MacArthurs Guns Heap Havoc on Japa 38 Enemy Ships Sunk
War department communique reports heavy Japanese losses as MacArthur's artillery disrupts Batan Strait attacks and inflicts damage in the Makassar Straits. At least 38 ships sunk or damaged, with transports and fighter planes involved. Germany shifts U boat activity toward American waters.
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MacArthur
Associated Press
Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
War Department
Macassar Straits
Germany
American
Texas
Batan
Luzon
Borneo
Balik Papan
Batavia
Japan
Sydney
Australia
Farm Income To Make a Record
LEXINGTON Kentucky report from the Kentucky Farm and Home Convention predicts farm income this year may be the largest since 1920. Dr H B Price of the University of Kentucky foresees a promising year but warns of higher farming costs. He notes demand for animal and poultry products fats and oils and continued strength in tobacco cotton and wheat markets. Homemakers session hears Mary I Barber say dehydrating eggs vegetables fruit juices has improved though more research is needed to preserve flavor and nutrients.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Kentucky Farm and Home
H. B. Price
University of Kentucky
Mary I. Barber
Secretary of War
Accused Man's Kin Defend Him In Reported Incident Trial
A brother and relatives of Dennis Fox testified in a criminal court defending the 39 year old ex convict accused of raping his sister in law Margaret Massey at Frances on October 3. Witnesses described a close friendly relationship and frequent affection between Fox and Massey amid testimony of drinking and home brew at Massey home.
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Criminal Court
Dennis Fox
Margaret Massey
Frances
Ted Fox
Dennis
Margaret
J. Leonard Baer
Clay
S. Crouse
Ned H. Regland
Mary
Marie Hurd
Charles Massey
Thelma Fox
Kathleen Fox
Charlie
Den
Motor injures Killarney miner in doorway accident
B P Piercy aged 37 of Killarney was admitted to Raleigh General Hospital after being caught between a mine top and a motor. He sustained a fractured collar bone and several broken ribs but is not considered seriously hurt.
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B. P. Piercy
Killarney
Raleigh General Hospital
Red army advances free 90 villages in 93 mile drive
Moscow reports a 93 mile advance by the Red army on the southwest front freeing 90 populated places including four large district centers. Cavalry played a key role and a Barents Sea transport was sunk. Separate Libyan counter offensive near Bengasi veered west, with RAF air support pounding enemy columns and halting momentum.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Red Army
Moscow Radio
Soviet Information Bureau
Barents Sea
Cairo
Erwin Rommel
Bengasi
Regima
Msus
R.A.F
Lego Man Placed On Probation
E. W. Potter of Lego is placed on probation for three years after a second offense driving drunk conviction. His sentence of one to five years was suspended. Frank Wright, also named, is probated for one year after pleading guilty to petty larceny and receiving 30 days in jail. a related felony charge was dismissed.
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E. W. Potter
Lego
Potter
Frank Wright
Wright
Father cannot stand it for joy at newborn twins
SEAI report describes the moment George L. Naylor Jr. rushed from Bremerton where he works as a shipfitter to his wife and twins born Monday. He stood weak in the hospital halls as he greeted the newborns, emotional from the excitement and cold.
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Seai Associated Press
George L. Naylor, Jr
Bremerton
Gasoline and Coal Crisis Is Predicted by Ickes
Interior Secretary Ickes warned the petroleum situation in the East is tight and growing tighter due to tanker sinkings and war diversions. He declined to forecast gasoline rationing but suggested a possible reopening of an $80 million Texas to New Jersey pipeline proposal. He called New England coal deliveries critical and warned shortages could worsen without more supply.
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Associated Press
Washington
Exes
Texas
New Jersey
New England
Ickes
Navy seeks architects and radiomen for reserve commissions
The West Virginia Navy recruiting district announces reserve commissions for naval architecture and electrical and radio engineering. Positions range from ensign to lieutenant commander. applicants must be college graduates in naval architecture or have extensive naval architectural experience, or hold degrees in mechanical, electrical, or diesel engineering with relevant practical experience. Married men may enlist in the Marine Corps with an affidavit that wives do not depend on them for support. age limit is 30. Howard Reginald Jarrett of Kopperston has been accepted for Marine Corps enlistment.
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Naval Reserve
W. A. Saunders
West Virginia Navy Recruiting District
United States Marine Corps
M. F. Waezula
Marine Corps
Howard Reginald Jarrett
Kopperston H
Wac
FDR Promise Fulfilled in Northern Ireland by U S Forces
Major General Russell P Hartle announced that American field forces have arrived in Northern Ireland in fulfillment of the president's promise. He stated soldiers are pleased to be on British soil, defending democracy alongside trusted allies who welcomed them on this occasion.
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United States
Northern Ireland
Russell P. Hartle
British Isles
House naval committee rejects Peatl Harbor inquiry vote
The House naval committee voted 14 to six to avoid a supplementary Congressional inquiry into the Pearl Harbor disaster. The motion to obtain documentary evidence from the President's commission led by Justice Owen Roberts was tabled. Representative Maas said no investigation would proceed at this time. Chairman Vinson declined to elaborate.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Naval Committee
Peatl Harbor
Special Commission
Owen Roberts
Representative Maas
Rminn
Vinson
D.-Ga
Roosevelt to Tell About War on Radio By February
President Roosevelt plans a radio address around February 22 to discuss war progress and address rumors. Secretary Stephen Barr said the White House hopes Washington’s birthday timing will suit a nationwide message, though the president prefers a later, clearer moment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Stephen Barr
George Washington
Red Cross Fund Totals 3495 Dollars
The Red Cross Emergency Fund total rose to 3495.02 dollars after additions of 29.68. Donors included Mount Tabor Parent-Teacher Association, E C Stroud president 17, Group Five of the Women Missionary Society First Christian Church 1, Slab Fork Parent-Teacher Association, Alma A Gambill secretary 5, C L Wilson 5, and D E Driscoll 1.68.
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Red Cross
Mount Tabor
Parent-Teacher's Association
E. C. Stroud
Women’s Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
Slab Fork
Parent-Teacher’s Association
Alma A. Gambill
C. L. Wilson
D. E. Driscoll
Singapore Doomed as Japs Start Last Drive
Price cuts on twenty five whiskey and domestic wine items take effect next Monday under a February list. Cuts range from 5 to 10 cents per pint and 5 to 25 cents per quart on 18 whiskeys, with five cent per bottle reductions on seven wines. About 80 brands dropped and an equal number of new ones added, mostly wines as consumption grows. The plan closes discarded stock at all stores to save transportation costs. Commissioner Bathmann cites little change in illicit distilling despite higher taxes and distillers charges.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Cottol Commission
Commission
Commision
Carl G.bathmann
Farm Leaders Meet on Food Costs and Free Production
Farm leaders in Raleigh County plan a "Food for Freedom" meeting at 3:30 PM in the county courtroom to form an agricultural planning committee for increased production. Four-H director Mrs Elva Corder Souk and county agent H B Thomas lead the county representatives with local Farm Security Administration staff and educators to map a program before potential aid to others.
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Raleigh
Elva Corder Souk
West Virginia
Lucy Mossburg
Shady Spring
Madeline Whempson
Collins
W. R K. Fugitt
Chamber of Commerce
Sophia Chamber To Meet Tonight On Civilian Defense
Sophia Chamber of Commerce plans a meeting to discuss Sophia's role in county civilian defense and the formation of a local defense council. President O A Phillips notes preparations, while W J McElrath leads county registration efforts and possible extension of rural free delivery along highways from Sophia.
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Sophia
Chamber of Commerce
O. A. Phillips
Sophians
W. J. McElrath
Sophia Chamber
Churchill Wins Overwhelming Confidence Vote in Commons
London. The House of Commons gave Prime Minister Churchill a 464 to 1 vote of confidence after he defended wartime conduct and declared US resolve to close with the German foe. He noted American troops in Northern Ireland and announced Britain’s growing war production ties and reinforcements for Singapore and the Far East.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Churchill
United States
Ae.f
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
House
Dennis Nowe
Pritt
Eire
de Valera
Southern
Ireland
Eamon de Valera
Northern
Southwest
Pacific
Britain
Russia
Burma
Malaya
Far East
Marie French Becomes New Board Office Worker
Miss Marie French will start Monday as the board of education's newest office worker. Chief Clerk Gorman Green announced she will assist Miss Vivian Shoemaker in recording the teacher's retirement plan and in other office tasks. She is a Shady Spring High School commercial graduate with a Beckley College certificate. The board authorized a $75 a month salary for the superintendent's office hire.
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Marie French
Board of Education
Gorman Green
Green
Miss French
Vivian Shoemaker
Shady Spring High School
Beckley College
Courses on war time dog training open at Angell Memorial
Boston readers gathered after the Angell Memorial Animal Hospital hosted the opening of a wartime dog training course. More than 100 animal lovers and trainers attended to learn methods for military service dogs and related duties.
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Associated Mrees
Boston
Armed Forces
Angell Memorial Animal Hospital
Singapore War Crisis Deepens Across Far East Front
British Prime Minister Churchill warns Parliament of uncertain Singapore outcome as Malay and Johore front fighting tightens. American and British air forces claim major wins over Japan near Rangoon with no losses, while Japanese naval losses mount in the Macassar Strait clash. Singapore defense lines along the Johore Strait brace for a pivotal battle as observers question the island’s fate.
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Singapore
Malaya
London
Churchill
Johore
Burma War
Japan
Rangoon
Johore Strait
Singapore Island
Imperial Defense
Layang- Layang
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
Batan
Sydney
Australia
Macassar Strait
United States
Transfer of 12 Acre Laurel Branch Tract and Other Listings
A 12 acre tract on Laurel Branch in Shady Spring District was sold to D W and Edna Marie Meadows by C J and E K Breeden per a county deed. Other transfers include Dr R L and Lula Maye Hunter selling Priscilla Hunter Soto a Drew's Creek lot. Mountain Truck Sales Co Inc selling William Pilkington Jr two lots in Shady Heights and a Maxwell Hill Lot. Ira B and Lessie A Lilly selling W H and Mildred Allison a Lilly Addition lot. C R and Laura Blevins selling Ray and Leer Miller three Crab Orchard lots. J H Lilly Land Co selling Raymond Owens a Fairview Addition lot. Ray Quesenberry transferring a Hl and Mason Streets lot to wife Mary W Quesenberry.
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Laurel Branch
Shady Spring
D. W
Edna Marie Meadows
C. J
E. K. Breeden
R. L
Lula Maye Hunter
Priscilla Hunter Soto
Drew's Creek
Marsh Fork
The
Mountain Truck Sales Company, Inc
William Pilkington, Jr
Shady Heights
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Mary Massey
Charles
REDS
Lego Man
Okeh
NAVY
Marines
Roberts
Morgantown
State Agriculture Department
Consumers Research Division
W. W. Armentrout
West
Food For Freedom
Donald M. Nelson
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