Wavell Opens Counter Attacks Against Japs
Allied Far East commander General Wavell arrived in the Dutch Indies and ordered a series of counter blows against Japanese forces. Dutch troops moved toward Kuching Sarawak as Trent Brett arrived to aid strategy. Japanese claims cited by Tokyo noted advances while British and Dutch forces defended a widening front across Celebes and Mindanao.
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Sarawak
Brett
Far East
Wavell
Associated Press
Archibald P Wavell
Far East Command
Kuching
Trent
George H. Breit
U. S. Army Air Corps
Indies
M. 1
Sarawat
FP Duten Mailes
Aso
Singapore
London
Cireles
Far Easb
Seremban
Negri Sembilan
Tokyo
Port Dickson
Roosevelt Pushes Price Bill Changes Prompting Congressional Pushback
Washington January 4 President Roosevelt condemned a Senate price control proposal saying it would trigger a spiral of rising costs harming farmers and all Americans. He urged Congress to abandon the measure, warning it would saddle a huge debt on future generations and spur higher wages to cover living costs. He also attacked an amendment granting the Agriculture Secretary veto over price ceilings, arguing it would weaken the price administrator’s actions.
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Asawemucu
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Congress
O'Mahoney
Hoosevelt
Senator Bankhead
D-Als
Secretary of Agriculture
Wickeld
Nelson to Sweat Nation Into All Out War Production
President Roosevelt has tapped Donald M. Nelson to head all American war industry in a stiff defense program. He warns the nation of hard years and urges workers and machines to be used fully, stressing this is life and death and not a WPA-like venture.
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Nelson
Associated Press
Washington
Tyne
Citizens Bank Board Renames Same Officers
Stockholders of Citizens National Bank reelected all directors at the annual meeting held Tuesday evening. The board then reorganized naming the same officers who led the bank over the past year. Directors named include J. J. Desmond A. O. Sandburg Howard W. Loveland Harry W. Parker and Glen W. Donaldson. Officers re elected for 1942 were J. J. Desmond president Glen W. Donaldson vice president Harry W. Parker cashier S Walter Sweet and Margaret McCarthy assistant cashiers.
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Citizens National Bank
J. J. Desmond
A. O. Sandburg
Howard W. Loveland
Harry W. Parker
Glen W. Donaldson
S. Walter Sweet
Margaret McCarthy
Erie County Bond Issue Approved by Internal Affairs
The Department of Internal Affairs approved a 54000 bond issue for Erie County to refund bonded indebtedness. The move clears the way for debt restructuring and would enable the county to manage its obligations more efficiently.
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Erie County
Associated Tress
Harrisburg
Department of Internal Affairs
One Man Nelson to Lead War Production Board War plan
President Roosevelt names Donald M Nelson supreme head of a new one man war production board with full authority over procurement and production. Nelson will direct all production agencies and report to the president, replacing prior priorities roles as he aims to outpace World War I efficiency. The move centralizes control akin to Beaconsfield’s Beavers Brook and Baruch’s WWI war industries efforts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Donald M. Nelson
Nelson
von Hindenburg
Allée
Plein
Allied Arts
Tm Aniwi
Wer
Wallace
SPAB
Om Stelen
White House
OPM
Beaverbrook-Baruch
War Industries Board
Bernard M. Baruch
Britain
Ministry of Supply
Lord Beaversbrook
Mackenzie Sees Mediterranean Nazi Move Threatening Malta
British military experts warn a concentrated force of Nazi warplanes and troops in Sicily could launch a full dress attack on Malta. Analysts say domination of the Mediterranean would sever the British fleet’s links, force supply routes around Africa, and delay operations in the Far East while aiding any Turkish corridor offensive in the spring.
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Dewitt Mackenene
Sicily
Britain
Malta
Mediterranean
Hitler
Russia
Axis
Suance
Africa
Giz Canal
Far East
Turkey
Middle East
Red Drive gains across three sectors and Crimea raids
Soviet fronts report gains in three sectors of the Weimutaland front with Red Army cavalrymen attacking German lines in the Crimea. Recovered Kirov and Sincaya Russia, plus Kharkay, while Norwegians face reprisals and property seizures from German authorities. In North Africa, Axis aerial activity rises as Rommel’s forces retreat toward Et Agheila.
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Associated Press
Weimutaland
Red Army
Crimea
Btipatches
Moscow
Vichy
London
Kirov
Gorakhova
Mozhalale
England
Bris
Global Bulletin Roundup Highlights War News
Reports from Philadelphia and Chungking note audits and shortages in government offices. A Chinese high command press release lists 23 000 Japanese corpses on North Hunan battlefields and cites 95 000 to 50 000 total casualties in the Changsha campaign. Washington outlines plans to ration 600 000 to 700 000 new automobiles this month, with remaining stock held for up to a year. Rangoon announces additional anti aircraft reinforcements and ground crew arrivals. Rio de Janeiro’s Pan American conference faces obstacles as Argentina resists military alliances and Peru boundary talks loom ahead of broader discussions.
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Chungking
China
Hinei
Changsha
Yester Day
Washington
Leon Henderson
T He House
Sma
Rio DE Janetro
Pan-Amerinda
Argentina
Zoundar
Peru
Lexington
U.S
Imperial Headquarters
Buns Dir
Comimunnique
Twelve registrants seek service in Union City on Thursday
The notice lists twelve former residents from Union City who wish to serve on Thursday January 22. It names Joseph Ressler, Germain Arthur, Alitaed Crows, Willig Byoehen, Alice Bishop, Frank Hila, Revil Nor Puen, Sidney Radpek, and others as current residents involved with Local Board No. 7. The article notes ongoing announcements by the Union City board and references recent enlistments and wartime dispatches.
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Corey Youn Biel Ale Iwi
Union City
Janay
Wana
Magiin
Joseph Ressler
Corre
Germ Ain Arshur Aurwood
Waip
Alitaed Crows
Willig Byoehen
Alice Bishop
Union Cuy
Frank Hila
Waterford
Revil Nor Puen
Union Oty
Sidney Radpek
Tirwville
Henry
Knox Warns of German Reports
Secretary of the Navy Knox said in Washington that German reports of a dire situation are likely spurious and aimed to undermine the American war effort. He noted that most such stories originate in German-controlled territory and urged suspicion of them.
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Washington
Dan
Navy
Knox Tedlay
Germany
America
Knox
Ajax Plant Fire Damages40ft Conveyor Belt
Fire at the Ajax plant caused damage estimated between 3500 and 700 at the Axis Tron Worksite yesterday afternoon. A long 40 foot belt was ruined but replacement parts were arranged from Passaic New Jersey and shipped to the site. The previous night another fire damaged a window and caused further losses at the D M Alford taljow plant on East Columbus Avenue.
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Asix Tron
Defense Poinl
Passaic
W. J
Express
D. M. Alford Taljow
East Columbus Avenue
British Cabinet Shuffle Impends In London Circles
British cabinet changes appear imminent due to war management criticisms. Rumors say a new minister of supply may replace Lord Beaverbrook temporarily while abroad, with Col John L Menellit eyed as possible interim successor. In Washington, Florence H LaGuardia noted he must choose between mayoralty or civilian defense director post.
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Rondon
Dan
London
Churchall
Washington
Lord
Beaverbrook
Ficely
Lord Beaverbrook
Fiorello H. LaGuerdia
New York
Rationing Orders Halt Auto Sales Through February
War era budget constraints prompt the Office of Price Administration to extend auto sales bans through February to conserve materials for production. The order previously halted sales from January 1 and bans new gasoline station construction to retain resources. Only essential purchases for army, navy, and certain government use are permitted, with details to be clarified by price officials.
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Wiewounney Mae Heer
Office of
Provisicict Management
OPM
Nmder
Army
Auto Use Tax Stamps On Sale At Post Offices
Auto use tax stamps go on sale at Cony post office this morning to prevent congestion in post offices and collectors offices. All automobile owners must purchase by February 1. Stamps are valid for one year, cost 60, with sales by federal authorities. Shortage of natural gas in Pennsylvania discussed by state experts as industry seeks to supply factories. potential rise in coal and oil use noted.
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Cony
Guy T. Heverling
Harrisburg
George H. Ashley
Biiread of Topographic and Geologic Survey
Butler, Jani J Derrimore dies in blaze at home
Ja Jani Derrimore, 73, who lived alone in a three room dwelling on RD 4, Butler, perished last night when a fire destroyed the home. Neighbors say he was frail and may have accidentally knocked over a lamp, starting the blaze.
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Butler
Jani
James Derrimore
RD. 4
Derrimore
Urge Nation-Wide Scrap Collection
A memo from government officials warns 1942 steel output may drop below 1941 levels due to a looming four to six million ton scrap shortage. It urges immediate nationwide rummage of vacant lots, backyards, and cellars for scrap from industry and households to boost munition production into 1942 and beyond.
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Associated Press
Washington
Japan
Wvan
Erie bank names new president at directors meeting
Erie Pennsylvania January 14 Attorney Enoch C. Filer U S commissioner in Erie for five years before retirement was elected president of the Marine National Bank at the annual directors meeting yesterday Filer succeeded Carla Johnson who resigned December Bespite r Bist
U S Fliers Strike Japanese Naval Force Near Tarakan
Army communique says three American bombers with Netherlands Indies forces attacked a Japanese naval force near Tarakan in Borneo. Japanese fighters were destroyed and planes returned undamaged. reports on results are incomplete due to weather and Allied losses described as comparatively small.
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Hy Associated Press
Washington
Netherlands Indies
Japaneos
Tarakan
Borneo
Mindenag
Luzon
Isle of
Date
Sulu
Wuld Serero
Malaya
Netherlands East
Dowpion MayArthur
Adam
Mindanao
Joly
Tayakan
Guffey Refuses Governor Bid Urges Party Unity
Senator Joseph F. Guffey of Pennsylvania states he is not a candidate for governor and has no designation to endorse a choice. He urges party leaders to pursue a candidate clearly acceptable to a large majority, warning that personal campaigns risk division and harm to party unity.
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Guffey
Associated Press
Washington
Segi
Ptor
Joseph F. Guffey
D-Pat
Pennsylvania
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