Pacific war seen ending with China strike against Japan
The United Press reports from Pearl Harbor that informed circles expect a crushing blow on Japan from the Chinese mainland as air power in China and naval action in the China Sea converge with China's manpower. Adm Nim itz says Japan's remaining carriers and ships limit raids, with American shipyards increasing output and Hawaii fortified. consensus foresees about five more years of conflict, Germany first and Japan subdued by invasion.
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Japan
Hawaii
Frank H. Bartholomew
United Press
Pacific
Bartholomew
U. S
Pearl Harbor
China
China Sea
Burma
Chester W. Nimitz
Southwest Pacific
Nimitz
Nimitia
Germany
Guadalcanal
United States
Nimita
Isoroku Yamamoto
New Food Rationing Plan Set for February Rollout
Washington officials announce full rationing of canned dried and frozen fruits and vegetables starting in February under a points system. All civilians receive equal coupon allocations with higher values for scarcer items. exemptions include fresh produce and certain prepared foods. 1.5 million volunteers will register consumers and explain the system while warnings against hoarding persist.
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Henderson
OPA
Wickard
Davis
United States Army
Navy
United States
Battleship Wales in Malaya theater diary entry
A wartime log describes Royal Navy ships including the Prince of Wales and Repulse near Singapore with Walrus reconnaissance, distant enemy aircraft, and ongoing uncertainty as aircraft and destroyers search coastal waters. The narrative notes heavy air raids on Kuantan and tensions over the mission.
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Prince of Wales
Express
Wales
Singapore
Kuantan
Repulse
Mitsubishi
Naval Air Service
32 Killed in Train Crash at Almonte Ont
A Canadian Pacific troop train crashed into a local passenger train in Almonte Ontario killing 32 and injuring about 200. The wreck damaged three wooden coaches while the troop train escaped with only minor damage. Emergency hospitals were set up at the city hall and a theater as rescue teams worked through snow and wreckage. Nearby gun range salvage efforts at Tyndall Field Florida recover large metal portions from spent ammunition for reuse.
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Almonte
Ont
Canadian Pacific Railway
Pembroke
Ottawa
Petawawa
Panama City
Fla
Army Air Forces Flexible Gunnery School
Tyndall Field
Amarillo social scene fills three nights at clubs
Amarillo’s younger set faces a busy three night stretch with Christmas dances at the Amarillo Country Club tonight at Huddle Club tomorrow and T P Club Wednesday. The Aviatrix Club hosts a Saturday night gathering with notable attendees including football captain Sandie Mildred Latham and many local celebrities. A Metro Goldwyn Mayer publicity bulletin lists stars married in 1942 and actors in the armed services. Historical notes recall past Texas football champions and weddings from years gone by.
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Amarillo
Amarillo Country Club
Huddle
T. P. Club
Aviatrix Club
Bob Storseth
Bonnie Waddill
Eldon Seibel
Catherine DeFries
Eddie Berube
Pitts Crudgington
Leland Gray
Billy Anderson
Wichita Falls Coyotes
E. J. Watson
Leo Woodring
Donnie Watkins
Boone Baker
Sandie
University of Oklahoma
Clyde Clark
Mary Ann Dudley
Bob Buntin
Marshall Dorman
Johnny Price
Glenn Allen Newbold
Dicker Mayer
Margaret Wagner
Beverly Ball
Billy Redding
Nancy Colley
Ashton Greer
K. Carter
Clark Gable
Tony Martin
van Heflin
Robert Montgomery
Robert Sterling
James Stewart
Wichita Falls
Temple
Sue Dodson
W. R. Jenkins
Laibbock
Waco
Roberta Newell
Bert McGinnis
Longview Laboes
Lt Rose Smothers Continues Recruiting
Lieut Rose Smothers who married a Drumright Oklahoma oilman in Los Angeles recently has not advised local Army recruiters whether she will continue with recruiting duties or pursue other assignments.
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Rose Smothers
Los Angeles
Nam
Army Auxiliary
Panhandle
Texas Ranger
Ettes
WAAC
America
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Howdy
Archie Castleberry
Een Insurance CO
W. C. McCord, Pres. Home Office
Dallas
Washington
U.P
Price Administration
Leon Henderson
Secretary of Agriculture
Claude R. Wickard
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Cecil Brown
Optometrist
Polk St
Into
Amarillo Credit Association
Barbie
Pettra
Credit Managers Association
First National Bank
E. E. Andersson
Ceres
South Africa
Bellshein Cleaning
Bellshein
Cash & Carry
Bell Tailors, Inc
Royal Crown
Mike
West Coast
Susy
Virginia
Charlie
Royal Crown Cola
Royal Crown Bottling CO
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