Bill by Amos and Davis pushes income tax repeal
The West Virginia House finance committee backed a bill by Speaker Amos and Del. Davis to repeal the state income tax for 1942, eliminating levies up to six percent on high incomes and offering refunds to certain firms. The measure, expected to pass, aims to relieve taxpayers of about 2.3 million dollars annually amid heavy federal taxes.
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House Finance Committee
del. Hansbarger
D.mcdowell
House
Senate
Amos
del. Davis
Kanawha County
Neely
del. Holt
D.-Lewis
Ansel
D. Hampshire
Ferrell
D.-Logan
Calighan
Ohio
Rairden
R.-Mason
Holt
Indeterminate Sentences Backed by Senate Bill
Senator Vickers introduces a bill to end the four year old system that fixes prison terms by the parole director and return control to judges. He argues the 1939 act drew criticism from some judges who should decide terms under their jurisdiction. The measure also proposes immediate probation for 400 misdemeanor convictions and allows courts of record to grant probation.
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Senate
Vickers
Fayette
Gro
In _ Vickers
Bankhead Backs Cap on Army Navy Size in War Debate
Senator John H. Bankhead proposed a Senate study to fix a ceiling on the number of men inducted into the army and navy, arguing the President’s manpower goals strain civilian economy and war needs. Republican Leader McNary supported the inquiry as a check on executive power.
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Washington
JINS
John H. Bankhead
D-Ala
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
Bankhead
Senate Appropriations Committee
United States
Wits
Russia
Senatt
Bes
Charles II, McNary
Oregon
Sentite Agriculture Committee
Hatian
Samed
Ueling Uial
Bankherd
New Fighter Typhoon Claims Raiding Luftwaffe
London reports Britain's new Typhoon fighter destroyed five of fourteen Nazi raiders over England yesterday. Officials say the Typhoon is the RAF's fastest interceptor, outpacing the improved Spitfire in preliminary tests and signaling a new phase in combat against Dieppe era threats.
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London
Britain
Sishter
England
RAF
West Virginia liquor stores cut hours to six daily
The West Virginia Liquor Control Commission ordered state store hours reduced to 3 PM to 8 PM for the war emergency, from the prior 10 PM to 10 PM schedule. About 150 store employees will be laid off, with some stores possibly closing. The measure aims to save over $200,000 yearly amid liquor shortages and supply constraints.
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West Virginia
Uiver Control Commission
Carl G. Bachmann
Bachmann
Army Takes Over on Guadalcanal: Marines Replaced by Army
The Navy announces army contingents under Maj. Gen. Alexander Patch will take over operations on Guadalcanal, shifting the offensive role from Marines. Eight enemy planes and one destroyer were reported destroyed as the new force prepares for future landings in the South Pacific.
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Vandegrift
Solomons
Alexander M. Patch Celt
Alexander M. Vandegrift
Guadalcanal
Col
R. Eal Teschke
USMC
Washington
Janw
Tnss
United Sites
South
Navy Department
Mey
Salomon Islands
United States
Alexander M. Pateh
America
Guadalemmel
Nuey
Ala
Hewaie Altieke
Eneais
Wen
Texas to Illinois Pipeline Finishes amid East Coast Supply Push
The Texas to Illinois pipeline from Loneview in East Texas to Norris City at Vineworld's test area was completed. Crews fought mud and floods, with Mississippi floods tearing out 600 feet of pipe last month before repairs. The line cost 35 million dollars, spans 881 miles, and will deliver 300 000 barrels daily to rail cars for eastward shipment, boosting east coast supplies and enabling a net increase of about 129 000 barrels per day.
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Washington
Petroleum Administration For War
Fark
Atlantic Seaboard
East
District of Columbia
Ralph K. Davies
Ies
Davies
Norma City
Lagis
Vineworld
Loneview
East Texas
Norris City
Fess
Nervis City
New York- Philadelphia
Setroleen Addiinlewaion Hal
Plane Wrecks Noted Novelist 34 Die on African Mission
Thirty five men died when a large American transport plane crashed off the coast of Dutch Guiana while en route to Africa. Included in the victims were English born novelist Eric Knight and ex G man P E Foxworth. The crash also claimed New York City sanitation commissioner William Hodson and other officials and crew members. Military officials, including Maj Gen Harold Obed George, announced details as investigators determined the extent of casualties.
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Washington
Jan
Africa
Dutch Guiana
South America
War Department
Eric Night
P. E. Foxworth
Eigar
Vilot
Harold Ob. Georay
Y Qwaneport
Lye Cise
Gulag
Gorky
Minnesota
Byrnes Pushes for Centralized Super Agency
War era report says James Byrnes seeks to create four super agencies to control civil supply, price and rents, consolidating rationing under one roof. A civilian supply office could be shifted from the War Production Board, or the rating division could join the GPA framework. The Agriculture and Petroleum coordinators may also seek full rationing powers.
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Waslington
Equinttie
James Byres
Berrios
Wen Production Board
I Eivite
Jay Gevals
Harald Ickes
Byrnes
American Army Armament Esteemed by U S Officials
Major General Levin and other ordnance leaders told the Plattsburgh Chamber of Commerce that American soldiers possess the finest equipment in the world and that the war will be won by superior armament quality. They claimed enemy arms are outdated or hidden and praised U S production.
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Pittsburgh
Jun
Ger Levin Oh. Campbell
U. S. Army
Archimee
Plutski Chamber of Commeres
Ardnanes Department
Cwmbie
Axis pushes toward Tripoli amid Rommel retreat in Tunisia
Allied Tunisian headquarters report new Axis advances aimed at a barrier between the Allies and the coast to shield Rommel’s retreat toward Tripoli. British Libyan forces move behind Rommel to within about 30 miles of Tripoli as tank columns push through southern passes and a parallel advance nears Ongiseltia.
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London
Tunisia
Rommel
Libya
Anny
Tripoli
Maavanent
Pont du Fyhs
Monique
Genoni Uiinoret
Ongseltia
Konmmel
von Arning
Maviouw
Livh
Adkes
Jurgen von Arnist
Zhukov Receives Marshal Baton Amid War Efforts
Grigori Zhukov, a leading Soviet commander from a peasant family, was awarded the marshal's baton. His rapid rise followed his pivotal actions at Stalingrad and surrounding Axis divisions, signaling possible completion of the Stalingrad operation with his continued coordination of the Leningrad and Volkhay fronts.
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Venir
Soviet Union
Grigori Konstantinovicl
Zhukov
Mastic
Mmirshal
Asis
Stalingrad
Nia
Miners End 22 Day Strike Over Pay and Dues
In Wilkes Barre Pa on January 21 President Roosevelt ordered miners to return to work. About 12 000 miners were idle yesterday with 2400 still out by the deadline. Most resumed duties while two locals remained out at Susquehanna Collieries No 7 and Payne Coal Exeter. The move ends a 22 day stoppage over a two dollar daily raise and a fifty cent monthly dues reduction. The White House said Roosevelt is confident most back at work will rejoin their fellows.
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Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania Anti
Witte House
Stephen Early
Roosevelt
Ceblieries
United Mine Workers of America
Susquehanna Collieries’ Company
S. No. 7
Payne Coal Company
Exeter
Majority Against Forgiveness Tax Revealed by Poll
A poll of the House Ways and Means Committee shows most members oppose fully forgiving 1942 taxes and prefer to study pay as you go. The International News Service notes limited support for wiping taxes clean and doubts a separate bill on pay as you go will pass.
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Washington
International News Service
Strang
Beards
Run
Federal Reserve Bank of New
Ohip
Roosevelt
Treasury
Cowghton
D.N.C
Ways and Means
Ways Iil Means
Congress
Red Army Women Advance 50 Miles In Eastern Ukraine
Moscow reports vast Soviet gains as Red forces push 50 miles deep in eastern Ukraine Half a million Fascist troops killed or captured in two months, with Voroshilovgrad menaced and Rostov area ringed. Nevinnomysskaya falls as Stalingrad corridor narrows toward Rostov and Armavir oil region.
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Etéat
Donets
Voroshilovgrad
Red Army
Sea of Azov
Rostov
Caucasus
Associated Press
London
Alexander Slerbakov
Moscow Soviet
Lenin
Axis
Moscow Radio
Voroshilovsk
trand-Cauthsus
Nevinnemysskaya
Ukraine
Kharkov
Byelokuyakina
Annat Urazova
Neon
Mosca Rostov
North Caucasus
Stalingrad - Tikhore
Salslk
Haikop
Rostov-Baku
Nevinnomysskeya
Kuban
Armavir
Maikon
Soviet Army Surge To Dnieper Likely
Washington reports a likely Soviet push toward the Dnieper as part of a broader Allied outlook. Undersecretary Patterson calls the war outlook decidedly bright with renewed Russian successes, while Allied forces press the Atlantic and Mediterranean fronts against Axis forces.
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Washington
Baltic
Caucasus
Ukraine
Robert P. Patterson
Patterson
United Nations
Rommel
Tripoli
Erwin Rommel
Tunisia
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