Russians claim major Volkhov breakthrough and German loss
Moscow reports claim the 54th Russian army shattered German lines near Volkhov, east of Leningrad, with about six thousand German troops killed and two localities retaken. Despite pressure, German rear detachments slowed advances as Moscow announced continued Soviet counteroffensives toward the west.
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Leningrad
Tyba
Fedinsk
Red Russia
Naty Fominsk
Nery Fominsk
Zexterdey
Kelinin
Tworece
Bassium
Hospital Petitions for Federal Aid Circulate in City
Mayor Dawson sent petitions with over 6000 signatures to Washington seeking 900000 federal aid to pair with revenue bonds for a municipal hospital. A second mailing will follow once the committee certifies petitions. The mayor plans a January trip to track progress and gain West Virginia congressional support for the request.
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Weid
West Virginia
Congress
Last Axis Stand Behind Sirte in Libya Conflict
Cairo dispatch reports the remaining Axis desert army making a final stand 90 miles south of Ben asi along the Gulf of Sirte. About 13,000 Axis troops are in prison camps or hospital beds in British held areas, with many more forward forces near Agedabia and Tripolitania. Rommel’s forces suffer heavy casualties as they attempt a westward retreat, while British columns push behind the lines and Axis vessels try to resupply coastal garrisons.
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Cairo
Axis
Desert Army
Benasi
Gulf of Sirte
Agedabia
Cirenaica
Erwin Rommel
Axix
Mel
Agedabis
Tripoli
Tripolitants
London
Sirte
Tripolitania
Loase
OPM Names Charles Snyder New Charleston Office Manager
Charles Snyder, formerly a Monongahela West Penn Public Service engineer in Fairmont since 1974, is named manager of the Charleston office for the OPM contract distribution division. John A. Kennedy says Snyder will survey 2,180 manufacturing plants to place machine events on a 24 seven schedule to support the war effort.
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Charles Snyder
Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company
Fairmont
Charleston
John A. Kennedy
OPM
West Virginia
Kennedy
Snyder
Allies Map Victory Offensive for 1943
Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the U S Congress in Washington that an Allied assault would begin in 1943 and force the Axis powers to answer for their deeds. He warned of a costly preparation period ahead, with ground lost and delays, as production of weapons accelerates and the alliance marshals total power. The speech to a packed Senate chamber and Supreme Court audience emphasized tribulation before victory.
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Washington
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
American Congress
Senate
Supreme Court
Rubber bearing dandelion could help American rubber supply
American farmers may grow kok-sagyz a rubber bearing dandelion from Russia to ease a crude rubber shortage. Discovered there, the plant resembles common dandelion and could be mass produced on U S farms as readily as its lawn cousin. Researchers from National Chemurgic council note it adapts to many soils and could yield latex more easily than guayule.
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Columbus
Jay
Russia
U. 5
National Chemurgic Council
Scientific Agricultural Research Group
United States
Paul J. Kelachov
U. S
Council
California
Dr. Kolachov
Roosevelt Hears Churchill by Radio
President Roosevelt listened to Churchill's historic address by radio from the White House and joined millions in applause. He entered with a V for Victory gesture as crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue and street radios drew throngs eager to hear the speech.
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Churchill
Washington
Hhis
Capitol
Dial
Capital
Pennsylvania Avenue
Rigid Tire Ration Rules Are Decreed
Washington December 26 All average motorists including traveling salesmen taxi drivers and rural residents will be barred from buying new automobile tires under the government rationing program. Price Administration head Henderson issued rules that restrict purchase certificates to seven defined classes covering essential services. He urged motorists unable to buy new tires to stop unnecessary driving and double up at work, with retreaded and used tires available where no rationing units exist.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Unidentified Man Dies in Charleston Area
Two fatalities yesterday in the Charleston area include an unidentified white man about 35 who died in a local hospital from injuries possibly caused by an automobile or attackers. The other victim, Lewis H. Canterbury, 64, Weil ford, died when his car went over an embankment near Clendenin on the way to Cobb's station. The unidentified man's body lay at Casto mortuary as police investigated with initials C.R. H. on his shirt among clues. He wore light blue trousers and a dark blue coat and shirt, with two gold upper teeth. about six feet tall and slim.
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Lewis H. Canterbury
Weilford
Clendenin
Cobb's
Casto Mortuary
C.R. H
Court
Ross
War Council Unites China Britain and U S in Pacific Plan
In Chungking a new Allied War Council coordinates against Japan. Generals Wavell Brett and Chiang Kai-shek met for three days to align policies and prosecute hostilities. British Prime Minister Curtin said Allied powers already counter Japan’s offensive. Japs bomb Rangoon as war escalates.
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China
ABC
America
George A. Brett
Britain
Archibald P. Wavell
Chiang Kaishek
Common Front
Wavell
Brett
Chiang
Military Council
Canberra
Australia
John Curtin
Commonwealth
U. S
Japan
Jnps
Rangoon
U.S. Army Air Corps
Japs Take Over Hongkong Isle
London reports Hong Kong, the last British holdout in China, surrendered to Japanese forces after a Christmas Day capitulation. About 40,000 to 50,000 Japanese troops advance for further action in the Pacific while 5,000 British garrison members became prisoners of war. No direct word yet from Governor Sir Mark Young.
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Hongkong
China
England
Pacific
Tokyo
Young
Kowloon
Philippines
Malayan
Hope Plans Pipeline From Here to Dixie
Hope Natural Gas company plans a $30 million pipeline from Kenawha County West Virginia to the Louisiana and Texas gas fields. The project would span 772 miles with 180172 tons of 20 inch line pipe. Hope, a Standard Oil subsidiary, seeks a prefer ence rating and material allocation from the Office of Production Management.
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Hope Natural Gas Company
Kenawha County
West Virginia
Louisiana and
Texas Fields
Standard Oil Company
N. J
Larop
Hope Natural Gas
Office of Production Management
Hope
Standard Oil
Pennsylvania
Ohio
British, Japanese clash as Manila open city declared
London reports Sir Henry Pownall arrives in Singapore to take command in Malaya while Manila endures waves of Japanese bombing after open city order. Reinforcements pour in, fighting rages near Lingayen Gulf as MacArthur coordinates defense.
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London
Malaya
Singapore
Henry Pownall
Robert Brooke- Popham
Douglas MacArthur
Lovins Volunteer for Army Duty Joins Fifth Corps
Judge William T. Lovins of the state supreme court of appeals has volunteered for active army duty with the Fifth Corps area at Fort Hayes. A World War I veteran and lieutenant colonel in the U S Army Reserve Corps, he confirmed filing for service and being physically fit. He said he has no date for orders and is ready to go, seeking a leave of absence from his judicial post.
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William T. Lovins
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Fifth Corps
Fort Hayes
U. S. Army Reserve Corps
Lovins
Supreme Court
Dutch Airmen Sink Jap Ship Off Borneo Coast
Dutch airmen report sinking another destroyer or transport off the Borneo coast near Kuching Sarawak as Japanese forces hold a foothold. Dutch and submarine crews claim multiple combat successes including damaging or sinking ships. air raids over Malaya and the Philippines continue with losses on both sides. Japanese flyers scatter leaflets urging natives to overthrow the Dutch Indies government.
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N. FE
Borneo
Kuching
Sarawak
Geen
East Indies
Munk
Air Netherlands
British Malaya
Philippines
Isps
Dutch Indies
AP Reporter Faces Bombs For Jap War Story
Bearded mud splattered AP journalist Russell Brines chronicles eye witness peril in Luzon. Clark Lee trekked through air raids and mines to reach Lingayen and Manila outskirts, dodging Japanese units and improvised hazards. His account frames a dramatic battlefield narrative from the Philippines.
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Russell Brines
Manila
Clark Lee
Philippines
Tin
Lee
Battlefront
French Isles May Go Back to Vichy
Washington December 26 talks aimed at settling the St Pierre Miquelon situation by an agreement were underway. Possible solution discussed include withdrawal of Free French forces and restoration of Vichy sovereignty, and closure of the St Pierre radio. British Canadian and American representatives met as Muselier’s seizure drew sharp criticism from the State Department. Secretary of State Hull conferred.
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Washington
St. Pierre-Miqueloin
Gatisa
St Pierre
Little
Emile Muselier
State Department
F Hull
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