Chinese New Year Amid War Strains in China
The article notes Chiang Kai-shek’s government using Chinese New Year celebrations to reinforce ties with Allies and promote favor toward Anglo-Saxon powers despite disillusion over treaty benefits. It reports pressure from Japan, ongoing famine and inflation, and a struggling home front as Chinese forces stall near Burma and the Yangtze, with talk of resisting Nanking puppet powers and a broader East Asia co prosperity plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenn Babe
Chiang Shek
United States
Britain
China
Chungking
Aibyl OD
Yunnan
Yangtze Valley
Peiping
Hankow
Ctions
Pearl Harbor
Burma
N’s
Canton
Oman
Chiang
Nanking
East Asia
Tame that unruly iKEEP Yook and grooming tips
Fragmentary notes advise taming an unruly iKEEP Yook and keeping Rohai well groomed with AIR Moroline Harr Tonic. Mentions a large pottle 2hc sold everywhere.
Market Report from St Louis Stockyards Hogs and Cattle
National Stockyards Illinois February 25 market summary shows hog prices 6.00 to 15.60 with various weights quoted and steady to firm tone. cattle and calves ranges noted with clean-up trade steady. sheep receipts about 600 with good lambs 15.50 to 16.00. Poultry and grain sections report Chicago prices and wheat moves. New York stocks and cotton futures show mixed recoveries and narrow changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. LOUIS LIVESTOK _ National Stockyards
CU. S. Dept
Hope Dairymen Dial In on Milk Price Ceilings Contested
OPA reports six state area largely satisfied with milk price ceiling plan though Arkansas shows complaints mainly from South Arkansas. Hope Dairymen leader Autrey Wilson says he was not consulted by the OPA and warns industry input should come before policy actions. Milk quality concerns rise as ceilings limit production and may drive improper handling, threatening public health. General China leaders rally domestic support for Allies as wartime aid from the United States and Britain is delayed and discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Arkansas
South Arkansas
Autrey Wilson
Hope Dairymen
Hope
China
Britain
Casablanca
United States
Expenditure Council Probe Is Ordered
The Arkansas House voted for a legislative investigation of the Arkansas Public Expenditures Council and demanded public disclosure of its members and financial records. Rep. R. L. Wright said the group is funded by taxpayers and corporations seeking tax relief, noting an auditor from the state comptroller’s office at a $75 monthly raise on a two year contract. Steve Stahl, the council’s executive director, said hearings should be open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Late Rock
iPr
House
Arkansas Public Expenditures Council
R. L. Wright
Clark
Comptrailer's Department
Steve Stahl
Arakasas
House Temperance Committee
Elbert A. Leasure
Lawmakers Clash Over Calendar Move and Misquotes
Double Features warned of moving the measure to the calendar for an immediate vote if a report was not returned by Monday. Rep. John S. Mosby and committee vice-chairman assured Leasure that four recommendations would come over the weekend. Rep. BH. A. Northcutt denounced a misquote linking Rep. James R. Campbell to a bill on three year limitations for collecting inheritance taxes, saying the charge came from another representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Mosby
F Poinsett
BH. A. Northcutt
Fulton
House
James R. Campbell
Garland
Campbell
Northcutt
U S May Use Prisoners to Produce Food
Axis war prisoners may be used in the United States to help produce food for Allied forces. I A Walker of the Food Produ ction Administration disclosed plans to use prisoners captured in Africa and Europe for farming duties. The program envisions employing large groups under guard for cultivating and harvesting crops, with broader plans to recruit 50,000 low income families in Appalachia and the Midwest for dairy, beef, and poultry labor. The government also aims to recruit 275,000 migratory workers, 60,000 Latin American workers, and up to 2,000,000 urban residents for seasonal harvesting while pursuing other cost saving measures such as reusing old cotton bale ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovida
Martin Washington
I. A. Walker
Rovernment
Us Ta
Africa
Europe
Walker
Agriculture Department
le Appalachian
Ozark Mountains
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Middle - West
Inr
Mexico
Cee
Trans Atlantic Planning Speeds Up All Ashore Debarkation
A NEA Service report details how AEF troops bound for European action are debarked in Britain with 24 hour planning. The Transportation Corps coordinates with British Movement Control to select port and camps, requisition rail cars, and stage trains. Debarkation minimizes delays as units, baggage, and mail are safeguarded and marshaled for rapid onward movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.E.F
Tom Wolf
NEA
Debarkation
British Isles
U.S. Army
Transportation Corps
Services of Supply
BMC
U. S. Transportation Corps
U. S
United Kindom
United Kingdom
Mnute
Red Cross
Ramp
United States
Cancellation of Taxes Hit by Crawford
Washington February 5 Representative Crawford opposes the Ruml plan and backs pay as you go with tax deferral rather than cancelling 1942 income tax obligations. He warns cancellation could fuel inflation and urges continued collection with a phased approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M
LE May
Washington
Crawford Ur-Michoid
House
Ways Aid Means
Michigan
Congress
Benrasky Runsl
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Times
Crawfard
Ruml
Rumi Hac
Crawford
Lux
Nazis Rush On in Red Army's Russian Front Drive
Soviet and London reports describe Red Army advances near Roslay Kursk and Kharkov operations. German units reportedly routed in Ukraine push toward Munk and Voroshilovgrad with tanks and planes aiding counterattacks. Axis casualties reach heavy levels while Allied observers tally losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Rortov
London
Red Army
Roslay
Kursk
Krasny Liman
Ukraine
Munk
Germany
Arkansas II continues on job injuries and deaths
The report details Arkansas II figures with 29,000 off the job, 4,100,000 injuries, and 1,750,000 from occupational accidents. Deaths reach 68.4 per 100,000, a low since 1922, with nine states on an honor roll for cutting highway fatalities. Arkansas shows a 47 percent reduction, alongside other states improving safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
South Dakota
Montana
Arkansas
Wyoming
Idaho
Oklahoma
Kentucky
South Carolina
Deductions for Contributions Part 1 Tax Guide
The article explains charitable deduction rules for contributions. It covers timing of deductible payments, limits at 15 percent of net income before deductions, and exclusions such as gifts to individuals or political parties. It notes non deductible forms like personal services and use of property, and outlines partnership apportionment for the 15 percent limitation.
RAF Attacks Turin Spezia Lorient and Ruhr Bases
The RAF conducted a night raid striking Turin Spezia and Lorient while targeting Ruhr and Lorient in France. Three bombers were lost. Weather was favorable, attacks heavy and concentrated, with substantial damage reported at Spezia and Turin center.
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London
Fels
RAF
Turisind
Speala
Italy
Ruhr
Lorient
France
Air Ministry
Gommaynique
Ackill
Bomber Command
Turin
Sperin
Germany
Halian High
High Command
Rome
Spezia
Bambers
Alps
Tuois
Massalini
Geno
Milat
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Wea
Iitorial Comment
Dad
George
South Elm St
Hope Star
Market Report
Chicago
New York
Cotta
Dily
N - Norotnal
Expenditure Council
Jane and
Jean McNabb
Hollywood
Arkansas II
Warartant
Eilers
Atlantic
Huhr
New York City
New Zealand
Philadelphia
Shorts
Bob Elmore
Hone, Ark
Harry W. Shiver
A Erie
MTL
CMLL
la Hot Springs
Hotel Majestic
Uncle Sam
National Park
the Majestic
U.S
Dai
Dame
Tesi Springs
Natio Fe Dene
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