12 Billion Bill Urged to Speed U.S. War Tools
Washingtons January 23 report on a 12.5 billion appropriation for 13,060 new planes to bolster air power in Europe Asia and the Pacific. Chairman Cannon led debate stressing production continuity and the need to shift auto and appliance plants to wartime uses. Arnold and officials outlined divisions of funds for planes armament parts and chemical warfare gear, with estimates of timelines and factory realignments.
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Stumbling Thief Hunted After Farmhouse Raids
A clumsy burglar, barefooted Burglor Friday, is sought by the Ute sheriff after raids on three farms near Thelma. He entered J. C. Rainey’s home stealing cash and keys, left prints as he tripped. He then hit Merlana Martines’ home, alarmed by a baby, and finally Santos Tejdems’ residence, again stumbling over furniture and fleeing.
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Reds Advance On Smolensk
Russian forces drive the German rear guard back toward Vyazma and Mozhaysk in a deep snow drive west of Smolensk. Dispatches report encirclements near Vyazma, with captures at Torodino and Uvaroye as Borodino’s Napoleonic relics burn. Soviet assaults threaten the Noch armies before Leningrad, while fronts from Ukraine to Orel report gains and recaptured towns.
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Sears Union Buys Bonds in Defense Bond Purchase
Sears Employes' Federal Credit union reports $1400 in defense bonds purchased, per the board of directors. The item notes union activity and the financial move without additional details on dates or recipients.
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Builders Plan War Housing Conference in San Antonio
In San Antonio on Friday, about 25 Southwest Texas builders, contractors, and developers met with FHA and PHA officials at the Gunter Hotel and PHA offices. Principal speakers included P. S. Luttcell, G. J. Macleod, and Ralph Eiser, discussing changes in mortgage loan regulations and insurance procedures for housing during the war.
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Board Rules on 77 Draft Appeals Board Rules on 77 Draft
The 77 draft appeals board, with members Burney, Dr. BT Rixon, Ernest Miller, Pred Nicholson and M. M. Davis, handled 17 appeals from local boards. The board affirmed 43 classifications and overturned 27, sending two conscientious objectors to the United States district attorney. Five appeals were returned for additional evidence. Of the 52 desertion-related appeals, 20 involved grounds tied to essential agricultural work. The December 8, 1941 roster listed deferments, with 45 registrants classified 1-A, 11 in 0-A, and 14 in 3-A or 4.
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United States War Production Surges in 1941 Report
Washington reports in a nation’s defense summary that U S war output surges with 7 000 000 army strength target, 909 merchant ships contracted, four fighter types, and expanded navy yards. Lend lease grows to a flood while labor shifts bring 5 000 women into aircraft plants and a wartime labor army may be needed.
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