2000 Russians Die In Fierce Viipuri Battle
Helsinki report says Finnish forces held the western shore of the Bay of Viipuri amid furious battles. Two thousand Russians were killed, with assaults repulsed near Taipale and on islands west of Vipun. Finnish communique notes 41 Russian planes shot down and 400 more killed northwest of Vuoksnarrys.
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Helsinki
Finland
CRI
Bay of
Viipurt
Viipurit
Vuoksi
Karelian
Vuosalm
Taipale
Haapasaar
Virolaht
Vipun
Olnza
Viupuri
Red Army
Kollaanjohi
Vuoks Narrows
Vilpurr
Jenkins Blasts New Deal Aid to Russia Over Finland
Rep Thomas A Jenkins charges the Roosevelt administration enables Russia’s conquest of Finland by buying Soviet gold and selling war materials to the invaders. He claims US money funds Moscow’s military, cites Fort Knox gold, and notes a $20 million loan to Finland while Russia buys planes engines and copper in the United States for use against Finland.
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Washington
March
Thomas A. Jenkins
Roosevelt
Russia
Finland
Republican National Committee
Ohioan
Fort Knox
Jenkins
United States
Moscow
Rural Health Contest Committee to Review 1935 Report
Lorain County District Department of Health rural health contest committee will meet Monday afternoon to review the final report for the Inter Chamber Rural Health Contest of 1935. Dr F R Dew of Oberlin, county health commissioner, announced the meeting at 4 p m in Elyria Chamber of Commerce offices.
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Lorain County District Department of Health
Inter-Chamber of Commerce
F R Dew
Oberlin
Elyria
Weather summary for Ohio and regional notes
Fair tonight and Saturday with a slight drop in extreme south areas then gradual warming Saturday afternoon. Sunday expects rain in the south and rain or snow in the north as weather systems shift. Recent 24 hour read shows an Arkansas disturbance moved to South Carolina, and a northeast storm persisting over New England with a broad low area over the Mountain States. Overall warmer in the south Atlantic and Rocky Mountain regions, colder in the Great Plains and lower Mississippi Valley. General precipitation spread from Missouri and Arkansas through the South Atlantic and into the far Northwest.
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Ohio
North Portion
Arkansas
South Carolina
New England
Mountain States
Plains
Pacific Coast
South Atlantic States
Rocky Mountain Plateau
Great Plains
Mississippi Valley
Missouri
Queen Elizabeth Leads Ghost Fleet Of Damaged Luxury Liners
New York March 8 The Queen Elizabeth the largest moving ship links a ghost fleet of Cunard White Star liners tied along the Hudson awaiting end of war. Guards patrol the water front with 117 policemen and divers as visitors barred.
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Hudson River
Jeft
New York
John C Townley
Queen Eligabeths
Greenock
Scotland
Townley
Atlantic
Normandie
Mauretania
Scythia
Prosecution Of War Budget In Britain Revealed
Budget estimates released in London show a colossal 700 million pound proposal for Britain’s war effort for the coming fiscal year. The request covers the army navy air force home defense and supply ministries, plus administrative expenses. The Commons will review the figures next Wednesday.
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London
Army
Navy Air Force
Home Defense Department
Ministry of Supply
House of Commons
Thrills as 16 year old steals car in Cleveland
A 16 year old youth stole an automobile in Cleveland on March 8. Police pursued for two miles at 65 mph. Officers fired eight bullets into the car’s rear. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, crashed into a building, and was struck on the head by a gun. He was hospitalized and faces auto theft charges.
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Cleveland
Allies Willing To Aid Finns In War Time Help
Paris reports France and Britain stand ready to assist Finland if it chooses to resist the Soviet invasion. Officials say France has sent a large supply of war materiel including 175 airplanes 496 field guns 5000 automatics 400 mines 200000 hand grenades 795000 artillery shells and 20000000 cartridges. Allies emphasize they do not seek to influence Finnish decisions.
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Paris
France
Britain
Finland
AFL Leader Urges Peace Talks With CIO
Washington March 8 William Green president of the American Federation of Labor warned that the ongoing split in the American labor movement harms progress and urged the Congress of Industrial Organizations to resume peace talks. He wrote that no one who cares for labor’s welfare should prolong the current civil war.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
American Labor Movement
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Green
AFL
American Federationist
Council Plans For Spring Meeting Of P T A
The Lorain County Council of Parent Teacher Associations outlines its Spring meeting for April 10 at Columbia School. Executive committee set plans. Dr Wilde Rosebrook of Ohio State University will speak in the afternoon as a psycho educational consultant who worked in county schools last year. evening speaker not yet decided.
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Lorain County
Early Bird Drives Better Used Car Deals
The ad urges buyers to act fast for the best selection in used cars. If your current vehicle annoys or costs too much, trade up to a newer, safer, nicer model and save time and money. Check Want-Ads for listings then visit the dealer to buy.
Britain Call 23 Year Old Reserves Mobilized
London March 8 Britain suddenly speeds up mobilization by calling 23 year old reserves to the colors The call affects about 250 000 youths registered February 17 Some are being graduated and will be drafted within two weeks The new class of 24 year old reserves estimated at 300 000 will register tomorrow
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London
Great Britain
Beng Giuiaedis
Wall
Britain May Release Ships Carrying Coal
London March 8 Italian authorities say a compromise over the British Italian coal dispute is near. Britain would release fourteen Italian ships with coal from Germany if evidence shows sea hazards kept ships from Dutch and Belgian ports before March 1 when the contraband control extended to Italian imports. Future sea shipments of German coal to Italy would be banned.
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London
Britain
Germany
Italy
Italan
Bill To Coordinate All Transport Endorsed By FDR
President Roosevelt endorses the Wheeler Lea Transport Coordination Bill over objections from two Cabinet members and the Maritime Commission chair. The proposal would bring all non aviation transport under the Interstate Commerce Commission, with a six week conference record. The plan faces resistance from Wallace Woodring and Emory Land and would place intercoastal and inland water way transport under ICC for the first time.
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Maritime Commission
Roosevelt
Wheeler-Lea Transport Coordination
Interstate Commerce Commission
German Planes Sink Or Damaged 11 Merchant Vessels
Berlin reports that German planes sank or badly damaged 11 merchant ships totaling 30000 tons during reconnaissance flights along the British east coast last night. The ships were in convoy or sailing with lights out. All German planes returned safely, the agency states.
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Berlin
March
Retired Minister Rev James R Colley Dies at 80
Greenfield reports the death of Rev James R Colley aged 80 a retired Methodist pastor. He served in Cincinnati Sabbrna South Lebanon Xenia Hillsboro Piqua Wellston and Greenfield before retirement. He was father to Frank Colley publicity director for the American Association of Professional Baseball clubs. The obituary notes his death occurred today March 6.
Tragic car crash claims life near Munroe Falls
Lawrence R Donnelly of Canton, 32, died when his car left the highway near Munroe Falls early today. The vehicle struck a tree, damaged a house corner and a pump, then caught fire with Donnelly pinned beneath. Authorities believe he was asleep at the wheel.
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Akron
Laurence R Donnelly
Canton
Munroe Falls
Donnelly
St Patrick's Day birthdays noted in Elyria readers
Elyria and vicinity residents mark March 17 as St Patrick's Day and Elyria's 123rd birthday. The Chronicle-Telegram lists 13 readers born on March 17 including Mrs Christina Cook aged 75, LT West aged 73, and four LaGrange residents. Other named birthdays include Jack P Schuster, John J Peltz, Emily Smith, James Radican, Theresa Murawski, and Arthur Whitney.
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Elyria
Chronicle-Telegram
St. Patrick's Day
Frank Zalesht
Bobby
Christina Cook
LT West
South Main Street
Oberliin
Writer of The Man With The Hoe Dies in New York
Edwin Markham, 87, the poet who wrote The Man with the Hoe, died last night at his home on Staten Island. He published the famous poem in 1899 and was known for social themes and advocacy for the poor.
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New York
Edwin Markham
Man With the
Staten Island
Body Of Child Found In Creek Near Trenton
Dolores Banning six found in Assunpink Creek near Hamilton township after three days of searching by police and volunteers including over 1000 Boy Scouts. She had been missing since Monday and was believed to have fallen into Pond Run while walking home from school. Police ruled the death accidental as the child remained fully clothed with a doll in her hand.
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Trenton
Dolores Banning
Ponne
Leonard Banning
Hamilton Township
Assunpink Creek
Dolores
Lst
Pond Run
Banning
Maintain Present Schedule At National Tube Lorain Plant
Operations at the National Tube Company plant in Lorain will continue next week at the same level as this week. Four blast furnaces and 11 open hearth furnaces will operate, with the Bessemer converter on a single shift. Other operations will be the same as this week.
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National Tube Company
Lorain
Bessemer
Wec
Educators Meeting is Postponed
Lorain County Village and rural school superintendents and principals have postponed a March 15 meeting indefinitely due to several officials being unable to attend. The next regular gathering is set for March 26.
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Lorain County
British planes shoot down two German Heinkel planes
London reports the Air Ministry says British aircraft downed two Heinkel fighters over the sea off northern Scotland. Aerial combat details state both planes were destroyed with no immediate reports of casualties or additional damage.
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London
Air Ministry
North Cot
Scotland
Finland and Russia negotiating peace feelers emerge
Stockholm reports Finnish and Russian sources say direct contact is under way to end the war in Finland as an alternative to continued fighting. Officials stress the talks are preliminary and no firm demands have been set, while rumors and censorship cloud the situation and fear allied powers’ reactions.
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Stockholm
Sweden
U P
Finland
Europe
Moscow
Helsinki
Russia
Germany
Reich
Paris
Per Svinhufvud
Berlin
Motion Fails For Want Of Second In County Vote
County Commissioner Edward DeChant failed to secure a second for his motion to raise Lorain Humane Agent A M Bradley’s salary. Bradley’s pay, previously 100 dollars monthly, was set to rise with prior county and city funding. the proposed increases were not adopted due to lack of a second and unclear support.
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Edward DeChant
Lorain
M_ Bradley
DeChant
Lora
Bradsey
Lore
Mini
Oliver Mall
Bradley Resutertl
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