U S Relying On Bombers
Secretary Stimson outlines a drastic shift to long range bombers for Far East defense noting aviation expansion makes an arm of extreme mobility and range. He warns of hemispheric defense radiating from U S bases and industry and argues against independent air force.
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Washington
Stimson
Mediterranean
Pacific
U. S
Atlantic
Parmies
South America
Alaska
Philippines
Nazi Medals Ready For Moscow's Capture
A Tass dispatch relayed by a British radio correspondent says German medals seized during the Russian counter-offensive include a large batch bearing the inscription to be handed out for the capture of Moscow. The report notes the medals were found in a large cache.
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Moscow
New York
Tass
Christmas Jubilee Charity Show At Municipal Auditorium
The Charleston series by the Fraternal Order of Eagles presents its first Christmas Children's Jubilee tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the municipal auditorium with Gill and Schadell's band and Miss Peggy Campbell. The program supports Salvation Army and Red Cross war relief. free for children, gifts of food requested from parents, and money at the door or from radio listeners goes to the Red Cross. A second adults-only show at 9:30 p.m. features Gift Basket cast members and Judge D Jackson Savage as master of ceremonies.
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Charleston
Order of Eagles
Municipal Auditorium
Gill and Schadell
Harry Davidson
Basa
Bill Schadell
Stanley Gill
Peggy Campbell
the Gazette
WGKY
Salvation Army
Red Cross War Relief
Red Cross
Gift Basket
D. Jackson Savage
Cére
Manies
Young FDR and Wife Welcome Baby Boy
Philadelphia dispatch reports 8 pound 3 ounce son born today at 11 03 am to Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt Jr at Pennsylvania Hospital. The infant’s mother is Fidel du Pont Roosevelt, formerly Fidel. Naval officer Roosevelt described as firm for democracy. The piece notes democracy vs fascism and mentions city services handling cuts.
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Philadelphia
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Pennsylvania Hospital
Roosevelt
Fidel duPont
Hostile Subs Attack Two U. S. Tankers
Reported attacks targeted the Agwiworld and Emidio during a patrol near the coast. Nine shots were exchanged with the Agwiworld, which returned to San Francisco. The Emidio’s captain and 14 others were rescued early today, with several missing and search efforts continuing. Survivors listed include Stuart McGillivray and B. A. Winters among others. Navy reports indicate planes scouted the area during the incident.
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Socony Vacuum, OH Company
Agwiworld
Richfield Oil Company
San Francisco
Blunt
Emidio
Co. A. Farrow
Christmas party calendars for Davis Shelter and clubs
Social calendar lists multiple Christmas events across Charleston and Kanawha County clubs. Davis Child Shelter hosts an open house for children from 2 to 5 pm at the Charleston Woman's Club with Miss Barbara Lee Hall. Other dances run into the late evening at Kanawha Country Club Edgewood and West Side clubs, with orchestras, hostesses, and gift exchanges noted.
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Davis Child Shelter
Charleston
West Side Woman's Club
CotiNion
Schrader
Burbank Garden Club
P. m
Clifford Meyers
Main Street
J. W. Thompson
British Chase Axis Forces at Full Speed
An official communique says Axis units were heavily bombed with many casualties as a British mobile column advanced from Gialo oasis toward the Sirte coast to cut off German retreat south of Agedabia. Rommel’s forces tried to escape while RAF and BBC reports noted heavy aerial attacks and shambles along the Sirte coastal road.
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Gist
Gialo Oasis
Sirte
Agedabia
Romroel
Bardia
Halfaya
Egypt
Cyrenaica
Rommel
BBC
CBS
Richard Dimbleby
Gulf of
Rome
Joss
Derna
Gulf of Sirte
Missionaries Safe Reach Burma Refuge
About 50 refugees arrived in Burma from Thailand today, including 30 American missionaries and 19 British citizens. Many carried only a few clothes as they sought safety.
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Rangoon
Burma
Thailand
Sun's Rotations and Weather Forecasts Discussed
The article notes the sun takes 27 days to rotate, causing different regions to receive varying radiation. It discusses a 23 year master cycle for weather forecasts via a synthetic system, yet leaves the mechanism unexplained. Dr Abbot points to atomic energy release inside the sun as a key, with forecasts 3 to 5 years ahead.
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Abbot
Names and Church Ties Stir Scandal in Crime Racket
The piece notes that names and church connections could fuel scandal. It discusses New York victims not objecting to Communist leadership if it protects men from robbery. It previews ongoing details to come, describing a vast, foul racket led by a system politician who attempted to steal $80,000 from Rickard, a name likely to surface for Al Smith.
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New York
Bridges
Skullbuster
Rickard
The Brighter Side Continued from Page Six
A priest reflects on public opinion and a desire to clean up a mess, noting that the worst crooks are candle burners and mentioning Irish connections in a somber, local-interest tone.
Notice to Creditors in Henry L. Prichard Estate
Legal advertisement in Charleston Kanawha County West Virginia seeking all claimants and beneficiaries of the Henry Lewis Prichard estate to present their claims with vouchers by June 10, 1942, at 206 Security Building. Commissioner Charles P. McCabe notes deadlines and rights to participate.
Creditors and beneficiaries of Phoebe A. Riffle estate
To the creditors and beneficiaries of theestate of Phoebe A. Riffle deceased all persons having claims against the estate are notified to exhibit same with voucher legally verified to the undersigned at No 206 Security Building Charleston Kanawha County West Virginia on or before the 7th day of June 1942 otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate all beneficiaries are to be present on said day to protect their interests given under my hand this 6th day of December 194? County of Kanawha
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Henry Lewis
Prichard
Henry Lewis Prichard
Charleston
Kanawha County
West Virginia
Charles P. McCabe
County of
Kanawha
Phoebe A. Riffle
Nis
Contested Move to Modernize Government Procurement
The piece notes calls to consolidate defense procurement into a single agency under one head, facing opposition from Army and Navy leaders who fear power loss. It questions if wartime bureaucrats can hinder overdue modernization. It mentions Byrnes likely to lead the reorganization and Roberts heading the Pearl Harbor investigation board.
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Yarmping
Inner
Army
Navy
Byrnés
Supreme
Owen Roberts
Pearl Harbor
I’d Rather Be Right Continued From Page Six
The passage discusses enlistment issues highlighting wrong fits and loss of skilled workers from production to military service. It suggests neighborhood boards could ease individual burden by deciding assignment locations, proposing more neighborhood organizations to distribute responsibility and improve matching of skills to service needs.
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Mome
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Ute
U. 5S. Missionaries Safe
Haiti
Sun
iAzeay
Tzagh
Merry
San Benito
Photo Supply
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