Anxiety Of Indians Over Gandhi Mounts
KEW DELHI AP The British government reiterated its position on Gandhi s hunger strike while Indian national leaders press for immediate release Gandhi paced in a guarded Poona palace during a holiday protest New Delhi officials warned the crisis was grave and tensions rose among moderates urging Gandhi s unconditional release Tej Bahadur BPru urged swift action noting Feb 10 as a deadline for the Viceroy s clear stance
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Poona
Nelson Defends War Production Board amid White House Denials
Nelson dismisses claims that Byrnes Rosenman and Hopkins urged Roosevelt to remove him as WPB chairman. Hassett says the report is untrue. Nelson travels to Baltimore and touts unity with armed services as production goals rise. Senate and House committees show support, with Murray backing Nelson and Truman praising centralization of control under Wilson.
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Gamuel Rosenman
Harry Hopkins
Br. Roossvelt
Nelson
William D. Hassett
White House Press
Aids
Justice Byrnes
Rosenman
Donald Nelson
War Production Board
Baltimore
Armed Services
Nations Conference of Christians and Jews
Capitol
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House
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Senate
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Tis
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General Elewiie Company
Wickard urges rationing of dried beans and soups
Secretary Wickard directs OPA to ration dried edible beans and peas and dehydrated soups of all varieties for the next marketing year. He notes production of dried beans and peas has surpassed previous records, but demand will use most of the current year’s supply. He calls for low point values to discourage expansion of such foods, especially soy-based products.
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OPA
Tank War Battle Diary from a Texas Tank Gunner
Gunner Bayer of Laporte Indiana recounts a fierce WWII battle aboard a tank named Texas Jr. He describes heavy German armor, near-misses, and a desperate retreat across open fields and roads toward Gates. He lost a tank, saved two supply trains, and ferried wounded soldiers to safety despite direct hits from 103mm howitzers and Mark IVs. He expresses resolve to return for more.
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War worker deferments and draft age push up service calls
The report notes that agencies submitted deferment requests to the President to reduce nonessential war work. It finds fewer than two percent of government workers deferred on occupational grounds while 26 percent of draft age males have joined the armed forces. Russia needs 500 million pounds of beans.
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Uniformed Services
Armed Forces
Educating for Peace in War’s Aftermath
AP report: President Roosevelt in a letter to The Post Dispatch says the war corner turned and an important job of education lies ahead to ensure the tragedy of war is not repeated. He urges national discussion on postwar aims as the nation moves toward victory. Vice President Wallace also writes urging resolve to disarm aggressors and seek lasting peace for all.
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United Naves
Third party talk swirls over Roosevelt era split
Dissident Senate members discuss forming a temporary third party to end Roosevelt’s tenure, citing dissatisfaction with New Deal policies and wartime home front confusion. Gov. Sam E. Jones of Louisiana suggests South and Midwest spawning a new party if current leaders refuse economic and political equality with the industrial East.
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Sam E. Jones
Louisiana
St Louis
South
Midwest
Mars
James A. Farley
New York
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Marely
Deep South
Mr Roosevelt
Roosevelt Letter Refrains From Direct Action On Agency Roles
In a letter to Vice President Wallace Mr Roosevelt outlines his stance on executive agencies and policy making. He argues congressional responsibility remains for operation while agency heads bear program results. He defends Senate confirmation for officers but distinguishes policy from administration. McKellar counters citing constitutional appointment methods and upholding the constitutional process.
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Plans base for reconnaissance flights at barren Kiska outpost
From Page One, notes show a tentative plan to build a reconnaissance and weather observation base on a bleak, rocky island. The outpost near Kiska was abandoned by Japanese forces last September and reoccupied by American troops toward year’s end, with small shipping reports seen there.
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Kiske
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Attuwas
Minor garage blaze reported at Whiddon home
City firemen said yesterday that a grad blaze caused minor damages to a garage at the home of Beatty Whiddon at 1208 Magnolia before it was brought under control and extinguished. The alarm was sounded about 4 0 Mm, and the blaze was put under control with a few minutes after firemen reached the scene.
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Beatty Whiddon
Magnolia
Registration and rationing set for March in citywide drive
Starting Monday, a citywide registration will collect consumer declarations and Family No 1 ration books to issue No 2 books for all members. Volunteers will survey households, tear out excess coffee coupons, and assign blue stamps for March purchases including canned goods. Each person gets 43 points to spend, with points varying by item.
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Perpong
Russians Break Through in Caucasus and Dnieper Region
Russian forces drive spearheads deeper into the Caucasus pocket around Novorossiysk and into the Donbas corridor. They claim to have captured Iskaya and Novomishaskievskaya, with Krasnaya Yaruga taken near Sumi, and advance west of Rostov. The bulletin reports 800 trucks, 48 locomotives, and thousands of railway cars seized, plus German airframes at airfields. Pavilograd’s capture would trap German troops retreating from the Donets basin toward Sinelnikovo and Zaporozhe, with Melitopol on the Crimean railway line also in play.
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Krasnodar
Novomishaskievskaya
Tere Armitg
Kurmk
Krasnaya Yaruga
Sumi
Rostov
Dnieper
Dnieperopetrovak
Sinelnikovo
Melitopol
Sea of Azov
Crimea
Russians Drive Deep Into Ukraine Fronts Report
The dispatch notes the Red Army pushing toward the Dnieper bend, threatening German defenses from Stalingrad to the Crimean line. Russian forces advance hundreds of miles, attempting to split Axis troops around Rostov and Voroshilovgrad, with heavy fighting near Kharkov and Orel. Also mentions Chinese wood carving in home architecture.
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Stelino
Stalingrad
Black Sea
Crimea
Novorossisk-Taman
Caucasus
Dnieper
Russia
Kharkov
Orel
Sea of Azov
Donets
Rostov
Voroshilovgrad
Draft deferment plan eyed by state officials
The report, prepared by May D Rhys and Kilday, states draft quotas and a measure to furlough soldiers for farm work faced opposition from War Department officials. It notes local boards favor free induction for men with families and cites support from President Roosevelt for executive handling. Barkhead discusses the matter with officials.
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Kilday
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Sen
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Fulmer
House Agriculture Committee
Reonvelt
Barkhead
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