Great aerial battle roars as bombers strike Germany
Allied heavy bombers clashed with Nazi fighter defenses over Berlin and western Germany in a daylight raid described as one of the war's greatest aerial battles. The Eighth Air Force aimed at Magdeburg and Halberstadt while a diversion hit Berlin, with reports differing on losses and damage.
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Darden Proposes Virginia Sales Tax Referendum
Governor Darden urged a statewide referendum on a sales tax to fund postwar needs, arguing current wartime revenues are unsustainable. He floated a 4 to 5 percent rate, tied to future aid and real estate relief, and outlined 44 recommendations including education funding increases and infrastructure for returning service members.
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Allies Close To Full Control Of Huon Peninsula
Allied forces near complete control of the Huon Peninsula in northeast New Guinea as Australians defeat Japanese in a tank and artillery action and cross the Buri River. MacArthur reports air strikes damaging barges and supply points from Gall to Vilgan while inland forces push along the Markham and Ramu Valleys toward Bogadjim and Madang. Saidor houses American troops as bombers devastate bogadjim area and bridges.
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Allied Raid Claimed on Takao Area by Japanese Radio
Tokyo reported Allied bombers attacked Takao vicinity on Formosa last night. Fourteenth Air Force under Maj Gen Claire L Chennault struck Shinchiku airbase with 4 Mitchell bombers and Lightning fighters, destroying at least 31 enemy planes with no loss to attackers.
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James R Young To Speak In Kingsport
James R Young ace foreign correspondent and former prisoner of Japan will speak at Kingsport Civic Auditorium on February 11 under Kingsport Times News sponsorship. He authored Behind The Rising Sun and its film adaptation, recounting wartime experiences and Japan’s secrets in vivid language.
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FDR Open to Subsidy Deal Amid Food Cost Debate
President Roosevelt left door open to a compromise on the food subsidy battle though not using the word subsidy in his annual message. He urged continued controls on living costs while urging a cost of living program with farmer price supports and retail ceilings. Senators Aiken and Barkley signaled acceptance of price supports with ongoing stabilization laws, and Taft noted expected subsidies and cost estimates differing from the OPA.
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Congress Splits Over FDRs National Service Plan
Congress split on FDRs request for national service enabling all men 18 to 65 and women 18 to 50 to be subject to government call. Senators and representatives voiced sharp divisions with some calling the plan enslaving while others urged action linked to costs, taxes, and profits. House and Senate committees weighed hearings and revisions from Wadsworth Austin McNutt proposals, outlining directorship, appeals, union choice, and employer liability.
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Hannegan Seen Likely Successor To Democratic Chairman
Robert Rannegan of St Louis, now IRS commissioner in Washington, is favored to replace Frank Walker as chairman of the Democratic National Committee when it meets in Washington on January 22 to choose a national convention site. Walker arrived with Ambrose O Connell to survey hotels. other candidates mentioned include David Kelly of North Carolina and George Allen of Mississippi and Washington, D C.
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GOP Labels New Bill of Rights as Democratic Platform Preview
President Roosevelt’s second Bill of Rights outlined goals for housing, medical care, education, and economic security. Republican leaders view the proposals as a Democratic campaign platform and urge a broad, multi-committee study of foreign and domestic policy before the June 26 convention to nominate a president likely opposed to Roosevelt in November.
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Senator Butler To Be Lincoln Day Speaker Here
Sullivan County Republicans announce Senator Hugh Butler of Nebraska will speak at a Lincoln Day dinner on February 10 with Congressmen John Jennings and Carroll Reece also appearing. B M Brown named general chair, tickets and sales booths to be announced. event aims to draw residents from Sullivan County and nearby Virginia towns.
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Rush Dew Holt Enters West Virginia Governor Race
Rush Dew Holt former boy senator and New Deal critic announced for the Democratic nomination to succeed Matthew Neely. Holt, 38, left the Senate after 1941 primary defeat, later served in the State House of Delegates and previously ran for the Senate in 1934, backed by Neely and the United Mine Workers.
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Roosevelt Faces Congress as Tax Hike Demand Fails
President Roosevelt’s push for higher taxes meets resistance in Congress as lawmakers vote to freeze the Social Security payroll tax and reject a large revenue increase. Republicans question the need for steeper levies while Democrats hint tax limits may be reached. The White House plans to renew the bid in a forthcoming budget message.
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