hill NC the UNC dance committee fixes a jitterbug issue by restricting dancing to a designated section of the bandstand, a measure announced in February. The ruling aims to keep order at campus dances and clarify where students may perform the dance style.
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Nazis Report scattering Convoy Fleet
Berlin reports say Nazi shore batteries dispersed a British convoy off Dover as long range guns fired across the Lugist Channel before dawn. High Command claims four armed merchantmen sunk by submarine Moehle for 19 in total. Luftwaffe raids hit Hull and London docks, with damage to an Eng land airplane factory and arma ment works. night raids caused some casualties.
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Merit Setup Extension by US Proposed
A U S proposed merit system expansion for federal civil service was outlined by a Reed Supreme Court panel led by Associate Justice Reed. The report backs extending merit principles to professional scientific and investigative posts, while keeping FBI staff unchanged. The subcommittee urged retirement standardization to age 70 and 6 years after 25 years, with higher employee retirement fund contributions. Justice Murphy dissented on the scope of civil service reform. Members include Justices Frankfurter and Murphy, Attorney General Jackson, and leaders from Sears Roebuck and J G White Engineering.
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