Stalin Pledges Cooperation In Anti Axis Drive
United Press reports that Moscow hosted Eden and Stalin in talks on allied grand strategy. The discussions touched on Russia joining the Pacific war, possible use of Allied forces, Iran route expansion, and Burma Road supply, with observers noting a shared view on postwar security.
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Stalin
London
Russia
Moscow
Anthony Eden
Josef Stalin
Walter Thurston
United States
Eden
Washington
Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Thurston
Kuibyshev
Philip Faymonville
Viacheslav Molotov
Germany
China
Burma
Great Britain
Africa
Japan
Britain
Chungking
Turkey
Iran
Ivan Maisky
Alexander Cadogan
Archibald Nye
Imperial General Staff
Organization of Peace and Security
Europe
Coudy Heads Retailers Here in Canton Merchan
Lloyd O. Goudy, manager of J C Penney here, elected president of Canton Retail Merchants board at this morning's annual officers election. He succeeds Walter G. Pash of Sears Roebuck. New vice presidents are Richard M. Thurin of Thurin's and Jerry A. Blaze of Stark Dry Goods. R. H. Jones Jr. of MacKenzie Jones named treasurer and Charles M. Isaac executive manager for the seventh year.
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Lloyd O. Goudy
J. C. Penney Co
Canton Retail Merchants Board
Walter G. Pash
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Cleveland Ave
Richard M. Thurin
Thurin’s
Jerry A. Blaze
Stark Dry Goods Co
R. H. Jones Jr
MacKenzie & Jones
Charles M. Isaac
Goudy
Ruth Goudy
Linda
Sandra
25Th St NW
J. C. Penney
Muncie
Ind
Second blast victim dies of body burns at North Canton farm
Louis Reed 61 manager of Poheja Farms on H. W. Hoover estate dies at Mercy hospital after the earlier death of Fred J. Miller from a gasoline ignition explosion. Reed, born in Navarre, resided in North Industry and leaves two sisters and a brother. Funeral Tuesday at Spiker parlors with Rev. P. H. Welshimer officiating. Burial at Forest Hill cemetery.
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Poheja Farms
H. W. Hoover
North Canton
Louis Reed
Mercy Hospital
Fred J. Miller
Reed
Miller
Mr. Reed
Navarre
North Industry
Val C. Finney
L. A. Buchman
Winfield S. Reed
Canton
First Christian Church
Spiker
P. H. Welshimer
Forest Hill Cemetery
W. H. Streby
Harold Boyer
Charles Weaver
H. B. Ritz
George Strickland
Russell Riegel
Roosevelt pledges Philippine independence amid Manila battle push
President Roosevelt vowed to redeem Philippine freedom and protect independence as U S forces rally behind the Filipinos. Navy reports say the fleet gangs a planned, intensive campaign against Japan while Domei notes Tokyo aims to seize Manila before New Year.
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United States Navy
Philippine Islands
Today’s Index Page Highlights Amusements to Sports
Washington page six index lists Amusements Believe It or Not Comics Crossword Puzzle Damon Runyon Day In Canton Deaths Editorials Markets Pitfalls of Love Pattern Paul Mallon Radio Programs Serial Story Side Glances Social News Sports Up Through a Century.
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Damon Runyon
Canton
Paul Mallon
Filipinos Call for Bomb Raids On Japan As Retaliation
Manila reports Gen. MacArthur says American and Philippine forces hold off Japanese pressure north and south of Manila with four Luzon towns recaptured. Reports cite Tayug gain and a strong Tiaong river defense while civilians call for retaliatory bombs as open city bombings continue.
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Manila
U. S
Philippine
United Press
Douglas MacArthur
Luzon
MacArthur
United States
Far East
Agno River
Taiong
Lingayen Gulf
Lamon Bay
Tayug
Manila Herald
North Luzon
Southern Luzon
Tiaong River
Inii
Britain Admits Loss in Malaya
Dec 29 report from Singapore says British forces retreat under Japanese pressure in northern Malaya. Ipoh, an important communications hub 300 miles north of Singapore, is reported captured or gravely imperilled. Japanese attacks also press toward Kuantan as British troops withdraw from Perak river positions. Royal Air Force strikes noted at Sungei Patani and Kuching, Sarawak.
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Singapore
Malaya
Ipoh
Tokyo
High Command
Perak
Kuantan
Perak River
Berlin
Saignan
Sears Ad Error Sets Rock Wool Batts Price
A Sunday Sears Roebuck ad carried a typographical error listing Rock Wool Batts at 1.98 a carton. The correct price should read 98 cents per carton.
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Sears Roebuck and Company
White House says Roosevelt not signaling Philippine loss
White House secretary Stephen T. Early said the President’s statement did not imply a loss of the Philippines. Asked if the word redeem meant independence loss, Early replied he did not think so and expected the Philippines’ protection of independence.
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Washington
White House
Stephen T. Early
Roosevelt
Philippines
Early
Toll in Traffic Rises. Mrs Smith Dies in Crash Near Canton
A weekend of deadly and injurious accidents in Stark County raises the year toll to 103 with 24 injured. Mrs. Mary C. Smith, 75, of 915 16th St NE, dies at Mercy Hospital after a crash on Route 30 east of Robertsville. Others injured include Joseph Bigley and Esther Bigley, plus driver and passenger from the opposite car. Ciancona and Lawtenzy were treated. others remained hospitalized.
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Stark County
Canton
Mary C. Smith
16Th St
Mercy Hospital
Robertsville
Joseph Ciancona
Midland
Ciancona
Henry Lawtenzy
E. Brady
Bigley
Smith
Two Japanese ships sunk by U S Navy in Orient
United Press report from Washington states U S submarines sank a Japanese transport and a supply vessel in the Far East. A U S destroyer sustained slight damage from aerial bombing, with three such bombings in the last 48 hours. Thirteen survivors of the S S Prusa were rescued in the Central Pacific.
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United Press
Washington
Navy
U. S
Far East
Central Pacific
Philippine Islands
British Raiders Destroy Eight Nazi Ships at Vaagso
British commando forces struck the island of Vaagso near Bergen, destroying eight enemy ships totaling 15,650 tons and sinking a German tank ore facility. The German garrison was killed or captured, 120 enemy casualties reported, 95 prisoners taken, and Norwegian civilians returned with the commandos. The raid involved Navy, Army, and RAF in a coordinated operation with some casualties but hailed a complete success.
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Associated Press
London
Vaagso
Bergen
Norway
Home Fleet
Royal Air Force
Germany
Admiralty
War Office
Air Ministry
Quisling
Two freighters sunk by Axis torpedoes off Honolulu
In the Pacific on December 17 two American freighters the 6000 ton Manini of Matson and the 7000 ton Prusa of Lykes Brothers were torpedoed. Nine crew members died and 33 are missing after nine days at sea with two lifeboats rescuing 25 survivors.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Pacific
Matson Navigation Co
Prusa
Lykes Brothers Lines
City Will Usher In New Year With Plants Going Full Speed
Canton's defense plants plan no holiday shutdowns as major factories continue seven day operation through New Year. Timken Roller Bearing Co Republic Steel Corp Hercules Motors Corp and Westinghouse naval ordnance plant report steady shifts with no time off depending on material flow and production need.
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Canton
Timken Roller Bearing Co
Republic Steel Corp
Hercules Motors Corp
Naval Ordnance Plant
Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co
Sugar price control rests with retailer
Washington December 29 United Press reports Price Administrator Leon Henderson told sugar distributors that price stability rests with retailers. He noted government has set wholesale maximums making it possible for retailers to buy sugar at prewar prices and urged retailers to ensure household purchases reflect wholesale stability.
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United Press
Washington
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Apple House Ad Promotes Daily Cider in Fulton NW
Sweet cider available daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Apple House located in Fulton Northwest. Ad promotes fresh daily stock and convenient hours for shoppers seeking locally produced cider.
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Apple House
Fulton NW
Cavalry Colonel Dismisses Japanese in Luzon Battles
A United States cavalry colonel in central Luzon dismisses Japanese troops as fourth rate and ineffectual on the ground. He recalls fierce fighting at Tayug on Christmas Day, noting tanks and planes would drive them back once deployed. One man wounded and a horse killed summarize the cost.
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Luzon
Associated Press
Philippines
Tayug
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