Death toll rises from eastern storm with more snow on way
Storm across the northeast claimed 60 plus lives with 29 in New England and a death toll near 70 overall. Shipping and fishing crews were rescued as ships drifted off Cape Hatteras. New York City mobilized 19 000 workers to clear snow while rail and bus services faced delays.
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50 Mile Gales Forecast for Gulf Coast Storm Advisory
The Weather Bureau warned of southeast gales up to 50 miles per hour along the middle and east Gulf coast this afternoon and tonight due to a southern Texas disturbance. Strong northerly winds were forecast for the Texas coast and small craft warnings were ordered from Pensacola to Galveston. President Roosevelt was reported on a fishing cruise in the Gulf, location not confirmed.
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Weather forecast for South Carolina Georgia Alabama and Florida
South Carolina sees increasing night with rain and clouds and warmer day mainly on the coast. Georgia expects cloudy skies with showers starting tonight or Saturday and a warmer night. Alabama reports rain then warmer tonight and Saturday with cooler interior west and strong southeast winds on the coast. Northwest Florida anticipates rain and a bit warmer tonight and Saturday with fresh southeast winds.
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Roosevelt Heads South On Fishing Cruise Aboard Tuscaloosa
President Roosevelt sails from Pensacola aboard the cruiser Tuscaloosa for a 10 day to two week fishing cruise with two escorting destroyers. Small craft storm warnings cover gulf waters from Peregocola to St. Marks and Galveston to Brownsville signaling possible rough weather during the trip.
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January 1915 Georgia Coldest Month on Record
Weather forecaster Mindling reports January 1915 was Georgia s coldest month on record with a state average of 35 degrees, four degrees below prior records. Atlanta average fell over five degrees below its 61 year high, while Blairsville reached 26 below zero setting a new statewide low. The cold crippled trucking, masonry, road work, and spring prep amid a major ice storm on Jan 7 and a heavy four to 10 inch snowstorm in parts of Georgia.
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Finland Holds Fronts As Soviet Drive Intensifies At Isthmus
Finland reports loss of some positions along the Mannerheim line but maintains overall defense on five fronts. Soviet gains near Viipuri and along the Karelian Isthmus prompt calls for aid as Finnish reserves are mobilized and air warfare continues to damage towns and military sites.
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Opponents Fear Guam Plan Pushes U S Toward War
Washington reports the House passed a 975,772,000 Navy appropriation but again struck funds for developing Guam. The proposed harbor works would fortify the island, drawing criticism that it risks war with Japan and undermines Philippine independence. Rep Richards led the vote against the Guam provisions.
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Decatur County primary closes with Drake elected Bainbridge judge
Incumbent officeholders win in Decatur County as voters reelect Sheriff W J Catledge Ordinary Neil Maxwell Clerk Ben Kirbo Tax Commissioner Paul Battle Solicitor City Court M E O Neall and County School Supt Andrew Avera. Former State Senator John E Drake is elected Bainbridge City Court judge over H B Spoomer. Avera leads for County School Superintendent by seven votes.
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Date Set For Convention By G. O. P.
The Republican National Committee fixed June 24 1940 as the GOP national convention date and planned to choose a convention city later. Debate over July 1 or 2 and Philadelphia’s bid were noted. John Hamilton predicted a Republican victory while criticizing the Democratic Party’s unity.
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Roosevelt
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Army passes goal for enlistment set by FDR
War Department officials said the army exceeded the 227600 fall enlistment goal as of last fall, with reports indicating strength above the objective on February 7 and ongoing gains. National Guard lags by about a thousand, Marine Corps meets its 25000 target, and Navy aims for 145000 in roughly three months.
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Finland seeks aid as Soviet pressure intensifies
Finland appeals to Sweden for direct military aid to counter the Russians but is rebuffed as Sweden protects neutrality. Finnish high command acknowledges Russian penetrations on the Karelian Isthmus while suffering heavy losses. British and French help appear unlikely, and Finland's reserves are being mobilized amid a fifth day of fighting near Summa and Viipuri.
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