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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1942

Page

16

Behind The Nazi Scenes Hitler Tricked By Stalin’s Finland Feint

In a 1941 Berlin view, Hitler misread Stalin as eager to placate Germany. Moscow’s inner circle allegedly plotted to remove Stalin while the Red Army hid its vast wartime power. German reports said Finland and Baltic battles masked Soviet strength and foiled German plans for a swift invasion.

Hitler Berlin Stalin Russia Red Army Soviet Russia Balkan Finland Moscow Germany Poland Salin’s Charles Lindbergh Luftwaffe Baltic States Nazi Party Foreign Office Paul Schmidt Ribbentrop Finnish Gulf Herr Schmidt Leningrad Reich Europe Ladoga Soviet Intourist GPU Lindbergh

History of rubber heard by optimists at luncheon

Harold Ziegler of Ziegler Tire & Supply spoke at the Courtland hotel about rubber history from discovery to modern tire rationing. He noted U S rubber on hand and at sea, discussed possible rationing aims for offense, retread tires for motorists, scarce tubes, and potential future supply from guayule or synthetic rubber. Plans for a Feb 12 Optimist dinner were announced.

Harold Ziegler Ziegler Tire & Supply Co Optimist Club Courtland Hotel Ziegler Brazil Pacific Ocean

Three Drivers Fined and One Jailed in Municipal Court

Three motorists faced fines in municipal court before Judge Gordon J. Burris. William F. Merryman of 636 Young Ave NE paid 25 dollars and costs for intoxication and 25 dollars and costs with driving rights suspended six months for leaving the scene of an accident. Edward C. Jack of 1226 Lippert Rd NE was fined 50 dollars and costs, sentenced to two days in the county jail, and had driving rights suspended six months for driving while under the influence. Kenneth Steele of Akron was fined 15 dollars and costs for reckless driving and 5 dollars and costs for failing to obtain a state driver license.

Gordon J. Burris William F. Merryman Young Ave NE Edward C. Jack Lippert Rd NE Kenneth Steele Akron

First Lady Scorns Hoarding Amid War Shortages

Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt told reporters hoarding soap sugar silk stockings or auto tires is futile as shortages will persist. She urged citizens to join the shared effort and practice restraint, noting she wears black stockings and avoids personal tires while White House operations run on a short order plan. The President may invite guests to lunch during talks.

Associated Press Washington Jan Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt White House

Old Bulb Still Lit After Four Decades in Wisconsin

In Barron Wis a rooming house run by Miss Jean Smith keeps an incandescent light bulb burning after more than 40 years of service. The bulb remains in use at the house despite modern replacements and stands as a local curiosity.

Barron, Wis Jean Smith

Cunningham Heads Wake Island Defense

The navy confirms Commander Winfield Scott Cunningham directed naval operations on Wake Island as of December 7, the U S Japan hostilities. Tokyo radio claimed Cunningham and the Wake garrison were prisoners in Yokohama after the island fell December 24. Cunningham wrote his wife December 20, saying all was well and he intended to stay safe.

Associated Press Washington Navy Winfield Scott Cunningham Wake Island United States-Japan Tokyo Cunningham

Civilian Brigade Formed To Aid Troops At Shelby

At Camp Shelby Mississippi a new volunteer brigade forms the Women s Supply Regiment and Men s Supply Regiment. All civilian supply workers enlist to free troops for combat. They will handle jobs from bossing to stevedore work, wear uniforms, and train in first aid sanitation air raids chemical attack and supplying combat units.

Camp Shelby Miss

Axis agents still active in U S says Dies

Chairman Dies told reporters at a closed committee meeting that evidence before the house committee on un American activities shows Axis agents are still in the United States and actively disseminating propaganda nationwide.

Associated Press Washington House Committee On un-American Activities

Peterson's Ointment fame spread nationwide</T:>

A Buffalo druggist created an ointment for pile relief that brought quick cooling soothing and astringent relief. It became a nationwide favorite and was sold in 35c boxes or 60c tubes with applicator with a money back guarantee if not delighted.

Buffalo Peterson

Dies cites Axis propaganda list used by Workers League

After two unidentified witnesses provided a list of 3,500 persons, Chairman Dies described Axis propaganda spread as a matter before the committee. He said the National Workers League used the list as a clearing house for Axis propaganda in the United States.

Dies National Workers League Texan United States

Pharmacist’s Guarded Care Ensures Safe Prescriptions

A pharmacist assures health protection by guarding stock quality purity and freshness. Every weight and measure is checked for accuracy and each step is double checked to prevent error. Confidence in our prescription labels is emphasized. Flavor.

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