German wartime chiefs named for army air force and navy
Berlin radio disclosed that General Kurt Zeltler has become chief of the general staff of the army while General Hans Jesschonnek leads the air force and Admiral Fricke heads the navy. The report noted their youth for such posts and provided brief career resumes.
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Associated Prose
New York
Kurt Zeltelér
Berlin
Hans Jussehonnek
Fricke
Adolf Biter
Jessthormek
Erafl
Air Force
London
Iis
Admiral Fricke
Frick
Otto Shutewind
Halder
Prong Halder
Kurt Zeltater
Hans Jesschonnek
Zeitzler
Jesschonnek
Roosevelt names Phillips personal representative in India
President Roosevelt appointed William Phillips of Massachusetts former ambassador to be his personal representative near the government of India. Phillips, a career diplomat, will not carry a specific plan for the Indian issue. Pennsylvania Liquor Board orders wholesale purchases for licensees, with December 16 cutoffs. Allied HQ reports tank battles near Tebourha as forces beat back two enemy columns, suffering fewer losses than the Axis.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
William Phillips
Massachusetts
New Delhi
India
Phillips
Harrisbung
Dev. Li
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
Neeia
Evening hours at post office start Saturday
Postmaster James P. Sullan announced new evening hours at the Corry post office for the holiday rush. Stamp and parcel post windows will stay open until 9 pm every evening except Sunday through Christmas Eve. Extra help and trucks will be added to handle mail and parcels as greeting cards and service mail peak next week.
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James P. Sullan
Corry
Sulla
Les
Ban Christmas Trees and Crepe Paper in City
Fire Chief Andrew Paulson bans Christmas trees and crepe paper trimming in all schools and public buildings after the Boston nightclub fire. He urged religious and civic groups to drop festive programs and avoid inflammable decorations to prevent tragedy.
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Paulson Cuitlaws
Boston
Andrew Paulson
Paulson
Ate
Allies Beat Back Axis Southwest Of Tebourba
Allied forces repelled an Axis tank and infantry attack near Medjez el Bab about 20 miles southwest of Tebourba. The German assault penetrated within 9000 yards of a key communications centre before Allied artillery and air power forced a withdrawal, with Axis losses described as heavier overall than Allied. French forces with infantry and artillery supported the action, and the Medjez el Bab area has been under Allied control since November 26.
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Associated Press
North Africa
Bey
Medjez Zl Bab
Tebourba
War activities open new local headquarters in Corry
Corry establishes centralized wartime offices in Municipal building for Central War Activities Committee and Golden Rule Club. Villages relocate Voltices to the north west corner, with space for women’s groups and a relief center. Florence Stewart and Welter H. Scott organize coordination and volunteers. Phone access available at 21-881.
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Corry
Central War Activities Committee
Golden Rule Grad
Golden Rule Club
Voltices
Harlow Block
Main
Center
Businessmen's Exchange
War Activities Organizations
Ely Hall
Forme Chamber of Commerce
Welter H. Scots
Commlbice
Wom
Helesda Waters
Florence Stewart
Golden Mille Club
Corry Honor Roll Adds 660 Enlisted Men
Dr. Merle Amy announces a growing Corry honor roll of about six hundred sixty boys serving in the armed forces. Checks from a Veterans of Foreign Wars and Corry Rod and Gun Club fund will be available for those entering next week or already enlisted. VFW plans shoe shine kits for departing servicemen pause due to supply delays until kits can be replenished.
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VFW
Corry
Merle Amy
Amy
Veterans of Foreign Worx
V. FW
Japs Open New Attack On Chinese Defenses
Japanese invaders reinforced from Burma launched a major assault on Chinese lines in western Yunnan near Thieyueth and Salween. Chinese forces reportedly held their positions after two days of heavy fighting as three Japanese columns totaling about 6000 men began the December 8 attack.
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Associated Press
Chungking
Burma
Yunnan
High Command
Thieyueth
Poer Salween
Meir
Burts
Fourteen Germans Held at Newark
Federal authorities in New Jersey announced the arrest of fourteen German aliens in Newark, including a noted anti-tank gunner award recipient. The raids across 52 communities yielded a substantial wartime contraband seizure and multiple detentions.
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Associated Press
Newark
E. Conroy
Durcett
New Jersey
Conroy
FBI
St Marys Draft Dodger Receives Five Year Term
John Hell berger of St Marys was sentenced to a one year prison term after pleading guilty in federal court for failing to report to his draft board for a physical exam. Erie resident Frank Ghelgreen drew a two year suspended sentence and two years probation for failing to keep his draft board informed of his change of address. President Roosevelt urged Congress to grant authority to regulate wages and hours to address civilian employment concerns amid intense competition.
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Pittsburgh
John Hellberger
St. Marys
Erie
Frank Ghelgreen
Draft Board
Eighteen year olds register at Union City draft board
Union City draft officials report the sixth registration call with about fifty 18 year olds expected to enroll. Approximately eighty-two registrants are scheduled for Erie examinations and induction, with departures planned for Timps a week later. Registration will occur at the board headquarters for youths born between July 1 1924 and January 1 1825 per the schedule.
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Union Clicy
Nien
Erie
Union City Draft Board
Union City
U S Artillery Shelling Buna Beachhead Fight Report
Allied artillery bombarded Japanese beach positions around Buna as Australian forces push inland from Cape Killerton toward Buna's north. Reports say bitter hand to hand fighting continued at pillbox emplacements with heavy fire, while air forces supported operations along the Buna front and near Sepute Track.
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Associated Press
Australia
del. U
United States
Buny
Ibiddow
Sew Guinea
Bung Village
Gona
Cape Killertoo
Buna
Cape Kilierton
Buta
Cape Endaladere
Sepu‘te
Huna
Inna
FDR Reports Over 1 Million US Troops Overseas by Month’s End
President Roosevelt tells Congress in the lend lease quarterly report that U S forces overseas will exceed one million by month’s end. He notes Axis losses, rising aid totals to 2.367 billion, and a new phase of the war with Allied offensives in Africa and the Soviet urging renewed production and unity. The report, covering March 11 1941 to November 20 1942, places lend lease value at 37.496 billion, up from 5.729 billion three months earlier.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Hoyns
North
Attica
Mediterranean
Havinit
Stalingrad
Solomons
Gwn
United Nations
Tend Tease
Polly
United ‘ Nations
Roosevelt reveals navy relied on voluntary enlistments
President Roosevelt announced that the Navy had attempted to fill its ranks through voluntary enlistments rather than a selective draft, noting the choice was driven by sentiment rather than policy. The admission marks a rare glimpse into the service branch’s manpower approach in the era.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Navy
Treasury report figures for December 9
Treasury report from Washington dated December 11 shows receipts 3,002,93n.18, expenditures 540,825,270.08, leaving a net balance of 3,297,345,156.70. Total debt stands at 104,274,504,642.70.
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Treasury
Washington
The
Rendiots
Battered cruiser San Francisco returns to home port
The battered gunship San Francisco, which fought through the war and survived ordeals, sailed under its own power to dock for repairs. Navy officials planned welcome ceremonies as civic and military leaders prepared to greet Captain Albert F. France and the crew after the ship’s dramatic wartime feats.
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San Francisco
Sam Francisco
Golden Gate
Navy
Pacific
Keytes
Albert F. France
New York City
Flying Fortress Suzy Q Earns 95 Jap Zeros
Major Felix Hardison of San Antonio praises his Flying Fortress Suzy Q for downing 95 Japanese Zero fighters in World War II. He notes bombardier Durwood W. Fesmire has notched multiple decorations, while crew members earned at least two each.
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Associates
Washington
Dex
Felix Hardison
Suzy Q
National Broadcasting Company
San Antonio
Tex
Springfield
Durwood W. Fesmire
Portales
N. M
Walker Considered Roosevelt Aide for Democratic Chair
Washington dispatch reports that Postmaster General Frank Walker is the Roosevelt administration’s preferred successor as national chairman of the Democratic party, with Edward J. Flynn retiring in January. Walker, 56, has served as postmaster general since September 1940, succeeding James A. Farley.
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Washington
Capitol FM
Frank
Democrats Caucus Set To Organize For 1943 Session
Democratic minority groups in the House and Senate will meet in Harrisburg on December 17 to map plans and name floor leaders for the 1943 legislature. State Chairman David L. Lawrence urged a speedy session, aligning with Republicans to wind up the current term quickly.
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Isouenven
Harrisburg
Grops
House
Senate
David L. Lawrence Hss
Parachutists and Tanks Drive Toward Gabes Front
Allied forces push from multiple Tunisian fronts toward Gabes as U S parachutists and tanks strike toward the Gulf of Gabes. British and Soviet reports note shifting offensives in Libya and on the Stalingrad front with German losses rising. An Allied air offensive and desert battles extend across North Africa as Axis positions wobble under sustained pressure.
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Associated Press
United States
Gulf of Gabes
Tebourba
Sifax
Gabes
Sousse
Axcis Field
Tunisia
Talim Tripolitania
Bason
Camel Col'fis
Jehr Tebassa
Alpesint-Puitsian
Goth
Mediterranean
Court of
Rawsla
Hed
St E
Moscow
Velese Luki
Soviet Information Bureauy
Truypelo
Nand Lozhend
Stalingrad
Volge
Don
Red Star
Kotelnikovski
Caucasus
Cairo
Eighth Army
Agheila
Libya
Scorpion
Cogk
el Aphotie
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