Soviets Claim Fleeing Nazis Annihilated In War News
The Associated Press reports Soviet claims of German retreat and annihilation of fleeing troops as Red Army advances near Moscow and in Kalinin. British and Italian-linked actions in North Africa and Bulgaria signal ongoing Allied pressure. Defense industries request fingerprinting of workers nearly doubled since war start per Welfare Director Sherwood in Columbus.
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Moscow
A. Red Army
Kalinin
Berlin
Rmy
Russia
Columbus
Defense Industries
Charles L. Sherwood
Chuckle Ads Fun Brightens Messenger Readers
Hundreds enjoy writing Chuckle Ads and win a $1 Trade Certificate or free theatre tickets. If you haven’t entered the contest yet there is still time to do so. Read the instructions in the ad section. The gift guide lists Christmas gift suggestions from leading Athens firms.
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Athens
Girl dies after school operetta burn
Eleven year old Jane Dew daughter of Mr and Mrs Wheeler Dew died at Sheltering Arms Hospital after burns from a candle fire during East Side School operetta The accident happened Tuesday afternoon in the auditorium Principal Wayne T Matthews and teacher Miss Mildred Giesecke suffered burns while extinguishing the flames Proceedings show the costume ignited when a candle flame touched white satin and cotton trimming The girl was part of a skating chorus in The Magis Gift and by last night said she did not carry a lit candle herself
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Jane Dew
Wheeler Dew
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Stewart Sr
East Side
Wayne T. Matthews
Mildred Giesecke
aJne
Miss Giesecke
Mr. Matthews
Jane
Meigs Miner Killed in Laurel Cliff Mine Accident
POMEROY Staff Special reports George Davis 37 of Laurel Cliff died Tuesday evening when slate fell at Pearl Jacobs Mine. Jacks lifted the debris. Survived by wife three brothers and three sisters. Funeral plans pending final arrangements.
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Pomeroy
Pearl Jacobs
Laurel Cliff
George Davis
Davis
Perry Davis
William
Ernest
John
Si Atherton
Westerville
Paul Archer
Clarence Powers
State reports 50 476 pre marital serological tests since Aug
State Health Department officials say laboratories have conducted 50 476 pre marital serological tests since Aug 18 when the requirement began. Health Director R H Markwith provided the figures today.
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Columbus
State Health Department
R. H. Markwith
War Today briefing on Pacific battle momentum and submarine activity
Dewitt Mackenzie outlines Japanese claims of twenty Yankee submarines off Japan and U S attacks as evidence of shifting to offensive action. He notes Pearl Harbor time passed, British defense in Malay Peninsula, and Singapore as critical to Dutch Indies resources, urging awareness of potential major naval clash as American aid to Britain looms.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Tominaga
Japan
Admiral Hart
U. S
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Philippines
Hawaii
the Pacific
Malay Peninsula
Singapore
Dutch East Indies
Indies
Boys Steal Crank Handles Reported In Village
A Izvestia correspondent described Russian youths in a village beyond recaptured Klin stealing crank handles from German motors. The boys allegedly took the parts to signal the Germans were fleeing and later returned the handles to Soviet troops.
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Moscow
Izvestia
Klin
Ralph Stone to Coordinate Ohio Defenses
Ralph Stone of Conneaut, former state commander of the American Legion, will coordinate civilian defense efforts in Ohio as the Ohio Defense Council intensifies its program. Clare Cook of Columbus heads a statewide committee to train volunteers in protective services and public operation. Stone plans immediate steps for blackouts, alarm systems, and protection of vital centers with trial drills to follow after army guidance.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ralph Stone
Conneaut
American Legion
Stone
Ohio Defense Council
Clare Cook
Vien
Army
Ralph Henderson
Council
Credit businessmen must be registered rule issued
The Federal Reserve Board warned all businessmen giving installment credit to customers to register by January 1. Failure to file will make it illegal to extend installment credit after that date. Filings may be made at the nearest Federal Reserve bank or branch.
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Washington
The
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Bank
Weather Bureau halts data harmful to enemy surveillance
The Weather Bureau stops maps long range forecasts wind fog cloud data and crop information that could aid enemies. It will still warn the public about serious weather events such as cold waves hurricanes floods heavy snows and severe storms.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Navy reveals Pearl Harbor sub details and approach
The Navy Department disclosed details of the Japanese two man submarine used in the Pearl Harbor raid and stated a Japanese mother ship approached within about 100 miles of Oahu to staged the surprise attack.
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NEA Telephoto
U. S. Navy
Oahu Island
Hawaii
Navy
Knox
Washington
Navy Department
Pearl Harbor
Oahu
AP editor chosen censor for war news
Byron Price named director of censorship coordinating press limits as World War II measures advance. Congress races to approve rules for controlling media while Roosevelt outlines voluntary and compulsory restraints on troop movements and other sensitive reports. Local press groups already agree to curb such disclosures.
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Byron Price
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Price
A.E.F
New York
van Nuys
Senate Judiciary Committee
20 Year Draft Floor Likely in Congress
Washington expected lawmakers to agree on a draft extension covering men aged 20 to 44 for active service. The House debate favored a floor of 21, barring induction for those 21 and older, while the Senate proposed extending to 19 or older. A conference committee was anticipated to bridge the 21 and 19 proposals to 20.
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Washington
House
Senate
War Department
House Conference Committee
65 Year Old Heir to 40000 Legacy Dies
Cincinnati obituary notes the death of Clarence Temple a 65 year old painter formerly of Columbus Ind. He recently received a $40000 legacy and had deposited $1000 in a Cincinnati safety box before dying in a Vine Street hotel.
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Cincinnati
Vine Street
Clarence Temple
Columbus
Ind
Temple
Three Killed as Two Trains Collide Near Jefferson City
The westbound Katy Flyer crashed headon into an eastbound train four miles north of Jefferson City causing three fatalities among trainmen and injuring five railroad employees. No passengers were seriously hurt.
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Jefferson City
M.E.T
Here
Milk trucks guarded as Detroit milk strike starts
The Michigan Milk Producers Association moved its delivery fleet to Detroit with state police guarding routes as rival United Dairy Farmers declares a metropolitan milk strike effective in the area.
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Detroit
Michigan Milk Producers Association
United Dairy Farmers
Labor Board Seeks Plan To Stop Strikes
Washington leaders from labor management and the public met to craft an agreement to prevent work stoppages in war industries. A new mediation agency, modeled on 1918, was discussed alongside a AFL peace offer to CIO. President Roosevelt pressed for unanimous cooperation in the wartime drive.
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Washington
War Labor Board
Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
AFL
Olive Branch of Unity
Congress of Industrial Organizations
CIO
Hearing on Pearl Harbor attack info cited by Dies
Washington D T with the Unamerican Activities Committee had information months ago indicating the planned attack on Pearl Harbor and Manila but avoided hearings at the administration's request. Dies charged the administration failed to act against Fifth Column elements and warned of pro Nazi presence in defense industries. Albania declared war on the United States per the Italian news agency. Evidence dogs may contract tularemia reported by Ey and Daniels at Ohio State Health Laboratory. First war week boosts defense stamps sales over 300 percent in Cleveland.
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North African
Hitler
North Africa
Admiralty
Libya
Italy
Mediterranean
Bulgaria
Germany
Turkey
Middle East
Ankara
English Channel
DNB
Plymouth
Dover
Washington
Dies
D-Tex
House
Pearl Harbor
Manila
Bern
Columbus
Journal of the American Medical Association
L. F. Ey
Ohio State Health Laboratory
R. E. Daniels
Widows of Pearl Harbor Dead to Receive Increased Pensions
Washington draft measure sent to President would raise wartime widow pensions from 22 56 monthly to 30 83 with life annuities. The plan adds variations by age and children, offering up to 75 to 83 monthly, plus insurance adjustments. It also extends benefits to dependent motherless children and dependent parents of service members.
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Pearl Harbor
Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
Blockade of Islands Sparks Japan Alarm Over U S Submarines
Japan voiced alarm over reports of 20 United States submarines in Japanese waters as Admiral Hart, commander of the Asiatic fleet, said American submarines had attacked for the first time in the 11 day old conflict and claimed success in two of three attacks.
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Japan
United States
Thomas C. Hart
Global wartime moves as Japan expands southward and rail sabotage thwarted
Reports from Manila outline U S and allied counteractions against Japanese advances in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. A German plot to block Bolivian metal exports via Chilean ports was thwarted. In Luzon, Japanese losses around Vigan were claimed, while British and Dutch forces countered from Sarawak to Miri. Hong Kong holds, Penang strategic, and Argentina declares a state siege to support U S efforts.
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U. S. Army Signal Corps
Hickam Field
Meigs
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Cleveland
Cleveland Clearing House Association
Honolulu
Buenos Aires
Arica
Antofagasta
U. S. Army
Vigan
Luzon
Miri
Sarawak
British North Borneo
Borneo
South China Sea
London
Britain
Hongkong
Malaya
Penang
Thailand
Kengo Tominaga
Imperial
Johnston
Maui Island
U. S. Craf
Seame
Douglas MacArthur
Argentina
Guel Calaciati
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