Fierce fighting continues in the Philippine theater
U S forces hold Japanese in Luzon as raids target Olongapo and Nichols field. Army headquarters says bombers damaged two Japanese transports off Legaspi and that patrols near Vigan suggest foothold activity while Manila remains quiet. MacArthur urges resolve to keep the flag flying.
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Olongapo
Army
Ila
Nichols Field
U.S
Luzon
Legaspi
Vigan
Aparri
Douglas MacArthur
Roosevelt declares U S will keep hold on liberty
President Roosevelt, on the 150th anniversary of the Bill of Rights, warned against a push to erase freedoms and restore absolute authority. He pledged that Americans will not surrender liberty, speaking via radio during the commemorative observance.
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Roosevelt
U. 9
Liberty
Washinton
Congress Approves Large Defense Bill and Wartime Powers
Congress completed action on a 10 million dollar defense bill for wartime needs and draft expansion. The Senate backed the measure after House compromise, funding equipment for an army of 2 million and 1.2 million in reserves, plus a 500 million naval plane program. The War Department was authorized to continue guns tanks Army aircraft and ammunition production.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
House
War Department
House Military Committee
Britain admits withdrawing Kowloon forces boosting island parts of its colony
British forces retreat from Kowloon as Singapore and Kedah frontlines intensify. Japanese mechanized troops aided by dive bombers push into southern Kedah while defenses falter along the Malay Peninsula. Reports say five days of heavy fighting continue with air sweeps and submarine activity shaping the campaign.
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Britain
Kowloon
Japan
Kedda
Singapore
Kedah
Tepe
Thailland
Ketish Semperatens
Sing
Lander
Straits
Cottiamente
Wellesley
Penang
Kota Bharu
Setoo
Soviets Retake Klin and Kalinin Front Rail Center
Soviets announce a counteroffensive victory retaking Klin, 60 miles northwest of Moscow, and overrun numerous German positions from Kalinin to Dedilovo. Pravda cites 42 settlements captured and 76 German tanks seized while repairing Moscow rail service amid heavy winter fighting.
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Moscow
Adolf Hitler
Klin
Kalinin
Boone Rescinds Resignation As State Highway Official
Charleston reports C W Boone withdrew his resignation as state highway safety director saying it was filed due to differences with former Superintendent John W Bosworth. Boone remains in office as security director while his commission awaits issuance after a Washington defense meeting.
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Charleston
W. Va
C. W. Boone
John W. Bosworth
Wiens
Pymbh
Charles J. F. Cotter
Bos- Sipene
Neely
United Mine Workers
Coal Division ruling upheld amid coal price regulation case
The Coal Division decision upholding a ruling on coal pricing and regulatory scope is explored. The Seaboard Air Line Railway seeks exemption for coal bought for its own use from leased mines, but the division rules it is not a producer. A dissent questions executive and legislative agency roles and the act’s reach.
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Ffirmed
Rure
Sea- Board Air Line Railway
Coal Division
Actvan
Thae
Ion
Dedt
AFL Proposes No Strike Policy For Defense Industry
The executive council urges a no strike pledge for defense workers and asks to maintain the 40 hour week as the wage basis. The group backs mediation and conciliation and vows labor will aid in defeating Japan and its allies at any cost, with full compliance to stated stipulations.
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AFL
Japan
Executive Council
Christmas Tree Show Brings Welfare to Bluefield Big Night
A grand Christmas Radio Revue at Grana da Theatre in Bluefield televised Santa Claus and star-studded acts. WHIS and local volunteers raised funds to ensure no child faces Christmas morning without gifts, with pledges still arriving as the show wrapped.
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Poe
U.S. S
Granada Theatre
Bluefield
WHIS
Axis Forces Rally as Rommel Uses Last Reserves in Libya
British Indian troops close on Axis retreat in Libya forcing Rommel to deploy final tank and infantry in a delaying action. Heavy fighting described with prisoners taken and pockets of Axis forces moving towardDerna as Allied patrols push west. Sir Claude Auchinleck signals progress as desert troops attempt to counter fugitives and regroup.
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Libya
Cairo
Edwin Rommel
Hth
Derna
Eee
Oe Ag
Claude J. E. Auchins
Colt Midgle
Atulati
Nela Ene
Britain Withdraws From Kowloon As Hong Kong Defenses Brace
London reports Britain pulling forces from Kowloon to reinforce Hong Kong island against a likely invasion across the mile wide water barrier. Advices say the withdrawal was completed, civilians may be evacuated, and a Chinese relief attack was not yet shown to divert Japanese forces.
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London
Britain
Kowloon
Hongkong
Reuters
Singa
CBS
New York
Kowloon Heights
Hongkong Island
Chungking
Convict Accused in Warden’s Son Slaying Hangs Self in Cell
Brown Gibson a 28 year old convict accused of killing the prison warden’s son during a jail escape attempt hanged himself in his solitary cell. Coroner Dr. H B Ashworth ruled death by self inflicted action as guards found him dead about an hour after the incident. Gibson had been in solitary since about 2:40 pm and had fashioned a rope from a mattress cover to reach a chain above his door.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Brown Gibson
M. &. Ketchum
H. B. Ashworth
Gibson
West Virginia
Kanawha County
7Sonville
Young Ketchum
Ashworth
New Martinsville
Orville
Mets
Six Warships Lost and Other Craft Damaged
United States reports six warships lost and other craft damaged in a Pacific action. The release notes 91 officers and 2,638 men were lost or wounded as Navy leaders describe ships at sea seeking contact with the enemy. It highlights Japanese submarine activity and fifth column efforts, with mentions of specific ships and battles in the broader carrier and surface fleet losses.
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Washington
United States
Knox
Carmarines
Batogee Oe
Japan
Roosevelt
Navy Yard Ship Armament Summary From Early 20th Century Records
Records detail battle ship Utah and vessels Cassin Shaw and Downes with armament lists including twelve 14 inch guns and anti aircraft guns. Notes cover launch dates Norfolk and New York yards, training conversions for anti aircraft gunnery, and crew complements around 1 36 officers and men.
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Atoona
Cassin
Shaw
Downes
Navy Yard
Norfolk Navy Yard
Utah
New York Company
Navy
Tiny Two Man Submersibles Used In Pearl Harbor Attack
Report notes two small two man submersibles used in the Pearl Harbor attack possibly seen near the harbor. The article page indicates further details appear on page three.
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Pearl Harbor
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