Defense Opens in Doney Trial as State Rests
In the Ohio case Buffert Ray Doney, 47, stands trial for the Nov 22 slaying of his daughter Mrs. Almeda Whitmer, 23. The state rested after testimony by Doney’s son Stanley. Defense witnesses began arguing intoxication as a factor in lack of premeditation.
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Buffert Ray Doney
Almeda Whitmer
Stanley Doney
Marcella Sigler
Rose Ct NW
Jack’s Grill
Doney
Common Pleas
Frank W. Sweitzer
Joseph L. Floyd
George N. Graham
Mary Jane Beamer
2Nd St NW
Whitmer
2Nd St SW
Pamphlet Bombing by U S Forces Reaches Occupied France
The Associated Press reports Royal Air Force bombers acting as U S delivery boys released millions of leaflets in occupied France toward Brittany. Stephen Early cites 1,417,500 pamphlets in latest raids, part of a broader U S psychological front. The Brittany blitz accompanies Senate action on a Navy bill of 26.5 billion and a 500 million aid package for China.
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Associated Press
Washington
Royal Air Force
United States
France
America
Stephen Early
Brittany
United Nations
Early
Rural defense leaders named to county committees
County commissioners Wednesday named six civilian defense committee chairmen to serve rural districts outside villages. The chairs will coordinate with William E. Harrington and civil defense offices, supporting sheriff, fire, highway, education, and labor efforts while linking with existing county groups.
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Civilian Defense Committee
Civilian Defense Council
William E. Harrington
Jess Sherrick
Civilian Defense Office
J. V. Vantillburg
North Industry
Walter Firestone
William Gephart
T. C. Knapp
Henry A. Schrantz
Metropolitan Brick Co
Soviet Family Union Promised by Kalinin Amid War Push
Soviet President Kalinin declared the hour near when occupied republics will rejoin the USSR family as Red Armies drive toward White Russia Latvia Estonia and Lithuania. He claimed German losses rose while Hitler sacrifices Moscow like Napoleon. Front reports say Russia’s winter campaign advances. In Libya, Tobruk and Derna areas see Axis pressure as Mussolini’s command reports offensive gains. Turkey is warned to stay alert as Hitler eyes the Dardanelles and Caucasus route.
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Associated Press
Russia
Michael Kalinin
U.S.S.R
Latvia
Estonia
Lithuania
Red Army
Kalinin
Adolf Hitler
Moscow
Napoleon
Hitler
Front Line
Cairo
Tobruk
Gulf of Sirte
Royal Air Force
Tmimi
Derna
Benito Mussolini
U S Air Power Helps Bolster Java Defenses
American P-40 fighters in action over Java report shooting down one bomber and one pursuit plane amid a larger clash with a superior Japanese force. One American plane is missing as MacArthur’s forces on Batan Peninsula hold off the Japanese drive near Corregidor.
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U.S
United Press
Washington
Java
Dutch East Indies
War Department
United Nations
Soerabaja
Sir Archibald Wavell
United Forces
Southwest Pacific
United States
Douglas MacArthur
Batan Peninsula
Pacific
MacArthur
Philippines
United States Flying Fortress
Malay
Singapore
Corregidor Fortress
New Honor Medal Asked for MacArthur
Rep. Thomas of New Jersey introduced a bill in Washington to award the Congressional Medal of Honor to Gen. Douglas MacArthur for defending the Philippines. The measure was referred to the military affairs committee, which Thomas said would act quickly.
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International News Service
Washington
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Rep. Thomas
New Jersey
Military Affairs Committee
Coal Operator Defies Robber in Narrow Fray at Nolan Coal
William F. Nolan Jr. faced a would-be robber at the Nolan Coal Co. office on McGregor Ave NW when the assailant demanded money from an open safe. Nolan challenged the gunman and said there was no money. the robber then waved a pistol and left without shooting as police noted the robber nervously retreated.
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William F. Nolan Jr
5Th St NW
Nolan Coal Co
McGregor Ave NW
Mr. Nolan
Inch of Rain Eases Moisture Shortage in Canton
Heavy rain last night, the heaviest since October, brought driving hazards but relieved a worsening moisture shortage. An inch of precipitation fell with rain dominating most of the event, briefly turning to snow in the afternoon as temperatures dropped from 39 to 34 then rose again. Highway crews sanded danger spots before conditions improved. Paved streets remained mostly clear while dirt and gravel roads became nearly impassable due to slick surfaces.
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Canton
Mercury
Sweet cider ad at Apple House Fulton NW
Daily advertisement for fresh sweet cider from 10 a m to 7 p m at Apple House located in Fulton Northwest.
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Apple House
Fulton NW
Welles accuses Nazis of starving Greeks by theft of food
Washington report says Undersecretary Sumner Welles charged Germany with taking all food from Greece and leaving the country to starve. He called occupation policy appalling and urged relief as British shipments reach Greece to ease the crisis.
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International News Service
Washington
Sumner Welles
Germany
Welles
Greece
Great Britain
Japanese Gain in Burma Drive
British acknowledgment notes Japanese patrols crossing the lower Salween near Moulmein and Paan. Rangoon faces bombardment as British and Indian troops defend the river line to shield the Burma Road, with Japanese attempts to seize Martaban repelled by artillery and air attacks.
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Associated Press
Rangoon
Burma
Salween River
Moulmein
Paan
R.A.F
Burma Road
China
Salween
Martaban
Martahan
Singapore Battles Rages Across Strait as Invasion Looms
Japanese siege guns thunder across the Johore strait toward Singapore while British batteries retaliate. R A F Hurricanes drive off planes, sinking or damaging enemy aircraft. civilian casualties near 300, with 63 dead. Ships and oil facilities in Singapore harbor face continued raids.
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Associated Press
Singapore
R. A. F. Hurricanes
Strait
Johgre Strait
Tokyo
Johore State
Singapore Island
Johore Bahru
British Far East Command
Senate approves massive war aid for China and navy bill
The Senate passed a 500 million dollar China aid measure to be directed by the President and Treasury, plus a 26.5 billion dollar naval supply bill. The package expands total military outlays this month to about 39 billion. The House previously approved the China aid, while the Navy bill covers aircraft production, shipbuilding, fleet operations, and ordnance. The two measures now go to President Roosevelt for signature.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
White House
China
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Stimson
Congress
Roosevelt
Navy
Rayburn
Hospital ship with wounded Americans raided nine times in a day
ELBOURNE Australia Feb 5 A hospital ship carrying wounded American soldiers and nurses from the Philippines to an Australian port was attacked nine times in one day by Japanese bombers and fighters between midday and late afternoon Jan 8. The ship identified as Mactan of 2067 tons had reached Darwin after sailing from Manila, bearing wounded. A nurse described butterflies in the stomach from the bombings while soldiers remained cheerful, hoping to recover and strike back at the enemy.
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Associated Press
Elbourne
Australia
Philippines
United States
Darwin
Manila
Dutch East Indies
Celebes
Today's Index Highlights and Page References
A compact index page lists sections such as Amusements, Believe It or Not, Bringing Up A Family, Comics, Crossword Puzzle, Damon Runyon, Day in Canton, Deaths, Editorials, Markets and Financial, Needlework Pattern, Pitfalls of Love, Pattern 20, Paul Mallon, Radio Programs, Serial Story, Side Glances, Social News, Sports, Up Through a Century, and Walter Lippmann with page numbers 4, 18 19 20 24 25 26 29 30.
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Damon Runyon
Canton
Paul Mallon
Walter Lippmann
Ride Bus Double Up In Cars Defense Head Asks Workers
The Civilian Defense office urges workers to double up in cars and ride buses to conserve tires amid reduced tire quotas and uncertain availability. Jess Sherrick, executive manager, asks plant managers to post the view for all employees.
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Defense
Civilian Defense Office
Jess Sherrick
Sherrick
Italian Submarines Lost Helping Nazis
The Admiralty announced that several Italian submarines paid the ultimate penalty after aiding the German campaign in the Atlantic. One vessel Ferraris, an 880 ton sub with eight torpedo tubes and two 3.9 inch guns, sank late in 1941 after a flying boat damage. Ferraris was among four subs that escaped Massawa Eritrea during Italy’s east African loss and completed a 14000 mile voyage back to Europe without incident.
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Associated Press
London
Admiralty
Atlantic
Massawa
Eritrea
Italy
Europe
Dahlia Innovator Mrs. Atkinson Dies at 85
Mrs. J. B. Atkinson, 85, a nationally recognized developer of three new dahlia varieties including the North Carolina Lou Atkinson and Capt. Ben Dixon, died in Gastonia North Carolina on February 5.
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Gastonia
N. C
J. B. Atkinson
North Carolina
Lou Atkinson
Ben Dixon
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