Churchill wins confidence vote as war aims fixed in UK
London January 29 Prime Minister Winston Churchill won an overwhelming confidence vote in the house of commons 464 to 1 in the wake of remarks that America's early and close contact with the enemy dims Hitler's last hope of victory. Churchill said he offered no apologies and would not promise, and urged all to act in duty. He outlined four key points including American troops in Britain deterring invasion, aiding allied supplies, and supporting Ulster and Eire security. He hinted at creating a production minister to streamline war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
America
Adolf Hitler
Churchill
Roger J. Keyes
Independent Laborites
United States
Hitler
British Islands
British Isles
Northern Ireland
Ireland
Ulster
Eamon de Valera
Eire
Britain
Far East
Australia
New Zealand
Commons
Donald M. Nelson
War Productions Board
Navy Gets Full Command Over Pearl Harbor Area
Secretary of War Stimson announced unified command across Hawaii the Panama Canal Zone and the Caribbean region and in the Far East. Admiral Nimitz becomes complete head of Hawaiian defenses with Gen Emmons under him. Canal Zone forces report to an army air officer Gen Andrews. Western Caribbean forces under Rear Admiral Hoover. Allied Southwest Pacific command created under Gen Wavell after talks between Roosevelt and Churchill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Hawaii
Panama Canal Zone
Caribbean
Far East
War Stimson
Roberts
Pearl Harbor
Stimson
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
Hawaiian
Hawaiian Defenses. Lieut. Gen. Delos C. Emmons
Canal Zone
Frank Andrews
Western Caribbean
United States
J. H. Hoover
Allied Supreme Command
Southwest Pacific
Archibald Wavell
Mr. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
New War Power Voted in Senate
The Senate approved a war power measure exempting air raid spotters and some part time workers from the Hatch anti politics law while keeping draft board members and most low paid workers under it. The omnibus bill gives the federal government broader wartime powers, allows free first class mail for military personnel, and authorizes actions to seize or reallocate property and oversee defense contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hatch
House
Senate
War Production Board
Submarines Reported Off Eastern Coast In 80-Boat Count
Rep Van Zandt, a Pennsylvania congressman and former WWI naval officer, said Germany operates about 80 U boats along the U S Atlantic coast. He stressed they are mainly sinking stray ships, praised U S Navy patrols, and predicted the menace would be mastered as in the last war. He returned to the House after convoy duty and will be on inactive list until April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Rep
van Zandt
Pennsylvania
Germany
Atlantic
United States
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Congress
Hitler
Rep. van Zandt
England
Two Tracts Studied for Defense Homes
Government representatives continued study on at least two of the 24 tracts offered for a new 400 unit defense housing project in the Canton Massillon area. Navarre Heights allotment offered by Timken Roller Bearing through Conrad Mueller Agency valued at 530 lots and price 53000. C E Rice and George Wallace surveyed the old Russell farm Massillon Canton Massillon Road, 200 acres, offered to public buildings administration by McLain Kirchhofer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton- Massillon
Navarre Heights
Timken Roller Bearing Co
Conrad-Mueller Agency
Wertrave SW
Gambrinus Rd
23Rd St
C. E. Rice
George Wallace
Massillon
Russell Farm
Wales Farm
27Th St
Canton- Massillon Rd
Macassar siege: MacArthur repels headlong Japanese drives
General MacArthur's forces repel head long Japanese infantry assaults at Ma cassar straits as U S bombing and naval actions raise ship losses to 16 sunk or damaged. Five heavy bombers hit Balik Papan transport targets, sinking one vessel and setting another afire. total Japanese losses in the action approach 33 ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
War Department
Douglas MacArthur
United States
Macassar Straits
Macassar
Archibald Wavell
Balik Papan
Borneo
Macassar Strait
Jutland
Japan
Fierce fighting near Singapore as defense fears rise
A British communique reports Japanese forces within 30 miles of Johore Strait and 40 miles northeast of it along the Malay east coast while Australian counterattacks claim about 200 casualties. Elsewhere, Dutch and British forces defend Pontianak and Borneo, with aerial battles over Rangoon and plans for the Singapore island defense amid calls whether the fortress remains impregnable in modern warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malaya
Singapore
Far East
Johore Strait
Singapore Island
Ulu Sedili
Imperial Defense
Layang- Layang
Malay Peninsula
Burma
Rangoon
Japan
Dutch West Borneo
Pontianak
Sarawak
China Sea
Java Sea
Batavia
Dutch Indies
Pemangkat
Kuching
Apple House Weather Prompt at Fulton NW Ad
Advertises Sweet cider and daily opening hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Apple House in Fulton northwest, presenting a brief weather related sales note as a local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple House
Fulton NW
Mercury Drops To Break 15 Hour Freeze Period
The thermometer held at 32 degrees for 15 hours until 5 p m then fell to 21 by 8 this morning. From 2 a m to 5 p m it stayed at 32 while snow melted only on pavements and southern slopes. Forecasters predicted colder weather to end nearly a week of mild temperatures, not near any records.
House Naval Committee blocks Pearl Harbor inquiry vote
The House Naval Committee rejected a motion 14 to 6 to undertake a supplementary congressional probe into Pearl Harbor. Rep Maas notes interest in examining the Roberts Commission findings and the system behind the disaster. Senate criticism rises over lack of reinforcements to MacArthur in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House Naval Committee
Pearl Harbor
Special Commission
Owen Roberts
Rep
Maas
Minnesota
Vinson
Senate
Capitol
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Rep. Mass
Roberts
Suspects Admit Robbery Series In City Crime Sweep
Seven suspects aged 19 to 25 pleaded guilty to auto thefts and burglaries, with six tied to a gang, and five bound over for operating vehicles without consent. Two youths, 14 and 17, sent to juvenile court. Names include Melvin Lofton, John Jackson, Julius Catanzarite, Louis Boccuti, and Joseph Zavarelli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juvenile Court
Jack Beatty
Melvin Lofton
Cherry Ave
John Jackson
Young Ave
Julius Mario Catanzarite
Sycamore Ave
Louis Boccuti
13Th St
Joseph Albert Zavarelli
Senate Group Seeks Langer Dismissal From Seat
A Senate elections committee reports Sen. Langer of North Dakota was not entitled to a seat due to contempt for public duty and acts of impropriety. The committee urges denial of membership and recommends action by a simple majority vote to remove the former governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Elections Committee
Sen
Langer
North Dakota
Senate
Chamber
Submarine Hunt Expands To Gulf Of Mexico Oil Ports
Navy and army planes patrol the Gulf of Mexico for two German submarines off the south Texas coast near Corpus Christi where oil tankers load from East Texas fields. Seventy one survivors from the liner Lady Hawkins arrived in San Juan after a torpedo attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Navy
Gulf of Mexico
South Texas
Corpus Christi
Tex
Big East Texas
Atlantic
Sealanes
San Juan
P. R
Halifax
N. S
Bermuda
Hitler Reconciles With Generals Amid War Turmoil
Reports from London say Adolf Hitler has compromised with veteran generals after dismissing von Brauchitsch. The move comes as Nazi forces report gains in Europe with Rommel advancing near Benghazi and Axis lists growing, while Soviet lines face reverses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Russia
London
Adolf Hitler
Walther von Brauchitsch
von Brauchitsch
Hitler
Ministry of Information
Die Zeitung
Fuehrer
von Bock
von Rundstedt
von Leeb
Germany
North Africa
Middle East
Erwin Rommel
Bengali
Gulf of
Sirte
Rommel
Regima
Birthday Of McKinley Honors A Nation On War Anniversary
Canton marks the 99th anniversary of William McKinley s birthday as the United States defends Pacific possessions won during his era. The piece contrasts Admiral Dewey s Manila campaign with General MacArthur s stand in the Philippines against Japan, noting McKinley s soldierly background and wartime leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
William McKinley
United States
Pacific
McKinley
Admiral Dewey
Manila
U. S Army
MacArthur
The
Union
President to Speak on War Report Around Feb 22
President Roosevelt plans a national wartime radio address around Washington's Birthday, likely February 22, to clarify the war and counter rumors. White House aides say timing could shift, but the president intends to speak to the nation with important points awaiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unite Press
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Mr. Early
Former Air Chief Mason Patrick Dies at 78
Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick, 78, retired former chief of the Army Air Service, died today at Walter Reed Hospital after a lengthy illness. He is survived by a son, Capt. Bream C. Patrick of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Virginia Hill of Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mason M. Patrick
Army Air Service
Walter Reed Hospital
Capt
Bream C. Patrick
Virginia Hill
Dayton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pearl Harbor Area
U. S. Defense
Army Air Force
Panama
Segamat
Johore Province
LABIS
BEKOK
Batu Pahat Young Peng
Sedenake
Kulai
PULAI
South China Sea
Kota Tinggi
Zjohore Bahru
Luzon
U. S
Today’s. Index
Damon Runyon
Paul Mallon
Walter Lippmann
Supreme Test OF
West
Kendari
Celebes Island
Celebes
London Daily Mail
Weather Report
Stark County
Stately Department
Atlanta
Buffalo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Denver
Detroit
Kansas City
St. Paul
Pittsburgh
Gulf
Europe
U.S
Isles
M’kinley
Stephen T. Early
Early
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!