President Roosevelt Birthday Spotlight Drives Infantile Paralysis Aid
The article marks Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 60th birthday as a national moment to honor his legacy and support infantile paralysis research. Since 1984, communities have held dances and dinners to raise funds for research and treatment, turning one man’s celebration into a nationwide humanitarian effort benefiting thousands afflicted by the disease.
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616 Children on Ice-Bound Ship
Berlin report from Stockholm says the Swedish steamer Heimdal carrying 1 856 children is ice-bound off the Bay of Åbo Finland en route from Åbo to Goden. Food supplies are lifting out and plans exist to airlift food and water.
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Reds Slay 25,000 in Nazi Rout
The Soviet Information Bureau reported a major Red Army victory in the Donets basin, claiming 25,000 German casualties and three German divisions crushed. Lozovays, ten miles northwest of Dnieper river bend, was captured amid other advances, with trophies including 658 field guns and 10 tanks.
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Russia
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Ukraine
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Kharkov
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Taganrog
Mariupol
von Kierst
Rostov
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Moscow
Produce Dont Haggle Nelson Plea
War Production Czar Donald M Nelson urged immediate weapon production and warned against delaying for cost or legal delays. In a speech to 250 industry leaders, he stressed 1942 as crucial and urged relying on wartime needs over long term schedules.
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North Wind Strikes San Antonio Damaging Majestic Building
A fierce north wind in San Antonio shattered a Majestic building pane from an upper floor, sending glass onto a parked car and narrowly missing pedestrians. Wind also scattered hundreds of cancelled checks along Houston and St. Mary's, knocking over a florist display. officials expect a cold snap with temperatures dropping to frosty levels by Saturday.
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Invaders 18 Miles From Singapore in World War II Fight
The report describes Japanese forces advancing toward Singapore with 100,000 troops and battles near Kulang and Johor along the peninsula. British headquarters acknowledge gravity as Japanese reach 18 miles north of the naval base with mining along the causeway. RAF fighters claim some enemy losses while defense lines hold.
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Tiaty Pahat
Dutch Losses In Pacific War Total 190 Ships Sunk Or Damaged
Dutch Indies navy and air force report 54 days of Pacific fighting have sunk or heavily damaged a large Japanese fleet. U S communiques list 62 ships sunk, plus numerous damaged vessels, while the Dutch claim battleships, cruisers, transports, destroyers, and other ships sunk or damaged. Guerrilla bands harass Jap forces in Celebes and Borneo as fighting continues around Balk Papen and Pontianak.
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Ataseosa Seeks Machinegun Fund for Plane Purchase
In a county drive linked to The Light's plan to buy a fighter plane, Jourdanton organizers Mrs. Jack Rutherford and Mrs. H. E. Richter report $40.20 raised toward an estimated $400 for a machine gun and plan further fund plans. Donations from several towns include Jourdanton $34.52 Pleasanton $25 Campbellton $12.70 Poteet $7 47 and Charlotte $6.50, with no report from Lytle or Dy ord. funds from wastepaper are declined.
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H. E. Richter
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Mi¢laugh
Pleasanton
Campbellton
Potect
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Lytle
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Rutbertard
Richter
Red Cross
Gorton Perky
Tom Haley
Avdhy Lee West
Poteet
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Leggett
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Brewark
Chnrlotte
Jills Dorpak
Ghrlatine
Lois Webb
Batan Waits New Assault on MacArthur Positions
The war department reports fighting on the Batan peninsula in the last 24 hours. Fresh Japanese troops and movements behind the lines indicate a planned large scale offensive against General Douglas MacArthur’s positions. A communique also notes President Roosevelt’s birthday message from Eaton and Correigfor, urging continued American resolve. Philippine President Quezon pledges continued combat alongside the U S in a separate note.
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Roosevelt at sixty in a wartime portrait by Lee Carson
International News Service writer Lee Carson profiles President Roosevelt on his sixtieth birthday. The intimate portrait surveys his leadership during wartime, portraying resolve and character through closer observations and biographical highlights.
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Plane Downed By Japs Reported Near Batavia
A Royal Netherlands Indies passenger plane was reportedly shot down by Japanese forces near Batavia. Early details from Anela News Agency cite two passengers killed and the crew member aboard the aircraft.
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Mhembey
Anela Announcs
Roosevelt at 60 Aims for perseverance in war and peace
Franklin D Roosevelt turns 60 on his contentious birthday, facing a nation at war. The reporter notes his steadfast, determined posture, the weight of leadership through the Depression and looming victory, and how Pearl Harbor’s shadow sharpened his resolve.
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Nazi Chief Repeats Old War Alibi
Adolf Hitler in a Jan 30 radio address claimed America’s war with Japan freed Germany to act and touted U-boats gains. He marked the ninth anniversary of his rise to chancellor, urged faith in victory, attacked Roosevelt and Churchill, and framed the conflict as a repeat of past wars. Goebbels praised him as vigorous and healthy as the broadcast propagated across Axis stations.
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Weather Forecast For San Antonio And Vicinity
Fragmented forecast notes mixed with garbled OCR. Indicates showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon and night across parts of the region. Mentions West Texas, Panhandle, and South Plains with possible snow in the Panhandle area.
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