Lynn Fire Toll Reaches Fourteen Missing Eight
A five story Lynn apartment blaze killed fourteen and left eight missing amid rescue efforts. Firefighters fought the flames through the night as residents leaped from windows and nine victims were confirmed. Inspectors said most survivors were hurt by inward windows and a crowd gathered as ladders reached the upper floors.
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Associated Press
Lynn
Mass
Rosia
Charles Tuggen
Sone
Uut
Ntny
Sid Pulige
William Cilespie
Aparment
Pirensen
Wml
New England
Harry Anderson
Alam
Forrest al Jen
Lola
Tung
William Day
Caroline Throwell
Elste
Thornell
Lawrence Taylor
Don Taylor
Alameswept
Vote to Buy Heavy Fire Truck and Increase Bonds
Corry council tentatively approves a bond issue of up to twenty thousand dollars to replace the Second Ward fire apparatus with a 150 horsepower unit. Debate splits the council on timing and truck type while bids for street dept equipment and a grader are considered. The meeting also covers warrants, a bond ordinance, and the engineer’s annual report.
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Second Ward
Connell
New Street Department
Mutmiaipal
Coy Bride and Supply Ompayiy
Mc Powell Motor Company
Fred Kinley
Andrew Paulson
Gouncllman Kinley
U.S
Don D. Williams
Vichy Regime May Move to Paris Reported
Paris radio aired a report from well informed quarters that the French government at Vichy would move shortly to Paris. The implication prompted immediate discussion among observers in London about potential shifts in Allied strategy and domestic policy as France faced wartime pressures.
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Paris
Associated Press
London
Vichy
Pari
Unanimous Axis Break Signals Unity at Pan American
Rio dispatch reports a unanimous break in Axis negotiations by the 21 American republics at the Pan American conference. Delegates including Sumner Welles met with Cadban and Mexican foreign minister Padilla to discuss a draft resolution. German and Italian diplomats warned Brazil’s Oswaldo Aranki of consequences and pledged absolute cohesion with the Americas.
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Associated Press
Rio DE Janeiro
United States
Brawl
Ven Anela
Colombia
Arania
Sumner Welles
Grou
Cadban
Daequiel Padilla
Trajan
Oswaldo Aranki
Brazil
Lexs
Amprieu
Russians Gain As Winter Cold Becomes Severe
Soviet dispatches report gains on both Mozhalsk flanks near Moscow and a rapid Russian winter defense. Frontline annals note the Red Army advancing while temperatures plunge to 29 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. Reuters and Bern dispatches describe Axis attrition and German replacement talks with Hungary as war drains manpower.
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Associated Press
Russia
Reuters
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Bern
Switzeland
Hungary
Romana
Red Army
Democratic Leaders Warned That Independent Voters Decide Verdict
A Cambria County Democrat and Democratic State Committee member warns Philadelphia records readers that independent voters will decide the gubernatorial verdict. He argues party harmony alone cannot win without a convincing candidate and suggests leaders may overstate their own influence. Continued on Page Two.
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Cen
Johnstown Democrat
Democratic State Committee
Cambria County
Philadelpha Record
the Journal
Guffey
Washington
Democratic Organization
Cee Cee Dossey
Democratic Party
T ‘Am and File
Shang
Depth bombs known to have sunk Nazi subs
Washington reports depth bombs proved largely unsuccessful against Axis submarines. Navy notes limited enemy losses while warning of continued submarine threat. Measures urged include increased railcar transport to coast refineries and oil centers. Allied operations expand to protect oil hubs and shipping routes amid Atlantic patrols.
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Pras Washington
Atlantic
Ore
Abu Allony
Imp
Tour
Open House at Corry Library Hosts Victory Book Week
Corry Public Library plans an Open House Thursday at 8 o clock with Captain Harry Douglas as guest speaker to discuss civil defense. Miss Luise Huep will perform mute solos. books donated will be exhibited. Citizens urged to bring books for soldiers, with a 700 quota for Victory Book Week. 105 books have been donated so far. The library will close all day Wednesday and reopen Thursday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock to receive books.
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Corry
Harry Douglas
Erle County
Luise Huep
Sonny
Successful Naval Action Off Jolo Reported
The War Department said American bombers sank a Japanese cruiser and hit a tanker off Jolo, 100 miles south of Mindanao, as enemy planes were shot down. The communique noted renewed Japanese opposition to General MacArthur’s forces on Batam and Mindanao, with additional reports of air attacks and carrier activity in the area.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Roin
Philippines
Douglas MacArtur
Batam Peninsula
Lavan
Mindanan
Macactius
Yavan
Mindanao
City appoints Merker as weights and measures chief
Jaiss Hael Merker was nominated by City Commission to become the new director of weights and measures after Hillburg declined the post. The commission approved Merker unanimously, with a deputy role and a $836 monthly salary for the position, and an additional $250 for related services. The one-year term aims to ensure accurate standards and prevent municipal overspending, with expectations that dealers and consumers will benefit from stricter checks.
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Jaiss Hael Merker
Inp Sie
Dow
Willians
Hillbure
Pustier
Chine
Dyanary
Finone
Stanley Hy
Wade
Daylight Time Bill Approved Effective February Ninth
Washington reports the daylight saving bill gaining approval and set to take effect February 9. President Roosevelt and aides discuss nationwide observance as clocks move forward one hour. Stephen Earle notes universal daylight saving aims, while Robert Garland’s committee pushed for enactment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ben Roosevelt
Stephen Earle
Roosevelt
Robert, Garland
Pursiwist
Barly Seid Garlind
Woodhaw Fwfoisb
Henderson rules out car rationing and conscription
Leon Henderson of the federal price administration told 42,000 auto dealers that there is no plan for rationing used cars or commandeering private cars. The address was read to the National Automobile Dealers Association by Cyrus McCormick, easing trade tensions in Washington.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Leon Henderson
Office of Price Administration
National Automobile Dealers Association
Cyrus McCormick
CPA
Kent Henderson
Washington
Zero Hour Nearing at Singapore Crisis Deepens
The report details heavy pressure on western Malaya as Japanese forces push along a 60 mile coastal belt south of Bath, with 40 million strong Britain defense strained. British, Australian, and Dutch forces defend Singapore while battles extend across Malaya and the Dutch East Indies. The forewarning notes 20,000 British troops encircled north of Singapore and air raiders pressing beleaguered defenders.
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Nave
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Thadnye Guijned
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Dutch East Indes
Sarawak
Charles Vyner Brooke
Kuchine
Taparrese
Sars
Berlin
30 FAMILIES IN UNITS MANAGER HAS SECOND JOB
Thirty of the hundred Unie at Bairhaven in the federal housing development by Nuri Corry are occupied. manager Thomas J. McCay will take over Titusville Sunset Heights on January 1st, moving from Fort Devens where he served with the bus management. McCay reports that thirty other families are selected and expected to move in, with no complaints so far.
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Bairhaven
Nuri Corry
Thomas J. McCay
Mmager
Touris
McCay
Sunset Heights
Titusville
Bus
Janus Mth
Homer Altman
Fort Devens
Mts
Masini
Menny
Corey
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Tilesville
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Esevern
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Ulm
Manguer MrGay
Whairaven
McCoy Pepeed
Mate
Ernest & Emmous
Kane
Bulletin: Allied Movements and Home Front Orders
Bulletins from the Atlantic and Pacific fronts report US troops arriving in Britain in uniform alongside Australian forces in the Malay peninsula area. Indian radio notes a southern Burma penetration and Thai forces moving against Japan. In Washington, price controls for gasoline are tightened to last November levels, and the Army seeks about 12,000 women for service in the slipline interceptor and other branches.
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London
Midiras
Burma
Japan
Washington
Crash Transport Off Course in Lombard Tragedy
Las Vegas January 20 Investigators report the Transcontinental and Western Air Transport plane carrying Carole Lombard and six others was seven miles off course over high peaks when it crashed Friday night. Engine trouble was not suspected as an issue and instruments lay inoperative. Clark Gable visited a mortuary in isolation to remember his wife.
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Associiven
Las Vegas
Ney
Hich
Carole Lombard
Stycourse
TWA
Caid
Sito
Aero
Churchill Confident as Parliament Motion Dropped
Prime Minister Churchill, returning from a Washington Ottawa conference, faced a hostile House of Commons but showed steady confidence. Liberal National Edgar Granville moved to adjourn for questioning Britain’s strength amid Singapore threats. the motion failed as no member supported it.
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Associated Press
London
Churchill
House of Commons
Washington
Ottawa
Malaya
Edgar Granville
Singapore
Granville
Teast
Japanese advance guards reach post before Singapore
Bulletin notes Japanese units moving toward Singapore Strait positions with Allied forces responding. Report mentions a Chinese sector and a railway area near Tongneng, with Australian and Dominion troops engaged. Gas-related incident described as part of the broader military activity.
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Wi Tobons Strait
Singapore
Taigad
Pam Tananese
Tongneng
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