Price Control Moves Toward Widespread Rationing
The War Production Board authorized Acting Price Administrator Leon Henderson to ration retail commodities as Congress passed a broad price control bill. Roosevelt expected to sign, paving the way for nationwide rationing and continued inflation checks. Henderson likely to stay, with further rationing deemed inevitable as the program expands beyond farm prices toward nonfarm essentials.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Production Board
Leon Henderson
Senate
Roosevelt
Henderson
OPA
$1 A Year Men Necessary To Win War Nelson Says
War production chief Donald M. Nelson told the Senate defense committee that $1 a year men are essential to speed up war production. He outlined strict rules for appointments, noting FBI investigations and that 300 such men already serve with most being operating professionals rather than heads of companies.
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Nelson
International News Service
Washington
Donald M. Nelson
Senate Defense Committee
FBI
War Production Board
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Roosevelt
Snow clues lead to Camera Shop burglary arrest
Footprints in fresh snow guided Patrolmen Camp and Ridgeway to Leonard P. Dandridge, 25, at 1118 Hiner pl NE. Officers recovered three cameras valued at 275, 200, and 176 dollars plus 65 dollars in equipment from Dandridge’s home. He admitted breaking the window and taking the gear and will be charged with burglary and larceny.
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Market
R. A. Camp
Clifton Ridgeway
Leonard P. Dandridge
Hiner Pl
Dandridge
Jack Beatty
Four More Youths Arrested in Thefts and Lootings
Four more youths, three aged 19 and one 17, were arrested Tuesday by detectives in connection with recent burglaries and car thefts. The arrests follow investigations linked to a spate of looting and thefts reported in the area.
Russians Advance on Nazi Defenses Near Moscow Front
Allied war dispatches report Soviet forces pushing toward a 250 mile German line northwest and southwest of Moscow as Stalin’s counter offensive resumes. Recaptured towns rise and German retreat appears to hinge on a double depth defense from Velikie Luki to Vyazma and Bryansk. In North Africa Rommel’s drive stalls after rapid advances, while British and Italian commands clash over who leads the retreat. On the Crimean coast, Russian reinforcements are said to be beaten back as Red Star notes assault troops nearing key targets.
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Associated Press
Russia
Moscow
Adolf Hitler
Velikie Luki
Vyazma
Bryansk
Velike Luki
Crimean
Black Sea
Red Star
Cen
Rescuers Find 12 Of Ship Crew Listed As Lost
Twelve more men from the torpedoed American tanker Francis E Powell have been rescued, raising to 29 the number saved of 32. One body recovered. two unaccounted. Survivors landed at Assateague, Va. The navy also reported another tanker Pan Maine torpedoed but possibly escaped.
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United Press
Lewes
Del
Francis E. Powell
Coastguard
Assateague
Navy Department
Pan American Petroleum and Transport Co
Advancing Japanese Columns Near Goal in Malaya Fight
The report notes a major Japanese assault near Singapore with Allied countermeasures. Japanese bombers claim heavy damage on Balik Papan and a five day battle near Macassar Strait sinks or damages numerous ships, while Singapore evacuation orders signal an imminent clash as Japanese landings press along Malaya's coasts.
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Balik Papan
East Borneo
Macassar Strait
Batavia
United States
Apple House Cider Stand: Fresh Daily
The Apple House in Fulton NW offers sweet cider fresh daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit for apple products and seasonal treats.
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Apple House
Fulton NW
Snow Brings Action For Highway Crews
A light snow sparked attention from state and county highway departments this morning. Some areas froze on contact creating treacherous driving while most melt occurred on the surface. The 12 hour period from 2 am to 2 pm saw a steady 32 degree temperature. January has been dry with total precipitation just over .9 inch, about one third of average.
76 Saved, 245 Feared Lost As Torpedo Sinks Allied Ship
The S S Coamo arrived with 71 survivors from an Allied steamer torpedoed in the Atlantic with 321 aboard. About 245 were dead or missing. 76 survivors were aboard lifeboats. Five died during the lifeboat voyage of six days. Two hundred aboard were swept overboard. the ship sank in 25 minutes at 1 50 a m Jan 19. The chief officer cited two lifeboats crushed by explosions.
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Radio Shack
Lewis N. Reno
Georgetown
Miss
William S. King
Philadelphia
Ken Cox
Los Angeles
Quartermaster Reno
Donald C. Burr
Harbor View
Patterson
Cox
United Press
San Juan
Puerto Rico
S. S. Coamo
Atlantic
Coamo
Armies and Navies Account Pacific War Ship Losses
An official tally shows US forces accounting for 52 enemy ships in the first 53 days of the Pacific war, with 38 sunk by the navy and army combined. Damaged or possibly sunk vessels are not included, and Dutch and British losses are partially reported or unreported.
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TNHE
United States
Navy
Army
Far East
Allies Develop Land Sea Plan Across Oceans
Washington reports indicate the United States and Britain have formed a long term land sea plan for surprise army size expeditions to strike across oceans. President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill outlined the approach as Congress rushes to legislate, with lend lease shifting to reverse and expeditions numbered 6 8 or 10 drawing supplies from former recipients. About 1.2 billion dollars has been spent in lend lease cash, not counting stock shipments.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Britain
Roosevelt
Churchill
Congress
America
North Ireland
South Pacific
Inside Page Strategy Summary for Today
A brief index from a turn to Strategy page 11 lists sections Amusements Believe It or Not Bringing Up A Family Comics Crossword Puzzle Damon Runyon Day In Canton Deaths Editorials Markets and Financial Needlework Pattern Pitfalls of Love Paul Mallon Radio Programs Batt CRG ces Side Glances Social News Sports Up Through a Century with page references 4 6 8 9 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 and 24 for various features and notices.
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Damon Runyon
Canton
Paul Mallon
Batt
CRG
Brazil breaks ties with Germany Italy and Japan
President Getulio Vargas signed a decree severing Brazil's diplomatic and commercial relations with Germany Italy and Japan. The move shifts Brazil away from the Axis powers amid growing war tensions.
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Associated Press
Rio DE Janeiro
Getulio Vargas
Brazil
Germany
Italy
Japan
Woman Escapes Flaming Home By Sliding From Tree
Flames from a cold air shaft at 513 Carnahan Ave NE damaged a residence of Albert Adams. Mrs. Robert Tuiner awakened by neighbors crawled from a porch roof and down a tree to escape as fire spread through the kitchen and stairs. Firemen from Central and No. 2 stations fought the blaze. most contents were destroyed.
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Albert Adams
Carnahan Ave
George E. Jacob
Central
Robert Tuiner
Submarine sighted off Port Aransas Texas early today
The navy reported a submarine seen near Port Aransas at 9 am. It was not clear if enemy but believed likely. The vessel submerged at coordinates 27 46 N 99 48 W. Port Aransas, on Mustang Island, lies about 25 miles east of Corpus Christi and hosts a major air training station.
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Associated Press
Port Arthur
Tex
Navy
Port Aransas
R. R. Ferguson
Ferguson
Mustang Island
Corpus Christi
Gulf
Texas
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