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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1942

Page

8

Attlee Outlines Allied War Council and Pacific Command

In Parliament Clement Attlee discusses U S and Britain unity from Churchill Roosevelt talks on a supreme war council. He praises American arms efforts and notes limits on forces, while detailing Gen Wavell’s command scope across Burma to Australia and surrounding areas.

United Press London Clement Attlee Privy Seal House of Commons Roosevelt Winston Churchill Washington Supreme War Council United States Japan Churchill Atlee Britain Malaya Pacific Attlee Archibald P. Wavell Southwest Pacific India Australia Burma Indo-China Philippines Malay Archipelago

Singapore naval base stakes as Far East crossroads

The article details Singapore as a vital Allied stronghold with a British naval base that controls key sea lanes and resource flows. It describes fortifications, air power, transport links, and the strategic risk of losing the fortress, stressing its role in rubber tin and oil supply for the Indies. It notes defenses, mined approaches, and diverse troops defending the island, underscoring the peril should Japan seize the base.

Singapore Far East Oceania Australia India Mid-East Europe Africa Malaya Indies Britain Japan Strait of Johore England United States Naval Yard Bangkok Naval Base Equator Malayan Johore Far

Alliance Judge Heads City's Rationing Unit

Alliance January report notes Judge Harry E. Moreland appointed chairman of the three member rationing board by Mayor Floyd Senn. William M. Corry and Murray Rhue named assistants, with Corry as secretary manager of the Chamber of Commerce and Morgan Engineering Co. respectively.

Bareau Alliance Harry E. Moreland Alliance Floyd . Senn William M. Corry Chamber of Commerce Murray Rhue Morgan Engineering Co

School Board Elects in Tuscarawas District

East Greenville Jan 8 D E Huntsberger was elected president of the Tuscarawas two school board Other members include W J Williams as vice president L W Myers as clerk and treasurer and Henry Wetzly and John Latham Meetings will be held the first Friday night of each month.

East Greenville D. E. Huntsberger Tuscarawas Two W. J. Williams L. W. Myers Henry Wetzly John Latham

Doan's Pills Offer Relief for Kidney Fatigue

Doctor warned kidneys resemble 15 miles of tubes that purify blood and affect sleep when overtaxed. Ads claim Doan's Pills ease backache, swelling, and fatigue by flushing waste, urging readers to buy.

Dean Doan

Uhrichsville splits safety service job this week

Uhrichsville council voted to divide the post of safety service director into two offices. Mayor W. Paul Wilcoxon will appoint the officials this week. The service director gets 2 dollars monthly. the safety director 10 dollars. Committees were announced with local officials named.

Uhrichsville Council W. Paul Wilcoxon Council C. E. Bliss G. B. Hunt William Cecil Leslie Peoples George Farmer Rodney Simonton C. E. Davidson Cecil Peoples O. W. Baker Farmer Simonton Hunt Davidson Baker W. R. Treadway Dennison Council Union Cemetery Association Jack Collins Dennison C. T. Bliss Uhrichsville E. S. Henry Mill Mill Two To the Board. Mr. Bliss Theodore Schug

South Wales Town Note in New York State

South Wales is the name of a town in New York state noted here as a geographic designation. The item references the locality without additional context or events in this brief snippet.

South Wales New York State

Stark Jackson Club Elects E. J. Lattin President

Edward J. Lattin was named president of the Jackson club of Stark county at a Moose club meeting. Officers chosen included Richard Stokes and Harry W. Lash as vice presidents, Walter Swallow for Alliance, and Ceylon W. Crowl as secretary and treasurer. Speakers were Judge George N. Graham and Carl F. Klein, county Democratic chairman.

Judge Graham Carl F. Klein Edward J. Lattin Jackson Club Stark County Moose Club Richard Stokes Harry W. Lash Massillon Walter Swallow Alliance Ceylon W. Crowl Treas Common Pleas George N. Graham Democratic

Red Cross Nurse Aids Enrollments Set for Next Wednesday

Formal enrollments for the Red Cross nurses aid course will be received next Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Canton chapter headquarters 1311 Market Ave N. About 75 women have registered and it is expected 5 will pass the physical exam. Enrollees will train 80 hours plus 20 hours first aid then pledge 150 hours of volunteer service. Graduates will assist in city hospitals except highly professional duties. Mrs. Margaret Allman chairs the nurses aid division. War fund gifts to Canton chapter continue, with $80 collected yesterday despite zero weather at the public square booth.

Red Cross Canton Market Margaret Allman Nurses Aid Division Public

Longest unfortified border between United States and Canada

The 3000 mile border between the United States and Canada is described as the world’s longest unfortified international boundary line reflecting its peaceful status and lack of military defenses along most of its length.

Holmesville Budget Set

Holmesville notes council approved an appropriation ordinance totaling 925 dollars on January 8.

Holmesville

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