Manila Evacuated Wounded on Hospital Ship, Surrender Near
General MacArthur said Manila defense remains stubborn as about 300 wounded Americans and Philippine troops were evacuated to Australia on the hospital ship Mactan. The War Department reported continued hard fighting and hints Manila’s surrender was likely as Japanese forces press from north and south.
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Associated Press
Douglas MacArthur
Manila
War Department
MacArthur
Australia
Red Cross
United States Army
East
Japan
Asis
MacArchun
Luzon
Prand
Mindanao
Corregidor
Macarthar
Churchill Sure Singapore Will Stand Jap Fire
Churchill declares with certainty that Singapore will hold as British and allied forces fight in the Far East. In Ottawa he voices optimism on victory in Libya and Malta while noting Russian offensives and widespread resistance in Nazi-occupied lands.
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Churchill
Singapore
Lloyd Lehebas
Ottawa
Wingston Churchill
Spreme
Far East
Canada
Government House
Batista
Cuba
Niga
Italy
Reese Ynic Var
Churchill Sid
North Africa
Libya
Mediterranean
Malta
Russia
Ghina
Scatesman
Chiang Kai-shek
Serbia
Soviet Recapture Kaluga and Halting of German Tank Army
Moscow reports the Red Army recaptured Kaluga after heavy fighting on the central front. German forces under Guderian suffered defeat, with many divisions routed and equipment abandoned as Soviet units advanced toward Moscow. The victory, announced on New Year, follows days of debris and pursuit across western approaches.
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Moscow
Red Army
Kaluga
Heinz Guderian
Hitler
Cracow
Poland
Kahica
Guderian
Tula
Nara
Girision
Steiny
Narofominsk
Ugorskyzevod
Aleksin
Tarusa
Schekino
Adoyer
Cherepets
Pereyski
Likvhin
Kaselsk
Huzdreds
Oes
von Kinge
Nazis Poised In Greece
An observer arriving from Greece reports extensive Axis activity in Greece and famine caused by German plunder. He says new air bases on Mytilene Chios and Samos near Turkey. Submarine force in the Aegean is being built and air invasion tactics practiced. Warehouses near Athens stored large bombs.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Greece
Apad
Aegean Sea
Mytilene
Chios
Samos
Dardanelles
Athens
Russia
Axis
Aegean
Potter Red Cross War Relief Fund Oversubscribed on New Year’s Eve
Plainview reports mixed news as Harvey Minter, a 17 year old seaman second class listed as missing in action in the Pacific, is later confirmed safe in a censored Navy message postmarked December 14. The same story notes Red Cross fundraiser oversubscription and praise Amarillo and Power County residents for contributing beyond the 321200 goal, with campaign chairman Ross D. Rogers urging final week donations. Venezuela cuts diplomatic ties with Germany Italy and Japan.
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Potter Red Cross War Relief Fund
Plainview
Henry Minter
Navy Department
Harvey
Joe Minter
Pacific
Seaman Minter
Ross D. Rogers
Wee
Red Cross
Rogers
Amarillo
Power County
Red Cross War
Polk Street
Canyon Girl Dies in Crash
Bloise Bagley a 15 year old Canyon resident died last night when the car she rode in slid off an embankment near Canadian. No other vehicle involved. The body was sent to Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home in Amarillo for viewing. Funeral plans to be announced after relatives arrive.
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Bloise Bagley
H. W. Bagley
Canyon
Canadian
Black- burn-Shaw Funeral Home
Amarrillo
Kiel Jin
Defense Stamp Matinee Planned At Three Theaters
Abilene youngsters with defense stamps invited to a Saturday matinee at the Victory Texas and Rex theaters. No tickets. stamp holders admitted free, non holders may buy a dime stamp for entry. Doors open 9:30 to 10:30 with a two hour program headlined by Son of Davy Crockett and Ride em of Death Valley plus a two reel comedy and a Technicolor travelogue.
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Abshoo
Ama
Texas
Rex Theaters
Amatiflo
The
Rex
Davy Crockett
Bill J Elliott
Ems of
Death Valley
Buck Jones
Leo Carrillo
Dick Foran
Postoffice Sets New Records in Amarillo in 1941
The Amarillo post office closed the year with all-time postal receipts and a record December. Receipts for 1941 totaled $497,567.32, up from $400,464.77 in 1940, a $97,102.55 year over year rise. December 1941 set a new monthly record, with receipts of $51,293.15, surpassing all previous Decembers. Defense bond sales in December reached $68,468.75, lifting total bond sales since May 1 to $173,825.00, while defense stamp sales for the month totaled $21,734.65, bringing the year-to-date stamp total to $40,329.50. Postmaster W. D. DeGragsi highlighted the record-setting performance.
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Amarillo
W. D. DeGragsi
Amsrilia
Gramne
Defense
Cold Weather Grips Amarillo Plains With Ice Threat
Cold weather travels the Panhandle as Amarillo forecasts cloudy nights and Thursday snow or freezing rain with a low near 13. Fog froze on trees and lines raising concerns after a Thanksgiving week ice storm a year ago. Travel remains hazardous as temperatures dip to the high teens.
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Amarillo
Pan-1handle
Tire Rationing Quotas Set In Drastic Slashes
Washington December 31 1941 the Office of Price Administration enacted harsh tire quotas for January limiting passenger car tires to a maximum of one per vehicle and restricting most others to ten or fewer. The move aims to preserve essential transportation while reflecting reduced imports and military needs. State quotas were issued with New Mexico and Texas among those receiving strict limits as observers note the broader impact on civilians and industry.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
United States
Texas
OPA
Far East
CPM
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Office of Production Management
New Mexico
Nat Dance Theater sale announced. Dr Maddox new owner
The Nat Dance venue changes hands with Dr W A Maddox of Lubbock purchasing the business, equipment, building, and grounds. Harry C Barger announced the transfer, with Mr Badger receiving ranch land in Carron County New Mexico as part of the deal. Maddox is expected to assume operation tonight and was unavailable for comment.
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W. A. Maddox
Lubbork
Harry C. Barger
Maddox
Badger
Carron County
N. M
Lubbock
Amarito
Nazi Sinarly
FL 4
Dyer
Dr. Maddox
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