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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1942
Page
3
Detroit March 28 The Industry fears tires will become scarce for motorists while arms factories expand production. Experts warn passenger transport for hundreds of thousands of factory workers may strain buses and tires, possibly leading to rationing or restricted civilian use to support war output.
Spring rain keeps roads slick and hazardous for motorists. Officials caution intersections curves and hills are especially risky as showers affect traction similar to ice. Drivers urged to slow down use lights and increase following distance to prevent accidents during wet conditions.
Historical usage notes that the term cattle formerly covered all farm livestock including cattle sheep and swine. The observation highlights how vocabulary evolved to differentiate cattle from other farm animals over time.
The Moscow radio announced that Premier Joseph Stalin and Foreign Minister Molotov held a two hour talk with the new British ambassador to Russia Sir Archibald Clark Kerr. The announcement was rebroadcast.
Hollywood reports that Tales of Manhattan is being reedited to restore Edward G. Robinson to a productive ending. Makers aim for a brighter wrap as wartime audiences seek uplift over sorrowful conclusions.
United Press reports four prominent Indian pro Nazi leaders were killed in a plane crash. Subhas Chandra Bose age 42, Swami Srayananda Puri, and Ritsam Singh were named in dispatches. They were en route to Tokyo for a Japanese backed conference on Indian independence.
The text notes repeated threats by a political figure, culminating in July 1940 with a vow to demolish a memorial and move toward the Black Hole of Calcutta. It also mentions his role in recent years as the leader of the left wing faction within the congress.
Hollywood reports that the top cameraman cannot shoot any scene under union rules. He only lines up the general setting while second and third cameramen handle the actual camera work. Color productions require color camera specialists and a standing by black and white crew.
George Robertson of 219 New Street reports lights stolen from a car. Police note ongoing investigation and urge any witnesses to come forward.
Police were informed that two fog lights were stolen from his car recently while it was parked at the residence.
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