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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1941

Page

5

Second Victim Dies From Crash Injuries

Stark county death toll rises to 104 with the death of Esther Bigley 45 of 915 16th st NE in Mercy hospital from injuries suffered Sunday night in a collision one mile east of Roberts-ville on route 30. Mary C. Smith 75 mother of Bigley died Monday in hospital from injuries in same crash. Joseph Bigley in fair condition. The other driver Joseph Ciancona 19 of Midland Pa said his car veered to the shoulder and struck Bigley’s vehicle head on. Bigley funeral plans at Wackerly parlors. Smith services Wednesday 2 p m Arnold parlors. burial Westlawn cemetery.

Stark County Esther Bigley 16Th St Mercy Hospital Joseph Bigley Robertsville Mary C. Smith

American forces repulse Japanese attacks in north Luzon front

United States defenses faced strong Japanese artillery and infantry assaults about 60 miles north of Manila as U S Army planes appeared over the front. Maj Gen Jonathan Wainwright reported nightlong fighting near Cabatuan with Japanese shelling and a one mile front attack on Dec 29 30, while U S troops held their lines and air reinforcements possibly arrived.

United Press North Luzon Manila United States Army Philippines Jonathan Wainwright Cabanatuan

Japanese predicts Manila fall before Jan 10 amid war warnings

Tokyo reporting says a Japanese military spokesman claimed operations in the Philippines are on schedule and Manila will fall by January 10. He warned Calcutta and other eastern cities would be bombed if used as supply bases for Chungking, amid Burma Road transfer rumors. Navy communiques tallied Sunken destroyers and submarines around Luzon, with extensive damage to merchant ships and air facilities, while losses were light on Japanese side. Stamps and bonds drive swells as defense agencies mobilize schoolboys and newspaper carriers into agents, with large orders and honors planned for sales milestones.

Tokyo Philippines Manila Calcutta Chungking Burma Rangoon Luzon Sulu Celebes British Borneo Pacific J. A. Menster Main St Louisville George Northwest Repository

Pacific War Reports Amid Malaya And Philippines Fighting

British Far East HQ says Japanese columns attacked north of Singapore with heavy casualties. Singapore defenses faced four night air strikes as Sumatra reports and Manila endures renewed danger. Quezon Osmena inaugurated for a second term as US Sayre vows enduring comradery. Submarine sinks claimed by Japanese Navy. planes shoot down more enemy aircraft in the region.

Australia Singapore London Ipoh Sumatra Strait of Malacca Medan Goodyear, Goodrich United States Manila Pacific Mexico Western Pacific Borneo South China Sea Sulu Celebes Pagasinan Tayabas Manuel L. Quezon Sergio Osmena Francis B. Sayre Roosevelt Philippines Washington Manila Bay Lingayen Atmonan

Japanese Threats Rise As Manila Braces For Attack

Reports from Manila on December 30 describe a Japanese naval threat and heavy air raids on Corregidor amid a stand by U S and Philippine forces on the Luzon fronts. The Manila Herald cited sources claiming ships tested island defenses while reinforcements rumors spread, stirring public concern despite Roosevelt assurances.

Nited Press Manila United States Philippines Luzon The Philippines Herald Corregidor Island Manila Bay Roosevelt

King George VI key donor at London charity stamp sale

An envelope donated by King George VI to a charity stamp sale fetched $630 in London on December 30. The 1939 vintage contribution was addressed to His Majesty at Hyde Park, New York, care of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, highlighting cross Atlantic charity efforts.

London George VI King George

Bricker appoints five to Ohio nurses board

Gov Bricker announced a five member state nurses board to examine and certify all registered nurses in Ohio, replacing the Ohio state medical board. The board begins Jan 1 with members Celia Cranz Akron Zella Nichols Toledo Sister de Chantal Cincinnati Ruth Evans Cleveland and Mabel F Pittsman Findlay, receiving 10 dollars daily up to 500 dollars yearly.

Associated Press Columbus Bricker Ohio State Medical Board Celia Cranz Akron Zella Nichols Toledo Sister de Chantal Cincinnati Ruth Evans Cleveland Mabel F. Pittsman Findlay

Injured pedestrian believed car victim near city limits

Simeon Popa aged 52 of RD 3 Lou isville was struck by an automobile while walking east on Georgetoward beyond the city limits. He was found on the road at 6 am and taken to Mercy hospital with head lacerations and possible head and shoulder injuries. Donna Jean Schoeppner six of AD 4 was treated at Mercy hospital for lacerations of the upper lip after a car driven by her father collided with a machine driven by George Poplacean at 11th street and Market are S as reported by Patrolmen H R Griffin and R G Sines.

Simeon Popa RD 3 Louisville Georgetoward Sheriff’s Office Mr. Popa Mercy Hospital Donna Jean Schoeppner AD 4 Robert O. Schoeppner George Poplacean 17Th St 11Th St Market H. R. Griffin R. G. Sines

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