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13 Feb 1942
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1942
Page
1
A fragmentary OCR item shows a short text with unclear names and details. The readable parts suggest a local notice or brief item, but key facts like place, date, and action are missing or garbled.
Washington reports clarifications on the new pension law. Officials explain that presidents and top officials must meet years of service and contribution requirements to qualify for half-pay retirement, with detailed figures for Roosevelt, Wallace, and other officials and notes on reduced and age-based annuities.
General Van Oyen warns Singapore’s fall threatens Java and Sumatra. He stresses urgent arrival of more American and British planes to repel Japanese air and ground assaults, noting Japanese reserves far outnumber Allied forces. He recalls Pearl Harbor and urges increased fighter bomber strength to hold Java and the sea lanes to Australia.
A group of Senators led by Thomas Bankhead Gillette and Russell urged quick passage of a parity price bill for surplus farm products. They warn large government stocks could depress markets while Secretary Wickard argues he must keep prices near current levels to sustain meat milk and other foods for war needs.
A survey finds 65 percent of House members serve under three terms and five years is required for annuity eligibility. About a dozen bills seek to repeal the provision extending retirement benefits to legislators. The Kansas delegation favors repeal, the President avoided pledging a signature, and several members have already filed pension applications.
In Bonham Texas on February 13 the Ivanhoe Baptist Church lacking a pastor used funds set aside for a pastor’s salary to buy United States defense bonds.
New Mexico Republican leaders say Cyrus McCormick's dual role as state GOP committeeman and dollar-a-year government adviser may involve Hatch Act concerns. The State Central Committee will seek an opinion from the US Attorney General, and McCormick would not be asked to resign.
Two floors of the American Building in Detroit were destroyed by a fire last night. Damages were estimated between 100000 and 200000. The blaze triggered two alarms before firemen contained it. No injuries were reported among workers. one witness described a terrible explosion. Worth Clothes Inc. and Arnold Power Print Shop losses were 50000 and 80000 respectively. The print shop was handling an order for Social Justice linked to Rev. Charles E. Coughlin.
The text shows a garbled 1919 discussion about welfare benefits and Treasury policy. It mentions keeping a “fair price,” Wickard, and a suggestion Congress may cut benefits to reduce Treasury outlays and layoffs under the Secretary.
Italian branches of a U.S. bank seize assets in Bern Switzerland and Hungary as the Hungarian government confiscates all American owned property amid wider tensions. The action reflects a government stance affecting international finance and U.S. business interests.
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