Churchill Denounces Axis War Grim Ahead In Senate
Prime Minister Churchill spoke to Congress predicting extended Allied war effort and greater unity with the United States within a year to 18 months. He warned of enormous Axis forces and praised American resolve while detailing hardships and sacrifices faced by Britain. In Africa he noted a growing balance against Axis troops. He stressed that victory requires collective effort and warned against complacency as the war intensifies.
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Sparta Child Burned In Home Syrup Accident
Violet Easlynan, one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Van Easlynan of Spartansburg R D 4, was severely burned when hot syrup spilled from a container and struck her face and chest at her sister's home in Spartansburg Christmas morning. She was rushed to Cory Hospital where doctors labeled her condition as fair.
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Senator would limit taxes for war costs
Senator George D Gal, chairman of the Senate finance committee, warned that even with a $1,131,075,000 cut in nondefense spending and potential new taxes in 1942, the budget would stay out of balance. He said financing one third of war costs from current revenues would require borrowing, and overly high taxes could choke essential fighting equipment. He expressed that if the plan succeeds in covering one third of war costs from current revenues, that would be a success.
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Two Accidents on Sparta Road Reported
Two separate crashes on Sparta Road left autos damaged but occupants uninjured. Wednesday afternoon near Route 277 involved John J Hale and Raymond M. Stover in a Chevrolet coach driven by Ben Reese. one car overturned after leaving the highway. A second collision south of Gowry occurred around 6 30 last evening between Wave Blakeslee of Spar tansburg and John Brown of ak Columbus. No injuries.
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Plane crash kills one near Blain Pennsylvania
A plane crashed on Conoquague mountain three miles north of Blain Perry County today and burned. A search party of more than 190 found the wreckage over two hours after a report from Harry Sil. The pilot burned beyond recognition and identification letters burned off. The plane was flying west at impact.
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Stony Point
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Evacuees and wounded reach safety near San Francisco amid submarine peril
Thousands evacuated and wounded were convoyed through waters infested by Japanese submarines as planes circled overhead. Passengers and children aboard lifeboats wore dark war paint and played games while crossing the Golden Gate in a tense, unpublicized arrival. Redoubled patrols and anti submarine measures guarded the waterfront as soldiers blocked access and a cautious calm settled after the perilous crossing.
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British advance in Libya continues as war reports flow
AP dispatches describe heavy losses for Adolf Hitler’s Crimea forces near Sevastopol, with Germany tallying thousands killed across Moscow and Ukraine fronts. Soviet reports claim recapture of Ka jins and Oskyne as Red Army drives threaten German lines, while North Africa notes 19,000 Axis prisoners moved rearward and Rommel’s retreat deepens near Agedabia and Bengasi.
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Gas Fumes Kill Three At Altoona
Carbon monoxide from a gas water heater killed Paul Lockard 27, his wife Katherine 20, and their 14 month old son Thomas in Altoona. The tragedy was found when a relative visited the home Christmas night. Lockard had missed work on Tuesday, suggesting fumes may have circulated earlier.
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Auto Runs Away and Kills Driver in Gasoline Truck Fire
Robert Siggins, 62, of Clarendon, died when his 4000 gallon gasoline semi crashed off Route 19 near Kearsaive and exploded. The truck burned, he was caught in flames and 50 feet from the wreck. Coroner Stroble and motor police opened an inquiry. preliminary reports say he fell asleep at the wheel. Survived by his wife and child. body sent to Hanley funeral home in Brie.
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Holiday death toll climbs across states in two day span
A nationwide Christmas holiday toll rose to 491 dead and 324 lives lost on highways and other incidents over the two day period, with a tragic bus wreck in St Louis killing 10, and Pennsylvania reporting 20 holiday deaths. The tally includes pedestrians struck, fires, planes, and other accidents as Navy confirms sinking two Japanese ships in the Far East and Luzon front reports repulsed enemy attacks. An office in Pittsburgh ordered material restrictions for drill projects amid war mobilization.
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Navy reports Asiatic fleet sinks transports and minesweeper
Washington reports the Asiatic fleet sank one enemy transport and a mine sweeper and likely hit another transport and a seaplane tender. Paris notes French welcome US condemnation of De Gaullist St Piery Miquelon occupation. London cites a Japanese claim of destroying American naval units in Philippine waters. Berlin broadcasts claim Allied ships sunk off the English coast and Dutch Tydes report sinking two Japanese transports and a destroyer near Kuching. Helsinki notes Red Army pressure on the Finnish front. Saigon cites open city status claimed by Japanese radio. Changsha battle expansion alleged as 20,000 troops pour into northern Hunan.
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Cars Wild Dash Ends in Crash Into Building
Mr and Mrs Ti D Brooks longtime city residents suffered injuries in a spectacular South Center Street crash when a car jumped from the driveway and careened toward Scotty and Center streets. Mrs Brooks remained at home recovering from shock while Mr Brooks, steering from the running board, was hospitalized with a badly shattered right arm and possible internal injuries. The couple had been en route to visit their daughter when the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly and slammed into a hardware store corner.
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Chimney blaze damages home on King Street
A chimney fire on King Street damaged a frame dwelling occupied by Mrs. Bessie Prine and DM Pless at 426 King Street, causing about 1200 in damage. The fire extended into partitions and wall framing but was controlled by the fire department after an early morning alarm. Nearby, a Ford car at Franklin and Mott streets caught fire from a short circuit, damaging the vehicle and injuring the ride occupant.
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Free French win plebiscite on St Pierre Miquelon fate
On Saint Pierre and Miquelon a plebiscite favoured Free French rule with 88 percent support from the cod fishing population of about 3,500. Admiral Muselier arrived with four corvettes to assert Gen. Charles de Gaulle's control as the United States signals seek status quo under a recent agreement. Only ten votes were recorded.
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Japan Pressures Defenses Near Manila In Heavy Battle
Japanese forces press the American and Filipino defenses southeast of Manila with very heavy pressure and heavy casualties reported by the U.S. Army as the siege escalates and tanks clash along the line.
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Two-Way Nippon Drive on Manila Intensifies
Japanese artillery fire and heavy casualties mark a renewed two way assault on Manila near We capital and a southeast fault butte as U S forces declare the city open to spare residents. MacArthur notes and Allied moves signal broader efforts while Dutch reports claim sinkings of Japanese ships near Kuching.
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