Churchill cabinet shakeup fails to quiet foes
London Feb 20 Critics labeled the half way cabinet shakeup insufficient and foresee further changes. Churchill cut the war cabinet from nine to seven, named Lord Beaverbrook as special envoy to the United States, and added Sir Stafford Cripps as lord privy seal and leader of the House of Commons. Cripps may assume Churchill's parliamentary spokesman role while Attlee becomes dominions secretary and deputy prime minister.
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Allies Pour Shells Into Foe Scrambling Ashore In Latest Advance
Allied forces launch heavy bombardment as they push ashore in new operations. In the Dutch Indies the Japanese invasion across Bali and Timor aims at bases for future assaults on Java or Australia. Burma reports defenders holding the Bilin river line while the Philippines sees incendiaries dropped behind MacArthur’s lines. In Brazil a submarine sinks another merchant ship with 46 crew safe. Soviet troops drive toward the Latvian border amid claims German spring offensive plans are disrupted.
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Pocket U-Boat Blasts Brazil Ship
Rio de JaneiroFebruary 20 The foreign office said the Brazilian steamer Olinda was sunk marking a second Brazilian loss in three days The Lloyd Brasileiro passenger steamer Buarque was sunk off Virginia early Sunday by a rocket submarine with two torpedoes The Olinda was sunk by shell fire
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Canton Plans Work On Birthday Holiday Monday
Canton defers observance of Washingtons birthday by working through the holiday in defense plants and banks except for state law banks. Courthouses and city offices close. mail service reduced. selective service offices stay open. city council meets Monday night. post office limited delivery. In Norfolk, the freighter Olinda was sunk by an Axis submarine. crew saved after crash dive. Brazil breaks diplomatic ties with Axis nations. Blum damaged by a mine.
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Cold snap eases as Ohio records 5 degree low
A chill lingers in Ohio with a low of 5 degrees during the night and a slight warming trend beginning this morning. Most ice on highways has melted, leaving only small slick spots in some areas.
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Distress Calls Spur Allied Hunt For German Submarines
In the Caribbean war zone distress signals from two steamers prompted Allied craft to search new areas for German U boats. Submarines were blamed for explosions in Port of Spain Trinidad anchorage. Curacao blackout reported as ships and naval units extend patrols across a 700 mile south Atlantic span from Venezuela to British Guiana.
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First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt Resigns Civilian Defense Role
Washington February 20 Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt resigns as assistant director of the office of civilian defense James M Landis the director accepted the resignation praising her vision and energy She said her departure will help protect the agency from attacks over her beliefs and emphasizes the program's importance The First Lady oversaw the physical fitness division which drew fire over the hiring of dancer Mayris Chaney who recently resigned
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Pension repeal goes to House
Washington Feb 20 Legislation to repeal pensions for congress, carrying a 75 to 5 senate endorsement, went to the house where similar approval was predicted. The senate refused 49 to 22 to attack a general pension plan by Sen. Downey of California. Downey proposed increasing federal old age pensions to needy persons 60 and older to 30 dollars without state matching. The house recesses until Monday, leaders undecided when to bring the repeal to floor. Chairman Ramspeck expects action next week and may seek floor time. Byrd sponsors repeal. differences hinge on elected officials scope. House action followed a petition with 207 signatures for immediate report. 218 would trigger formal discharge. The senate repealer was by Byrd, while the house bill mirrors but excludes elected officials. (Turn to PENSION, Page 6)
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Old 31st Regiment Fights Nine Day Battle on Bataan
From Bataan Peninsula February 19 Associated Press reports the 31st Infantry’s nine day battle at Abucay hacienda against Japanese forces. The piece highlights diversity, long service from Manila to present, and casualties among veterans and recruits. It credits General MacArthur with the regiment’s stand amid heavy losses and pivotal defense.
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Singapore Reporter Safe in East Indies
The Associated Press confirms C Yates McDaniel, last American newspaperman to leave Singapore, arrived in Batavia after a week long voyage. His ship was bombed and sunk shortly after departing the British base amid heavy Japanese air attacks.
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Even Old Iron Dogs Bite Enemy In City's Scrap Drive
The American Legion launches a Canton scrap drive next Tuesday to collect unusable metal from homes and businesses. Proceeds fund emergency Civilian Defense equipment purchases. We urge curbside drop off through the following week ending Saturday night.
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Bataan Suffers Fire Bomb Raid Across Fronts
Washington reports Japanese incendiaries dropped on Bataan installations behind lines as MacArthur’s forces fight on the peninsula. Allied air forces strike Bali and surrounding waters. Bali's defenders report heavy Japanese landings, while Dutch and Allied ships engage the invasion armada near Bali.
Darwin Air Loss Reported In Major Japanese Raid
Australian and Dutch sources describe a large Japanese attack across Java Bali and Timor. Japanese air raids target Buitenzorg Bandung and Oosthoek while Darwin in Australia’s north reports light casualties and no vital damage. Royal Australian Air Force and government officials note 72 Japanese bombers in the initial raid and ongoing defense measures.
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Job total 70 percent higher than city’s 29 peak
Canton production payrolls rose to 34 810 workers across 68 plants in the week ended February 12, a 375 gain from the prior week, 8 151 more than the same week last year, and over 70 percent above the 1929 peak.
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Pekin Ducks and Fathens on sale for 23c per lb
Open Sunday till noon at Cooper Market 921 9th NE with defense stamps free with gas. Smith Tire at 2nd and McKinley NW and Apple House Fulton NW offer sweet cider fresh daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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