Allies Bolster Dutch in Indies Fight Hitler Defeat
Navy Secretary Knox told the mayors conference that full scale Pacific battles are not imminent as U S fleet units guard strategic bases and convoy supplies. He said the fighting will come when strategic needs dictate while emphasizing protection of global supply lines and the need to defeat Hitler.
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Knox Delared
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U.S. Sets Ceiling on Used Tire Prices and Retreading
Government price officials move to cap used tire prices after a new retread charge schedule. Leon Henderson announced limits on 6.00x16 tires with camelback tread, setting maximum retreading fees and requiring disclosure of retread status, camelback price, and tread depth to customers. Dealers must post the notice in shops as orders take effect.
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Associated Press
Ashington
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Defense Office Hours Extended to 9 PM Weekdays
Canton civilian defense headquarters at 203 2nd St SW will stay open Monday through Friday until 9 p m to enroll workers able to serve in emergencies. Assistant city director David Zollars said many residents lack time to register and a full staff will be available nightly to classify volunteers for vital roles such as auxiliary firemen and air raid crews.
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Canton Civilian Defense
2Nd Stsw
David Zollars
Canton
Zollars
Civilian Defense Office
Civilian Defense Committee
Russians Tighten Mozhaisk Vise in New Thrusts
Associated Press reports the recapture of Lyudinovo tightens the pressure west of Moscow. Red Armies claim encirclement near Mozhaisk, with two German regiments and a tank group trapped. British and Vichy sources note advances toward Smolensk and Balaklava recapture, while Sevastopol base shells retreating columns. Royal Air Force raids hit Wilhelmshaven Emden Boulogne docks.
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Battle Grows on Luzon Front in Philippines War Update
Washington reports a heavy artillery battle along the entire Luzon front as fresh Japanese troops move forward amid renewed air attacks on American and Philippine defenses. Corregidor and MacArthur’s front lines face renewed assaults as civilians’ radio reception faces suppression efforts by occupying forces.
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Rich Oil Fields Prepared For Destruction Before Japanese Arrival
In Batavia, Dutch East Indies, Allied forces fight Japanese landings on Borneo and Celebes. Dutch and Allied planes bomb cruisers and transports while plans to destroy Tarakan oil facilities are announced. Meantime, Manila reports heavy Japanese pressure in the Philippines and renewed bombing of Corregidor.
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Menado
Midway Island Retains U S Possession After Silence
Washington reports the United States appears to have won an initial round in keeping Midway Island from Japanese hands. No combat reported for three weeks and no further Japanese attacks indicated by official communiques. Midway, 1,500 miles west of Honolulu, is garrisoned by Marines famed at Wake.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Midway Island
Navy
Midway
Honolulu
Wake
Red Cross Appeal: Anton Seeks Fund to Meet War Relief Quota
The American Red Cross reports Anton is $17,000 short of a $70,000 War Relief quota. Time is short and every cent is needed now. Contributions can be mailed or delivered to Executive Headquarters, 1311 Market area, or via banks, savings and loans, Ohio Power Co, East Ohio Gas Co, or the Red Cross booth at the public square.
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Anton
War Relief Fund
American Red Cross
Market Area
Wickard Seeks Farm Price Veto Sparks Price Control Row
Secretary Wickard asserted control over both prices and production of farm goods to secure Allied food supplies. He opposed granting full price ceiling authority to Price Administrator Henderson. Roosevelt urged unity, but the Senate enacted a veto over Henderson ceilings. Conferees plan talks to bridge Senate and House price provisions amid Farm Relief perceptions.
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United Press
Washington
Wickard
Leon Henderson
Roosevelt
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Henderson
Congress
House
Japanese withdraw toward new line north of Seremban
British empire forces pull back to a line north of Seremban to contend with a fierce Japanese tank offensive. The Malaya command says combat was savage as Japanese infantry and dive bombers attacked imperial positions along roads and rail lines near Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
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Seremban
Kuala Lumpur
Malaya Command
Negri Sembilan
Federated Malay States
Swettenham
Japan
Car Liability Insurance Rate Hike Ties to Rising Claims
The National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters raised bodily injury and property damage liability rates for passenger cars by 3.5 percent and for trucks by 1.8 percent. The changes affect new rates in 34 states for cars and 18 states for trucks, but do not apply to policies already in force. Insurance firms expect field confirmations soon as territory revisions proceed.
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National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters
Dynamite Found In Downtown Alley
A half stick of dynamite with a fuse was found in the Market area rear alley around 10 30 a m and brought to police headquarters. Occupants of a passing truck stopped to examine the sack and turned it in after realizing its nature. The cap was removed and the materials were destroyed. an investigation into how it arrived there will be conducted.
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Elmer E. Clark
Court
Market Ares
Clark
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