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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1942

Page

8

Buses Fight Crowding With Ration Tires and Hour Shifts

National City Lines of Chicago and a local carrier face bus shortages as new purchases lag. Aging fleets, rented tires, and rising wear push officials to boost capacity by urging earlier shopping, staggering work hours, and coordinating with employers while a Civilian Defense transport survey analyzes rider habits.

National City Lines of Chicago Transportation Committee Civilian Defense Council Neil D. Schworm Inter-City Rapid Transit Inc Canton Massillon Timken Roller Bearing Co

India Forces Hold Burmese Line as Wavell Moves Fast

Washington notes Gen Wavell can defend India with current Indian Army British troops and Allied air and tank support. Aiming to delay Japanese advance until reserves arrive, he plans rapid movement northward with allies and American aid. Some analysts foresee a year or more before strong counter thrusts materialize.

Burma India Washington Wavell Trincomalee Ceylon Indian Ocean Persia Russia

Turkey arrests 17 officers after Von Papen assassination attempt

London based Exchange Telegraph reports from Berne that 17 Turkish officers have been arrested for state security offenses following an apparent life of attempted attack on Von Papen. A young Turk Omer Tokat who carried the bomb died near the Nazi ambassador. Turkish authorities vow tighter foreigner controls. More Soviet quarter raids reported in Istanbul.

Ankara Lufii Kirdar Istanbul Kamil Bey Bulgaria Romania Turkey Berlin Husrev Gerede Germany von Papen Exchange Telegraph Agency London Berne Switzerland Omer Tokat

City Debt Use Of Money In 1941 Bonds Issued And Retired

In 1941 city debt figures show general bonds of 123457.35 issued and 450261.69 retired. Special assessment bonds retired totaled 88950. No waterworks bonds issued. however 35000 worth of waterworks bonds were retired. Net reduction across all classes was 450754.34. Interest paid total 203899.17 on outstanding bonds. Projections for 1942 show 427412.08 general bonds due, 70720.89 special assessments due, and 35000 waterworks due, with corresponding interest of 145065.68, 5418.62 and 34925. Overall 1942 total 709346.41. One bright spot in the report.

Holland Paul R. Lamiell James Roberts Eugene J. Franz William Daberko

91 New Tires Stolen From East Cleveland Station

Thieves stole 91 new automobile tires from an East Cleveland service station, the manager told police today.

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