Allied probes on Vichy Nazi ship deal stated by press
London reports Allied intelligence investigates claims that Vichy France handed about 40 incomplete warships to Germany after the 1940 armistice. No confirmation yet, but reports cite movements in the Mediterranean and mention the battleship Clemenceau among ships said to be delivered or in question.
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United Press
London
Germany
France
Mediterranean
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Moscow
Cairo
Tass
Clemenceau
Brest
Britain mobilizes tin salvage drive after Far East gains
London reports a nationwide metal salvage push following Japanese occupation of tin centers in the Far East. The government also orders 200 Cornish tin miners released from the army to increase tin production in Britain.
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London
Far East
Britain
Msgr Smith to Speak at Catholic Luncheon March 17
The Catholic Men's Luncheon club will hold its annual St Patrick's day dinner March 17 at 6 30 p m at the Onesto hotel Principal speakers are The Very Rev Msgr Howard W Smith of Cleveland and Nicholas Nolan of Dayton Msgr Smith former pastor of St Anthony's church will discuss St Patrick and the Irish Nolan Montgomery county prosecuting attorney his topic to be announced W Bernard Rodgers will be toastmaster Miss Jane Lee will play piano for group singing The club is led by Dr E C Reno and officers George Nieport Leroy Dubs Rev Fr F A Hartman chairs committee members Thomas Lee Sr Patrick Slyne Angelo Curci
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Howard W. Smith
Cleveland
Nicholas Nolan
Dayton
Onesto Hotel
Msgr. Smith
St. Anthony’s Church
St. Mary’s Seminary
Nolan
Montgomery County
W. Bernard Rodgers
Jane Lee
E. C. Reno
George Nieport
Leroy Dubs
Gub Scouting Parley Tonight in Canton Parish
A Canton district scouting parley for cub leaders convenes at Calvary Presbyterian Church at 7 30 tonight with Carle Hope in charge. Pack 118 hosts and C Walter Seamans of Cincinnati will answer questions. A parallel forum for parents in Louisville at Paradise Reformed Church Friday at 7 30.
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Canton
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Carle Hope
C. Walter Seamans
Cincinnati
Paradise Reformed Church
Louisville
Seamans
R. W. Lutz
Tires for tractors will be prohibited
The War Production Board ordered farm tractor production needing rubber tires to stop by May 1 and sharply cut the quotas. The March quota was reduced from 17,800 to 10,000 and April's allowance to 8,000 tractors, due to rubber shortages.
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International News Service
Washington
War Production Board Today
Russians First On War Aid List
Washington reports Russia receives top priority in lend lease for war weapons and materials to bolster the Red Army amid Germanys spring offensive. Agencies ordered to place Russia first for finished, semi finished and raw materials with a pickup in deliveries to the Soviet Union.
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United Press
Washington
Russia
Red Army
Germany
Soviet Union
Indian Ocean
Singapore
Dutch East Indies
Britain
Four Year Old Becomes Class Music Authority
Virgil La Maur, son of a Pittsburgh steel mill craneman, is described as an authority on classical music at age four. He answers who composed operas like Don Giovanni and Lucia di Lammermoor with speed and accuracy, and rarely mispronounces titles. His father nurtured this talent through a lifelong love of the classics and a large collection of recordings.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Virgil la Maur
Pedestrian Injured By Auto At Square
Fred Schneider, 45, of Cambridge, was bruised on the head when struck by a southbound car while crossing the south crosswalk at Public Square Monday at 11 p m. He received treatment at Mercy hospital. Driver Richard Gibson, 3122 13th St NW, was involved. Henry Antes, 29, RD 7 North Canton, was charged with reckless driving after driving 55 mph on Cleveland Ave NW between 25th and 30th St Monday evening.
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Fred Schneider
Cambridge
Public Square
R. G. Lines
H. R. Griffin
Mercy Hospital
Richard Gibson
13Th St
Henry T. Antes
North Canton
Ralph Maurer
Roger Weirough
Cleveland
25Th St
30Th St
Tire Shortage Fails To Gut License Sale
Despite expectations that fewer cars would hit the road, early 1942 license plate sales remained normal or above average. Deputy registrars note March 2 onset. Canton Automobile Club reports first week distributions near double those of last year as new plates may be attached immediately after purchase, unlike a year ago.
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Canton Automobile Club
Youth Council Plans Easter Sunrise Service
Stark County Christian Youth council outlined tentative plans for its annual Easter Sunrise service to be held at the singing tower in Forest Hill cemetery. The program was discussed at Paradise Reformed Church in Louisville with reports on Ohio council activities from Verda Schwitzgebel Don Catherwood and Clayton Folk, and group singing led by George Campbell and Gene Adams. The next meeting is scheduled for April 13.
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Stark County Christian Youth Council
Forest Hill Cemetery
Paradise Reformed Church
Louisville
Ohio Council
Cecil Hawkins
Verda Schwitzgebel
Don Catherwood
Clayton Folk
Columbus
Bennett Hahn
George Campbell
Cincinnati
Gene Adams
Wind storm prompts four fire calls across city
Central fire station responded to four wind damage incidents Monday afternoon and night. A roof hatch at 910 Sherth Ave NW was secured after 3:22 p.m. A sign at 217 Cherry Ave NE was removed at 6:58 p.m. Tarpaulins covered a roof hole at 1329 Logan Ave NW after a chimney toppled, glass and siding damage noted. A loose roof board at 2510 11th St NW was nailed back in place at 8:45 p.m.
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Central Fire Station
Sherthave
Cherry Ave
Logan Ave
11Th St
Republican Women Set Cleveland Meeting Date
Cleveland will host the advisory board meeting of the National Federation of Women's Republican Clubs March 24 and 25. Ohio women will hold a rally March 23 honoring advisory board members with speakers invited including Gov. Bricker and Senators Burton and Taft.
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United Press
Cleveland
National Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs
Republican Women of Ohio
Bricker
Burton and
Taft
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