Narrowed Moscow Front Aims Smolensk Trap encircling German Forces
Soviet troops pushed toward Smolensk on the Moscow front as their counteroffensive narrowed the corridor to about 20 miles near Vyazma and Dorogobuzh. Eleven populated places were captured while Germans reported heavy losses and continued attacks along the front. In the Kerch region Soviet forces drove back a German-Romanian assault as RAF bombers struck Cologne.
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County building code rescinded amid war effort debate
Stark county commissioners voted unanimously to withdraw a month and a half old rural building code for unincorporated areas. They also terminated building inspector John F. Myers. The code had drawn opposition from the Canton Federation of Labor the Canton Real Estate Board and the Spon seller grange.
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American forces join fight to defend Australia in Pacific war
United Press reports large US contingents including flying fortresses warships and troops aiding Australia’s defense as Allied air forces pound Japanese bases in New Guinea New Britain and Rabaul while convoys reach safety and Japan shifts toward New Zealand amid ongoing censorship and uncertain losses.
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US cruiser Houston and destroyer Pope among losses
The navy announced twelve United Nations warships were lost in the Java battle with eight Japanese ships sunk or damaged. U S heavy cruiser Houston and destroyer Pope listed among Allied losses. The full action spanned Feb 27 to Mar 1 as Allied forces clashed with a larger Japanese fleet.
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Wheat Penalty Held Invalid In Ohio Case
Dayton March 14 A three judge federal court held invalid today the federal government imposed 49 cent a bushel penalties on wheat grown in excess of AAA marketing quotas. In a two to one decision the court majority avoided ruling on the wheat control act's constitutionality. Judge Florence Allen dissented upholding the act as constitutional. The suit by Montgomery county farmers against Carl R Helke and Secretary Wickard was the first of its kind in the nation.
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Carl R. Helke
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Today’s index finds amusements and pages across the paper
The listing outlines sections including Amusements Church News Comics Crossword Puzzle Damon Runyon Day in Canton Deaths Editorials Markets and Financial Pitfalls of Love Paul Mallon Sports and radio programs. An advertising line notes PD 1 A Priority Forms priced at $3.75 per 100 from Klingstedt Dial 8319 Adv.
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Australia warns of peril to American west coast
Australian Prime Minister John Curtin warned in a Canberra broadcast that Australia is the last bastion guarding the American west coast from Japanese aggression. He said the Pacific threat is grave, with Tokyo capable of bypassing Australia and a dangerous, deathly fear from skies over the Pacific. He stressed saving Australia is the saving of America’s west coast and urged seriousness about the war in the Pacific.
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Rain Floods and Fog Hamper Stark Drivers
An inch of rain Friday flooded lowlands across Stark county while springlike fog limited visibility for motorists. Flooding in southern areas closed multiple highways, though local roads remained open. The Paris Harrisburg road closed due to heavy trucks wearing down the roadway. 1.01 inches of rain was recorded, and fog persisted overnight across the county.
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U S Convoy Reaches Australia After Fending Off Attacks
Thousands of American soldiers in a large convoy reached Australia without loss after repelled Japanese attacks. The Chicago Sun, via Sydney, cited Edward Angly reporting ships protected the troop movement and some Japanese attackers may not return home to tell the tale. The dispatch notes secrecy on debarkation details.
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Roosevelt Urges 40 MPH Speed to Save Rubber
President Roosevelt urged state governors to set a nationwide speed limit of 40 miles per hour to conserve rubber. Price Administrator Henderson warned civilian rubber supplies will be scarce, with up to 1,000,000 cars kept off highways this summer due to lack of tires. Elliott E. Simpson criticized Henderson's figures as incomprehensible, urging federal state cooperation while officials weigh quota revisions for war industries and war boom communities.
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Bricker Announces 40 Mile Speed Limit Plea
Governor Bricker acted on President Roosevelt’s plea for slower driving directing all citizens and state employees to keep automobile speeds under 40 miles per hour. The move was issued from Columbus on March 14.
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Dutch Fight On In Java And Surrounding Islands
Dutch forces deny Japanese claim of capturing all troops and say resistance continues in Java Celebes and Sumatra. Lieut. Gov. Van Mook reports radio contact with Sumatra, hopes for Java links. Australia’s Curtin reports possible sinking of cruiser Perth and sloop Yarra with 833 men after Java sea action.
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U S Tax Bureau Here Will Be Open Sunday
The Canton internal revenue office will stay open 11 am to 5 pm Sunday for taxpayers who have not filed 1941 income tax returns. Earl D. Gross, chief, noted the deadline without penalty is Monday night.
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Canton Internal Revenue Office
Earl D. Gross
Canton Division
New York City anti-aircraft barrage from accident
Wall Street regained calm after an air raid scare as eight anti aircraft shells fired from a gun along the East River went over lower Manhattan. One shell struck a cornice of the Equitable building, scattering brick and stone. Rumors of enemy attacks spread while public sirens sounded.
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