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September 18, 1942

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PRESIDENT STRIKES AT ANY PARITY RISE; A WAGE TOP IN BILL; Letter to 2 Committee Chiefs Says Present Price Formula Should Be Retained WICKARD ALSO PROTESTS Henderson Joins -- Senators to Make 'Little Steel' Ruling Part of Legislation AFTER VISITING THE PRESIDENT TO DISCUSS PRICE BILL PRESIDENT STRIKES AT ANY PARITY RISE

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

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Nelson Appoints Wilson of G.E. Vice Chairman to Run Production; THE VICE CHAIRMAN WILSON APPOINTED DEPUTY TO NELSON

By Charles E. Eganspecial To the New York Times

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Front Page 2 -- No Title; JAPAN LOSES 4 SHIPS TO U.S. SUBMARINES

By Unknown Author

CHUNGKING, China, Sept. 17 (U.P.) -- Japan has dispatched a powerful naval force, including four of her six available battleships, to the Southern Pacific, apparently for a showdown with the United States Fleet and an attempt to drive the Americans from the Solomon Islands, usually reliable sources reported tonight.

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Big U.S. Troop Force Is Landed in England

By the United Press

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BAN BY PETRILLO PERILS WAR RADIO, DAVIS DECLARES; Curb on Recorded Music May Close Many Stations Vital to Communications, OWI Says AND INJURE ARMY MORALE Latest Tunes From 'Juke Box' Cheer Up Men at All Posts, Senators Are Warned BAN BY PETRILLO CALLED WAR PERIL

By Frederick R. Barkleyspecial To the New York Times

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Notable Births

1942Şenes Erzik, Turkish businessman^[†]

Şenes Erzik is a retired football administrator. During his career he served as first vice-president of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). He was also a member of the FIFA Council.