First 1942 grand jury names 12 in nine indictments
The first partial grand jury report for 1942 names 12 persons in nine indictments for varying offenses including a second degree manslaughter charge arising from a Christmas Eve hit-skip fatality in Massillon. Indicted are Harold J. Collier for manslaughter. Walter A. Conner Edward J. Graves and Claude J. Shook for unauthorized vehicle operation. William Bowser for breaking and entering. Cale Sliffe for unarmed robbery. William A. Warner for rape. Carl Householder for unauthorized vehicle operation. Mike J. Koury and Joe Rivas for breaking and entering with intent to steal. Arthur Little Otto for breaking and entering a cafe. and Donald L. Sams for breaking and entering a cafe. General arraignments set before Judge Frank N. Sweitzer Friday.
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Common Pleas
Frank N. Sweitzer
Harold J. Collier
Moffitt Heights
Massillon
Philip A. Ricker
Ricker
Walter Alvin Conner
E. Grant St
Alliance
Edward James
William Bowser
Ertleave
Cale Sliffe
2Nd St NE
William A. Warner
East Canton
Carl Householder
Mike John Koury
Mike John Khoury
3Rd St SE
Joe Rivas
9Th St NE
Arthur Little Otto
S. Arch St. Alliance
Donald Leroy Sams
W. Harrison St
Sweitzer
MacArthur Army And Fort On Corregidor Stand Up Under Bombing
The Associated Press reports MacArthur's Army and Fort Corregidor endure a steady bombing and strafing assault as Japanese forces mass toward the Dutch East Indies. U S planes operate from Amboina to strike naval bases while recon flights continue over the outer possessions.
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MacArthur
Corregidor
Dutch East Indies
Batavia
Ambon
Amboina
Davao
Tokyo
Brunei
British North Borneo
Dutch Borneo
U. S
Indies
United States Army
Philippines
Japan
Far East
United States War Department
Davao Bay
Manila
Doughkas MacArthur
Batan
British Retreat Stymies Japanese Push Across Malaya
Jan 7 report from Singapore says Japanese forces pressed west Malaya at heavy cost while British resistance, described as heroic, sought to delay advances. Retreats from Kuantan reach 170 miles northeast of Singapore as Allies plan joint air offensives with Chinese forces joining British and Indian troops in Burma.
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United Press
Singapore
Malayan
Straits Times
Kuantan
Pahang
Burma
Sydney
Australia
Sun
Kuala Lumpur
Russians Roar Back In Crimea To Trap Nazis
Reported sea borne Russian troops tightened a trap around Sevastopol siege forces as German claims of gains clashed with Soviet river valley pushes near Kharkov. London radio cited a beachhead at Yevpatoriya and heavy fighting along the peninsula shore amid German counterattacks.
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Associated Press
Crimea
Adolf Hitler
Sevastopol
Donets
Ukraine
Kharkov
Russia
Pittsburgh
Hitler
Yevpatoriya
Crimean
London
Feodosiya
Weather Report at Apple House Fulton NW
Daily apple cider hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Apple House in Fulton Northwest.
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Apple House
Fulton
Steinhardt Named Ambassador to Turkey
President Roosevelt nominated Lawrence A. Steinhardt then ambassador to Russia to serve as ambassador to Turkey succeeding J. W. A. MacMurray both currently in the United States.
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Steinhardt
Turkey
Associated Press
Washington
Laurence A. Steinhardt
Russia
Roosevelt
J. W. A. MacMurray
United States
MacArthur's Valiant Battle Across Corregidor Stand
General Douglas MacArthur and his forces hold Corregidor against a heavy Japanese bombardment. Despite being outnumbered four to one and lacking reinforcement, MacArthur maintains a stubborn defense on a jungle clad peninsula near Manila Bay as anticipation of a wider assault grows.
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Luzon
Bataan Peninsula
Corregidor-Manila
U. S
United Press
Washington
Douglas MacArthur
America
Custer
Corregidor Fortress
United States
Gen. MacArthur
Manila Bay
Corregidor
Japan
Tax Returns Outpace 1941 by Two-Fifty Percent
In Canton the Bureau of Internal Revenue reports tax returns in early 1942 running about 250 percent higher than the same period a year ago. Deputy collectors cite higher bill amounts and steady filings as Earl D. Gross, division chief, urges prompt submission. Open hours are 8:30 to 4:30 weekdays and 8:30 to noon Saturdays with noon breaks maintained.
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Canton
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Earl D. Gross
Gross
Red Cross Campaign Appeals Local Donations
Citizens urged to give to the War Relief fund of the American Red Cross with Canton’s quota set at 70000 dollars. Contributions may be mailed or made in person at Executive Headquarters 1311 Market area or through banks and savings and loan offices including Ohio Power Company East Ohio Gas Company and the Red Cross booth at the public square.
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War Relief Fund
American Red Cross
Canton
Market
Budget At A Glance For 1943 Fiscal Year
Washington dispatch summarizes the 1943 budget totals with total spending 59.03 billion dollars. War expenditures reach 52.79 billion, nonwar spending 6.14 billion, revenue 27.0 billion, and a 35.50 billion dollar deficit. Public debt ends the year at 110.4 billion. Taxes total 9.0 to 9.0? (clarified: 7.0 billion new levies plus 2.0 billion social security) plus tax measures and loop-hole closures.
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Washington
Treasury
Mercury Stays Frigid as Ohio Sees Record Cold
Coldest January day in 47 years as Canton and surrounding areas report subzero readings. Temperatures dip to zero or below with a 22 mile gale, while highways and gas utilities brace for continued cold. Officials note no relief forecast and crews monitor drifting snow and fuel reserves.
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Ohio
Canton
State Highway Department
Jean Weedman
U. S. Weather Bureau
U S WELCOMES TALK OF VICTORY PROMISES REPAID WAR TAXS
Roosevelt pledges Japan will be repaid with compound interest for Pacific bombings as Americans face a huge wartime tax burden. The budget bill outlines plans for 185000 planes, 120000 tanks, 18000000 tons of shipping and 55000 anti air guns by 1943, with broad national support and industry backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
Japan
Pacific
Congress
Rosevelt
Sidney Hillman
Glenn L. Martin
Donald W. Douglas
J. H. Kindelberger
National Council
Message To War Congress Reveals 18 Month Bill Totaling 77 Billion
President Roosevelt presented Congress with the largest budget and deficit in history, outlining an 18 month plan totaling 77 billion dollars largely for arms and munitions. He proposed tax increases, social security tax contributions, and a national debt rise to 110.4 billion, with war costs dominating the next fiscal year and selective excise taxes as a possibility.
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Congress
Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
United Nations
United States
White House
Roosevelt Budget Cuts Billions In Non War Costs
President Roosevelt proposed a non-defense federal budget of 6.141 billion dollars for the next year, a drop of 437.5 million from the current year. Excluding fixed charges, the non-defense total comes to 2.94 billion, down 1.057 billion. The plan largely meets congressional calls for economies, with major cuts in work relief, youth aids, agricultural aids and public works, while fixed charges rise slightly.
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Roosevelt
Budget Bureau
United Press
Washington
Joint Congressional Economy Committee
Sen
Byrd
Virginia
Congress
Byrd Group
Roosevelt Nominates Two Maj Gen for Lieutenant General
Washington January 7 President Roosevelt nominated Maj Gen George H Brett and Maj Gen Stanley D Embrick for promotion to lieutenant general. Gen Brett, former army air corps chief, was named deputy supreme commander of United Nations forces in the southwest Pacific theater. Officials said the move aims to place him directly under Gen Sir Archibald P Wavell, supreme commander of the southwest Pacific area.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
George H. Brett
Stanley D. Embrick
Brett
Army Air Corps
United Nations Forces
Southwest Pacific
Archibald P. Wavell
Southwest Pacific Area
Nazis Indicted For Cruelties In Bitter Russian Accusation
Moscow reports that Russia charges German armies and government with cruelties from toy theft to rape, mass murder, and destruction. Molotov notes vow of vengeance and claims war is a fight for universal rights and liberty, demanding Hitler's defeat.
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United Press
Moscow
Russia
Viacheslav Molotov
Sian
Soviet Union
Hitler
Cantons Payroll Lead Ties With Columbus in Ohio Gains
Canton's payroll rise was 49 percent in November 1940, tied with Columbus for top payroll gains among Ohio's eight major cities, while Canton's employment climbed 27 percent and Columbus 19 percent. Statewide payrolls rose 42 percent and employment 18 percent. October to November employment fell in Canton and Cincinnati, rose in Columbus, Toledo and Youngstown. Remaining cities showed strong November gains: Akron payroll 42 and employment 26, Cincinnati 41 and 22, Cleveland 45 and 23, Dayton 39 and 23, Toledo 27 and 5, Youngstown 29 and 14.
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Canton
Columbus
Ohio
Cincinnati
Toledo
Youngstown
Akron
Cleveland
Dayton
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Cavite
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Malaya
U.S
Weather Report
Stark County
Oday
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Damon Runyon
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Organized Labor
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