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February 17, 1941

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SHIPPING IS WARNED; British Expect Japan to Attempt to Divert U.S. When Hitler Strikes TOKYO RUSHES WAR LAWS Americans and Britons Are Liquidating in Shanghai in Preparation for Crisis

By Raymond Daniellspecial Cable To the New York Times

LONDON, Feb. 16 -- The British announced tonight that they were taking steps to strengthen the defenses at Singapore. It was one more indication of their concern over the Far Eastern situation, which has been a source of worry recently in Australia, New Zealand and the United States, as well as here.

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$18,000,000 UNPAID TO INSURANCE FUND FOR STATE JOBLESS; Advisory Group Tells Lehman Sum Does Not Cover All Delinquent Employers DEMANDS CURB ON FRAUD 15,000 Such Cases Brought to Light by a 'Limited Effort,' Council Report Says $18,000,000 UNPAID IN STATE JOB TAXES

By Unknown Author

State Advisory Council annual rept notes deliquent taxes; urges stamp plan as solution to delinquent and fraudulent payment problems

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DECISION IS PUT OFF ON TEACHERS' CASE; Council Members at Chicago Plan a Statement Today on City Locals' Ouster DECISION IS PUT OFF ON TEACHERS' CASE

By A.h. Raskinspecial To the New York Times

session adjourns without ouster action; N Y C reprs issue statement

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By the United Press

S to Natl Women's Press Club

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Printing Unions Ask Curb on Radio, With Drastic Cut in 'Commercials'; J. B. Haggerty Says Trade Association Will Press Congress to Limit Sale of Air Time and to Tax Broadcasters Heavily PRINTING UNIONS SEEK RADIO CURB

By Louis Starkspecial To the New York Times

Announces Internatl Allied Printing Trades Assn plans for legis to curb radio ad

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1941Julia McKenzie, English actress, singer, and director^[†]

Julia Kathleen Nancy McKenzie is an English actress, singer, presenter, and theatre director. She has premièred leading roles written by both Alan Ayckbourn and Stephen Sondheim. On television, she is known for her BAFTA Award nominated role as Hester Fields in the sitcom Fresh Fields (1984–1986) and its sequel French Fields (1989–1991), as Miss Marple in Agatha Christie's Marple (2009–2013) and for her appearance in the BBC One costume drama series Cranford.

Headlines from February 17, 1941

SHIPPING IS WARNED; British Expect Japan to Attempt to Divert U.S. When Hitler Strikes TOKYO RUSHES WAR LAWS Americans and Britons Are Liquidating in Shanghai in Preparation for Crisis

$18,000,000 UNPAID TO INSURANCE FUND FOR STATE JOBLESS; Advisory Group Tells Lehman Sum Does Not Cover All Delinquent Employers DEMANDS CURB ON FRAUD 15,000 Such Cases Brought to Light by a 'Limited Effort,' Council Report Says $18,000,000 UNPAID IN STATE JOB TAXES

DECISION IS PUT OFF ON TEACHERS' CASE; Council Members at Chicago Plan a Statement Today on City Locals' Ouster DECISION IS PUT OFF ON TEACHERS' CASE

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Printing Unions Ask Curb on Radio, With Drastic Cut in 'Commercials'; J. B. Haggerty Says Trade Association Will Press Congress to Limit Sale of Air Time and to Tax Broadcasters Heavily PRINTING UNIONS SEEK RADIO CURB

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