Tojo Outlines Hopeful War Picture in Diet Speech
Japanese premier Tojo framed a hopeful wartime outlook before the Diet, arguing Japan’s vast resources and gains from conquest contrast with American hardships. He asserted a wealth of oil and rubber, but questions remain about Japan’s ability to deploy them and sustain war production amid shipping and labor limits. The broadcast sparked debate over strategic control and civilian morale.
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Annuities and Tax Rules For Federal Income Returns
The article explains how annuity payments are taxed under federal income tax rules. It covers endowment policies, single premiums, and installment contracts, detailing cost basis, taxable portions, and Form 1030 and Form 104 reporting. It notes that taxable amounts depend on the policy cost and the annual income received, with specific rules for retirement income and veterans pensions.
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Grain and provisions market quiet with mixed moves
Chicago grain prices held within narrow limits amid light trade as May wheat drew support near 1.39. Oats and rye were subdued, while soybeans rose slightly. In New York, stocks rose on renewed profits and utilities but overall market remained uneven with activity drifting. Cotton prices slipped late, and livestock in St. Louis showed varied moves with hogs and cattle price ranges shifting amid light demand.
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Red Army closes in on Rostov front lines
Soviet reports say 8,500 enemy troops trapped with hundreds surrendering as Red Army forces hem in from Salsk toward Rostov. Additional spearheads push from Belaya Glina toward Taman and from the north, with advances within 60 miles of Rostov and 40 to 70 miles from key points along the Don and Stalingrad front. Nova Alexandrovskaya and Rashivat skaya are noted captures, east and southeast of Kropotkin.
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Tojo Addresses Japanese Resolve Amid War Promises
The speech offered broad assurances of victory and strong defense, portraying Japan as secure in bases and able to withstand great powers. It gave no concrete pledges of specific conquests, instead presenting a general picture of success and resilience to sustain the nation.
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Pay As You Go Tax Plan Debated by Francis LeMay
Washington January 28 The new Congress shifts focus to wartime tax issues with the Ways and Means committee organizing to consider a pay-as-you-go collection system and new levies. Doughton leads while aims include current income tax collections by March 15 and a request to raise about 16 billion in taxes and loans. A proposal favors erasing 1942 lower brackets and a 20 percent withholding on current incomes after deductions.
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Japanese planes attack U S ships with little damage
Navy report says two Japanese float planes attacked U S ships west of the Aleutians near Kiska. No damage reported. The incident marks the first such attack there in months. Also notes Guadalcanal troops advance westward, with about 40 Japanese killed and five taken prisoners.
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Army Plans Loyal Japanese American Combat Unit
The Army announced a plan to form a combat unit of loyal Japanese Americans including infantry artillery engineers and medics. Voluntary induction will occur through Selective Service with centers nationwide and in Hawaii, part of a broader effort to employ loyal citizens of Japanese ancestry in warfare and production.
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Britain presses blitz on pests in new war on food
Britain expands a war on pests using new extermination methods for rats mice and insects. Tested at two main research stations the program aims to save billions in food losses as it rolls out to towns and districts. The effort targets miring pests and other nuisance species nationwide.
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OPA to Hold Hearings on Milk Prices in Arkansas
In Arkansas the regional OPA office will hold four hearings on milk prices and production with State Director Robert P Hall announcing venues in Pine Bluff Forrest City Janesboro and Little Rock. Dairymen and farm groups will present facts and figures to protest price levels while representatives are limited to a maximum number to expedite hearings. SPARLIN notes 23 survey teams are examining county factors behind milk price trends with production up 20 percent from March to December.
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Australians Fear Jap Attack On Northern Australia
Canberra reports government informants say Japan shows troop concentrations threatening northern Australia. MacArthur forces operate around Timor to New Guinea and raids hit Merauke, signaling Allied base activity. The U S Army pays $40000 for a milestone military plank.
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Race This Bull And You'll Agree Bozeman Montana Tale
Rancher Birnie Miller of Eldarn warns that an old red range bull is the most dangerous creature in the West, more so than grizzlies or bull moose. Miller, who has survived being run over, shot eight times, and dragged from a saddle, says the bull will throw a rider over the fence ten times. He ranks the bull moose second and the grizzly third.
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Senator Chandler seeks removal of detained Japanese citizens
Senator Chandler disclosed plans to investigate removing up to 106000 Japanese confined in scattered camps. He urged evaluating release to Army service or employment, urged separating Shinto from other groups, and noted riots at Manzanar. Ambassador Grew may testify on internment policy and supervision transfer.
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Upmer
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Overnight Legislature Developments in Little Rock
Overnight legislative actions include Senate defeat of a bill to grant 2 year state employes pensions up to 385 monthly. House advances a bill to preserve publishing rights for newspapers under wartime employee absence. Temperance panel heard support for a strict liquor law renewal but took no action. Other measures tackle auto license fee authority, income tax shifts for banks, and funding for Vital Statistics. The biennial speaker dinner is set for Feb 4 at Ben McGhee.
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Howard County
Smith Accuses Continued From Page One
Governor Adkins opposes a resolution saying it would greatly raise duties of his office and possibly require introduction of all appropriation bills in the House. The supplemental bill would allocate 10000 for a vegetable dehydrating plant 8000 for general maintenance and 20334.29 to liquidate balances on Warner Boone Lake and Jones place farming tracks. A Senate bill introduced funds 5060.2 for constitutional offices with a clause barring transfer to raise salaries or create permanent jobs. It would also allow 3000 for refurbishing Supreme Court offices. The article notes descent of Mexican Indians once using bows and arrows.
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U S Offensive Reported In North Africa Amid Storms
Nazi and Berlin spokesmen discuss an American major offensive in the Gabes to Stax sector and Medjez-El-Bah Bou Arada area. Advices say storms end a period of fair weather hindering tank operations while U S forces push near Sousse and Tebessa, with fighting around Oussellia.
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Democrat Newsman Takes Overseas Assignment
Oren Stephens former Arkansas Democrat columnist and Sunday magazine editor accepts an overseas assignment with War Information. He is a Harvard scholar and will train in New York before deployment to overseas posts.
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Halt Joins Service as Army Chaplain in Fort Francis
Cheyenne Wy Jan 2 Jock Holt noted film star joins military service reported at Fort Francis F E Warren today to serve as chaplain in the army quartermaster corps assigned to officer replacement pool for training at World Military Schools Master in Ralvigh NC
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