U S Forces Beat Off Japs At All Landing Points
Manila dispatch reports Japanese landing forces at Lingayen were wiped out and no further gains reported at other landing bridges. MacArthur communique says mopping up in Lingayen area concluded. Japanese raids on Manila and bases met with anti aircraft fire. Fighters and ground anti air action described with several aircraft shot down. Civil defense measures and curfew strictness noted as rockets and attacks continued in Manila.
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St. B. Cronin, JR
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Lingayen
Luzon
Douglas MacArthur
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MacArthur
United States
Philippines
Philiipines
Associated Press
Clark Lee
Mua
Com
West End
Nichols Aly Depot
Philippine
Bay Front
Netherlands Sub Sinks Four Japanese Transports Off Thailand
Dutch submarines sank four Japanese troop transports off Pattani in southern Thailand near the Malayan frontier. The fully loaded ships were heading south when intercepted. The British and NBC reported five transports sunk about 75 miles off Cape Palani in Peninsular Thailand. The general situation in north Malaya remained unchanged.
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Associated Press
Batavia
Java
N.R
Hee
Netherlands
Matavia
Singapore
Patani
Thailand
Malayan
Malaya
Gulf of Siam
Cape Palani
Peninsular ‘Thailand
NBC
Probers Score Conditions At White Hill
A Pennsylvania committee reported serious differences in the new Industrial school for boys administration after a fatal inmate escape. Antagonism was found between Major Hill and guard captain Harris and Deputy Superintendent Castle. Unrest blamed on inexperienced custodial force and discipline gaps. age limit proposed at 35 and sent to lawmakers.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
James
Henry
Fill
Petit Tentiaries
Fred
Board renews fight to obtain federal funds for school addition
The Board of Education plans to confer with Dr. Leonard Power of the U S Office of Education next week on federal aid for an addition to the junior high to handle growing elementary enrollments. Superintendent Dewey attended meetings in Erie and Titusville with state and federal education officials and a Federal Works Agency rep about transporting pupils from Fairhaven and broader district needs as operations expand. A conference with Power is hoped for Friday evening in northwestern Pennsylvania. The board also approved Kurta Brothers of Clearfield for 1942 43 school supplies at about 1871, roughly 450 more than last year, the district receiving only one bid.
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Board of
Elutation
Leonard Power
U.S. Office of Education
Elore
Ralph
Dewey
Erie
Federal Education Department
Federal Works Agency
Fairhaven
Deway
Ward
Titusville
Power
Pennsylvanis
Kurta
Brothers of Clearfield
Japs Claiming Arizona Sunk in Pearl Harbor Aftermath
Tokyo asserts the Arizona has been sunk in the Pearl Harbor aerial attack, joining earlier claims that Oklahoma and West Virginia were destroyed. The Imperial Navy provides no verification beyond its statement while the United States confirms the attack damaged ships including at least one battleship.
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Tokyo
Hawaii
Arizona
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Naval
Imperial Headquarters
Tere
United States
Pearl Harbor
Judge Orders Grand Jury Probe of Pittsburgh Election
Judge Frank P. Patterson urged a grand jury investigation into Republican fraud claims in the Pittsburgh mayoralty race where Democrat Cornelis D. Scully defeated Harmar D. Denny Jr. by 3,627 votes. Testimony cited a deceased woman recorded as voting and other alleged improper ballots.
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Dy Assvemgeneres
Pittsburgh
Frank P. Patterson
Cornelis D. Scully
Harmar D. Denny, Jr
Youu Yes
Hulivel Paleur
Denny
Bulletin from Washington and world fronts in wartime
Reports indicate the Commerce Commission seeks higher freight and passenger rates boosting annual revenue by about 350 million. Dispatches from Buenos Aires, Singapore, Tokyo, and London describe diplomatic tensions, Japanese advances on Hong Kong, British naval actions sinking Italian ships, and aviation cadet recruitment for 40 000 openings with age and service requirements.
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Associated Press
Washington
Der 13
Jen
Weersinjé Commerce Commission
Greene to head water defense in four counties
Ray Greene, manager of the Corry Water Supply Company, was named district chairman of the Public Water Supply Defense for Erie, Crawford, Mercer and surrounding counties by Governor Arthur H. James on recommendation from John M. Murdoch Jr. The post includes surveying the district and planning protection of the public water supply, as Corry has already installed a 24 hour guard at its North Corry pumping station. Fourteen New York defendants were convicted of supplying military information to Germany, capping a major spy ring case with up to 22 years in prison.
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Ray Greene
Corry Water Supgly Company
Pennsylva
Greene
Arthur H. James
John M. Murdoch, Jr
Pennsylvania Water Works Association
Erie
Crawford
Mercer
Venangs Counties
Corry
North Corry
New York
Germany
United States Seizes Swedish Liner for War Use
The State Department announced the United States had taken over the Swedish liner which formerly carried Abithiite passengers and recently sailed in Caribbean pleasure cruises. The move relieves Sweden of protecting a ship deemed unnecessary amid wartime needs and reduces idle vessel cost while compensating Swedish interests.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Shili Kcungstiolm
Issey
Abthiite
Western Hemisphere
British forces press Gazaala on encircled Axis troops
British war bulletins report west of Tobruk driving at Gazala as Axis units remain encircled. New Zealand troops are cited among those aiding. Rommel allegedly begins withdrawal toward a possible new defensive line near Derna, with reports of heavy losses and shifting front lines in Libya and adjacent areas.
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Hy Associated Press
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Egypt
Tobruk
Gazala
PonmmiuniQue
New Zealand
Guauly
Ene Dutenerion Winery
Wuardered
Axis
Allenmliny
Wreny
Souls of
Gazal
War Bulletin
Soulls Atria Fortes
Satun
Desaw
Eihionia
Eeypilan
Libyan
Posseina
Libya
Erwin Rommel
Denna
Mes
Geraln
Legislature Delay Call Seeks Apportionment and Defense Measures
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor James calls legislature after New Year for apportionment reform and defense issues. A proposed special session would consider anti sabotage laws and extending women’s working hours, with 48 hour readiness after the call. Attorney General Reno notes legal purchasing delays and possible law changes. Also a small motel kitchen fire caused light smoke and minor damage.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
James Pul Omimalil
Amling
Claude T. Reno
Reno
James
Florida Alert: Planes Rumored Amid Turbulent Day
A tense report from Jacksonville details widespread rumor of aviation incidents. Officials note communications confusion and a citywide disruption as military and civil offices report outages and evacuations. No confirmed threats identified. authorities urge calm and advise following official briefings.
Speed State Defense Checks Classes 2-A 2-B
Washington report notes federal efforts to extend the draft act amid wartime needs. Nearly a million Pennsylvanians are registered for possible callups, with about 12 000 enlisted before October 1. Officials discuss classifications 2-A and 2-B and broader civilian defense preparations.
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Associated Press
Renfisylvanii
Germachiberg
Liesiule
Qwesters
Washington, Bee
Stimson
Due House
Three Italian Cruisers Destroyed in Mediterranean Action
British and Dutch destroyers engaged two Italian cruisers in the Mediterranean today. One Italian cruiser was sunk and the other left burning from stem to stern as the Admiralty announced. Earlier reports also indicated a Italian submarine may have sunk the third cruiser yesterday.
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London
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Communiqus
Gooupaney
He Heinden
Jinunie Development
Weyuki
Malo Tharttias
J. Smedgy
Fuhart
Hollees Ad Beer
Washington
Tenta Lively
Manger McCoy Huper
Klily
Wits
Slannary St
Uae
Sputirus
Elirhst
Wisse Uy
Stoneeayes
Columbus Avenue
Appleanty
Tetlers
Tavingbert
McCoy
Qpiabergna
Allies Rush Aid As German Shift Threatens Front
An Allied rush of aid is reported as German forces shift, threatening a broader front. London quarters predict a disastrous end to Hitler’s invasion of Russia, with Moscow claiming a dire outlook and possible winter setbacks for German operations. Western allies weigh redeployments and Middle East gains as Russian reports mention new German peace overtures rejected by Moscow.
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Adolf Hitler
Russia
London
Moscow
Willy
Mieppes
Tinasia
Amien
Bigatti
Wich Hag
Uwe
Hectoret
Briain
Middle East
Biller
Step Up Speed of E R R Trains In City Route
Municipal officials met with Trainmaster Grimm and Superintendent Stott after an agreement to allow EMS trains through the city. A forty mile on tour measure now pending in Gouna Ain by the vite is in response to a railroad operation in the Yielding Erasing protection on First Well and Center streets to the future. Observance of 20 mile speed restrictions remains in effect for Pennsylvanian Railroad trains. A blackout hit San Francisco lasting over two hours with injuries and property damage.
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Grimm
Stott
Gouna Ain
Une Railroad
Sonperarion
Yelding
Liemanking
Graben
Tyerte
Penns
Ivana
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