Finnish Forces Report Second Division Destroyed In Suomensaimi
An official Soviet communique claims the Forty Fourth Russian Division, numbering between 15,000 and 17,000 men, was smashed by Finnish forces in the Suomensaimi sector. Finland reportedly captured 43 tanks and 102 artillery pieces while taking over 1,000 prisoners. A Finnish detachment repulsed north of Lake Ladoga. additional fighting occurred in Karelia as arctic cold aids Finnish defense.
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Associated Press
T- 18
Pinns
Roestan
Lake Ladga
Finland
Karelian
Food rationing begins in Britain under war rules
London reports the government has started food rationing today with butter bacon ham and sugar on the restricted list. Meats will be limited next week as war conditions deepen responsibilities for citizens.
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London
Senate’s Bi ff Sees All and Keeps Index Card Secrets
Washington gossip centers on Senatorial aide Leslie Biffle who maintains a detailed card index of Senate history. The Democratic majority secretary guards the diary like a Samuel Pepys, sharing only hints with reporters and never names. He recounts a tense incident where a senator threatened press interference, prompting a journalist to delay publication.
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Washington
Washington Chaniglers
Leslie Biffle
Senate
Joe Robinson
Arkansas
Biffle
Samuel Pepys
Biff
Capone Leaves Hospital For House In Baltimore
Al Capone has moved from a hospital to a house in Baltimore, still facing treatment for a lingering brain ailment from prison. Doctor Joseph Moore said it is too early to determine if he will leave hospitalization.
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Baltimore
al Capone
Capone
Joseph Moore
Fortify Alaska plan speeds buildup of air and naval bases
Washington January 8 announced that the Army and Navy will accelerate Alaska fortifications. The Army seeks authority to build a large Anchorage air base while the Navy advances bases at Kodiak and Sitka. Alaska’s delegate Dimond aims to secure funds for a major naval base at Dutch Harbor Unalaska near the Asiatic mainland as part of a northern defense push.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Alaska
Congress
Anchorage
Kodiak
Sitka
Anthony J. Dimond
Dutch Harbor
Unalaska
Hawaii
San Diego
Calfornia
North American
Pacific Frontier
Snow and Cold Wave Hit 28 States Across Nation
A sweeping snowstorm and cold spell covered the country from the Atlantic coast to New England. Snow began Saturday, with 25 states reporting precipitation and Bangor Maine at seven below zero while New Haven sits about 16 above. Clinton reports the heaviest snowfall at 24 inches.
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New York
United States
Atlantic
New England
Bangor
Maine
New Haven
Clinton
Unsold Stocks Canned Salmon Show Decrease
The Association of Pacific Fisheries reports unsold stocks of canned salmon about 23 percent smaller at year end 1939 than 1938. inventories show 2 140 000 cases unsold at end 1939 vs 2 769 000 at end 1938.
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San Francisco
Cal
Association of Pacific Fisheries
Dawes and Fishermen Faces Postponed Times
Claimed 3000 fishermen to lose jobs under new regulations in Bristol Bay 1940. Rufus Dawes Chicago business leader and Century of Progress president dies at 72 from coronary thrombosis. Seattle report says salmon rule cuts fishing time, hikes costs, and raises cannery prices across Alaska sectors.
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Chicago
Til
Rufus Dawes
Charles G. Dawes
Dawes
Charles Dawes
Rufus Cutler Dawes
Gen
Charles Gates Dawes
United States
Calvin Coolidge
Charles
Rufus
Henry
Beman
Rufus R. Dawes
6Th Wisconsin Regiment
Gettysurg Battle Field
Mary Beman Gates Dawes
Marietta
Seattle
Pacific Northwest
Bristol Bay
Interior
Harold L. Ickes
George Lane
Bellingham
Alaska Fishermen's Union
Fishermen and Packers Renew Agreement for Salmon Industry
Seattle Jan 8 Capt William Hecker CIO affiliated Alaska Fishermen Union says last years contract with the Canned Salmon Industry has been renewed for another year. Provisions allow for modifications if necessary. Gilbert Monroe a Juneau High School student was struck by a car near Salmon Creek while hitch hiking Saturday afternoon and received minor injuries. Dr W M Whitehead noted injuries were bruises.
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Seattle
William Hecker
CIO
Alaska Fishermen’s Union
Gilbert Monroe
Juneau High School
Salmon Creek
W. M. Whitehead
Monroe
Alaska Juneau Gold Mining profits drop in 1939 year
San Francisco January 8 The Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company's December operations yielded a 123100 profit before depletion depreciation and taxes The full year 1939 gross operating profit was 1354000 down from 2048000 in 1938 Officers attributed the decline to poorer ore grade Gold recovery was 98 cents per ton milled in 1939 versus 1 11 in 1938
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San Francisco
Cal
Alaska Juneau Gold Minig Company
Italy concerns over war shift in Balkan peace efforts
In Rome, January reports say Italy fears Russian expansion in the Balkans as foreign ministers Count Chaky of Hungary and Count Ciano of Italy meet in Venice. Ciano reportedly advised Chaky to avoid pressing territorial claims on Bulgaria to maintain Balkan peace and unity against Russia.
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Rome
Italy
Europe
Hungary
Count Chaky
Count Ciano
Venice
Balkans
Bulgaria
Balkan
Russia
Russians Sink Romanian Ship in Black Sea Action
Constanta naval authorities mobilize as a Romanian liner bound for Constanta is reportedly sunk by Russian naval forces in the Black Sea. Merchant ships ordered to stay in port while maneuvers unfold. extent of Russian activity unclear.
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Constanta
Rumania
Black Sea
Drowning on Mendenhall Lake Claims Herbert McLean
Herbert McLean twenty one drowns near the river outlet on Mendenhall Lake while skating. Jean Taylor nineteen escapes by crawling to safety after plunging through ice. Rescue efforts aided by Behrends, CCC boys, and local volunteers. McLean’s body recovered after forty minutes of search by firemen using grappling gear.
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Mendenhall Lake
Herbert McLean
Jean Taylor
McLean
Henry Sbehrends
B. M. Behrends Co.Inc
Miss Taylor
Behrends
Ike P. Taylor
Behrend
Ralston
Dan Ralston
CCC
Montana Creek
Red Darnell
Holly Triplette
Bill Rudolph
George Shaw
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By Preston Grover
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Martin Hageberg
Fishermen’s Union
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