Reciprocal Trade Program Faces House Vote Today
The House begins debate on amendments to extend the three year reciprocal trade program, with party line votes likely. A key test comes on a recommit motion seen as potentially lethal. One Democrat, Rep. Bruce Barton, endorsed the program in New York and will vote for it. Contested is Rep. Coffee’s bid to submit future trade deals to Senate ratification, which the State Department says would black out the program.
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Alice Faye to File Divorce From Tony Martin
Hollywood, Feb. 23. Actress Alice Faye filed notice that she would sue Tony Martin for divorce on grounds of incompatibility. She cited three months of togetherness in the past 18 months and said a divorce was the only solution. They wed in Yuma, Arizona, September 9, 1937.
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British Hunt For German Submarines
British warships and Royal Air Force planes hunted a fleet of German submarines around the British Isles amid reports of intensified unrestricted warfare. Air Force reconnaissance over Austria and Bohemia yielded claims of two submarines damaged or sunk, with sightings near Aberdeen shire and off the Irish coast.
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Second City Of Finland In Grave Danger
Copenhagen Feb 23 Russian shock troops hurled at the Wannerheim Line to seize Viipuri second city of Finland as heavy artillery pounded the stricken city. Russians reportedly within six miles of Viipuri amid a major assault on a five mile front with up to 45 000 troops. A blizzard and winds from the north hinder movement as fighting rages southeast of the city along the Viipuri Leningrad line with a foothold established about 7 1/2 miles east.
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British Warships Block Russian Arctic Port
British warships concentrate from positions along the Norwegian coast to blockade the Russian Arctic port of Murmansk to prevent German ships and munitions movement. A Danish report says a large squadron sits off the Arctic coast, with mentions of Petsamo and a struck Altmark in Joessingen Fjord. Sweden strengthens frontier defenses as Finland may seek aid and joint protests over German submarine and air attacks. Practically all canned beef in the country is said to come from Argentina and Uruguay.
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Firemen Hurt In Cincinnati Blaze
A section of marble flooring collapsed during a fire in a three story brick building on Reading Road injuring 13 firemen. Ambulances rushed workers to Geneva Hospital, with Assistant Chief Edward Sherwood among those kept for observation.
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Allies Have Slight Edge In Global Military Survey
An official survey shows Allied forces totaling 8,500,000 with 7,250,000 German effectives for a spring blitzkrieg scenario. Britain and France lead in active and reserve land forces, naval strength favors Britain, Japan, and the United States ranks 17th in land and air while third in navies. Italy holds the largest reserve-based force at 7,633,000 with a high reserve ratio.
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World military manpower totals by nation during the war
The report lists total armed forces including reserves for major powers: Italy 7,833,000. Germany 7,188,000. Soviet Russia 7,150,000. Japan 1,271,000. France 5,930,000. China 3,000,000. British Empire 2,280,000. Yugoslavia 1,840,000. Spain 1,805,000. Rumania 1,800,000.
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Electric Appliance Exhibit Extended Another Day
Extension of the Spring Jubilee Electrical Appliances Exhibit for another day was announced today. Interest of Elyrians in modern electrical appliances has been strong, with large attendance to date, prompting the decision to let more residents see how such devices lighten housework and improve home comfort. The show will run until 9:30 tonight and again tomorrow night at 345 Broad Street, presented by The Chronicle-Telegram with nine Elyria stores cooperating.
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