India’s Agitators Go Underground
A government official cited in the New York Times says India’s internal disturbances shift from mass riots to underground sabotage. He notes small groups have cut rails at night and warns organized sabotage may be linked to Congress.
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New Delhi
India
New York Times
Congress Party
Gandhi
Burma
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Mr. Gandhi
Abdul Gaffer Khan
George Cunningham
Fire siren mishap at the Free Press
In Mankato the fire department reports a blaze on the second floor of the Free Press building while a reporter, awake and curious, calls in asking where the fire is. The actual fire was in the linotype room and only the reporter’s feelings were hurt.
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Mankato
Minn
Boy Fires .22 At Dynamite Bucket In Idaho Mob
In Moore Idaho a violent explosion sent residents fleeing as a boy aimed a .22 rifle at a bucket filled with dynamite in his yard. Neighbors reported hearing the blast and feared bombs could follow.
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Moore
Idaho
Milam County Sets Meetings to Discuss Feed and Food Goals
Milam County aims to meet wartime production goals with farmer education sessions led by J. W. Stufflebeme Jr. The schedule lists multiple towns starting January 25 with meetings at 8 p.m. Representatives from agricultural agencies will conduct them and all farm residents aged 21 and over are urged to attend at least one session.
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Milam
J. W. Stufflebeme, Jr
Milam County
Hoyte
Conoley
Burlington
Clarkson
Jones Prairie
Fuchs
Buckholts
Walkers Creek
Cavilla
San Gabriel
Pleasant Hill
New Salem
Rushdale
Marlow
Maysfield
Detmold
Minerva
Milano
Hanover
Gause
Ben Arnold
Briary
Yarrellton
Ad Hall
Britain to Requisition Unused Cars and Tires
London reports a British order for an immediate census of all unused automobiles and tires with compensation after evaluation. Bicycles and vehicles carrying more than seven persons excluding the driver are exempt. About one million cars have been laid up since wartime gasoline rations began.
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London
Britain
London Bombed By German Dive Bombers
German dive bombers struck London last night and Tuesday, targeting streets and civilians. Eleven bombers were shot down. casualties and damage remain unconfirmed as Britain vows retaliation and RAF raids continue in France and the Low Countries. The Red Army pushes in Russia, and US aid to Soviet Union under lend lease totals 2600 aircraft. The 8th Army under Montgomery nears Tripoli.
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London
RAF
France
Tripoli Bombing and Libya Break with Axis Powers
United States notes indicate Tripoli endures near constant bombing while Chili reports Libya has severed diplomatic relations with the Axis powers. The developing conflict underscores shifting alliances and escalating international tension.
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Tripoli
Chili
United States
Employers Who Need Rubber Shoes Must Prove War Necessity
Cameron January 18 1943 employers who need rubber boots or rubber work shoes for workers in war essential roles may obtain rationing certificates. Local War Price and Rationing Board chair Sam Perry said employers can apply and the board will forward to the state OPA director for permission to issue certificates while the employer keeps title to footwear. The amendment allows new procedures not previously available for supplying rubber footwear.
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Cameron
Sam
Perry
Milam County
OPA
New Projectionist Takes Post at Cameron Theatre
F. W. Smith becomes the new projectionist at Cameron Theatre after arriving from Oklahoma two weeks ago. John Prude, the manager, says the theater is fortunate to have him. Other locals include Frances Gerick visiting from the San Antonio Arsenal and Ordnance Depot, John Wilkerson from Rice School House community, and Cecil Barmore from Hearne with the Highway Department.
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F. W. Smith
Cameron Theatre
Mr. Smith
Cameron
Oklahoma
John Prude
Frances Gerick
San Antonio Arsenal and Ordnance Depot
Joe Gerick
John Wilkerson
Rice School House
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Fire Department
Aove
U. S
America
U.S. War
T. P. & L. Company
Texas Power & Light Company
Berlin
House of Commons
Anthony Eden
Rome
OR ‘Biot
U.S. Treasury Department
Swift Theatres
Cecil Barmore
Hearne
Highway Department
Roy
Pei Pe
Coca-Cola
Coke
Hatchery
Hornung Bros
Texas
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Cameron, Texas
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