State sales tax up 23 percent in 1941 across Ohio counties
The article notes a 23 percent rise in 1941 sales tax collections compared with 1940, driven by durable goods such as radios, washing machines, furniture and autos. It details county gains, highlights Summit County Akron as a leading increase, lists exact totals for major counties, and explains the distribution of the first million dollars monthly to local subdivisions.
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Summit County
Akron
Montgomery
Dayton
Mahoning
Youngstown
Cuyahoga
Cleveland
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Lucas
Toledo
Franklin
Columbus
Stark
Portage
Carroll
Holmes
Columbiana
Tuscara
Wayne
Jefferson
Tuscarawas
General Fund
Privilege Question in Trial Over Grand Jury Testimony
The trial examined whether Mrs. Christian could be cross examined about her grand jury testimony as a wife, after it surfaced she married days before the hearing. Prosecutor argues privilege waived when she testified as a defense witness. judge to rule. The state claims the defendant sped to beat a light and failed to stop after a fatal collision with a Baxter youth.
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Christian
Mr. Christian
A. C C. L. Barthelmer
Mrs. Christian
Baxter
Navy Decorates Stamp Soldiers at The Repository
Layton Malone of 1320 Cleveland Ave NW led as the first recipient of bronze, gold, and silver honor pins for selling at least $18.75 in Defense Savings Stamps. Naval officer Lieut. Comm. Bob O. Mathews presented awards to Malone and 112 other agents, with more medals and bars expected soon as the Army of 400 carrier agents continues its drive.
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Layton Malone
Cleveland Ave
Defense Savings
Bob O. Mathews
U. S. Naval Ordnance Plant
Defense
Mathews
Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co
Atty Gen Biddle Sets Axis Alien Re-registration Dates
Washington January 15 Atty Gen Biddle announced that re registration of Axis aliens will begin February 2 in eight western army command states and February 9 in the remaining states. The plan outlines a nationwide move to verify alien status.
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Washington
Biddle
Western Army Command
Americas faces questions on Axis ties and regional wartime unity
Ambiguity surrounds Americas stance on severing Axis relations with the United States delegation avoiding a direct answer. Rumors note Argentina’s possible move toward breaking ties and halting commercial relations. The conference will consider about 60 resolutions, focusing on aiding the United States in war, wartime economic unification, and postwar reconstruction.
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Argentina
Uncle Sam
Auto Tax Stamps Drive New Cleveland Post Office Hours
Officials urge motorists and firms to buy and resell stamps to ease crowds at stamp windows. Stay open late at main post office and branches. Stamps vary monthly with deadlines and fines for driving without a valid sticker. Postmaster explains glue issue and state waivers on windshield display.
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Elsaesser
Frank F. Gentsch
18Th
Internal Revenue District
Federal Building
Cleveland
Washington
Treasury Department
Invasion Fleet Drawn From Yawata Class Vessels
A fragment notes a line of ships including a destroyer transport seaplane tender and three 10 000 ton cargo ships. The Yawata stands out as the best of the day. The vessels are about 557 feet long with a 74 foot beam, built three years ago by Mitsubishi. They feature direction finders echo sounding devices and gyro-compasses. If the Lawata was not serving as an aircraft carrier it likely acted as a troop transport due to size and speed.
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Ing
Yawata
Mitsubishi
Lawata
Singapore Front Holds as British Peel Back South
British empire forces continue slow withdrawal in Singapore, destroying roads and infrastructure. Commando units operate in the Japanese rear with guerrilla tactics, aiming to halt the advancing lines. Imperial forces in Johore province expected to make the first stand in fixed positions, while delayed northern actions bolster southern defense.
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Johore
Allies Prepare Burma As Base For Offensive
United Press reports Burma plans an offensive likely into Japanese held Thailand as ground crews rush to new air dromes near the frontier. Reinforcements arrive, anti aircraft guns move into position, and plans coordinate with Chinese forces under an inter allied command for possible operations toward Malaya.
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Burma
United Press
Rangoon
Thailand
inter-Allied Command
China
London
Far East
Japan
Singapore
India
Malaya
Mehod
Tanker attacked as crew rescued off Newport coast
A tanker was torpedoed and is reported to have splashed crew into lifeboats. Naval vessels rescued six officers and 24 men and landed them at Newport Rhode Island, while the Malvina saved Captain Harold Hansen and seven others at New Bedford Massachusetts. Immobilized survivors are in naval custody as immigration action is awaited.
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Newport
R. I
Malvina
Harold Hansen
New Bedford
Mass
E. C. Kaibfus
Newport Naval Operating Base
Naval Headquarters
Washington
Atlantic
United States
North Atlantic
Nova Scotia
Retirement planned for Wayne County Children's Home head
Rev and Mrs Solomon Myers announce plans to retire as superintendent and matron of the Wayne County Children's Home effective April 1. The home board said the vacancy will be filled by civil service examinations.
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Wooster
Solomon Myers
Wayne County Childrens’ Home
The
Home Board
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2Nd ST. NE
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Wayne Home
White Sewing Machines
the Halleros
Halle Bros
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Neva
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