Drastic Cut In Dependency Deferments Amid War Effort
The War Manpower Commission issued a new 60 day notice demanding thousands of registrants with dependents seek essential war jobs or prepare for rifle duty. A non-deferrable list outlines occupations to be prioritized after April 1, expanding as needed. Local boards must reassess classifications and allow 30 day draft stays if jobs are not secured, with penalties for noncompliance.
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Associated Press
Washington
Selective Service
Congressional
War Manpower Commission
Selective Ice Bureau
Lst
WMO
Paul V. McNutt
McNutt
WMC
U. S. Employment Service
Hel
Tia
Russian Sweep Upon Rostov Gains Speed At Stalingrad Losses
Agaviated Press reports a major Russian offensive breaching German defenses near Stalingrad. Russians advance toward Rostov from multiple axes, threatening Kharkov and severing rail links, with German forces retreating into the Caucasus and warning of a collapsing frontline.
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Rostov
Stalingrad
Justafate
Rostav
Zernovoy
Verblrud
Salsk
Mechstinskaya
Iar
Caucasus
Krasnodar
Rangoon Bombed Again by U S Planes Raid
New Delhi February 2 United States bombers of the Tenth Air Force carried out a heavy raid yesterday on Rangoon dock area Burma destroying large warehouses and igniting fires. A second formation targeted the Andaman Islands but weather forced return. Previous January 25 26 missions reported. Mytinge bridge near Mandalay was attacked with probable hits. All raids said to be without American losses.
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Associated Prose
New Delhi
United States
Tenth Air Force
Rangoon
Burma
Meinethen
Andaman Islands
Condomiqate
Mme
Mandalay
Tokyo claims all U. S. ships sunk near Solomon Islands
Tokyo radio asserted two battleships and three cruisers sunk south of the Solomon Islands were all American, with another battleship and one cruiser said damaged and three lanes shot down. AP recorded the broadcast. Allied sources had not confirmed the claims.
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Tokyo
U. S
Associated Press
London
Tokyo Radio
Solomon Islands
War Dept urges seven million cars for seizure
Washington Feb 2 A War Department recommendation for seizing about seven million private passenger cars and tires on all of the nation s 27 200 passenger vehicles was presented before a congressional committee studying the rubber situation The testimony by Undersecretary of War Robert P Patterson highlighted a bitter priority fight between the Army and Navy and Rubber Director William M Jeffers Patterson said seven of his suggested measures had not been acted on These included seizing passenger car spare tires and cars in excess of 20 000 000 use. He proposed a ban on Sunday and holiday driving not directly tied to the war curb long distance trucking and the use of commercial trucks for beverages and luxuries and a wider use of reclaimed rubber for truck tires The report notes continued government war needs and possible reimbursement plans for vehicle owners
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Atth
Congressional
Robert P. Patterson
Army
Navy
William M. Jeffers
Patteson
House
Naval-Military
Jeffers
Patterson
Assault cases deferred at Aero Supply plant trials
Four former Aero Supply workers attacked colleagues last November in a plant cafe. Indictments were returned recently and trials were set for the May term of quarter sessions court, but have been postponed.
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Aero
Glad Fur
Erle
Treasury fears inflation and tax needs aired in hearings
Treasury officials warn of sharp price rises and rising inflation. Deputy Treasury Undersecretary Daniel Beal cites substantial public purchasing power loss and urges increased taxes and borrowing to fund upcoming needs. The House Appropriations Committee closes hearings with calls for stronger fiscal measures.
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Associated Eres
Washington
Treasury
House
Ajipro- Pristions Committee
Churchill Meets Inonu On Turkish Defense Amid War Tensions
Allied defense aid moves forward as Prime Minister Churchill visits Ankara and meets President Ismet Inonu to discuss Turkish security and how Britain and the United States can bolster Turkey against Axis threats. Talks cover Bulgaria Greece and Yugoslavia plus delivery of aircraft to the Turkish air force.
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Associated Press
London
Churchill
Casablanca
Turkey
Hitler
Ismet Inonu
Roosevelt
Cere i Inno
Greece
Yugoslavia
Europe
Thorn
Britain
Great Britain
United States
Adana
Tarsus
Apostle Paul
Washington
Inonu
Alan Brooke
Imperial
Sulken Saracoelu
Pashih Kaysball
Kankara
Brant von Papen
Inksva
Guadalcanal fighting drives up Japanese losses
Washington reports steady gains on Guadalcanal with 62 Japanese killed and 22 captured as of January 28. Marauder bombers struck targets on Miunda New Georgia and Kolombangara on January 29 and 30, while Japanese bombed U-8 positions countering Allied actions. One American plane was shot down.
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Asavines
Washington
Guadalcanal
Solomons
Navy
Miunda
New Georgia Island
Kolombangara
Battles Raging on Three Vital North Africa Fronts
London Feb 2 The battle for Tunisia intensifies as Axis aims to split Allied advances across three sectors. Reports suggest a unified command under Eisenhower and Montgomery shaping the North Africa campaign with Allied and Axis forces clashing along the Gabes and Sfax axes while air and naval actions continue.
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Real
London
Tunisia
Lenton
Dwight D. Giseninner
Tram Zuuva
Igelf
Tanissey
Tuilate
Rammel
Hani Te Mayer
Guinea
Aif
Tunis Bay
Pan Pass
Sfax
Malaesy
Gault of
Gabes
Tanik Jossas
Tuenisiam
Roba
Pont Dis Fabs
Alled
Neadquartere
Nori Africa
Nim
Arthur Tedder
Middle East
Carl Spuntz
U.S. Army Air Forces
Nort Africa
Wils Douglas
Harold Alexander
Mark Clark
TS Amy
North Africa
Bernard J. Montgomery
Andrew Cunningham
Feet
Eisenhower
W Fill Ben—eral
George &. Marstall
Elief
Douglas Macarthur
City Solicitor Wins Approval Over Club Incorporation
City officials approve the petition for incorporation amid opposition from municipal counsel. The move targets clubs linked to wartime support efforts, including the Women’s Victory Club, with potential police and license implications under city law.
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Victory Club
Een Ice
City
Coubrt
Roosevelt Says War Strategy Outlined For 1943
President Roosevelt praised press and radio for censorship cooperation while outlining a 1943 war plan developed with Churchill. He described North Africa as the key military theatre, noted the long Casablanca talks, and said the year would be spent advancing military aims across the globe. The voyage totaled 26 966 miles as he stayed in touch with Washington.
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Washington
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Casa Times
Winston
Churchill
Congress
United Wations
Butane
Nord Africa
North Africa
Of‘Nce
Marty
Jak
Roosevelt Iid
Gras
Casablanca
Treasury urges 19 percent tax withholdings reform
Washington February 4 Treasury counsel Randolph Paul told the House Ways and Means Committee that a 10 percent withholding tax and an 8 percent income tax would simplify collection and avoid delinquencies. He urged prompt action and endorsed relief for taxpayers facing hardship while warning against excessive forgiveness.
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Associated Prong
Washington
Payrasyou
Mllions
America
Treasury
Randolph
Paul
Fonse Ways and Means
Noral
Jilly
Beardis
Ley Ruml
New York
Berlin Reports Razing Port of Marseille
German radio says the Marseille port district evacuation began with no violence and historic buildings will be saved. It claims damaged areas were evacuated without incident, though Marseille reports via Switzerland claim clashes and slayings. property owners on Spring Street petition city for snow removal and a tracked vehicle to improve hillside plowing.
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Associated Press
Marseille
France
Berlin
Cetury Town Hall
St. Lawrence's
Switzerland
Spring Street
Church Street
Streets
Carerpillar
Health Board cites owners of two properties in action
The health board ordered owners of Fred Stengel and Blanche Bassett properties to repair or demolish dilapidated structures after inspections found unsafe conditions near a trailer and sewer issues. Health officials cited Mary Lee and others for past orders and warned of arrest if compliance failed.
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Health Board
Tia Ineal
Fred Stennel
North
Center Street
Blanche Bassett
East
Irving Street
Ht. P. Lee
Stengel
Feish
Bows Aginst Lee
Cefus
Tae
Stevgel Vie
Byresett
Lee Secort
Stove
Bott
Kenley Board
War Manpower and Security Briefs Across The Nation
Bulletin items from Washington and abroad discuss manpower estimates for 18 to 48 year olds in the armed services, Senate scrutiny of proposals to curb abuses in government, a Secret Service warning about forged checks for service dependents, Japanese resistance near Donbaile in Burma, Roosevelt’s North Africa talks and a plan for a 7.5 million American army, and a large US bomber operation against Rabaul targets with heavy damage estimates and Fortress survivals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Paul Y. McNuit
House
Belwes
Armed Services
Wasilington
Secret Service
Redmond Named Navy Lieutenant in Local Update
Redmond, tied to Kurtz Furniture Company dissolution, has been commissioned as a lieutenant in the U S Navy. He awaits active service and plans to base in this city. The unit and company leadership will transition to Kermit as vice president, with completion anticipated soon.
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Leeouverg
OL Te Kurtz Furniture Compay
U. S. Navy
Redmond Tarries
Sid
Butewags “Geronsittes
Hewaa Sworm Iim
Bitteburgh
Redmond
III
Kermit
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