Fire destroys Worcester apartment building center
Five people died as a Worcester fire swept a four story apartment house. Investigators say an incendiary cause is suspected after three prior fires in the block earlier in the month. Chief Carl J Kiessling noted the basement origin and rapid ascent through the elevator shaft and stairs. About 100 residents fled, with 31 evacuated from the adjacent Hotel Worth. The Medical Arts Building suffered minor damage from smoke.
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Chamber urges four changes to National Labor Act
The U S Chamber of Commerce endorsed four proposed changes to the National Labor Relations Act as the reform bill neared a congressional showdown. It urged trimming unfair labor practices, shield provisions for employees and union members who violate deals, end exclusive bargaining rights for unions with majority support, and require employers to meet defined interstate commerce standards before becoming subject to the act.
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Clergyman Hurt In Auto Hit By Bus Near Newtonville
State police said Rev. Frederick Klerekorer aged 33 of Gufton Ireland was injured with cuts and bruises when his car skidded into a passenger bus near Newtonville. He was treated at Me Moral Hospital and released later. In a separate case Earl Atkinson, 49, died by hanging in an inmate custody incident after a drunkenness charge. his body was found several hours after his arrest.
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Finland Plans U.S. Credit Use for Supplies
Washington reports Finns arranging to buy gasoline grain and ether with a 27 million dollar export credit funded by the United States. Prime Minister myths In mentions extending supplies to aid Finland against Russia, noting credits will not fund arms. Col Zilliacus warns terrain will hinder invaders as spring slows movement and roads become impassable.
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Cab Driver Loser In 57 Mile Ride In Albany Abduction
Rochester dispatch reports cab driver William Stark abducted after a 57 mile ride. Three men hired his cab, robbed him of 13 dollars, forced him to Albany where the vehicle was abandoned. Stark escaped at 12:38 AM and reported the incident. Also noted is attorney Mackewn, tied to the Frank Ganetti presidential committee, touring the state.
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Roosevelt outlines new canal defense plan during Pensacola cruise
The president seeks to chart a fresh canal defense strategy while awaiting a cabinet line up and a tentative Morgenthau appointment. A fog-bound Pensacola end delayed the special Washington-bound departure as Tuscaloosa and destroyers Lang and Jowett waited offshore before docking at the Pensacola Naval Station.
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WPA Crew Periled By Buffalo Blast
Erie Pa March 2 WPA crew faced an explosion while fueling a tank in an excavation site. A worker lighted a plate igniting seeping fuel causing a fearsome fire as firemen reported the gas tank had been sidelined after recent blasts. Ships moved through upper bay signaling spring. Willis King unloaded 35000 bushels of wheat at railroad elevators.
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British Aid Appeal Fails as Ship Attacked Near Panama Canal
Reports state the British freighter Southgate was attacked by a submarine near the outer defenses of the Panama Canal within a neutrality zone. The Malga and destroyers MacLeish, Satterlee, and Mason rushed to the scene from Norfolk while a British freighter Troje was later reported set afire and scuttled near the West Indies after being challenged by a warship.
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Berlin denies U boats in Puerto Rico area
An authorized source said today no German submarines were operating near Puerto Rico and dismissed the prospect of a U boat attack on the Gulf region near Hyltish seated Southigate.
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Young Steel Worker Wins Sculpture Prize in Art Show
In Western New York an entry by Teo Tackpeanna a steel mill worker from Louisiane drew praise at the Albright Art Gallery show. He won first prize a 550 cast award for a clay sculpture created from creek-sourced material. Other recognitions included best print by Niele Anderson with Rotelo artists sweeping divisions.
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Albright Art Gallery
Germany and Welles discuss autarchy and peace terms
The article reports on a Berlin meeting where U S correspondent Welles, with Kirk, toured the chancellery as Nazi guards saluted. It notes Germany s autarchic theory, Goering and Hess expected to meet Welles, and plans for possible talks with Dieckhoff.
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Mrs. James Roosevelt Wins $115,000 Divorce Settlement
In Los Angeles on March 2, Mrs. James Roosevelt testified about her marriage to Franklin D Roosevelt III and the couple’s divorce accord. The settlement awards her $65,000 now with a choice of an additional $50,000 in five years or $9,000 annually until death, and she agrees not to seek alimony.
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Absence Edges Out Welles in 1938 Berlin Talk
The Nashington post notes that Welles has been absent since late 1938 and is expected to depart Germany via Switzerland for Paris and London. It was understood he acted privately with Dr. Hjalmar Schacht, former economics minister and Reichsbank president, to arrange a dinner with Estord Ein...
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British See U S Peace Hone in Welles Tour
British press notes Sumner Welles potential visit to London may reflect a U S aim for a less divided war context, amid debate over whether Welles mission is candid peace effort or campaign propaganda. The Associated Press dispatch cites stalled shipping, exports, and armament tensions as factors shaping cautious optimism for peace talks.
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U S Studies Claim of 500 000 Slush Fund in West Virginia
Attorney General Robert H. Jacks studies requests for an immediate German inquiry into charges that the Democratic State organization in West Virginia is using money to raise a 900000 slush fund from federally paid state employees. Three inquiries surface from Senators Feely Holt and Shahan plus Delegate Bosworth. Claims implicate Democratic State Chairman Carl Andrews and former Governor Henry Gue Rump in a coming West Virginia primary.
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Rush D. Holt
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Henry Gue
Trial of Dr. Dazey Nears Jury in murder case
Los Angeles reports the trial of Dr. George Dazey for the suspected murder of his wife Doris, with the defense failing to overturn the State’s motive argument about his doubt over the paternity of Walter Kendal Darey, their five year old child born seven months after marriage.
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Polio Cause Still Unknown in Buffalo Inquiry
Buffalo health officials released a 30 page report after studying the 247 poliomyelitis cases and nine deaths in the city of 600 000. The survey rejected direct infection and insect transmission theories, noting similar timing of cases in different age groups and urging uniform investigation, recording, and prompt reporting plus antiseptic nose and throat measures.
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Two Democratic Slates Picked in Erie Districts
In Erie County, Democratic groups filed slates for the 2nd Congressional and district delegate races. County Chairman Edward Dethlost and Councillor John A. Vinski submitted declarations before midnight, while a slate from the Democratic club in the 42nd district named Benjamin Zabkovski and Michael Tinmer.
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James KL. Mead
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Bride to wed dead in Quebec rooming-house fire
A fire in Quebec destroyed a rooming house early in the morning killing the bride to be 20 year old Bertha Piote and her sister Delving 22. About forty people were crowded into the subzero building in night attire as the blaze raged.
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Trade accord extension announced after high level talks
An extension to the clearing agreement governing German Netherlands trade was announced today after a conference between general delegations from both sides. The extension runs through June 2041, with adjustments outlined at the meeting.
Hopes Rise of Avoiding Higher Taxes in Session
Washington, March 1 The current session sees lawmakers debating tax increases and a higher national debt limit. Senators from farm states resist eliminating some farming subsidies while Barkley of Kentucky warns new taxes could be needed if relief is delayed. Administration plans and budget fights continue as Congress mulls emergency levies and Hatch Act changes to state workers. The House backs federal collaboration to curb a major pollution program with a scaled back funding measure, awaiting Senate action.
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Schenectady Seeks Emergency Well to End Water Shortage
Schenectady officials discussed eight proposed emergency wells to relieve a weeks-long water shortage. The plan would cost about 9,000 dollars and aim to yield up to 200,000 gallons, potentially becoming a permanent supply if successful. City Water Department head J H Burwell and city engineers urged rapid action within 24 hours.
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