United States Bombers Strike Far East in Major Raid
Washington reports improved air activity with U S bombers over the south Pacific destroying an enemy destroyer in Davao bay and scoring hits on a battleship. The USS Heron repels a seven hour raid, its commander Lieut. William Leverette Kabler earning the Navy Cross.
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Battlefront tightens as British fall back toward Singapore
News from Singapore reports fresh Japanese land and sea pressure along the Malayan peninsula. British forces withdraw from Kuantan and retreat across the Perak front while a sea borne thrust threatens Kuala Selangor. Overnight air raids cause minor damage and one British casualty is listed.
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Reading Of 3 Below Sets 2 Year Mark As Cold Continues
Sub-zero conditions persisted across the state with readings dipping to 18 below at some sites. Official lows included 18 below in Canton area readings, 16 below in Lancaster, 7 below in Columbus, and 3 below in Cleveland. Forecasts predict continued cold tonight though not as severe.
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Milk Deliveries Plan Drawn For Stark County
Stark County milk deliveries likely shift to an every other day schedule around January 15 under a wartime conservation plan by the Ohio Milk Distributors association. Retail delivery hours start at 7 30 a m with no return trips for collections, while wholesale service runs six days a week.
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Oberlin Dairy
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Acme Dairy
War labor car makers join to double output in total auto plants
The one day old automotive labor management committee, five leaders from each side, will pool tools and plants to boost production for planes tanks and war goods. The plan aims for about six billion dollars in war output this year, with non military passenger car and light truck production halted around Jan. 31 and military orders totaling five billion dollars to five billion.
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Congress Told War Plans Will Cost 56 Billion Next Year
President Roosevelt told Congress the United States will deploy land, air, and sea forces to multiple theaters, including the British Isles, with a projected war budget of 56 billion dollars for the coming fiscal year. The plan calls for massive production of airplanes, tanks, anti aircraft guns, and merchant ships, while stressing national unity and total mobilization.
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Aliens Turn In 29 Cameras 21 Guns in Stark County
Stark county aliens surrendered 29 cameras 21 firearms and three radios ahead of a federal deadline. Police Chief Elmer E. Clark said 24 cameras and 18 firearms have receipts. Sheriff Dick France reported three shotguns three radios and five cameras received. Radios lacking receipts may be rendered inoperable. Items await further government instructions. In Europe, Rommel reportedly ill in Germany and Moscow under threat as Russia advances in Crimea with losses claimed by Soviet transports.
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Apple House Ad Announces Fresh Sweet Cider Daily
Local notice promotes sweet cider available daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Apple House located on Fulton NW. Advertisement urges patrons to visit for fresh, daily fruit beverages.
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Reds Break Out at Sevastopol
Russia's besieged garrison at Sevastopol appears to have broken German lines around the Black Sea base while Soviet transports press landing attempts on the Crimean west coast. Front line dispatches say Soviet troops sallied from Sevastopol, advancing to smash German outposts and destroy fortifications amid Nazi siege forces. Berlin radio confirms Red armies breached German defenses.
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Daily newspaper index listing sections and features
The page outlines today's contents across Amusements Believe It or Not Bringing Up A Family Comics Puzzle Damon Runyon Day In Canton deaths editorials markets and financial Needlework Pattern Pitfalls of Love Paul Mallon Radio Programs Serial Story Side Glances Social News Sports i Through a Century Walter Lippmann with page numbers for each item and columnist.
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Carrier Boys Ring Up 8930 Dollars In Stamp Sale
The Repository notes the defense stamping drive by carrier boys, with 89 303 stamps sold at 10 cents each totaling 8930.30 in two weeks. Over 400 agents sworn in December 22 began December 24 sales, with suspensions on Christmas, Sundays, and New Year.
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Wavell to Direct Pacific War From Java Island
Headquar ters of the united armed forces high command in the Far East will be established on Java Netherlands East Indies officials disclosed today Gen Sir Archibald P Wavell will direct the war against Japan from this archipelago The plan coincides with Dr H J Van Mook arriving in Australia for talks Maj Gen George H Brett commander US Army Air Corps is second in command under Wavell
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Wavell
Roosevelt States Union Resolve After Pearl Harbor
President Roosevelt addresses Congress on the state of the union amid the December 7 attack. He emphasizes American unity, readiness to face tasks, and the ongoing war against Hitler and Japan, noting the attack as the chosen moment for war. Continued on Page 11.
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