Public Hearing Ordered On Appointment Of Flynn
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted unanimously to hold public hearings on President Roosevelt’s nomination of Edward J. Flynn as minister to Australia. Hearings likely start midweek. Flynn to resign as Democratic national chairman in Chicago before attending the DNC meeting.
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Nazi Sub Base Hammered In Rising RAF Air Assaults
The air ministry said Lorient submarine base on the Atlantic coast of France was heavily attacked last night by RAF bombers, with two failing to return. The raid followed daylight operations by American heavy bombers on Dec. 30 that hit Lorient’s port works and U boat pens. Lorient, a 50 000 population town, housed a naval arsenal and shipyards then under German control since May 1940.
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Red Army advances on Caucasus and Don fronts in winter drive
Russian vanguards push northwest from the Caucasus as Red Army gains new strongpoints on the Caucasus and Lower Don. Troops overtake positions near Mozdok Nalchik and Mineralyne Vody while the central front faces German counterattacks. Red Star reports rapid progress with foot, tank, and cavalry forces pressing toward Rostov amid heavy snow and difficult roads.
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French fighting men lead push to liberate Africa
Dewitt MacKenzie notes American and Allied forces press the campaign in North Africa under De Gaulle and Leclerc. French troops advance from Fezzan toward Tunisia as Rommel’s remains face tough resistance. political debates shape postwar French leadership.
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Senate Inquiry Delays Petrillo Case Amid Music Union Turmoil
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee delayed Petrillo related actions to allow James Petrillo to resolve controversy over broadcasts and records. Joseph Padway pressed for Petrillo and sought union executive board backing to set a list of demands by February 1. The ban on electrical transcriptions by 138 union members began last August.
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Strike Call Delayed as Miners Press War Labor Board
In Hazelton Pa January 15 a strike call for 20 000 more miners in the Pennsylvania anthracite fields was held in abeyance while insurgent union leaders go to Washington to explain a 17 day wildcat walkout with 17 000 already on strike. The tri district committee postponed action until Sunday reporting on the WLB hearing and seeking a retroactive wage increase and a $2 a day bonus.
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Allies Hammer Japanese Forces Across South Seas Burma
Allied air forces pressed campaigns against Japan's invasion armies in the south seas and Burma. Ground troops killed 116 Japanese in a surprise attack near Salamaua New Guinea as MacArthur reports wiping out a force at Mubo. Air and naval strikes hit Salamaua Lae Madang Finschhafen Gasmata and Timor with ongoing actions near Sanananda Point. RAF bombers attacked villages near Akyab with no aerial opposition.
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Justice Byrnes Aide Reflects On Supreme Court Pressure
Ray Tucker recounts James F. Byrnes as he nears departure from the Supreme Court to take an economic stabilizer post. A friend’s encounter on Capitol Plaza shows Byrnes savoring the loud celebration planned to mark his exit from the bench and his pivot to public service.
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Allied raid hits Tunisian ports and Libyan rail lines
Allied air forces attacked Sousse and Sfax in Tunisia while B-26s hit Mahares rail lines along the Gulf of Gabes. Fighters swept the front, Spitfires destroyed one enemy plane, and pilots continued operations with 13 Allied aviators reported missing. Ground positions showed no major change.
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No Relief In Sight For Gas Ban In Nation
An Office of Price Administration spokesman said there is no plan to relax the east coast pleasure driving ban until petroleum shortages ease. The policy is not to extend the prohibition to other regions, with the OPA the Office of Petroleum Administrator and the Office of Rubber director Williams Jeffers in agreement. Rural residents have pressed for relief as city access to mass transit remains, but officials insist more fuel must be available first.
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U S Says No Negotiated Peace With Enemies
U S Ambassador Carlton J H Hayes told Spanish officials there can be no negotiated peace with the enemies and denied Axis plots to topple Spain. He defended American aims, insisting U S fights for ideals not capital or conquest and that Spaniards will steer Spain’s future.
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Brown Approved as Price Administrator Nominee
The Senate Banking Committee swiftly and unanimously approved President Roosevelt's nomination of former Michigan Senator Prattiss M. Brown as price administrator. Chairman Wagner said no protests were filed as the vote occurred shortly after the meeting began.
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Bills Outline Revisions to Constitutional School Change
In Raleigh on January 15 administration backed measures to revise the new constitutional amend ment consolidating school agencies. Proposed by Senator Brooks and Rep Arch Allen the bills call for a new election vote and establish a board of the lieutenant governor state superintendent and one member from each congressional district with various nonpartisan and professional representation. Appointments run four for odd districts eight for even then eight years. vacancies filled by the governor without legislative approval. A judicial commission led by W P Horton produced the report.
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Three-Way Air Campaign Seen In Conference
London reports from Allied headquarters in North Africa say three top British air officials met to plan a coordinated three way attack against Axis forces. If unified, fliers could shuttle between eastern and western bases in relay bombing and improve targeting of Axis communications from three sides. Air Marshal Tedder, Sir Keith Park, and Air Marshal Welsh attended the talks.
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Washington Faces Pay Block Taxes and Coal Strike
Congress opens recess as a new restraining tax plan circulates on Capitol Hill and a wildcat coal miners strike in Pennsylvania draws War Labor Board scrutiny. Senate debates Flynn nomination amid finance and lend-lease policy tensions and budgetary concerns ripple through the early sessions.
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Death Duty Sermon Broadcast To German Troops At Stalingrad
The Office of War Information said Berlin radio aired a death and duty sermon to German forces on the Stalingrad front urging obedience and duty. The report notes a short musical prelude before the sermon and references the Fuehrer guiding positions. Reports also mentioned high ranking German officers being evacuated from Stalingrad by plane.
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