Japan urged to enter war for Germany amid East Indies questions
Tokyo reports growing calls from leaders and newspapers for Japan to abandon neutrality and join Germany in the European war. The East Asia Construction National League led by Admiral Suetsugu urges government action, with Domei noting Germany’s “power of attorney” for East Indies. Some neutrals fear the move aims to pressure the United States into keeping forces in the Pacific.
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U.P
Japan
Germany
Netherlands East Indies
East Indies
East Asia Construction National League
Nobumasa Suetsugu
Suetsugu
Domei
United States
Pacific
Refugees urged to quit Europe Near East region
A blanket warning urged Americans to flee Europe near the Near East as hostilities threaten to spread. About 17 955 Americans were in Europe on January 1. The State Department advised movements to neutral Ireland, with 3 500 in England urged to relocate. The President Roosevelt offered regular berth space for 500, with capacity for 500 more on the ship.
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Europe
Near
State Department
Ireland
United States
England
Roosevelt
For Sale 1895 Continental Clean Air Units
For sale in limited stock are 1895 Continental Clean Air Units at $10 each. They clean wash humidify purify and cool in summer and heat in winter. Manufactured by Sales Company at 480 South Park Avenue.
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Manufacturers Sales Company
South Park Avenue
Rates for power and gas across several cities listed
Prescott to El Paso the page lists present and new rates for light and power and gas by city. It details per KWH charges for residential commercial rural and irrigation uses, minimum charges, demand charges and annual adjustments.
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City
Rura
Dem
Aura
PRI
H. P
K.W
General Gas
Germany reports air battles over France and Norway
The high command said Allied losses include nine planes with five German planes missing amid limited air activity due to weather. In Norway a heavy cruiser was hit, a 3,000 ton transport sunk, and another damaged as Allied camps and supply lines were attacked. a renewed push toward Calais and Arras was noted with little detail.
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High Command
Somme
Meuse
Calais
Artois
Arras
Norway
France
Belgium
Narvik
Norwegian
Roosevelt Speech Themes Foresee Labor Tactics And War Needs
The article notes concerns that labor may try to leverage strikes for higher wages and privileges to block defense production. It outlines Roosevelt's stance on preserving seven years of social gains and mentions a Sunday speech to the public covering commodities materials for war agriculture prices and wages. The address, about a half hour, will be carried by major radio networks and possibly relayed internationally by shortwave.
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Roosevelt
Dutch towns attacked as civilians killed in war claims
A report accuses the Allies of planless air attacks on non military targets. It says Nijmegen and Walwyk were bombed by the British with numerous civilian deaths.
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Nijmwegen
Walwyk
Wakefield Graduation Night for 53 Students
Junior high students of Maria Wakefield School receive diplomas at 8 p m with W Fickett as principal speaker. Program includes processional invocation valedictory address piano and violin solos and certificate presentation. Class list includes Loydeen Raby Ernest Abril Billy Addis Dawn Aldridge Jean Appleton and Jacqueline Vidal among others.
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Maria Wakefield School
Free W. Fickett
Don Maquis
W. E. Epps
Barnby
Wakefield Chorus
Jacqueline Vidal
Paderewski
Jean Appleton
Belgians Go On as Occupation Tightens in Front Sector
Soldiers from Saxony and Mecklenburg voice grim nerves about potential battles as occupation forces normalize daily life. Cafes, shops, and restaurants operate with Germans and Belgians mingling, using Belgian and German money at a fixed exchange. The article notes Belgian francs worth about 3.3 cents prior to invasion and Reichsmark at 40 cents.
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Mecklenburg
London
Hitler
Front
Conductor's Suit Set for June 3 in Phoenix Court
Preliminary arguments in the Sol H. Stover suit for 10000 due to alleged seniority loss were set for June 3 in superior court by stipulation. Stover seeks summary judgment against the Order of Railway Conductors Tucson branch, the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, and the Southern Pacific company.
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Sol H. Stover
Phoenix
Stover
Order of Railway
Tucson
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Southern Pacific Company
Japan to Establish 10 Experimental Stations in Central China
Japan plans to set up ten experimental stations in central China to study raw cotton production. The move aims to boost domestic cotton supply and agricultural collaboration, reflecting postwar economic development efforts.
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Japan
China
French Forces Hold In Major Scheldt Cambrai Front
Allied troops fought along the Scheldt and Scarpe fronts as French, British, and Belgian forces regrouped near Cambrai. Paris remains the government’s base with industry ordered to continue. divisions along the Aisne and Somme rivers hold firm while German advances press Amiens.
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Cambrai
Laon
St. Quentin
Belgium
le Temps
Scarpe
France
Paris
Aisne
Somme
Ham
Abbeville
Rethel
Cambrai-Valenciennes
Peronne
Britain Holds Line as War Powers Tighten at Home
Invasion moves target suspected foes under a law against actions prejudicial to state security. Mosley headquarter files come under police control while Duff Cooper warns England faces fearful danger. Parliament enacts death penalty for treachery as RAF and ground forces push back German columns amid broad emergency measures.
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Oswald Mosley
British Isles
Alfred Duff Cooper
England
United States
Arras
France
Audenarde
Belgium
Brussels
Jones Asked to Assure Exhibits at Exposition
Officials of the Golden Gate exposition telegraphed Governor Jones saying they were terribly disappointed by the Arizona Fair commission’s refusal to sanction a state exhibit. They argued the fair commission overestimates costs and asked for reconsideration. The commission cited $1,800 in available funds as insufficient to finance the exhibit.
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Phoenix
San Francisco
Jones
Arizona Fair Commission
Fair Commission
New Hampton Declares Itself Best Behaved City
New Hampton Iowa claims the title best behaved city in America after spending 2871 dollars on police in the past year and receiving only one dollar in fines.
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New Hampton
U.P
America
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