Carol Moves 10 Suppress His Foes in Romania
Bucharest reports that King Carol II acts swiftly to throttle extremist foes and press censorship, with Premier Miron Constantinescu backing the monarch’s personal rule. The cabinet vows calm at home and to strengthen ties with allies for general peace.
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Alex Luncax
LMS
Bucharest
INS
Onte
Axite
Europe
Carol
Dro Miran
Cauiarchian Orthodox Church
Rumasia
Ocatian Gore
WPA Funds To Billion Keep WPA Funds To Billion
Washington reports the Roosevelt administration plans next year to cap WPA expenditures at 1.6099 billion dollars. A proposed 250 million dollar elder fund to address current conditions will not alter the program or repeal the Woodrum amendment. The House subcommittee will hear pleas for an emergency 290 million dollar relief, but relief appropriations are still aimed at 31 billion for the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Meney
House
WPA
Barburn
Texas
Cannan
Missouri
World’s Fair Pickets Target Dispute Over Firings
New York February 12. Pickets target the 1939 New York World’s Fair grounds over a dispute involving four discharged employees and the lack of recognition for cooks, countermen, and assistants. The management allegedly replaced workers, fueling the protest by fair employees.
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New York
Ake Bales
Italy Boosts Army Measures Amid Budget Shifts
A wartime budget update shows Italy boosting military allocations for 1938 with revised figures near 261.3 million and 413.1 million in two adjusted appropriations. The PMO project and related departments appear to adjust funding levels as part of broader defense planning.
Japan rejects disarmament terms in London talks
The Imperial Government of Japan says its naval construction cannot conform to 1938 limits and that no fair treaty exists. It argues that Japan cannot share construction details as such information would not advance disarmament. The note labels allied views as unfortunate and insists disarmament demands are unreasonable.
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Japan
Imperial Japanese Navy
Tries Comeback: Georgia Coleman’s Return to Diving Fame
Georgia Coleman, once the world diving champion crippled by infantile paralysis, begins daily rehabilitation and training steps. The Hollywood International News photo captures her renewed effort to reclaim competitive form amid medical setbacks.
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Georgia Coleman
Hollywood International
Lansbury Moves to humanize war as women wait jobs
Britain’s George Lansbury voices pacifist views on humane warfare and noncombatant protection while recounting his European interviews. He laments bombing and urges a congress of nations to prevent civilian slaughter, arguing for formal outlawing with cautious sanctions. In New York, Maxine Daxi notes hotel and restaurant work offers for women, with improving opportunities though salaries start modestly.
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George Lansbury
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Labor Party
Indarsea
William Randolph Hearst
Lansbury
Hitler
Mus
SoLni
Special Cable
London
Pacl
T Movement
United States
Congress
Lord Londonderry
India
Mort
England
America
Hearst
Congress of Nations
France
Maxine Daxis
Osmopolien
Martin Predicts Labor Peace Across Major Unions
Hartford, Feb 22. Omer Martin, president of the WL, spoke to E.A.W local about settlement between the CIO and AF of L and Henry Ford recognizing American workers. He predicted eventual peace and unity of the CIO, AF of L, UAW, and other labor groups, noting near-term convergence but without dating a timeline.
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Hartford. Conn
CLO
Henry Ford
UAW
Martin
Schooner Loses Rudder Off Virginia Coast
A schooner in Virginia waters reports a rudder failure near the approach ports to the local coast guard. The vessel drifts northward as responders monitor the situation for safe navigation and possible rescue operations.
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Ovfots
Coast Guard
Publicity Drive Urges Hearst Editorial Readings
A Chicago organization urges wide publicity for William Randolph Hearst editorials. They request school authorities read Hearst editorials to youth in grammar schools high schools colleges and universities to counter barbarities and warn that war threatens world civilization.
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William Randolph Hearst
United States
Whelesale
Incechildren
China
Chicago
Mr. Hearst
Wrong Serum Is Flown to Gil and Gil 14
Los Angeles dispatch reports a transport plane delivered serum to a 14 year old paralysis patient, Bebe Alberter, but the wrong girl, Ray Kleinberger’s daughter, was initially identified. Cedars of Lebanon doctors announced the correct serum arrived and the girl’s condition showed improvement.
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Gil
Los Angeles
Muse
Bebe Aleberter
Middle West
Ray Kleinberger
The
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Ray Shawn
Hearst and Cesar Camping on War Humane Alternatives
The letter advocates limiting warfare to military forces, praising William Randolph Hearst for promoting a congress of nations to negotiate peace. It argues science may enable destruction but urges preserving humanity, urging France to join nonprovoked, universal negotiations under the League.
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Hearst
France
War curb proposal by Rep McReynolds from Tenn
Representative Samuel C. M Reynolds of Tennessee, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, argues for new warfare restraints to protect civilians. He urges banning poisonous gases and dum-dum bullets and supports restricting other brutal methods, though he fears world nations may resist.
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Samuel, C. M'Reynolds
Tenncasin
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Weather plane missing prompts search in storm
Billings Montana February 12 The United States Weather Bureau reports an observation plane missing amid stormy weather. Fear for pilot Floyd Aker as rescue efforts begin. aircraft last seen near a weather station. The incomplete dispatch notes unknown departure point and destination.
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Billings
Mont
United States Weather Bureau
Floyd Aker
Roosevelt Jr. Attacks New Deal Mechanics in Speech
Theodore Roosevelt Jr addresses a gathering criticizing New Deal methods as undermining democracy and opportunity. He argues the mechanics of the plan strike at roots of freedom while dismissing fellow cautious remarks.
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Roosevelt, Jr
Mick Mns
Theodore Roosevelt Todas
Cot
Duce's SGW 10 Wed Rone Feb 32 Premiers Son
Moe Solini, son of the premier of a state engineering agency, was announced today. The fragmentary notice provides few clear details but indicates a formal recognition or appointment connected to Duce's government.
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