Berlin Admits Crisis as Reds Take Molalsk
Nazi press chief Otto Dietrich warns of a serious phase in the German war effort as Soviet reports claim new Red Army thrusts. The Associated Press notes Axis outlets and Berlin Rome communiques omit city losses since Rostov withdrawal, listing towns like Kerch and Kaluga among Soviet gains.
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Finnish Peace Talks Hinted Amid Berlin Denial
Reports from Finnish and Swedish sources say talks among Finnish diplomats and Swedish officials aim to launch a peace initiative with Russia through Swedish intermediaries. Berlin denies official peace moves, leaving the situation unsettled and uncertain.
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Berlin
Axis retreat accelerates as Moscow front shifts and Malta danger grows
German reports describe bitter weather and defensive fighting as the Mosaisk drive expands the Mozhaisk encirclement, 110 miles from Moscow, with a four mile per day gain since Kaluga. In North Africa, British HQ notes Axis retreat to the west speeds up, while Malta potential invasion looms as Mussolini’s command announces a violent assault.
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Germany Denies Rumors Of Unrest On Frontiers
Reports of an incipient revolution in Germany circulated after eastern front reverses. The Nazi foreign office issued a late night denial to foreign correspondents who were told the stories came from British and American sources. Berlin showed no open revolutionary movement, while Berlin press acknowledged eastern front troubles.
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Winter renews attack on area amid cold snap
A brutal cold wave persisted with 47 year records falling as temperatures plunged from 17 degrees Friday to four by midmorning. Gas pressure rose allowing normal gas use again, while a thin snow blanket lingered. Western Ohio felt the chill first with Toledo at five below and Dayton at zero, Cleveland and Akron at eight above.
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Rumanian Soldiers Face Death If Arms Not Surrendered
London dispatch reports German radio warning Romanian troops from the Russian zone to surrender all arms, ammunition, and explosives by January 20 or face death sentences. A Zagreb broadcast notes a rift within the Axis as Croat state tensions surface.
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Zagreb
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Japanese Push Forward In Malaya And Rally Ships For Indies Drive
The war front reports indicate Japan massing transport off Mindanao in the Philippines near Davao as Tokyo readies a broad campaign toward the Dutch East Indies. MacArthur says American forces conduct intensive patrols and artillery duels with heavy enemy reinforcements moving up. An American freighter loss and the Ruth Alexander abandon ship details are noted as the conflict widens.
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Tax Aids Study Exemption Cuts
Treasury and congressional tax leaders consider a 10 percent salary withholding tax and personal exemptions of 500 for singles and 1000 for married couples as the base for a 9 billion war revenue program. Proposals would cut net pay of a two earner 2000 annual family by about 5 dollars from a 38 50 weekly paycheck.
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McKinley Hotel Fire Traced to Vent Shaft Blaze
A stubborn blaze confined to a vent shaft at the McKinley hotel in the 3rd and Market area required three fire companies and over three hours to control. Fireman Walter Bonheimer received first degree burns on both hands from burning grease and lint as he battled the stove area. Fire Chief George Jacob ordered additional companies as flames reached the roof and subattic, with damage limited to the shaft roof and water, preventing spread to hotel floors.
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George Jacob
Price Control Battle Closes In On Senate Passage
Washington reports say administration leaders push for final senate passage of the price control bill amid a Bankhead veto power vote and Taft amendment battles. Roosevelt opposed the Bankhead plan, while Barkley forecast a Senate vote to pass the bill. In Malaya, British forces withdraw south as air raids strike Japanese bases and Singapore reports alarms with ongoing attacks across Ipoh and Sungei Patani.
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NBC Sued by Mutual on Trust Act Charge
United Press reports Mutual Broadcasting System and six affiliated stations sue NBC and RCA for 10.275 million dollars alleging conspiracy under federal anti trust laws. They claim restrictive contracts blocked business in cities with under four full time radio stations and seek triple damages of 3.425 million. The suit follows RCA NBC plan to convert NBC blue network into RCA subsidiary Blue Network Co.
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U S Champion Golf Meets Called Off
The United States Golf Association canceled all 1942 national championships including the Open, the Amateur, the Women's title event and the Public Links tournament.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Golf Association Today
Defense Proceeds On Theory Bombs Will Fall, Council Told
Canton Civilian Defense chair man Felix Hinkle outlined four weeks of wartime preparations at a city council meeting. He described Civilian Defense headquarters, volunteer staff, registration efforts, and a fire rationing board. The aim is to operate on the assumption the city will be bombed, with the caveat that even if wrong, progress remains valuable. A labor committee and housing survey were also discussed.
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Felix Hinkle
Canton Civilian Defense
Hinkle
Senators Insist President Be Made Clock Custodian
Senator Edwin Johnson of Colorado said senate conferees will press their version of the daylight saving time bill in a conference with the house. The senate bill would let the President order clock changes up to two hours and apply time shifts by region, contrasting with the house plan for nationwide one hour changes during the war.
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Edwin Johnson
Colorado
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Senate-House
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Interstate Commerce Committee
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Army Plane Crash Kills Three Near Springfield Ohio
A C-45 army plane crashed 14 miles east of Springfield during a flight from Pittsburgh to Patterson Field Dayton. The bright flare of light followed the plunge, killing three crew members as the craft went down on a farm owned by Joseph Ollinger north of Brighton, about 30 miles from its destination.
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Associated Press
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Mediterranean
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Patterson Field
Dayton
Joseph Ollinger
Brighton
Berea High School Girl Athlete Dies After Collapse
Jane Thompson 16 a Berea high school junior collapsed on the floor shortly after a four minute period while waiting to reenter a basketball game in Cleveland she died last night authorities reported.
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Berea High School
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