Leaders Map Red Cross Plan For Junior Unit
The Junior Red Cross plan and duties will be outlined at Timken Vocational High School in an institute Saturday at 10 am. Akron Red Cross leaders will speak on organization and sponsorship. Canton chapter officials will preside and greet attendees while school bands and scouts add ceremony. A student speaker and prayers conclude the program.
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Junior Red Cross
Timken Vocational High School
Akron Junior Red Cross
Neil Smith
Akron
Margaret Callow
Frances
William Kirkbride
Joan Casey
Burns School
Aurelia Christen
McKinley High School
Glenn W. Holdbrook
Ohio Congressman calls for housing funding probe
Rep. Jones of Ohio urges a full investigation into federal housing expenditures, arguing no one has a complete picture of where money from federal agencies is being spent. The Associated Press reports the January 29 briefing from Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Probe debate on Pearl Harbor report and war leadership
Lawmakers debate Roberts report findings and options for action. May cites potential dismissals or courts martial, while Clark criticizes arms moved to Europe and urges boosting Philippines strength. Chandler cautions against assuming Northern Ireland troop transfers hinder UN plans against Japan.
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May
Roberts
Pearl Harbor
War and Naxy
Churchill Confidence and Dangers in War Efforts
Churchill addressed reinforcements to Malaya and the looming Singapore attack noting uncertainty about outcomes. He defended sending tanks to Russia as a strategic choice for Burma and Malaya preparedness and contrasted Britain's press freedoms with Axis restrictions. He also discussed cabinet responsibility and the U.S. presidential system.
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Churchill
Malaya
Johore
Singapore
Russia
Burma
Navy shifts in general officers and defense leadership
Navy and army air forces shakeup reports Gen Wavell’s deputy Gen Brett named. Maj Gen Frederick Martin reassigned to command Second Air Force with aerial defense duties for the Pacific Northwest. Hart directs Pacific and Asiatic forces as unity of command debates continue.
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Associated Press
Washington
Frederick Martin
Hawaiian Air Force
Pearl Harbor
Army Air Forces
Second Air Force
Fort George Wright
Northwest
United States
Roberts
Martin
Gust Donates War Vehicle for Civilian Defense Effort
Gust Chilliras, Canton grocer, donated a 1930 Chevrolet in running condition with 56 000 miles to Civilian Defense authorities for conversion into war materials. He handed the bill of sale and papers to Jess Sherrick, executive director, with proceeds to defray organization expenses. Senator Chandler praised troop involvement in Ireland as a signal to Great Britain.
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Gust Chilliras
6Th St
Canton
Chillias
Jess Sherrick
Soviet submarines strike Nazi Arctic supply routes
Europe reports Vance by Marshal Semeon Timoshchenko on the southwest front and recapture of 90 populated pieces. Russian naval dispatches declare Soviet submarines had been harassing Nazi transports supplying German forces above the Arctic circle, sinking 45 troop and supply ships totaling 200 000 tons.
War Power Measures Extend Federal Controls on Transport
The proposed act strengthens war power by directing maximum use of industrial capacity and enforcing priorities with up to a $10,000 fine or one year in jail. It grants federal reserve banks authority to buy government securities directly, extends ICC powers to motor carriers, and allows the secretary of commerce to waive navigation and inspection laws, with 180 day carrier permit limits.
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Federal Reserve Banks
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Secretary of Commerce
Nazi troops face shortages blamed on Soviet naval action
A Stockholm dispatch notes German forces in Finland and Norway suffered hunger cold and ammo shortages due to Soviet naval activity after most German troops left Finland. Col Gen Nikolaus von Falkenhorst resumes command in Norway while British raids on Munster Boulogne Rotterdam are confirmed. Six bombers missing with loot totaling 773 dollars. Local thefts include homes on 9th Street SE and 14th Street SW. Police link some stolen items to pawn shops in Cleveland and nearby.
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Finland
Norway
Stockholm
Nikolaus von Falkenhorst
Germany
Berlin
Munster
Boulogne
France
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Nick Villamagna
9Th St
Joseph A. Miller
Donald Ross
14Th St
Cleveland
Bryant
Burglary Suspect Bound Over in Nighttime Dwellings
Police report thefts of tools cameras suitcases and other merchandise and five auto thefts cleared as of July August December and January. Louis A Bryant 24 of 522 Madison SE was bound over on a charge of burglarizing an inhabited dwelling in the night season after admitting three house burglaries.
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Louis A. Bryant
Madison Et SE
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Institute
Ohio
House Military Committee
Roosevelt
War Department
Philippines
Sen. Clark
Missouri
Europe
Pacific
MacArthur
House of Commons
Northern Ireland
Sen. Chandler
Kentucky
United Nations
Britain
NAVY
Thomas C. Hart
Secretary of War
Army
Gust
Ireland
Great Britain
LPH A. Bauh OF
Ictor OF
SAFE
City of
Leroy
WM. E. Shiel
America
Joseph G. Smith
Paul Galico
Joe Smith
Joe
Joe Smiths
Miller
Leonard P. Dandridge
Hiner
Cleveland Ave
North
Detroit
Children’s Apparel
Rereeais
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