Army expands recruitment for wartime service
The United States Army announces a vast expansion to its personnel with new rules. Married men may enlist with wife consent. those under 21 need parental or guardian consent. Quotas exist for the Army, Air Corps at Kessler Field Mississippi and Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Recruits ready before reporting orders may still be accepted.
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United States Army
Barres
Army of the United States
Air Corps
Kessler Field
Miss
Jefferson Barracks
Army Examining Board
35th Annual Christmas Seal Sale Observed Nationwide
The 35th annual Christmas Seal sale is underway across the United States raising funds for breast cancer and heart disease research and patient support through coordinated campaigns led by national health charities and local chapters.
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United States
Allies Brace for New German Moves Across Atlantic and Africa
The commentary weighs the Pacific battles and the shifting German strategy. It notes Japan's continued assault on the Philippines and Singapore while Russia gains ground against Germany. It warns Britain fears a renewed German push against Atlantic shipping, the American coast, and a possible move through Spain into North Africa, leveraging French colonies and navy.
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Bolshevists
Britain
Hitler
Russia
Puehrer
United States
Atlantic
American
England
Spain
West Africa
Guards Wanted at Childersburg Ordnance Plants
S. E. Alverson said he received an urgent call for 150 more guards for the Childersburg ordnance plants. Applicants must be 2 to 42 years old, weigh 170 to 200 pounds, and have completed at least 14 high school units. Contact Mr. Alverson for details.
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S. E. Alverson
Decatur
Childersburg
Alverson
Added Feature At Decatur High Band Concert
Mrs Catherine Rule O Neill soprano and John J O Neill pianist highlight the mid winter concert at Riverside auditorium Decatur high school band presents junior band with Christmas carols and the regular band performs Christmas Overtures Moonlight and Roses and the agne Overture all tickets keep the usual low prices and Mrs O Neill will sing Messiah Gesu Bambino No Lullaby Need Mary Sing I Love Thee Girometta Sibella
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Catherine Rule O'Neill
Prano
John J. O'Neill
Decatur ‘High School
Riverside Auditorium
Decatur
O'Neill
Redeemer
Handel
Pietro A. Yon
Mary
Asee Augienky Gounod
Duce Delivers Brief Declaration Amid Mass Rally
Mussolini leader shortened address to five minutes as thousands crowd gathered earlier to hear the momentous declaration amid shouted reactions from supporters.
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Tl Duce
Churchill lauds Auchinleck amid Libya and Russia war notes
In a briefing, Churchill hails Auchinleck as a top military figure and cites air superiority aiding Africa battles. He says the Libyan phase ends with Axis retreating toward Bardia while noting Russian front standstills and a coming second front to aid the USSR. He mentions losses, reinforcements, and missing officers amid Allied efforts.
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Auchinleck
Wavell
Britain
Africa
Tobruk
Russia
United States
Japan
Germany
Waly
Adm
Tom Phillips
Hitler Defends Expansion Amid World War II Speech
Hitler praised Germany as defending Europe against alien elements, claiming a vast war effort from June to December against Russia and Yugoslavia. He cited German victory statistics, warned the winter would slow but not stop the advance, and accused Wilson of deceiving Germany while denouncing Roosevelt.
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Leningrad
Moscow
Berline
London
Germany
Hitler
Greece
Europe
Persia
America
Janon Tre
Russia
Nord
Joseph Stalin
Yugoslavia
United States
Wilson
Roosevelt
Reichstag
Chenault Speaks on Pearl Harbor at Civitan Meeting
Dr. Eugene Chenault president addressed Civitan club members at Hotel Lyons about his Pearl Harbor experiences in 1927 and 1928. The talk drew interest from members as they recalled the wartime event and his firsthand remarks during the regular weekly meeting.
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Eugene Chenault
Civitan Club
Hotel Lyons
Pearl Harbor
Sinking of Prince of Wales Attributed to Air Attacks
The report states the Prince of Wales and Repulse were sunk by repeated bomber and torpedo aircraft attacks. It notes no new weapons or explosives were used and offers no further disruption to naval operations.
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Prince of Wales
Another Patriot Found in Morgan County War Remnants and Family Roots
The account details M R Kirby from North Carolina settling near Decatur before the Civil War and raising seven sons and two daughters. Five sons volunteered, two more later joined, and several died in service. After the war three Kirby men returned, leaving 104 descendants. The piece notes a misdated Roentgen claim in 1806.
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H. Ly Kirby
Mr. Kirby
M. R. Kirby
Morgan County
North Carolina
Decatur
Thelana
Jindé
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Mork Hair
Philippines
Pacific
Singapore
Manila
Illanga
Air Force
Aviation
U.S.A
U. S. Army Recruiting Service
P. D. Bidg
Decatur, Ala
Grieg, “Girometta
Sibella
DUCE
Churchill
Bardia
Dr. Chenault
Army Air Corps
Ruth
Jack McCulloch
Chenault
eReen Willys
Jeep i
F. C. Peters & CO
Bank Street Telephone
Morgan
Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen
The
Lovell
Goodyear Service
LEE and Line Sts
U. S
Uou
LUX
Rinso Lux ‘Son’ Lifebuoy
Chase & Sanborn
Swan
Bologna
Super Market
Moulton Street
First Avenue
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