Work or Fight Law Rushed To Be Ready Within Week
Congress moves to pass the work or fight bill with the May committee set to hold hearings. The plan calls for drafting 18 to 45 year olds into essential war jobs or military service, backed by manpower ceilings on night clubs and other nonessential labor venues.
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Thugs Attack Rob Three Victims In String Of Thefts
Three victims including two soldiers and a civilian were attacked and robbed in separate incidents. Bruno Salyeda of Stinson Field was knocked unconscious near Navidad Street and robbed of watch lighter wallet wedding ring and papers. Graham Marcuttin of Brooke General Hospital was beaten and robbed of a knife and a billfold containing $6. A third victim on Nogathtos Street lost a bifold with $18.
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Brooke General Hospital
W. L. Burton
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Universal military training after war gains support says May
Representative May D. Kya, chair of the House military affairs committee, said Roosevelt's backing will ease universal military training through Congress. He expected hearings in March and noted the president plans a special message. May indicated pacetime draft would wait until hearings on other national service and war effort issues are addressed.
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Canadians Reach Adriatic In 4 Day Push
Canadian troops of the Eighth Army reach the Adriatic Sea about 10 miles above Ravenna and push the Nauls from 0 square miles of marshy land between Ravenna and Comacchio in four days. Allied reports note snow and cold limit rest of forces to patrols while American patrols stay near Bologna. The destroyer Woolsey and a Italian destroyer join bombardment near Massa and Spezia with direct hits on a German command post battery and buildings. The Roma aircraft carrier, renamed Agilis, was badly damaged in Genoa harbor.
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British Burma Vets’ Welcom Draws Mixed Feelings
Arrival of the first Burma front troops in London over the weekend led to disappointment among about 200 would be well wishers as press backlash arose over the lack of an official welcome. The soldiers requested 20 day home leaves after long service and most sought to shorten time at home for family visits.
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Burma
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Jong
Australian Drought Reduces Aid to U S Forces in 1945
Acting Prime Minister Francis E. Pordegain announced a contraction of Australian food shipments to the United States armed forces for 1945 due to a severe drought. The shortage particularly affects cereals and other staples, prompting government action and likely rationing adjustments.
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Canberra
Francis E. Pordegain
U. S
Overconfidence in European command cited as Rundstedt success
In a wartime column CAPT JOM argues that American failure to read German intent and public overoptimism fueled a lax mindset. He notes false American high command assurances that German reserves were depleted and Luftwaffe nearly finished, leading to the December 16 breakthrough and heavy Allied losses.
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Ardennes
Wallace cites farm aid as greatest contribution
Vice President Wallace, in a Washington office laid bare by his departure, lists four achievements from his farm program era including the ever normal granary and soil fertility, stating farm service outweighed his political impact. He cites savings from hybrid corn and storage of crops to meet wartime needs.
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Senate
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International Exchange
Department of Agriculture
England
United States Senate
Millions Switch To Mutton Suet Idea For Chest Cold Aid
Citizens nationwide embrace Grandmothers remedy of mutton suet with Penetro for chest cold relief. The multi medicated formula acts as counter irritant and pain reliever when spread on the skin and as a soothing vapor when inhaled, easing misery, coughing, and phlegm so families rest easier. Drugists endorse Penetro at 26¢ or 88¢ for a family supply.
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