Russians Close in on Axis Forces Across Southern Front
Soviet troops advance westward and recapture key rail hubs as they push toward Belgorod and Rostov. The Moscow communique reports 12,000 Soviet prisoners taken in nine days, with 64,000 total, and calls a hinge from Armavir to the Caucasus oil region a critical axis in the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Volokonovies
Belgorod
Kursk-Kherkov
Moscow
Armavir
Caucasian
Malkop
Rodtov
Red Army
Moscow - Voronezh-Roetow
Yelats-Valuiki-Kupyansk
Ruse
Kursk
Kharkov
Volokonovke
Valuiki
Vorozhilovgrad
Donets Industriz
Sea of Azov
Rostov
Farm deferment cut to eight war units for farmers
Washington AP reports Selective Service boards may grant deferments to agricultural workers producing at least eight war units of essential farm products, down from the former 16 unit standard. Senators Russell and Bankhead led the push, noting the change makes farming an essential occupation and eliminates cotton length conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Selective Service Boards
Senator Russell
D.gu
Russell
Bankhead
D-Ala
Wear Honor Star For Man At War
Patriotic appeal promoting Sterling Silver Stars of Honor and Star of Honor pins as symbols for honoring family members in the armed forces. Encourages purchasing through The Eagle office, claiming popularity surpasses V for Victory and offers denoters to wearers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gam
Neud Hendtieas
117 Japs Choose Surrender to End Papuan Campaign
Allied reports say 117 Japanese soldiers surrendered in New Guinea ending a campaign that once involved 15,000 attackers. The Allies also noted large prisoner numbers and continued air raids near Rabaul as Japan marked the first anniversary of its capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Farbeccue
Australia
New Guinse
Rabaul
Flynn Defends Fitness for Australia Envoy Post
Edward J. Flynn told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee he would not have accepted the Australia minister post if there were any dishonor in his life. He spoke amid three days of hearings that included Monroe Crowl, Fiorello LaGuardia, and former Bronx official Robert Moran. Chairman Connally set plans for a Wednesday vote on the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Peacock
Washington
Edward J. Flynn
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Roosevelt
Australia
Democratic Nations
Connally
D.-Texas
Senate
Flynn
Dia Lew Partner
Monroe Goldwater
F. H. laGuardia
New York
Robert L. Moran
Bronx
Police Seek Slayer of Officer's Wife On Speeding Train
Police in Oregon hunted a dark husky man after the slaying of Marthe Virginia Brinson James aboard a westbound Southern Pacific train. Ensign Richard James's young wife died from a throat cut in berth 18 while Marine Pvt. Harold Wilson slept nearby. A suspect, reported as John Finches of Oakland, was arrested for questioning.
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Klamath Falls
Ore
Biante
E. W. Tichenor
Marthe Virginia Brinson James
Virginia
Tichenor
John Finches
Oakland
Calif
James
California
Oregon
San Francisco
John Beeman
Eugene
Harold R. Wit ‘Non
Ghove Mra. James
Sild Ha
Derk
Eugene, Ore
Martha Virginia Brinnon James
Richard ¥. James
Marine Pvt
Harold R. Wilson
San Diago
Wilson
Megro
Limited
Fortresses Blast At Nazi Sub Pens
Navy reports missing air transport plane from Pearl Harbor to San Francisco with Rear Admiral Robert H. English aboard. A large search is ongoing. ten naval officers and nine crew members are listed as aboard, with multiple officers named including English and senior ranks and various home addresses.
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Washington
Navy
Robert H. English
Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
San Francisco
English
Admiral English
Warrenton, Ga
Mia
Eloise Walter English
Lowell Street
N. W
Robert Admin Smith
Navel Vermel
Rocky Mount
N. C
Robert E. Thores
Navy Civil Engineer Corps
Pacific
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Rockford
Donald C. Godwin
Twelfth Naval District
Weat Maintreet
Williamston
John J. Crené
U S Planes Shoot Down Attacking German Craft
London AP dispatch reports Allied air forces in Europe launch night bombing raids and daylight attacks. U S Flying Fortresses destroyed submarine pens at Lorient and Brest while RAF Mustangs hit inland targets. one bomber and three fighters lost. Allied fighters and bombers repelled German opposition over the Biscay coast as raids continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
English Channel
Europe
Lorient
Brest
Brent
U. S
Britain
Air Ministry
Aard
Jor
Bey of Biscay
RAF
Dover Strait
Casat
Traios
Air Ministry Asid
Nation's 1943 Peanut Crop To Be Highest In History
Wartime demand lifts peanut aims as Acreage in Hoyates County tops six thousand, with 31 percent of farmland devoted to peanuts. Alabama targets 850000 acres. every peanut oil pound supports oils for home and war needs. Peanut products replace scarce coconut and palm oils during National Peanut Week observance.
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Hoyates
Secretary of Agriculture
Wickerd
Food For Freedom
Alabama
Point Rationing Expected To Take In Butter Cheese
Butter and cheese likely will be rationed soon at the Office of Price Administration. An informed official said cheese may be rationed with rent as a meat substitute, contingent on higher production and retailers honoring coupons. March 1 is targeted for point rationing of canned fried and frozen fruits and vegetables and canned meats, with February hopes dropped due to printing and form problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling F. Green Washington
Office of Price Administration
Ao Aearce
OPA
Three Alabamians Among Navy Missing
The Navy announced 138 casualties including seven dead, three wounded and 128 missing. Among the listed are Alabama residents Arthur James and Henry Jenkins Pritchett, with addresses in Montgomery and Pensacola, and several with Florida ties. The casualty totals cover Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard in a running count since December 7, 1941, totaling 21 764 with 624 dead and 31 470 missing.
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Washington
Navy
Merine Corps
Coast
Guard
Next
Alabama
James
Arthur
Mazaing
Alice Brantley
Burle Straat
Ennley
Pritchett
Warren Neal
Firat Cinsa
Minsing
Henry Jenkin Pritchett
Pine Mal
Redman
Alexander
Ftrat
Eddie Baker
Minsing Mather
Mia Frances ‘ Partin
Bithio
Robert Cartrol Gayle
West Central Avenue
Orlando Knight
Raymond J
Mra
Raymond J. Knight
Jacksonville Beach
Reagan
George Hubert
Margaret Mae Reagan
South Palmetto Street
Daytona Beach
ABC Board Orders Rigid Liquor Regulation Reforms
Montgomery reports the Alcoholic Beverages Control Board, led by Chairman H. C. Ray, enacts sweeping rules on liquor sales in counties legalizing it. No dancing or dim lights allowed. drinks served at set hours, with automatic license revocation for violations. Gov. Parker, ABC members Hay, John Ii Toumey, and A C Lee approve after a two hour meeting. Renewal decisions for delinquent retailers to be discussed February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
H. C. Ray
Alcoholic Beverages Control Board
Wall Liquor
Elseo
Ray
Chauncey Nparka
ABC Board
Hparke
Hay
John Ii
Toumey
Mobile
A. C. Lee
Monroeville
Rey Snd
Retai
Wcenges
Dothan Man on OPA Meat Ration Group
W C Faulkner of Faulkner Packing Co named to national committee by the National Independent Meat Packing Association at the request of the Office of Price Administration to assist plan meat rationing. He will travel to Washington for rationing conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asalat
Price Administration
Washington
Platerday
W. C. Faulkner
Faulkner Packing Co
National Independent Meat Packing Association
OPA
Hare
Br. Paulkner
Sven
Woollcott Dies During Radio Broadcast in New York
Alexander Woollcott, famed author and actor, collapsed during the Po pley Platform program on a network broadcast in New York. He was participating in a discussion on the subject in Germany when he became ill. two hours later he died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alexander Woollcott
Alexander Woolleotr
Queron
Columbia
Germany
Allied forces push toward Tunisia after Tripoli fall
British Eighth Army sealed Tripoli and pressed west toward Tunisia as Montgomery’s troops advanced at dawn. Rommel’s forces retreated along the coast while Allied air power bombarded coastal routes. French reports of ongoing fighting in central Tunisia continued as forces regrouped after the Libyan campaign.
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Ziara
Tripoli
Admiralty
London
Royal Navy
Avera
Tans
Montgomery
Gafan
Tunisia
Axjn
Rommel
Azle
Wave Of Burglaries Revealed By Police
Police report a string of burglaries over about thirty days tied to a youth, 13 years old, identified by a social security card found near a scene. Harris county officers arrested Hrody Jackson at his home after the card matched his name. Jackson admitted break ins at several addresses on Lena, Balletrest, Main, and West Adams streets and stealing money. He is held for juvenile authorities as investigations continue.
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Hrody Jackson
H. D. Atkine
Wee Herring
Jackson
North Lane Street
Lena Street
Balletrest
Weat Main Street
West Adams Street
Adking Euld
Houston County
County to Build Steel Warehouses for Machinery
Houston County road supervisor Fred L. Mulina outlined plans to construct two fabricated steel warehouses on county property to store bag machinery and equipment. The facilities, described as needed to keep county property in good working condition, will be built in the near future at a centrally located site chosen by the Board of Revenue for taxpayers to inspect the gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Mulina
Houston
Board of Revenue
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Fuing
Nahway Department
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Ted Diple L. Coe
Ission
Backhead
Senate Agricultural Committee
Envoy Post
LaGuardia
Pacific Base
U.S
Dothan
Woollcott
Yon Arnim
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