Reds Contend Over Kharkov Loss Claims Amid Soviet Push
Russians deny losing Kharkov while admitting their lines were pushed back in the Kharkov area amid heavy fighting. Moscow said Red army units repulsed German attacks and destroyed tanks and soldiers as German forces, led by SS units, recaptured the city. Soviet dispatches describe advances toward Smolensk and Dorogobuzh with crossings over the Vyazma river and breaching of the Dnieper defense as the offensive develops.
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How Long a War Views of Experts
The United Nations will likely break the Axis in Europe before Christmas, but final victory over Germany is expected to be long and difficult, possibly not until 1944 or later. The piece outlines strategic aims, potential invasion points, and the need to keep Germany off balance while coordinating with the Soviet Union, with continued discussion of possible routes such as a Greece invasion.
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Discharged Army Deserter Nabbed in Milwaukee
Johnny Maras a 15 year old who posed as a sergeant was arrested for desertion after returning to Milwaukee on January 3 1943 he claimed discharge for being a minor. Military authorities say he wore stripes he wasn t authorized and had been AWOL.
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Spangler Critiques Corn Belt Governors Conference Appearance
Harrison E. Spangler, national Republican chairman from Cedar Rapids, says his Des Moines visit to a Corn Belt governors meeting on farm machinery and manpower is not a political act. He notes Democratic committee members were invited too and plans to return to Cedar Rapids after his Iowa stop.
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Nebraska
M. Q. Sharpe
South Dakota
Dwight H. Green
Illinois
Harrison E. Spangler
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Taft accuses Davis of commandeering radio outlets
Senator Taft rebukes Office of War Information head Elmer Davis accusing him of abusing power by using all radio stations for a weekly broadcast. Taft says the move tried to influence American troops abroad and mislead the public.
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Office of War Information
Elmer Davis
Sen. Taft
R-Ohid
Davis
Taft
Senators Postwar Plan Faces Major Revamping
United States lawmakers debate a wartime united nations postwar plan. Senator Connally signals edits needed before a vote. The proposal seeks joint economic relief, territorial control, and a world military force for postwar security.
Allied Warships Sink Four Axis Vessels in Lisbon Report
Maritime circles reported Monday that Allied warships attacked near Lisbon sinking four Axis ships. Two U-boat commanders were taken prisoner, one a former Hamburg Brazil Argentina line captain. The convoy suffered three cargo losses amid the engagement.
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Nazi Threat to Kill Prisoners of War
The Nazi controlled Paris radio warned that American and British prisoners would be killed in retaliation for Allied raids. It said prisoners would be responsible for civilian outrages caused by the raids on Germany and France.
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Tax deadline looms as filers queue in Cedar Rapids
Rain and fog fail to deter last minute filers at the Cedar Rapids internal revenue office in the post office building. Tonight at 9 o clock is the deadline. If unable to pay the quarter tax, file a return with an explanatory letter.
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Linn to Send 140 Men Into Service This Weekend
Cedar Rapids selectives report about 140 Linn county men will depart for induction into army navy or marines this weekend. A group of 25 leaves the union bus depot at 1 40 am Thursday from No 3 board and United Service Aids are asked to be at the station by 1 am. A second group of 73 from board No 2 and two more from board No 3 start from the bus station.
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206-Foot Fall Claims Mine Worker In Illinois
A 42 year old miner, John A Ebany, fell 200 feet to the shaft bottom in Gaelsburg Illinois on Sunday, dying from the accident. The accident site and details were reported by AP.
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Police Break Up Gambling Game at Dixie Doughnut Shop
Inspector Kudina and a squad raided a basement dice game at 1119 First Avenue SE early Monday. Six men were arrested and pled guilty, fined by Police Judge Harry S. Johnson. Names include Forrest Moss keeper of the gambling house and five others with fines from 25 to 100 dollars plus costs. Moss remained at home before reporting to court.
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al Ratner
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Barlee
Iowa City
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Governors Confer On Farm Machinery Shortages In Wartime
A 12 Corn Belt conference named a committee to draft a program alleviating farm labor and machinery shortfalls. Governors Hickenlooper Iowa Bricker Ohio and Kelly Michigan urged easing farm equipment rationing and furloughs for skilled workers in military service while stressing agriculture as essential war work.
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Harry F. Kelly
Michigan
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War Production Board
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Iowa
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Ohio
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Milton H. Button
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University of Illinois
E. H. Everson
South Dakota
Harry J. Reed
Purdue University
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Nebraska
Ed Hasselrud
North Dakota
Extension Service
Harry Linn
Bricker
America
Hickenlooper
Kelly
Dwight H. Green
Illinois
Henry F. Es . Dwight
Nebrask
Forrest C. Donnell
M. Q. Sharpe
South da
Midwest
Miss Krebs Honored on 40 Years of City Service
Cedar Rapids city officials mark the fortieth anniversary of Maude Krebs joining the city hall. A corsage of gardenias and bouquets decorate her desk as she recalls starting at the old city hall on Third Avenue and Second Street SE. Park Commissioner Chuck Kosek notes his own 45th birthday.
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Old City Hall
Third Avenue
Second Street SE
Chuck Kosek
Allies Strike Japanese Convoy Near Wewak and Dobo
Allied aircraft attacked a Japanese convoy northwest of Australia, targeting transports and cargo ships to disrupt reinforcement efforts for the Wewak garrison. Bombers hit a destroyer bow, a 8000 ton cargo ship, and a 7000 ton vessel, with a tanker believed sunk after a follow up run. Weather hindered sighting but targets were believed destroyed or damaged.
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Aroe Islands
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Wewak
Hoover Addresses Farm Manpower Conference in Des Moines
Former President Herbert Hoover will speak at the Des Moines farm manpower conference tonight from 8 to 8 30 broadcast live. At 10 30 p m he joins a radio round table with several governors.
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Farm Manpower Conference
Des Moines
Greek King George II Visits Cairo with Tsouderos
King George II of Greece and Prime Minister Emmanuel Tsouderos arrived in Cairo by plane from London. The visit’s purpose was not disclosed.
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Greece
Emmanuel Tsouderos
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