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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1940

Page

9

Sweden Demands Russia Explain Gulf of Bothnia Submarine Incidents

Copenhagen reports Sweden demands Russia explain submarine activity in the Gulf of Bothnia after the Fenris was sunk by a Bavtmarine vessel near the Swedish coast. The Swedish government, cautious in Russo Finn war neutrality, pressed Moscow’s envoy as German press warned against aiding Finland.

Copenhagen Denmark Sweden Russia Gulf of Bothnia Fenris By &Avtmarine Gulff of Bothnia Finland Wilhelm ‘Winthner Moscow AU Miulenb Uxt Svarem Stockholm Holmsund Gulf Suimating Pao Ithrotten Oornskoelwavik Bolkelen Baltic North Sea Natinns Azalhat

Suspended Trooper Goes on Trial for Slaying of Girl

The trial begins Monday for Benjamin Besnkin a state trooper accused of fatally shooting 14 year old Joan Stevens during an arrest in June. Prosecutors allege the girl produced a pistol from her purse and threatened. the weapon was later found to be a toy imitation.

Chunk, Fa Benjamin Besnkin Gore Joan Stevens Franklin Carton County Ben Stevens Fung Edward Suatt

Holland Readies Force to Defend Neutrality

The Hogue dispatch reports the Dutch government warns of drastic measures to enforce neutrality. It states there can be no negotiation on Holland neutrality and offenders will be met with the severest force, from any side.

Hogue Nolland Holland

Finns Drive 75 Miles to Vital Red Base

Finnish forces thrust 75 miles into Soviet territory reaching Petrosavodsk and Lake Onoga near the Lenin railway. The operation cuts main supply routes and disrupts air bases at Lugs Bay and Gesel while Russian forces retreat toward Kandalaksha as weather freezes at 400 degrees below zero.

Helsinki Repola Lieksa Petrosavodsk Lugs Bay Leningrad Inkelands Salla Red Army Kan+dalaksha Murmansk Radle White Sea

Kress Jury Deliberations Continue In Major City Trial

In Binghamton, a Supreme Court jury deliberated eight hours without a verdict on Mayor Charles W. Kress and Harold A. Gayior on conspiracy and extortion charges. Witnesses Knox and Valuck testified about protection payments and envelopes passed to a former distributing company manager. Justice McNaught instructed the jurors to deliberate anew after night lockup, stressing unanimity and reasonable doubt.

Binghamton Supreme Court Charles WW. Kress Harold A. Gayior Eawned Knox Binghamton Distributing Company Paul Valuck Dex Durwood Bailey Supreme Rndrece J. McNaught Othaldex Lincoln A. Wathing Charthant Valuck Alfred J. Sweeney Baxman Knoxhag Mike Allmow Sweeney dcNaught Broome County Kress Baytor Tustlee McNaught Justice McNaught Binghamton Hospital

British Bomber Crash Kills Three of Four Occupants

British bomber crash near Ventbor Isle of Wig kills three of four aboard. A separate Boonton New Jersey fire destroys a home killing a young mother and her three children. Survivors from a sunken trawler reach safety after a wartime voyage. Belfast incident reports prison punishment with Irish Republican Army pamphlet tied to the event.

London Ventbor Isle of Wig Boonton Lake Hiawatha Ene

Quiet West Front To Be More Quiet Soon, Reich Reveals

German official news agency reports that Germans should expect quiet along the western front in the near future. It cites the High Command committee saying there will be no special events and notes stagnation now spreading from the Rhine to the Moselle.

Reich Berle DNB St Trent Toder Rhloe Moselle

New York Seeks Judicial Reform Across Courts

Albany reports a Republican plan to allow the Court of Appeals to remove judges, echoing Gov. Lehman’s call to act on unfit officers. Senator Desmond proposes reviews of judges ethics and fitness, bankruptcy disqualification, and a disciplinary body for lawyers, tied to a broader five point reform package.

Albany Court OF Appeals Lehman Thomas C. Desmond New Burgh State Judicial Commission Senate Kings County George W. Martin Desmond New York City Stortin

Five Planes Leave St Louis for Miami Race Start

Five of the twelve entrants in the S329 Bernarr Macfadden on-to-Miami trophy race departed from St Louis Municipal Airport this morning. George C. Pomeroy of Brooklyn led, followed by Homer C. Rankin of Wichita, Anthony Ming of Red Bank, Arlene Davis of Cleveland, and Raymond C. Lloyd. Flight times ranged from 8:11 to 8:47 as Ralph Page started the St Louis leg. In New York, Jane W Halderman and Jack Scheret departed Roosevelt Field heading north, entering the Macfadden race as last year’s runners-up.

St. Louis Miami Holderman Bernarr Macfadden St Louis Municipal George C. Pomeroy Brooklyn Fd Acm Deenteal Homer C. Rankin Wichita Kaw Anthony Ming Red Bank N. J Arlene Davis Cleveland Raymond C. Lloyd Ralph Page St Louis

Two Fishing Boats Caught in Ice Off Lake Erie

Two fishing boats were trapped in ice about two miles off the Lake Erie shore near Port Burwell Ontario today. Captains Robert and John navigated the icebound area as a perilous situation developed for the crews aboard the vessels.

Lake Erie Port Burwell Ontario Robert Jonn Keren

Senators Ask Inquiry Into Budget Needs

Senators push a formal inquiry into budgetary needs with a focus on defense, seeking hearings from taxpayers and naval and military experts before any increase. Republicans and Democrats back a joint Senate House panel to study current and past expenditures and potential tax needs, while some favor delaying bills until spending plans are reviewed.

Washington Jan Brown D-Mich Senate Borah Idaho Congress Harrison D-Miss House Senate Committee Morse Harthan George D-Ga M Rameus Ntiaiza Joint Committee Doughton D-N-C Ways and Means Harriton White Mouse Vandenbers R-Mich

Father of Lost Boy Refuses to Give Up Hope

Patrick Coleman remained hopeful for his 14-year-old son Billy as search efforts were paused after a forest posse covered 15 square miles around a Viola cabin in California. The boy, ill with influenza, disappeared last Monday and investigators planned to redirect the search after reports of tracks 13 miles southeast of the initial area.

Posse Redding Calif Patrick Coleman Billy J. W. Brokenshire Posses Viola Caleman

French Pound Shakeup Ends Villages Deep Peace Chance

Paris dispatch reports French artillery deeper than ten miles behind fronts and a Saar sector German patrol attack on French supply unit repelled. British cabinet shakeup amid war caused speculation on peace hopes and anti German war stance. Oliver Stanley tipped as possible anti German hawk. John Reith new BBC head seen as allowing some fascist broadcasting. German view claims British encirclement policy remains, economically and militarily.

Paris Apach Saar Berlin Guzman Leslie Hore- Belisha Henerforth Geman Opinions Oliver Stanley Iine John Rolth Information Summertaters British Broadcasting Corporation

No Special Events Reported Across Fronts

French communique notes customary patrols and artillery activity in the day’s updates. Berlin reports no special events with German observers flying over Eastern and Northern France and possible over Belgium while Allied activity remains unconfirmed.

Paris Jom Berlin Gam &PineThe Farlston France

British Planes Patrol Northwestern Germany Air Activity

The Air Ministry disclosed reconnaissance planes over northwestern Germany as part of a weary patrol. The nightly watch efforts continue with patrols over Helgoland and surrounding areas to monitor German flight activities.

Germany London Jan Air Ministry Geralt Basra Helgoland Shenk

Woman Perishes In Detroit Apartment Fire

A Detroit downtown apartment house fire claimed one woman life and injured seven others, two seriously, as residents fled in nightclothes into the street. Firefighters battled near zero temps while several residents leaped from second and third story windows to escape the blaze. The dead woman was not promptly identified.

Detroit Oday Soresiot

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