Dutch Bombers Hit Japanese Ships in Macassar Straits
Dutch heavy bombers and dive bombers scored 12 direct hits on eight Japanese warships and transports in the Macassar Straits between Borneo and Celebes. The Netherlands East Indies command reported no Dutch losses and noted possible Japanese fleet movements toward Balik Papan as oil areas were bombed. A separate communique said Kuching storage yards burned after air attack, while Palembang airfield was attacked and Belawan suffered damage from Japanese raids.
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Neji
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Sumatra
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Belawan
Medan
Labor peace plan stalls as factions debate unity
AFL CIO tension lingers after Roosevelt backs a joint committee to keep labor peace. Lewis and Green eyed for control, while a three-family result looms. War parts program eases auto supply fears, Archibald MacLeish leads a new war production report. Farm labor shortages rise as pay lags defense wages, and a 101 year old Pennsylvanian's suicide sparks debate on life length. Women in slacks proposed as textile conservation fix. domestic help next.
99 Percent Of Municipal Taxes Set New City Record
Cedar Randls News reports a record 99 percent of current municipal taxes collected for the fiscal year, with three months remaining. City Treasurer Walter Miller notes the figure already surpasses last year’s 98.4 percent and cites taxpayers’ desire to fulfill duties during the emergency period as a contributing factor. The year’s levy stands at 838,652, with 831,977 collected to Jan 1, while last year’s levy was 827,256 and 818,732 collected to Jan 1.
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Walter Miller
Girdles and Several Goods Banned by War Board
The War Production Board announced after Feb 1 no crude rubber may be used for girdles golf balls tennis balls and many other items. A long list of essential civilian products was released with production quotas and a 75 percent reduction target on crude rubber use for non listed goods. Girdles forbidden due to requirement to use reclaimed rubber.
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War Production Board
Washington (Ap
Defenders of Tuzon Repel Stiff Attacks
The war department reports Gen. MacArthur’s forces repelling all Japanese assaults on Batan peninsula for 24 hours with heavy enemy losses. Mindanao updates note a 10,000 strong militia in Davao and Quezon’s whereabouts nearby MacArthur.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
War Department
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Mindanao
Davao
Philippines
Joaquin M. Elizalde
Manuel Quezon
Forces dig in at Batan Peninsula in long Philippine fight
The American and Filipino forces halted any quick Japanese victory and prepared for a protracted battle in the Batan Peninsula 7,000 miles from the mainland. Men, guns, supplies, and materials have been concentrated from Philippine ports and warehouses for the sustained campaign.
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Frank Howlety
United States
Batan
Japan
Philippines
Axis Columns Gain in Libyan Counter-Drive
British forces in North Africa reported a surprise setback as Axis mechanized units recaptured Agedabia 90 miles northeast of El Agheila. Rommel began a counter-offensive while Axis troops, shielded by a sandstorm, pressed from Mersa Brega toward Agedabia. Berlin claimed German and Italian troops were pursuing the retreating British and destroying tanks and vehicles.
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Middle East
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Agedabia
Erwin Rommel
Rommel
Bengali
Cairo
Mersa Brega
U S Planes Funding Approved Huge War Aid Bill
Washington reports the House approved a 12.5 billion arms bill the largest single war appropriation to buy 33 000 new military planes and equipment. The measure allows up to 4 billion to lend lease and includes 30 million for the Douglas dam project. General Arnold cited Allied air successes and boosted Roosevelt’s 185,000 plane goal for 1942–43.
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Senate
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House Appropriations Committee
Roosevelt
Arnold
Air Force
America
Douglas Dam
Tennessee Valley
William S. Knudsen
War Department
Yanks and British down 19 Japanese planes near Rangoon
Burmese radio reported American and British fighters shot down 19 Japanese aircraft and probably destroyed seven more from a total of 70 enemy planes attempting to attack Rangoon.
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Hawaii
Chungking
Rangoon
Burma
Hearings Set On Knudsen Nomination For Lt General
Washington AP report says a military affairs subcommittee ordered hearings next week on President Roosevelt's nomination of William S Knudsen former OPM chief as lieutenant general. Chairman Chandler noted Senator Austin requested the hearing and cited telegrams of protest over elevating a civilian to a high military post and possible morale impact.
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Washington
Chandler
D-Ky
Roosevelt
William S Knudsen
OPM
Austin
Vermont
Jeader
Reynolds
D-N.c
Senate approves $60,000 to continue defense probe
The Senate voted $60,000 for the continuation of its special investigation of defense. Chairman Harry S. Truman asked for $100,000, but the Senate committee on audit and control cut the amount. Senator Scott W. Lucas said the reduction would not curb the inquiry and noted that more funds could be requested if needed.
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Senate
Defense
Harry S. Truman
Dmo
Special Investigating
Senate Committee On Audit and Control
Scott W. Lucas
British Forces Still Dropping Back in Malaya
A British military commentator says Imperial troops are conducting a general withdrawal on all three Malaya fronts west center and east though still fighting. Japanese penetrate Batu Pahat and Mersing sectors north of Singapore with heavy clashes in Chaah river area. Aerial combat increases as Singapore faces Japanese air attacks. In Burma the British retreat toward Moulmein after a stubborn stand 45 miles from the city as Japanese forces move through mountains and jungles toward the Burma road supply route to China.
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Malaya
Batu Pahat
Singapore
Chaah River
Naval
Mersing
Burma
Moulmein
China
Baltimore roadside deaths of two married sisters found
Two married sisters and an unidentified man were found dead early Friday on a roadside near Baltimore in a case under active investigation. Authorities declined to release names pending family notification.
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Baltimore
AFL and CIO Accept FDR Harmony Proposal
Washington insiders report the AFL and CIO accepted President Roosevelt's harmony proposal to form a three member per side executive committee to consult on labor's war effort. John L Lewis considers withdrawing the United Mine Workers from CIO alignment amid possible rapid decoupling from Murray's CIO.
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CIO
Roosevelt
John L Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
William Green Aft
Philip Murray
Jabor
Lewis
White House
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UMW
AFI
Harmony Committee
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Daniel Tobin
Teamsters
Ro Jo Thomas
United Automotile Workers
Thomas
F Kenneds High Cio
Submarine losses claimed off Atlantic coast noted
A navy spokesman said that some enemy submarines operating off the United States Atlantic coast would never return home, with officials confirming that a portion of the subs had been accounted for.
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Bulletin— Washington
Navy
United States Atlantic
Whisky Seizure At Cedar Rapids Hotel Leads to Arrest
Cedar Rapids police and Linn county deputies seized 24 pints of whisky hidden in a hotel locker after witnessing Kenneth Blake 32 of 318 Eighth street SE allegedly sell a pint in the lobby. Blake was jailed on illegal sale charges but hotel management said Blake ran the operation alone.
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Magnus Hotel
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Kenneth Blake
Eighth Street
Iowa
Pete Whitemore
Harlan Snyder
George Connell
Blake
Whittemore
SRA
Civic Service Winners Named at Gloves Dinner
Fred C. Henson and Russell Knapp were named 1941 civic service award winners by the Chamber of Commerce young men’s bureau at the Golden Gloves ticket sales kickoff dinner. Chicago Tribune’s Wilfrid Smith praised boxing as a democratic sport aiding boys and communities. The Cedar Rapids event drew about 200 guests and highlighted fund-raising for Camp Good Health and milk programs.
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Fred C. Henson
Russell Knapp
Young Men’s Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Wilfrid Smith
Chicago Tribune
Smith
Chicago
Joe Louis
Illinois
Cedar Rapids
U S Routes To War Zone Periled By Japanese Advance
Japanese forces landed in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands threatening Allied supply lines to the Pacific war zone. Melbourne said Australian forces probably in battle as Japan extended its reach toward New Britain and Fiji. London and Washington urged reinforcements amid emergency measures in Australia and calls for naval and air support.
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Australia
New Guinea
Solomon Islands
New Britain
Rabaul
Japan
United States
Pacific War Zone
Torres Strait
Cape York
Fiji
Melbourne
Solomon Chain
Blaskouts
Commonwealth War Cabinet
Washington
London
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Forde
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Keito
Childre
January Warmth Returns to Cedar Rapids Forecast
Cedar Rapids and vicinity face no precipitation with mild to warm conditions. Friday temperatures reached 50 degrees potential, after a 46 degree afternoon, with a low near 26 earlier and highs expected to rise, recalling spring warmth before last month’s blizzard.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercury
Chambers
Gas Masks On Hand For Every Army Member
Testimony before a House committee disclosed that the United States now has enough gas masks to equip every man in the army and some civilians, signaling readiness amid wartime concerns.
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Washington
House
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