Sinking of Three Ships Near Japan’s Largest Base
U S sinks three ships off Japan’s largest naval base as wartime operations unfold. The report also notes Singapore defenders cutting spearhead resistance and details on scrap steel’s critical role in war industry. Mountain climbers later find charred remains from a TWA crash atop Table Rock, Las Vegas.
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Nev
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TWA
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CIO AFL unity urged by Lewis in war crisis
John L. Lewis called for a unified CIO AFL leadership to aid the war effort in an open letter to AFL President William Green and CIO President Philip Murray. Green welcomed talks, while Lewis urged resuming negotiations halted in 1939, arguing unity would boost national labor and war economy efforts.
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Relief fund planned for workers displaced by wartime shift
The White House announced a proposed 400 to 600 million dollar relief program for workers temporarily laid off during the wartime shift to production. It would provide 60 percent of wages up to 24 dollars weekly, with government topups to match state unemployment, contingent on training for new skills. Roosevelt aims to send a message to Congress next week and push swift legislation.
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Russians Strike West of Moscow With Parachute Troops
Soviet communique reports occupation of several populated places on the Moscow front and two regional centers as parachute troops reportedly behind Mozhaisk wedge threaten encirclement of about 100,000 German troops. Northwest of Moscow, Latashino is recaptured nearly to Rzhev amid German counterattacks. Shakhovskaya liberated. large parachute drops indicate extensive use.
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American Submarine Penetrates Tokyo Bay Waters
A lone American submarine slipped into Tokyo Bay and sank three Japanese merchant ships near Yokohama, signaling a bold naval operation. The report ties to MacArthur’s forces at Bataan and recalls earlier events, noting uncertainty about the sub’s current status and marking a rare return of US naval craft to Japanese waters.
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E H Schory Dies in Chattanooga
Edward H Schory 61 proprietor of Ed Schory and Son coal and builders supplies died Saturday in Newell sanatorium at Chattanooga Tennessee from uremic poisoning after illness beginning in Atlanta. He lived in Canton and was a longtime merchant and former traveling salesman. He leaves sons Ralph H Schory and Robert G Schory and wife Ona Pearl Fritchley. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Robert G. Schory
Alliance
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Paris
Mt. Union College
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Dumont Grocery
Henry Schory
McKinley Ave NW
Ilith St
National Biscuit Co
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Canton Medical Corps Prepared for Civilian Defense
Canton Civilian Defense doctors and nurses ready to act in a surprise air raid. Training of emergency squads is in early stages, with gaps to be filled. Medical facilities committee, chaired by Dr Blanchard V Antes, organized along national civilian defense lines. Plans to form a Canton emergency field unit.
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Chiang Seeks Glorious U S Victories in World Fight
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, replying to Gen. George C. Marshall, expressed sincere hope that the United States Army will soon achieve glorious successes in the common fight for amelioration of the world after China's victory at Changsha.
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George C. Marshall
United States Army
China
Changsha
Chiang Kai-shek
First Week Of Repository Essay Contest Breaks Record
The Repository reports 475 entries in week one of the fifth annual high school essay contest. Winners include Louis Baer and Donna Jean Vasbinder in city and suburban divisions, with multiple top prizes and several named students from Lehman Alliance Magnolia and Canton area schools.
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Ridgewood Ave
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Jackson Two
MacArthur's Troops Fight Off Wave of Japanese Assault
General MacArthur faces a crisis as American and Philippine troops resist a mass Japanese attack on Bataan province. Japanese claims of withdrawal are unconfirmed, while U S communiques describe stubborn, determined resistance against overwhelming forces near Mariveles Corregidor and Subic Bay.
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