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January 16, 1940

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AIR RAIDS ON FINNS PRESSED BY SOVIET; Abo, Viborg Heavily Bombed on Fourth Day of 'Terror'-- Land Attacks Wane

By Unknown Author

USSR raids Abo, Viborg and other cities; land attacks wane because of cold; Finns expect Salla drive; Schoenfeld repts on attack on villa and escape of U S Legation in Helsinki

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BRITAIN REJECTS SEA SAFETY ZONE; Reply to American Nations' Protest on Spee Battle Cites Belligerents' 'Rights'

By Raymond Daniell Special Cable To the New York Times

Gt Brit rejects zone proposal in reply to note; text; study of reply likely at conf

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85 IN BUILDING LINE INDICTED IN 2 CITIES; 41 in Tile Trade Are Named in Chicago Inquiry and 44 A.F.L. Men at New Orleans

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Ct fines 15 for diverting PWA construction funds

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ACCORD COMPLETE ON STATE'S BUDGET; Document Will Be Submitted Monday, Says Governor After Legislative Parleys End

By Warren Moscow Special To the New York Times

Lehman and Legis leaders said to favor aid restoration

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The International Situation

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