Rio Parley Adopts Principles of Atlantic Charter
Rio de Janeiro reports the Pan American conference committee adopted the Atlantic Charter principles, pledging war aims alignment with the United States and Britain. A staff-meeting plan and efforts to sever Axis ties spread across Latin America, with Brazil and Uruguay moving toward action and Argentina and Chile remaining undecided.
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Wanted Hearers Seek Help From Hidden Aids
Classified notice seeks men and women hard of hearing to try the Owing Home Methodes claimed to restore hearing. Ad claims results with low cost and refund option, offers medical-sounding assurance and urges contact through an advertiser in Sommas Grup Stoves.
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Hitler Flees Russ Advance Report From Moscow Front
Moscow dispatch says Soviet forces press the German Hurian front as Hitler reportedly flees westward from Smolensk. Russians claim recaptured Nelidova and 684 communities, with gains along the Donets basin and Barents routes.
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Bexar Theft Ring Broken
The sheriff's office announced a theft ring case in Bexar County with several weeks of loot including deer, staves, auto tires, tools and other items seized. Six arrests have been made with more expected as deputies pursue suspects across scattered parts of the county.
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Wong Reenlists Amid War Talk in Parkeley
In Parkeley on January 26 Henry Wong, a 32 year old Chinese man from Yumne Aziz, who had been discharged from the 45th Infantry last September, re enlisted in the same unit despite plans to enter a restaurant business. He stated that the 45th would have a job for him and that he felt at home in the service.
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Old Folks Are Living Longer In Pennsylvania
The 1940 preliminary census shows the elderly population in Pennsylvania rising about twelvefold compared with the state’s overall growth in the past decade. Sociologist H.R. Cotta of Pennsylvania State College notes the number of residents over 65 increased roughly one third during a two one year period.
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Hein Seeks to Save Power at Sewage Plant
Park Commissioner Henry Hein said on Monday he aims to cut power costs at the city sewage plant by replacing a large impeller with a medium sized unit. The 6000 cable yard capacity impeller would cost between $9000 and $10,000, but Hein expects savings to cover the expense over time. The plant currently uses four impellers of 10,000 cable yard capacity. only three run continuously, and the substitution would not affect efficiency.
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MacArthur Had 40 000 U S Men Reported in Philippines
Senator J. Thomas of Utah told the senate that Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s U S forces in the Philippines totaled about 40 000 men at the start of the Japanese invasion. He noted only one combat division was ready to field. Japanese landings later reported 200 000 plus troops on Java Island as MacArthur’s men held the Bataan peninsula.
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Australia Readies for Jap Bombs
Melbourne reports civilians evacuated from New Guinea towns as Australian militia engage Japanese forces in New Britain and New Ireland. Japs push new landings toward the continent while Curtin orders immediate mobilization and nationwide race registration to bolster fighting fronts and industry.
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Composure Shines Despite Cadet’s Fall at Flying School
Victoria January 28 A cadet at the Afr Corps Advanced Flying School tests composure after a training plane incident. Aviation Cadet Larry McGrady’s seat slips from the auxiliary step sending him to the ramp with a heavy thud. A mechanic asks if he fell, and the cadet says with dry wit he always gets out this way.
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U S Troops Stall Jap Tricks In Battle News
Reports from Bataan and nearby fronts describe US and Filipino forces countering Japanese ruses such as mispronounced code words and night firecrackers meant to fool defenders. Firelight attacks and camouflage lead to delayed Japanese advance while supplies and fuel bottlenecks strain Manila hospitals and transport.
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Friend assaults, robs man on Houston street
A man identified as Frank Perez, 116 Grayson, was robbed and knocked unconscious by a newly made acquaintance after leaving a taxi on Houston Street. Police report the incident occurred Monday as Perez and the assailant, described as a new acquaintance, fled the scene.
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Col Barnes Transferred From Normoyle Depot Command
Col George F. Barnes is transferred from Normoyle Quartermaster Depot to Washington to resume temporary duties. Maj William G. T. Behrens assumes command pending permanent appointment as the depot expands from 5 to 800 meres and strength rises from 142 to 2060 officers.
Spanish freighter Navemal sunk by British sub off Portugal
A Madrid dispatch reports the 6473 ton Spanish freighter Navemal sunk Saturday by a British submarine about 160 miles west of Cape St Vincent Portugal. The ship carried 3500 tons of grain destined for Switzerland and the cargo is believed lost.
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Thailand Declares War on Allies
An Australian radio broadcast picked up by NBC reported Bangkok declaring war on the United States and Great Britain. The same report said Thai warplanes joined Nipponese aircraft over Singapore for the first time yesterday.
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Starr Faints as Program Ends In Hollywood
Hollywood report says Mary Livingstone wife of comedian Benny Benny faced a sinus attack and fainted after a Benny yagio program yesterday and had to be carried off stage, prompting a pause in the show.
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McKinley Yacht to Be Scrapped for Metal
Michigan City, Ind. jan 28 The affflin yacht of Presidents McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt will be scrapped for its metal The 48 year old U S a Hawk built in Great Britain for the Duke of Connaught was bought by Mark Hanna after a record crossing of the Atlantic and later served as presidential yacht during the Spanish American War It later operated as a tug during World War I and training vessel for the naval reserve
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Czecho Slovak Envoy Dialogues At Taylor Luncheon
Dr Jan Masaryk Czech envoy spoke at a Taylor luncheon hosted by local businessmen. He conveyed Allied victory hope, urged steadfast work, and promised Christianity would revive across Europe. Attendees included Dr Maudr of Houston and Czech consul Hollub, with Mayor Hob Howitt welcoming guests.
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Ample Sugar Supply to Meet US Demand from Puerto Rico
Ample Puerto Rican sugar will meet U S needs with stable prices as the wartime controls ease. A. Cyril Griley of the U S Chamber of Commerce notes cane negotiated for the United States remains abundant, permitting steady shipments and no cost increases for consumers.
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iReindeer Herds Grow in Arctic
Ottawa cab January 20 authorities report Arctic reindeer numbers near 800 head from 2370 animals moved from Alaska to Mackenzie region in 1098 The herd now totals around 6000 deer with others in Wyoming herds under native management One herd contains 2009 and the attint 1000 animals.
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Czech Envoy Masaryk Speaks on War and Free Czech
Jan Masaryk ambassador in exile from Czechoslovakia spoke at the University San Antonio and at a Taylor meeting in which about 70 000 Czech origin demonstrators gathered. He denounced Hitler as nuts yet warned of dangerous Nazi youth and urged postwar equity among nations to prevent Soviet and German domination.
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British Submarines Sink Axis Vessels Reported
British submarines reportedly sank four Axis ships in the Mediterranean including tankers and a mid-sized transport vessel. A government communique announced the naval action, detailing the losses and confirming ongoing submarine operations.
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Motorist Struggles on Icy Road in Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa on January 23 a male motorist with no chains on his car faced a slick icy spot. Several pedestrians gathered to watch as he attempted to move the vehicle. The car owner nonchalantly retrieved a shovel and a pail of ashes from the car and sprinkled ashes to aid the traction.
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Perfect Record Goes for a Walk
A garbled entry describes Master Louis Read of the 45th Infantry Division who has served 16 months without a break. A new training set rule is introduced for all in the unit, barring Sergeant Rend from participation.
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