Japan Pledges Help to Italy on Neutral Rights
Tokyo reports Japan ready to support Italy in securing rights of neutral governments. Foreign Office spokesman Yukichiro Suma said the United States loan to China is unfriendly, aiding Chiang Kai Shek and timing with a new regime in Chungking.
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China
Chungking
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Cunnard White Star Line
Martial Law Expansion in the Netherlands Stated
The Dutch Minister of Defense announced in the Upper Chamber that a royal decree extending martial law to the greater part of the country is being prepared to counter espionage dangers. The Hague March 8.
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Kijxhoorn
German raids sink or damage eleven ships off British coast
The DNB states German aircraft raided off the British coast last night and the night before, sinking or severely damaging eleven merchant ships. The ships were in convoy or protected by screening lights.
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Berlin
DNB
Welles Keeps Busy in Talks With French Leaders
Paris March 8 Sumner Welles American Under Secretary of State continued talks with French Government leaders to gauge official war attitude in a whirlwind series of discussions.
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Paris
Sumner Welles
Wrangell Postmaster Is Nominated by FDR
President Roosevelt nominates Brigham Grant for the Wrangell Alaska postmaster position in a Washington tally. The move places Grant as head of local mail service amid the Alaska assignment.
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Edwin Markham The Man With The Hoe Author Dies In New York
Edwin Markham, 87, poet editor and Oregon City native, died in New York. His poem The Man With The Hoe earned him fame and a fortune, transforming him from local writer to a leading figure in letters. He taught early in life and found inspiration in Millet’s painting before publishing the poem in 1899.
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New York
Edwin Markham
Oregon City
Ore
Markham
Jean Francois Millet
Hoe
San Francisco
Massed Allied Troops In Near East May Mean Italy On Allies Side
Washington reports an official says Britain and France build an Near East expeditionary force, signaling Italy joins the Allies. He notes Allied fleets could be endangered by Italy, influencing Mediterranean supply lines. The buildup is seen as a strong indicator of shifting alignment during the campaign.
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Mishawaka
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Miss Fairbanks Chosen At Ice Carnival Pageant
Miss Minnie Motchman wins Miss Fairbanks title at the Ice Carnival in Fairbanks Alaska She will reign over events until Miss Alaska is chosen Saturday from Queens representing Juneau Nome Seward Anchorage and Dawson A reception and ball preceded a luncheon banquet and Queen’s banquet tonight All Queens plan to attend the Alaska Yukon Ball dog derby began at 8 am with skating hockey and basketball amid perfect weather
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High School Battles Out Victory With Lone Point
In a Southeast Alaska basketball night, Ketchikan, Krause, Haida, Sitka, Juneau and Petersburg squads battled for playoff spots. Juneau High faced Petersburg in a thriller as Reisch Hagerman McDaniel Helm dahl Concannon fouled out, with Peters burg edging ahead at periods before Juneau tied and then lost late lead. The area’s largest crowd witnessed an intense, fast paced tourney opener.
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Ribbentrop to Visit Rome for Talks with Mussolini
Berlin reports Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop will depart for Rome to confer with Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini. No topics are disclosed ahead of the meeting. A separate local note mentions a fire call to Seaview Apartments not to the owner’s unit.
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Peace talks between Finland and Russia reportedly under way
Reports from Stockholm state Finnish Field Marshal Mannerheim and Russian Marshal Blucher may be in talks, with a possible U S mediation of peace. Finland denies confirmed terms and hints Russia seeks far-reaching demands likely rejected by Helsinki authorities. British and French sources indicate continued aid to Finland.
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Stockholm
United States
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Tanner
Alaskan John Hazelet Dies
Seattle mourns miner John Hazelet who died at his Long Beach home. A 25 year Copper River district veteran, he led tours to Alaska in recent years. Survived by widow Ruth and Mrs. C E Osborne of Fairbanks. Graveside services set for Monday in Seattle.
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C. E. Osborne
Fairbanks
Ophir Oldtimer John Collins Dies at 74
John Collins, 74, of Ophir, died after an Anchorage hospital treated him for a heart attack. The report notes his long life after mining in Alaska for over 40 years and mentions his ties to the Chungshan area occupation via the Japanese Army in South China. No known relatives survive.
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Pearl River
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Dawson
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Yat Sen
Finns Hold Viipuri Defenses Against Russian Assault
Helsinki reports Finnish High Command says troops defend Viipuri approaches against heavy Russian attacks. Finnish forces staggered but enduring as Soviets hammer Virout Bay islands and attempt landings in the Gulf of Finland. The battle continues with air bombardment and artillery losses on the Soviet side.
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Nazi ship Uruguay sunk by own crew in North Atlantic
The British Admiralty reports the scuttling of the 4800 ton German ship Uruguay by its crew after interception by a British warship in the North Atlantic. The crew were rescued by British vessels. Uruguay allegedly left Pernambuco, Brazil on February 11.
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