Stabilization Fund Called U S Weapon
Washington officials described the treasury’s 2 billion dollar stabilization fund as a secret economic weapon. They noted last week it advanced 50 thousand dollars each to China and Argentina to bolster ties and curb aggression. They warned further credits could follow to other American countries. The fund began January 31, 1934, from profits of dollar devaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Perimeter
Washington
Treasury
Amerioas
Capat
Wermon
China
Argentina
Taft
R-O
Air Corps Officers Transferred to Selma Alabama
The War Department announced the transfer of about 700 air corps officers and men from Maxwell Field Alabama to the air corps Specialized Flying School at Selma Alabama. The group includes the 90th and 2nd school squadrons and the 67th air base group minus the 2nd material squadron. Movement will proceed by motor convoy at the earliest practicable date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Corps
Maxywell Field
Ala
Selma
War Department
Weather Forecast for Southern States
South Carolina generally fair with slowly rising temperatures tonight and Saturday. Georgia generally fair with slightly warmer conditions in the north and west, increasing cloudiness Saturday and possible light rain in the northwest in the afternoon or night. Florida generally fair tonight and Saturday, unsettled on the extreme south coast, warmer near the east coast and in the extreme northwest tonight. Alabama partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Saturday. Extreme Northwest Florida increasing clouds and warmth tonight and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Appropriate Action in Mrs Deegan Case Reported
The state department said today appropriate action was being taken in the case of Mrs Elizabeth Deegan a clerk at the American embassy in Paris who was mysteriously absent after a German escorted trip to the Cherche Midi prison Paris under military governance The Washington Post reported Deegan may have been coerced with connivance to help British officers escape from German occupied France She is a native of Buttmors Iowa and reportedly granddaughter of former U S senator Peter C Pritchard The Foreign Affairs unit released a Paris embassy report on detention by German police The report notes Paris is under military government Continued on Page Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
Abbamont
Paris
Elizabeth Deegan
Waves of Nazi Planes Hit Ay England
Waves of bombers swept over the south coast in a three hour assault killing and injuring civilians and leaving many homeless. Rescue workers searched debris at leveled areas while Home Secretary Morrison praised the city for its defiant spirit and determination to endure the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortsmouth
England
Herbert Morrison
Marshal Badoglio conqueror of Ethiopia career marked by power
Marshal Badoglio who led Italian campaigns from Libya to Ethiopia and held key posts under Mussolini. He began as artillery officer in 1890s, commanded in Africa, became governor of Libya, directed the Ethiopian war, and rose to chief of staff before serving as ambassador to Brazil. He was born September 28 1871 in Piedmont and married with one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Badoglio
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Italy
Fascist Party
Haile Selassie
Rome
Vittorio Emanuel
Benito Mussolini
Brazil
Badognio
Turkey
Austria
Libya
Paign
Radoglio
Addis Ababa
Aduna
Piedmont
Turin
West Point
Ugo Cavallero
East
Affrica
Cavallero
Army
The
High Command
Piave
Caporetto
Vittorio Veneto
Ohn Evans
Foreign Service
Pietro Badoglio
Albania
Party
Britain to hand U.S. a balance sheet on resources
Sir Frederick Phillips, undersecretary of Britain's treasury, met with Secretary Morgenthau to present a factual balance sheet of British resources and costs of supplies in the United States. He said no policy talks occurred and more studies would be prepared before Monday talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frederick Phillips
Treasury
Morgenthau
United States
Treasury Department
Frederick
Sir Frederick
West Indies
Phillips
Lord Lothien
Lothian
Britain
Nye
Rb-Nd
The
Frederics
Merle Cochran
Daniel W. Bell
States Treasury
Harry D. White
Greeks report capture of ports and advances in Albania
Greek high command announced troops occupied Portodda and Argivocastro as Italian forces retreated toward Premeto. Greek forces pushed west from Premeto toward Tepelini, with gains described as of great strategic importance. Italian air resistance was heavy and casualties and prisoners mounted with reports of over 5000 prisoners and loot including machine guns and heavy artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Pan
Portodda
Albania
Argivocastro
Portu
Ndda
Premeto
Klisowra
Preniet
Premet
Tepelini
Aviroeastre
Apireckk
Arigrocastro
Pagradetz
Advines
Elhosani
Yugostavia
Hibasa
Removal of Marshal Badoglio Seen as Troublesome Sign
Italy retires Marshal Pietro Badoglio, long regarded as Italy’s premier military tactician. The move signals potential rifts with Mussolini and may reflect discontent over Italy’s role in the war against the Allies, with broad implications beyond the battlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Badoglio
Army's Preparedness for Quick Action Impresses Civilians
Washington reports civilians touring southern and western posts were impressed by army readiness for rapid deployment. Two armored divisions at Fort Knox and Fort Benning prepare to fight with partial equipment while others lag in motorization and barracks. overall mobilization remains in early stages with February and March milestones for full strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fort Knox
Fort Benning
San Antonio
Texas
James L. Collins
General Headquarters Air Force
Navy
War Department
National Guard
Collins
United State
Germany
Fort-Benning
Burdens of War Grow Heavier for Civilians
War strain tightens on civilian morale across Britain, Germany, and Italy as bombing and shortages bite. The author notes Britain endures the fiercest bombardment while Italians face rationing and new air raids, and questions public support for fascist leadership as the conflict widens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Germany
Branch Toles
Signor Mussolini
Italy
Department of Agriculture
Crete
Greece
Albania
Italian Army Chief Replaced as Albania Front Crumbles
Reports from the Balkans indicate Italian forces retreat along the Albanian frontier with Greek advances near Argirocastro and Porto Edda. Rome confirms Marshal Badoglio's replacement by General Ugo Cavallero amid suspected fascist accountability for military reverses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Italy
Albania
Balkan
Rome
Pietro Badoglio
Athens
Argirocastro
Greece
Porto Edda
Bitoli
Also Mentioned on This Page
United Air Lines
Chicago
Financial
U.S
Army Air Corps
WAR Dept
Mrs. Deegan
France
Portsmouth
Great Naval Base
U. S
Edda
Southlbania
Emilio de Bono
Il Duce
Badoglini
Edward E. Bomar
College Reserve Officers Training Corps
Dewitt Mackkkenzi
Hitler
Signor
Badogzilio
Africa
London
Berlin
South Atlantic
Carnarvon Castle
Bidoglio
Vittorio Emanuele
Yugoslavia
Rus
Buddy
Allstars TS
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!