Dutch Appeal for More Help to Save Java
Dutch defenders of Java aided by American and Allied troops fight to halt a large Japanese invasion. A Dutch submarine reportedly sinks an enemy tanker while bombers hit two Japanese transports. British and U S bombers press the attack as Java braces for possible collapse. The Dutch Indies government in exile warns reinforcements are unlikely, moving the Java capital inland. Three Japanese spearheads are reported stalled at various points around Batavia, Rembang, and Bantam.
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Associated Press
Java
Japan
East Indies
London
United States
United Nations
Netherlands
Dutch Indies
Batavia
Bandoeng
Indies
Indramajoe Bay
Rembang
Soerabaja
Bantam
Tokyo
Season's Heaviest Snow Blocks Stark Roads in Stark County
State and county highway crews fought a major winter storm to keep main routes open. Congress Lake area roads and Route 172 between East Canton and Paris were blocked by drifts as crews used power shovels and heavy equipment. All available men were mobilized. some roads were closed only briefly while others faced long delays. Snow depths varied from three inches in Canton to nine inches east of town with two feet drifts in protected spots. Rural schools near Youngstown began dismissals early as drifts threatened buses. Plows operated at full power for the first time this season. the thermometer hovered near freezing, hindering snow removal efforts.
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Carl Clementz
Congress Lake
J. B. Young
East Canton
Paris
Canton
Youngstown
Draft speedup merges exams and inductions in canton
The army speeds civilian induction with Canton home station now Army Induction Board No 4 from March 15. Those passing local exams will be sworn in and sent directly to reception centers at Camp Perry Fort Hayes Fort Thomas or Fort Benjamin Harrison. Inductions for others may follow the new immediate process or be issued together with exams.
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Army Medical Examining Board
Canton
Army Induction Board No. 4
Selective Service
Army
Corps Area
National Selective Service Headquarters
Army Board
Camp Perry
Fort Hayes
Ohio
Fort Thomas
Kentucky
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Perry, Hayes
Benjamin Harrison
Chester W. Goble
Army Examining Board
Stark
Wayne
Holmes
Carroll
Mahoning
Columbiana
Tuscarawas
Nelson urges plants boost output in wartime drive
Washington March 3 United Press reports Production Chief Donald M Nelson urged workers and managers at war plants to raise output by 25 percent, promising production scoreboards, awards for overachieving plants, and round-the-clock machine tool use to match battlefield effort while labor leaders offered only cautious support. He warned of intensified competition and stressed shared sacrifice to defeat Germany and Japan.
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United Press
Washington
Donald M. Nelson
Nelson
War Production Board
Germany
Japan
Today’s index highlights and features for readers
The Nelson paper’s page six table of contents lists sections including 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, Pattern, Paul Mallon, Radio Programs, Serial Story, Side Glances, Social News, Sports, Up Through a Century, Walter Lippmann, and a daily sweet cider promotion for Apple House Fulton NW with hours 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Damon Runyon
Canton
Paul Mallon
Walter Lippmann
Allies Prepare For Offensives In World War II
Washington reports a new Allied strategy plan envisioning strong counter blows against Japan in the southwest Pacific. Despite signs Java resistance may fall, plans map barriers defending Australia and New Zealand and routes to India and the Near East. Wavell shifts to Burma as Helfrich succeeds Hart. Brett remains deputy commander with Dutch forces.
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United Press
Washington
Japan
Southwest
Pacific
United Nations
Java
Australia
New Zealand
India
Near East
Southwest Pacific
Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Britain
Archibald P. Wavell
Burma
Thomas C. Hart
Conrad 7. L. Helfrich
Dutch East Indies
George H. Brett
United States Air Forces
Wavell
William A
Morgenthau outlines wartime tax plan to fund victory
Secretary Morgenthau told Congress a sweeping tax program would raise a record 23.61 billion dollars in general revenues and grow federal intake by 7.61 billion, with heavy burden on middle earners. He urged further borrowing and social security tax hikes to fund Axis victory tools.
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International News Service
Washington
Morgenthau
Eleven Men Escape Torpedo Sinking of Jacob Jones
The United States destroyer Jacob Jones was torpedoed off Cape May New Jersey with heavy loss of life. Only 11 of 125 to 150 crew survived as two torpedoes destroyed bow and stern sections and depth charges. The ship, a 1919 destroyer, joins a growing tally of naval losses in the Atlantic and Pacific during World War II.
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Washington
Navy Today
United States
Jacob Jones
Cap May
N. J
H. D. Black
Atlantic
Pacific
Newfoundland
Britain
Iceland
Queenstown
Ireland
Brest
France
Pearl Harbor
Reubefi
City Employes Granted Raises In Monday Council Vote
City council approved salary increases totaling about 44100 for various city workers in a 12 to 1 vote with James Zeno against. The plan allocates 8000 to general fund and other funds 21000 welfare 1100 and water department 14000. Police and fire wages were not raised as they were restored to pre low mood scales January 1.
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James Zeno
Charles Bowers
John A. Shisler
A. E
Fines for Tire Theft Raised by City Council
The city council on Monday night raised penalties for removing any auto part including tires and license plates. The new minimum fine is $200 with a maximum of $500, or three to six months in jail, or both. Buyers or receivers of stolen parts face similar penalties. The move follows a judiciary committee push for tougher handling of tire theft.
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Judiciary Committee
Canton Sewage Grant Rejected by Federal Agencies
Canton's application for a federal grant to build a new sewage disposal plant was rejected by the Federal Works Agency and the Surgeon General's Office. City Engineer John A. Shisler told the city council that the Aug. 8 1941 request sought 1,281,960 from federal funds for a total project cost of 2,136,600 with the city to provide 854,640. He argued the need is critical as the current plant is obsolete and overloaded, and warned defense needs do not justify the denial. He noted the city intends to press the issue and cited potential public health implications if action is delayed.
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Canton
Federal Works Agency
John A. Shisler
Mr. Shisler
Surgeon General
Shisler
The
Health Service
National Defense
Schools To Be Used To Train City's 1 000 Auxiliary Police
Plans to train over 1,000 men as an auxiliary police force for civilian defense were approved by the board of education. Training will begin the week of April 5 with about 100 men per ward across 11 wards. Courses cover basic police work and first aid, using central schools as training centers. Supt. Mason and Supt. Weisbacher will schedule the program with Chief Clark, and classes run Monday through Thursday nights.
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Board of Education
Elmer Clark
Clark
Jesse H. Mason
A. A. Weisbacher
Red Cross Roll Call Reaches Quarterway Mark in Canton
Canton chapter Ameri can Red Cross campaign nears 25 percent of its 24 000 member goal with over 6 000 memberships already submitted. Campaign chair Jack Barnes says progress is promising, blocks report full participation though factories and downtown buildings have not yet reported. Weather may affect continuation as teams canvass their areas.
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Canton
American Red Cross
Jack Barnes
Barnes
How Tax Would Work At Source By Treasury Plan
The Treasury Secretary proposed withholding federal income tax at the source to aid taxpayers. Employers would deduct 10 percent from wages above set thresholds and remit monthly, with exemptions per dependent. Dividends and interest would also face a flat 10 percent deduction by corporations. Taxpayers would credit prior withholdings against the final tax due next year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Morgenthau
Treasury
Victory suits decree limits men to cuffless outfits
The War Production Board set March 30 as the start for cuffless and pleatless victory suits for men and boys, banning two pant suits, vests for doubles, full dress, cutaway and tuxedo coats. Overcoats will be shortened with no belts or belts or fancy backs, saving wool for the armed forces.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Production Board
Income Taxes Payable by Mail Amid Long Lines
In Cleveland on March 3, Internal Revenue collector Frank F. Gentsch urged taxpayers in northeastern Ohio to mail their returns. He said notarized payments via money order or cashier’s check can save hours of waiting while noting only about 232000 of 750000 required returns filed locally. Collections total about 20.7 million, up from 5.2 million last year.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Frank F. Gentsch
Internal Revenue
Ohio
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