Senate Passes Price Control Bill Amid Farm Parity Debate
The Senate approved a price control bill 82 to 1 after farm groups pressed to prevent prices from falling below 1919 1928 levels. The measure creates a price office and an emergency court to review orders, with penalties including fines and up to a year in prison. Senator Nye dissented citing wage concerns.
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Tarmlo
White House
Q'Mallonsy
D-Wye
Russell
D-Ga
Benator Brown
Dr Mich
Lynchi
O'Mahoney - Tugeell
Iam
Mdemilnist
Retoy
Cnargency Court
Japan to Operate Mines, Factories
Berlin reported that the Japanese government has taken over key mines and factories and will operate them. Elmer Rice divorced Hazel Levy Rice today on cruelty grounds. They wed June 7, 1915, in New York Wy.
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Jip
Takyal Hedlay
Reno
Elmer Rice
Hazel Levy Rice
New York
France and Spain stiffen on Nazi demands
Berne dispatches report the Vichy government hardening against German demands as Hitler seeks new outlets for military energy. Germany foreshadows a Spain France collaboration plan while Franco weighs public sentiment on letting Nazi troops pass through Spain to North Africa.
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Jat
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Aly |Merkea
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Reme
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Arent
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Jean Darlan
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Spain
Berlin
Tuban
North Africa
Libya
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Switzerland
Francisco Franco
Ex Aussie Premier Sees Jap Assault
Former Prime Minister R G Menzies warns of a Japanese assault on Australia and praises wartime ties with the United States. In Adelaide, South Australian MPs urge Curtin to consider deploying imperial forces abroad to strike back in Malaya, Thailand, the Netherlands East Indies, or other targets.
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Austislia
Japan
Austrasia
R. G. Menzies
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Australia
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Adelaide
GNS
Parlanent
John Curtin Texity
Jhon
Malaya
Trlland
Netherlands
Ower Heark Arlisr
A E F Base in Eire Urged by Sunday Express
London dispatch says Ireland and Prime Minister De Valera were urged by the Sunday Express to permit an American expeditionary force to land in Eire. The paper claims Eire cannot defend against a German invasion for an hour without U.S. help and calls for swift acceptance to deter aggression.
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Eire
Mon Devalera
The
Sunday Express
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de Valera
Elre
DeValera
Walcolm
Aaid
Alliex
Ireland
Philippines To Honor Unknown Citizens Day
Unknown Gui zon day observed in the Philippines honors the rank and file of Filipinos who work for uplift and progress amid wartime conflict. Many citizens cannot observe the day due to wartime duties on Luzon and against Japanese aggression.
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Somorrow
Philippines
Gore
Luzon
Philippina Inn
Two Nazis Wounded and Foreigners Arrested Report
New York dispatch relays a Madrid correspondent note from the Daily Mail stating two German soldiers were seriously wounded in Paris and 48 foreigners were arrested. The broadcast was heard in New York by Peace Tarst.
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Van
Paria I
Brazzaville
Stdlo
Madrid
London Daily Mail
Texas Company In Italy Seized Reportedly Confiscated
Berlin dispatch reports the Italian government seized all property of a United States owned Texas company in Taig. The firm reportedly ran a large sales organization in Italy and was subjected to confiscation by the Italian government per a German Wireless Telegraph report filed from Rome.
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German Wireless
INB
Texas Company
Taig
Tralian
Rome
Italy
Japs Launch All-Out Luzon Drive Amid Manila Battle
The war department reports Japan begins a major push to seize the Philippines with artillery duels northwest of Manila. Reinforcements hint at a large ground offensive against MacArthur forces in the Batangan area, while Mindanao coast landings are reportedly attempted. Corregidor and Manila Bay defenses remain key targets as U S forces brace for intensified combat.
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War Department
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Philippines
Manila
Douglas MacArthur
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Mindanao
Reuter
Reuters
London
Tokyo
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Necense
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Zambales
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Subic Bay
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Corregidor
Manila Bey
Lower Katan
Pearl Warbor
French Algieris Tax Rise Reported by Tokyo Dispatch
A Tokyo dispatch reported that the Japanese government ordered a 30 percent increase in income taxes. The item cites a French Algiers Radio transmission via NBC.
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Algiers
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Lolyo
Jay
N. B.C
Nazi Units Collapse and Red Army Push West
Soviet dispatches report German army units collapsing as hundreds of German officers and men surrender. Tass claims 100,000 German troops trapped near Mozhaisk and near Moscow, while Red air forces cripple transport behind German lines and recapture several towns.
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Bunday
Vian Kulbyshev
Red Army
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Neel
Red Air Force
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Stormovik
Tass
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Mozhaisk
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Henderson Raps Crude Oil Bonuses
Government warns against bonuses paid by crude oil producers to buyers. Leati Henderson says such premiums lure buyers from competitors and push prices up, risking inflation during wartime. In New York, $465,201 in defense bonds and stamps were bought in four days.
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Day
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Henderson Body
Pingt Texax
Henderson
New York
New York City
Open Season on Japs Reported by Local Groups
Local effort claims to recruit young men aged 11 to 30 for possible action against Japanese later. notices printed on 11x14 cards to be placed in downtown areas. Groups named include Glen P. Stamps Carl F. Haynes and R L. McCarran.
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Log Angelea
Golif
Amerine
Lye Resummce
Leense
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Etty
Fireman Killed In Cab Accident Near Pierceton
A Liberty Limited engine cab accident near Pierceton Indiana killed the fireman identified as Bill TE Hatefield 31 of Fort Wayne Indiana. Engineer W Hy Carver of Fort Wayne was injured and taken to a local hospital.
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Liberty Limited
Penmsylvania Railroad
Pierceton
Tha
Bill TE
Hatefield
Fort Wayne
Enghieey W. Hy Carver
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Uusia
13 Picked Up From Distressed Vessel
Distress signals from the motorship Continent were picked up by the Tidewater tanker Byron B. Benson south of Ambrose Light. The Benson rescued 12 crew members and planned to bring them into the harbor, as announced by the U S coast guard.
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Croule
Amborse
Byron B. Benson
U.S. Coast Guard
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Coast Guard
Continent
Baby Sends Cookie Money for Fighter Plane Fund
A fundraising drive in Los Angeles collects small and large contributions from unions clubs and individuals for a fighter plane fund. Donations fund defense bonds and Red Cross relief while campaigns in other metro centers push similar war efforts. A baby’s penny gift and a Navy family’s support underscore broad civilian mobilization.
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Red Cross
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West
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Che Tung
Americans Help Destroy on Jap Planes
In Rage Rangoon January 10 an American and British fighter squadron attacked two Japanese airfields in Thailand. The lead American pilot led the strikes wiping out five bombers on one airfield and strafing runways and hangars. A later raid with a single engine helicopter buffalo nechtets? No join.
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Ins
Thailand
Tok
Bomber Crashes at City Airport
An army medium bomber crashed and burned at the Los Angeles municipal airport just before nightfall. Three men aboard were pulled from the wreck and taken to a hospital. one reportedly had a broken leg while the other four escaped with injuries.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Fourth Army
U S Marines Arrive to Guard Tokyo Embassy
In Tokyo on January 10, 137 United States servicemen arrived at the Trent Sin internment depot including nine officers. The marines will guard the U S embassy in Peiping and the total contingent at the camp is now 204.
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Tokyo
United States
Trent‘Sin
Ikwan
Peip Ing
Fire damages hotel air vent from overheated grease
A fire in the kitchen area of the St. An something hotel caused $200 damage to a 25 foot vent at the rear and damaged plaster in portions of the kitchens. Deputy Fire Chief G. Butter reported the incident on Saturday night as accidental due to overheated grease in the air vent system.
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Jap Bases Hit Hard By Bombers In Malaya Defense
Singapore battle report shows British and Australian bombers striking Japanese positions near Singapore and Ipoh as defense tightens. British and Allied leaders vow to defend, warning of heavier air raids and continued Japanese advances in Western Malaya.
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Austiniang
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Malayan
Plane Falls in Galveston Bay During Training Flight
A trainer from Ellington Field near Houston plunged into Galveston Bay ten miles from Galveston killing two men aboard Lieut Randall Champ instructor and Jackie Clark student officer. Army officials dispatched a grappling craft to recover the downed crew.
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