Hospital Ship Moves Most Seriously Wounded To Australia
The report covers Allied efforts in World War II with American and Filipino forces resisting a Japanese onslaught near Manila. It notes evacuation of wounded on the hospital ship Mactan bound for Australia, while Tokyo claims of bombing distant islands are denied by the navy. Japanese advances press toward Manila as frontline units clash with stubborn defense.
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Australia
Washington
Manila
Douglas MacArthur
War Department
Far East
Navy
Tokyo
Maui
Palmyra
Johnston Islands
Hawaiian
MacArthur
United States Army
Mactan
Russians Rout 16 German Divisions in Kaluga Victory
The Red army announces the recapture of Kaluga and final defeat of Gen. Heinz Guderian's tank army. Six German divisions are routed on the central front, with a special brigade of Hitler's guards also driven back. Kaluga's seizure opens rail and road lines southwest of Moscow as Stalin aims to relieve Sevastopol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Moscow
Red Army
Kaluga
Heinz Guderian
Guerian
Germany
Hitler
Cracow
Poland
Tula
von Kluge
Novy Kirishi
Moscow-Bryansk
Tula- Vyasma
Oka River
Crimea
Joseph Stalin
Sevastopol
Russia
Michael Kalinin
Sovie Union
Stalin
Crimean
Crimean Peninsula
At A Glance 1942 Economic Outlook Summary
The report foresees defense production rising sharply in 1942 while non defense falls, with employment and wages following the same pattern. Farm income up 10-20 percent, business earnings past peaks, fewer strikes, commodity prices strengthening, taxes biting white collar workers, retail trade slipping slightly, high grade bonds declining while good stocks rise, and creeping inflation continuing through 1942.
Canton Eyes Continued Prosperity Amid War Boom
Babson notes Canton shows a sharp upward trend in general business since 1938 with about a 120 percent rise over three years. Current activity is 20 percent above last year, at 1929 peak levels, boosted by armament orders and heavy industry including steel, machinery, and railroad components in defense city expansion.
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Canton
United States
Belden Brick Co Buys Penney Building in Downtown Deal
In a major downtown real estate move Belden Brick Co acquired the five story Market and 2nd street NW building occupied by J C Penney Co. Purchase came via Zollinger Folwell Realty stock sale. No occupancy changes. Penney remains leaseholder for eight years more. Building features and historical notes included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belden Brick Co
Market
2Nd St NW
J. C. Penney Co
Zollinger-Folwell Realty Co
Market Area
Zollinger-Folwell Company
William R. Zollinger
Canton
Nathan T. and
W. H. Folwell
Philadelphia
Tire quotas set for January under punch of CPA rules
OPA officials estimate normal tire use at about 4 million monthly. January quotas cap passenger car motorcycle and light truck sales at 114 191 and 242 783 for heavy trucks and buses. Purchases require CPA eligibility proofs. Henderson says quotas should keep essential vehicles running and may rise with military developments.
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OPA
CPA
Leon Henderson
Fighting Year Arrives With Noisy Hello
Canton and the nation observe their first wartime New Year since 1918 with tempered gaiety and a grim outlook for 1943. Damp weather, watch night services, and busy churches mark the day as officials take office for 1942 43 at city hall led by Mayor Ed S Folk while industry awaits the new year.
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Canton
St. Paul’s Episcopal
Agudas Achim
First Lutheran
First Presbyterian
Ed S. Folk
Canton Industry
Tire quotas set on county basis
The office of price administration established January quotas restricting passenger car tire sales by county. Some counties may sell only one new tire, while hundreds are limited to ten or fewer. Nationwide, about 357,000 tires will be available next month, with Alaska allotted 105 and Texas 36,680.
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Associated Press
Washington
Office of Price Administration
United States
Alaska
Texas
Income Levy Bite To Be Deep Open House For Taxpayers
The 1942 income tax period begins today with Canton’s Internal Revenue Office open on the second floor of the post office. Earl D. Gross, Canton chief, says forms not yet available but will accept returns. Personal exemptions drop to 750 for singles and 1500 for married couples amid higher tax rates, signaling substantially higher payments next year.
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Canton
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Earl D. Gross
Frank F. Gentsch
Cleveland
Canton Invests Heavily in U S War Bonds and Stamps
Canton crowds flocked to bond and stamp outlets as 1941 ended with a record year of 3 394 995 dollars in maturity value. December sales reached 761 695 dollars, the best month since May when investment securities first released. Bond receipts totaled 708 375 dollars and defense stamps 53 320 dollars, with postmaster Louis J. Elsaesser noting larger denominations in high demand.
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Canton
Defense Savings
Louis J. Elsaesser
Cleveland
Elsaesser
Uncle Sam
Defense
British check Singapore drive eases Japanese pressure
British reports say Japanese pressure in the Perak sector dwindled while Malay Peninsula patrols pushed back where engaged. Singapore air raid caused only minor damage with no casualties. RAF strikes on Yungei Patani disrupted the Japanese air base as London previews Singapore as Allied launch base in Pacific operations.
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Singapore
Perak
Malayan
Pacific
Royal Air Force
Yungei Patani
London
Western
United States Navy
Canton Red Cross fund tops thirty five thousand dollars
Canton’s Ameri can Red Cross chapter reports its emergency war fund drive has surpassed 35,000 dollars toward a 70,000 dollar local quota. Donations come from 3000 letters and many contributions at banks, building societies, and the public square booth, which has gathered nearly 5,000 dollars mostly in small sums. Women and girls’ organizations run the effort with no solicitation.
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Canton
The
American Red Cross
Boops Barber and Beauty Shop New Arlington Location
New location announced at 2330 Tusc W corner Arlington with dialing 2 2505 for appointments. Public notice highlights address change and services offered by Boops Barber and Beauty Shop.
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Boop’s Barber & Beauty Shop
Tusc
W. Cor
Arlington
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D. D
Trinity Lutheran Church
Babson Park
Mass
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Great Britain
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God
Jesus Christ
Our Lord
Penney CO
Belden Brick
Stark
Qohio
Pass
Carroll
Columbiana
Holmes
Harrison
Jefferson
Tuscarawas
Wayne
Cuyahoga
Franklin
Hamilton
Lucas
Summit
Mahoning
Ohio
U.S. Bureau
U.S
Defense Bonds
Stamps
Damon Runyon
Paul Mallon
Sen. Thomas
Utah
RED Cross
Apple House
Fulton NW
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