U S Industry to Outbuild World in Warplanes and Tanks
The Office of Facts and Figures reports America rapidly boosts wartime output amid vast expansion in navy ships, planes, and tanks. It cites 346 new combat vessels under construction, 999 merchant ships contracted, and a possible 7,000,000 army personnel, with 5,000,000 in war industries and 15,000,000 more needed by 1944.
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Farm Wives May Have To Operate Tractors
Columbus report notes wartime agricultural targets require farm wives to operate tractors and milk cows to help meet a ten percent shortfall. Imer F. Kruse, Ohio chairman of the Agriculture Adjustment Administration, addressed eighty eight women county representatives yesterday.
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Imer F. Kruse
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Agriculture Adjustment Adinistration
Army asks 12 billion for construction of planes
Washington AP report details an urgent House request for a 12.53 billion dollar appropriation to build 33 000 aircraft for United States and allied forces. Lt Gen H H Arnold cites accelerated prep and ongoing combat as reasons while predicting completion late in 1943.
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Industry urged to speed up national defense says Emery
James A. Emery, general counsel of the National Association of Manufacturers, told about 300 editors in Columbus that industry lagged yet profits national safety. He said manufacturers are arming and supplying America and allies with unprecedented speed and that defense work outpaced government in readiness. He recalled urging defense organization three years ago and noted wartime labels shifted from war monger to slacker.
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Firestone Sentenced for Urging Witness to Escape
Robert Firestone former Cleveland labor organizer began a three to 15 year term in Ohio Penitentiary for offering prisoner Harry Barrington $6000 to flee to Mexico to avoid testifying against Cleveland labor leaders charged with racketeering.
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Mexico
Classified Ad Deadline and Bargain Rate
Ad deadline for the LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH classified section is quick. Call early to place ads and reach numerous Want Ad readers ready to pay. House j is unoccupied so rent now using the bargain rate three lines six times for 1.44.
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War Postpones Strike Threat In Detroit
Detroit workers ride buses and streetcars to factories as AFL city employees pause a threatened strike after Undersecretary Patterson warns a walkout would imperil war production. The union seeks a flat 15 percent wage rise.
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Ohio GOP Women pledge war support
Katharine Kennedy Brown of Dayton, a Republican national committeewoman, told a conference of female party leaders that women are enlisted for the duration. Governor Bricker urged, Let's not forget the party, but let's never let our party interfere with our duty.
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Katherine Kennedy Brown
Dayton
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Republican National
Bricker Backed by Hamilton County Republicans for Third Term
The Hamilton County Republican Committee endorsed Gov. John W. Bricker for a third term during a meeting in Cincinnati. The endorsement signals continued party support as Bricker seeks another four years in the governor's office.
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John W. Bricker
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Revenue Short on New Excises Dampens Tax Plan
Dis appointing collections on the new federal excises foreshadow difficulties for Congress and the Treasury in raising $7,000,000,000 in additional taxes. Officials say the new levies on local telephone bills jewelry furs toilet preparations musical instruments and electrical appliances bring in far less than projected. If the trend continues Congress may need to adjust the current tax bill to cover the shortfall.
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Soviet Gains Continue as British Lose
Soviet forces push west of Mozhaisk with a seven mile per day advance while on the North Africa front British desert troops suffer a setback. Axis counteroffensive under Rommel recaptures Agedabia as Turkish resistance to Axis propaganda strengthens. Borodino and Uvarovo fall to Russians as Vyazma tightens around the retreating German column. Germany gears to retool for improved fighters and bombers. Turkish ban on Signal signals growing resistance to Axis influence.
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Little Fellows Demand Speed On Anti Axis Resolution
Honduras Cuba Dominican Republic and Uruguay criticized delays at the Pan American conference. They joined in demanding action on a resolution calling for a diplomatic break with the Axis, after major powers argued over its exact wording.
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Grief Stricken Gable Seeks Solace in Work
Hollywood AP reports Clark Gable, despondent after Carole Lombard's death in a plane crash, will return to filming. He approved continuing a motion picture he had one day of work on, titled Somewhere I'll Find You.
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War Today Highlights Pacific Reinforcements And Strategic Needs
A Washington official notes American reinforcements and war equipment moving into the Western Pacific. The piece stresses timely aid from the United States to relieve Japanese pressure on the Malay Peninsula and preserve Singapore and Burma, with MacArthur's Philippines defense praised as crucial. It regards Britain stretched by Europe and Australia counting on U.S. aid, while Japanese delays temper the Axis advance.
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Vinton Lineman Killed At Glen Ebon Crossing
Carl Turner 27 of New Plymouth Vinton County an employee of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co was instantly killed this morning at Glen Ebon Crossing when his hand touched a 66000 volt line Everett Carroll and Sheldon Pattin of Nelsonville assisted Turner in transferring lines to a new pole and tried resuscitation but he died on arrival at Sheltering Arms Hospital He is survived by a wife and two children
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Southern Ohio Considered in New Measure
The House Ways and Means Committee is urged to hold early hearings on a bill to aid communities reliant on non-defense industries. Rep. H K Claypool and Rep. Thomas A Jenkins discuss the plan to authorize state programs for industrial rehabilitation in Ohio counties with 9 percent population declines from 1920 to 1940. The measure envisions county self sufficiency through restoration or expansion of existing industries or new development.
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Possible Opponents To Address Democrats In Ohio 1942 Primary
In Columbus an announced Democratic gubernatorial candidate and two leaders named as potential rivals were to address the opening session of the Ohio League of Young Democrats convention. The figures include Clarence H. Kinsley State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson and Charles Sawyer of Cincinnati. Democratic national committee-
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Cincinnati
Democratic National Committee
Ask Motorists To Turn In Old License Plates
Ohio oil firms join the State Bureau of Motor Vehicles in a plate salvaging drive. Motorists are asked to surrender 1941 plates at filling stations where 1942 plates will be issued free. Recovered metal will be donated to the Red Cross in each county.
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Car Free With Tire Purchase At Canton Garage
Canton AP reports a local garage advertised a bargain sale offering four nearly new tires with tubes for 345 dollars plus a bonus a 1936 four door sedan with radio heater and defroster. The ad promises a free car with tire purchase, a quirky promotional gimmick.
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Price Measure To See Final Action Today
Washington diary reports final congressional action on a wartime price control measure after Senate House conferees reached agreement. Senator Brown warned food costs could rise 11 to 15 percent under the compromise, with Bankhead’s virtual veto over farm price ceilings amid Roosevelt’s opposition.
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EDR Urges Wartime Labor Truce Between AFL CIO
Washington AP reports the White House proposed a wartime truce between AFL and CIO leaders to set a joint three member committee to meet during the war and settle differences. The plan could diminish John L Lewis's influence while receiving some AFL backing and CIO acquiescence.
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Public in Defense To Be Radio Topic
A state wide radio program Sunday at 2 45 p m will demonstrate how the average person can find his role in civilian defense. Stations WLW WCPO Cincinnati WMAN Mansfield and WMAN Marion will carry the 115 minute program.
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Former Gov Martin L Davey Ends Cleveland Visit
Former Ohio governor Martin L Davey wrapped a two day visit in Cleveland and returned to his Kent home after telling friends he would not seek the gubernatorial nomination this year.
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Martin L. Davey
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Leak in British blockade plugged by suspension of Italian airline
London reports a "very irritating leak" in the British blockade was plugged by suspending the Italian airline to Brazil. Hugh Caton, minister of economic warfare, declared today.
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Japan presses Pacific advance near Australia and New Guinea
Japan expands toward Australia with landings in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands threatening Allied routes. Roosevelt notes a Pearl Harbor inquiry and MacArthur’s forces beat back renewed Japanese attacks in the Philippines as Australian defenses brace for further incursions.
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