Japs Land Heavy Forces in Northern Luzon
Under cover of night bombardment Japanese troops landed in northern Luzon today. American air attacks sank one transport and damaged at least two more, according to U S Army headquarters in Manila. MacArthur announced heavy engagements are under way after the enemy landings 400 miles north of Manila and at other points.
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Associated Press
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U S. Army
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Tsuyaku Yamamoto
Cabbiel
Hidek
Tojo
Fomorrig
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Saigon
Kohwret Manes
Ie Naval Setlinh
Imperial
East Asia
Toneview
Hideo Hiralde
Tokyo
United States
Britain
War Dept Claims Japs Beaten Off Luzon Attack
War Department communique reports a hostile assault on Luzon’s west coast repelled by American army, navy, and air forces. Six Japanese transports attacked Vigan. three ships hit directly, one capsized, three damaged. Contained fighting extended along northern Luzon as Japanese landings reportedly occurred near Aparri.
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Associated Press
Luzon
Philippines
War Department
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Vigas
Vigan
Cammaimigne
Army
Navy
Commanique
London
United States
Manila
Snow Plow Stationed in City for Winter Roads
The state highway department will station a large snow plow in the city, using the former Van Vleet garage as headquarters. Maintenance chiefs say primary and secondary roads out of Centry will be cleared faster this winter, with crews able to open routes by early hours next morning after heavy snows.
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van Vleet
West South Street
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Evie
Berlin Excludes U S News Men From Nazi Press Conf
American newspaper correspondents are expelled from a Nazi press conference in Berlin amid a row over alleged arrests in the United States. An official claims U S reporters were ordered to leave and go to their homes, while German officials vow reprisals. In Albany, New York, Governor Lehman orders immediate practice blackout in all cities.
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Berlin
United States
Axis
Wilhelmetrasse
Instow
Albany
Herbert H. Lehman
New York Cities
Russian Front Tactics Indicate Hitler Trick
Adolf Hiller’s invasion drive toward Moscow stalled after 10 days of fighting, with Soviet dispatches claiming German withdrawal to winter positions. Berlin indicated no winter ambitions, while reports from London suggested German moves west of Moscow and potential new maneuvers. In Africa, British forces linked Tobruk to their main line near El Adem as Axis troops reportedly pulled back, and Gambut recaptured as Tobruk’s western perimeter remained contested.
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Associated Press
Adolf Hiller
Driies
Moscow
Hitler
Berlin
Germany
Tikhin
London
Indi
Maspow
Richey
Vivarina
Mechosk
Orel
Pobrule
EL Adem
UF Ein
Cairo
Adt
Gambue
Tobruk
Kiel
Rigid Draft Board Scrutiny On All Deferments
Local Board No. 36 tightens enforcement as war escalation prompts a bed check on all deferments for defense work and marital status. Board Chairman Frank E. Hepler says further orders may tighten eligibility, with possible early January calls and more trainees to speed mobilization.
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Jowial
Frank E. Hepler
Union City
Hepler
Eighteen Nations at War with Japan Declares Conflict
Eighteen nations are now at war with Japan. United States England Netherlands East Indies Costa Rica Canada China Haiti El Salvador Honduras Free France Dominican Republic Nicaragua Guatemala Australia New Zealand Panama Union of South Africa Cuba Mexico and Colombia sever diplomatic ties with Japan. China also declares war on Germany and Italy.
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Japan
United States
England
Netherlands East Indies
Costa Rica
Cnada
China
Haiti
el Salvador
Honduras
Free France
Dominican Republic
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Australia
New Zealand
Panama
Union of Sout
Tales of American Heroism From Manila Air Attacks
Manila dispatch describes air field saviors amid Japanese surprise raids. Gunners blasted raiders from damaged planes. one crew member fired until the bomber ground crew saw the seat blown away. A private kept firing despite heat. a lieutenant pursued a Jap to the ground from 20 000 feet. No German pilots found among the raiders.
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Syasmcueeneres
Manila
Japanese advances reported in Luzon and Malaya fronts
A series of World War II bulletin blurbs notes Japanese forces reportedly capturing the Luzon port of Vigan and threatening Aparri, with reports of British losses at Kota Bharu and advancing Japanese tanks near the Thailand frontier. Other items mention bombers raiding Manila suburbs, Wake Island evacuation, and U.S. air raid warnings in New York and Long Island.
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Singapore
Kota Bharu
Malaya
Thailand
Kuantan
Here
Kedah
Chapter Meeting Urges Local Fund Drive
Red Cross officials announce a goal of raising 5500 at Thursday's chapter meeting to support nationwide relief efforts. The group plans a local campaign and letter appeals, with leaders from Mayor Pronk to coordinate fundraising activities and mobilize volunteers.
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Bullef Fins Corry Chapler
Pronk & Heplet
Red Cross
National
Sayer Grive
Sanosh
Japanese Penetration Reported at Senekane Front
A wartime communique acknowledged some Japanese penetration of Senekane defenses but said the attack was halted and fighting continues. Artillery remained effective despite heavy Japanese assaults, with lingering hand to hand combat and ongoing clashes along the frontline.
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Hongkong
Senekane
Vicinity Youths Enlist for War
Vicinity youths enlistment details list young men from Union City and nearby areas joining the marine corps regular army and coast artillery. Names include Keyne E. Lieve, George Wojiecki, and others slated for service in the Panama Canal Zone and Coast Guard with families awaiting word.
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Tnion City
Sparkusburg
Heer
Wihio
Erie
Delbers Guth
Corry
Marine Corps
Keyne E. Lieve
R. D2
Bygartamsties
Regular Army
John Wojléck
Ullah City
George Wojiecki
Union City
Coast Artillery Corps
Lloydt
Ifanley
Basan
Panania Canal Zone
Coast Guard
F D R War Talk Signals Nation Rallying Support
The White House announced President Roosevelt would use war broadcasts to coordinate nationwide support and update the public. Officials indicated wartime policy details would flow through the War Information Office and State Department as they develop.
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Wassington
Dei di Dersidet
Floasevelt
Adlilieny
White House
Bats
Vine
Stephen Esrly
Hopsevell
Asi
British Slow Down Japs in North Malaya
Singapore reports December 10 that Dutch East Indies reinforced Southeast Asia defenses as Japanese assault in Malaya faced British, Australian and New Zealand units. Bombers and aircraft aided coast defense along the Malayan coast near Singapore as reinforcements moved to check Japan’s advance.
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Malaya
Assaviated
Singapore
Netherlands East Indies
Asia
New Zealand
Britain
Arovind Huaitan
Piri
Amio
Draft changes under consideration in U S defense drive
Washington December 19 Congress moves to mobilize manpower for the duration of the war. House military committee chief May urges swift passage of bills to retain all fighting men and send selectees anywhere. Senate plans a companion measure. General Hershey signals reclassification talks for those with occupational or dependent deferments. A lower draft age is possible.
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Washington
United States
May
Sesterany Aoul
Naval Wimielits
Sik Montis
Brigadiir
Lewis B. Helfey
National Selective Service
Hershey
Congress
Prince of Wales and Repulse Sink in Japanese Attack
Britain's two largest capital ships, the battleship Prince of Wales and the battle cruiser Repulse, were sunk by Japanese forces near Malaya. The losses dean Britain’s formidable navy as the war in the Pacific intensifies.
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London
Britain
Ma‘aya
Sweed At Beniw Hey Wene Seu By the Boblen
Uae
Rumor Third British Battleship Is Sunk
Berlin reports a rumor quote claiming the British battleship King George V has been sunk along with the Prince of Wales and Repulse in attacks on Britain's Far East fleet. No official confirmation or sources are provided, with a Japanese communiqué offering limited detail.
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Far East
Tokyo
Imperial Japanese
Els
Hinpedal
Associated Press
Berlin
Dee
H—Tnb
Wales
Ainsea
Britain
New York
Shurelill Perebhally
Tom Phileie
Hornal
Toxgier
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Faye
China Declares War After Four Years of Conflict
China declares war on Japan, Germany, and Italy after years of fighting. President Lin Sen announces the action as foreign powers join the global hostilities, with attackers facing a unified Allied response as midnight marks the formal declaration.
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China
Clina
Japan
Germany
Italy
Lin
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