Aid to Britain Faces Congress Looms Over New Session
Congress faces early struggles with aiding England and strengthening defense. A $5 billion defense appropriation or lease of arms to Britain tops the agenda, while social legislation and tax reforms await after the March 15 tax filing. House and Senate caucuses set leaders and committees as Republicans and Democrats brace for a pivotal session.
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War Savings Stamps May Be Revived
Treasury experts consider reviving War Savings Stamps to aid the 1941 defense budget and even involve schoolchildren. They estimate a large sales push will be needed, with figures circulating around 17 billion dollars for the next fiscal year. President Roosevelt continues refining the final budget.
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Two Killed and Eight Hurt in County Traffic Tangle
A weekend of crashes in afuskingum county left two dead and eight injured. A three vehicle collision on the South River road below Garsport killed Oliver S Wallace 62 Coal Run and Francis Achian 27 Malta. The crash also injured Richard Gruob 28 and Durwond Jones 27 both of McConnelsville. Ashton driver of one car died Sunday. Earl Spindle 26 of Marietta and Clifford Calendine of Philo escaped injury. Funeral plans for Wallace set for Coal Run Church Tuesday afternoon with burial at Coal Run. Surviving relatives listed. Page Nine.
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Train wreck blamed on block signal failure
Five people were killed in a train wreck blamed on faulty operation of a block signal. The incident prompted investigations as authorities assess rail safety and operator error.
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London Under Fire Londoners Fight Great City Blaze
London's ancient city center endured a night's fire set by incendiaries as German raids drop bombs on the capital. Officials say civilians and responders battled flames in the heart of the city, with St Paul's Cathedral and Guildhall among buildings endangered. News lines report heavy smoke, freezing air, and continued fires across the London area as communication with the outside world stalled.
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Greeks Press Albanian Front From Lines to Ports
Greek forces drive on multiple fronts including Lin on the Soddu line near Albania and Valona on the Adriatic coast. Advancements reach Mokra mountains while Lin remains contested. Italians reinforce key passes with gun positions and barbed wire as Greek gains include villages north and northwest of Chimara and other sectors southeast toward Tejn and Klisura.
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Six Perish As Fire Destroys Building In BASION
A wooden building fire in BASION, Missouri killed six people including Mrs. Ralph Davenport, 19, a home maid, and five Smith children. Three others escaped, with James Smith, 13, aided by neighbors. Deputy Sheriff Henry Rackliff identified the victims. the Smiths' home sat above a general store.
Pyramite Caps Near New York Reservoir Found
Walhalla New York police recovered forty eight dynamite percussion caps stolen from a shed near the Kennte estivair plaza as investigators widen a search for sabotage threats linked to a 6 000 600 water supply system. Chief Tiernes warned it would take three tons of dynamite to damage the dam.
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Rain Floods Ohio Roads As Waters Rise Across Counties
Rainfall reached seven inches since Thursday with Noble Guernsey Belmont counties flooded. Six state highways closed to traffic while traffic on seven more kept moving. Dozens of streams ran bank full as cold air brought snow flurries and warned of colder tonight.
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Ohio U S Aid Roads Plan Outlined by State Official
State Highway Director Hal G. Sours outlined a federal aid road program for fiscal 1942 totaling 9 million dollars. Most funds target military priority routes and defense sites with 8.416 million for general construction, plus 333 thousand for grade crossing eliminations and 17 thousand for maintenance. An additional 17 million in state funds was earmarked for ordinary construction and upkeep, with about 6 million carried over, ensuring the program continues despite limited new federal money.
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U S Builds 700 Planes a Month in War Production Push
Washington reports a wartime surge with output reaching 2400 aircraft engines and 700 planes monthly. Contracts exceed ten billion dollars, funding ships, tanks, guns and factory expansion as America gears up for mass production with millions drafted and new plants and factories established.
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British Prepare To Storm Bardia Fort
A British force continues to bombard the fortified Basia area as preparations for a final assault intensify. Italian counterfire erupts briefly but causes no reported damage while land and naval batteries maintain pressure and reconnaissance patrols map out outpost positions.
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Lincoln Boy Scouts to collect trees for January bonfire
University of Nebraska students solve the Christmas tree problem for Lincoln residents. Boy Scouts will gather trees from front porches and the Rose Bowl-bound football team will return January 6 from Stanford to light a welcoming bonfire at the rally.
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Roosevelt speech stirs Axis. Berlin calls situation new
Berlin dispatch reports predict an Axis response to President Roosevelt's radio address. Hitler or Mussolini may issue a joint Blitz reply, with consultations under way between Germany and Italy. Wilhelmstrasse signals a serious shift while awaiting Berchtesgaden's word on Nazi intent.
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Roosevelt Sees Britain Victory With U S Aid
President Roosevelt warned of an emergency as serious as war and urged an all out effort short of war to aid Great Britain. He faced mixed reactions abroad with Axis powers denouncing the plan while American opinion largely supported it.
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Four Major Newspapers Comment on Roosevelt Address
The New York Times and others weigh Roosevelt’s address noting strong support for measures to aid an arms buildup. The New York Mirror cites warnings to England, while the Cleveland Plain Dealer and New York Herald-Tribune describe accelerated defense production and broader public backing for national defense.
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Roosevelt Delivers Speech Praised Across Telegrams
President Roosevelt received a flood of telegrams praising his address and urging further steps. He discussed wartime unity and the arsenal of democracy with Morgenthau and leaders from both parties at a White House luncheon. Officials including Arthur Purvis and Sumner Welles planned follow up talks with UK mission chiefs.
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