Holt High School in Tuscaloosa Destroyed by Fire
Holt high school in Tuscaloosa county burned last night causing about 75000 dollars in losses. Superintendent Rayburn Fisher said causes were unknown and no classes would meet today while repairs and decisions for the future awaited. Firefighters kept flames from spreading to Holt elementary school nearby. Insurance covers slightly more than half the damage. Holt is noted as an industrial community with the Foundry company and blast furnace operations.
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Naval and aerial battles deepen global war outlook
United States and Britain press on as Russia signals support against Japan while battleships face air attacks near the Philippines. Wake Island endurance and Philippine defense are highlighted as Roosevelt calls for labor peace and car production shifts to war needs. Navy reports identify the damaged Haruna and discuss Kongo class ships with enterprising details.
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Hiei
1941 AP All America Football Team Honors
The 1941 All America selections list players by position and college with hometowns noted. Notable names include David Nathan Scheirimer Wisconsin Richard Kay Wildung Minnesota Endicott Peabody Harvard Daold Ward Jenkins Missouri Ralph Fife Pittsburgh Robert Reinhard California Malcolm James Kutner Texas William McGarvey Dudley Virginia Frank Sinkwich Georgia Bruce Philip Smith Minnesota Frank Culling Albert Stanford John Rokisky Duquesne Ernest Blandin Tulane Ray Frankowski Washington Quenwn Greenough Oregon State Ted Ramsey Southern Methodist Alf Bauman Northwestern Holt Rast Jr Alabama Derace Moser Texas A and M Steve Lach Duke Jack Crane Texas A and M Bob Westfall Michigan Third and fourth teams shown with various hometowns.
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David Nathan Sceirimer
Wisconsin
Richard Kay Wildung
Minnesota
Endicott Peabody
Harvard
Darold Ward Jenkins
Missouri
Ralph Fife
Pittsburgh
Robert Richard Reinhard
California
Malcolm James Kutner
Texas
William McGarvey Dudley
Virginia
Frank Sinkwich
Georgia
Bruce Philip Smith
Frank Culling Albert
Stanford
John Rokisky
Duquesne
Pidunaccia
Ernest Blandin
Tulane
Ray Frankowski
Washington
Quenwn Greenough
Oregon State
Ted Ramsey
Southern Methodist
WUARG
Alf Bauman
Northwestern
A Holt Rast JR
Alabama
Derace Moser
Steve Lach
Jack Crain
Bob Westfall
Michigan
Baia Dba
Markets Drift Lower After Early Rally In Thin Session
War optimism faded as stocks closed with more declines than gains in a quiet week selloff. Trading was light with about 1.1 million shares moving, while cattle prices held steady amid mixed activity in hogs and sheep. Hogs gained 25 to 40 cents with top around 11.35, cattle remained generally firm, and grains saw weakness on profit taking.
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New York
New Orleans
Chicago
Cotton futures rise on trade buying in New Orleans market
In New Orleans on December 12, cotton futures posted gains with closing prices steady to up slightly amid active trading. Prices across contracts showed mixed highs and lows, while the middling spot stood at 18.08 cents per pound unchanged.
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New York
Centralized Carrot Prices And Egg Receipts Reported
Market notes list prices for carrots with decimals and codes, eggs receipts at 7 457, firm and fresh graded. Local grade items and car prices appear with current receipts and dirties checks and other prices unchanged.
Wheat Prices Ease From Four-Year Peak On Profit Taking
Chicago grain prices dipped after a four year high as producers in some areas sold more grain. Wheat closed unchanged to 1 2 lower, December and May futures fell slightly while corn oats and rye moved modestly. The commerce department notes Central Europe shifted road rules to right side in line with German practice.
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Department of Commerce
Normandie Seized by Coast Guard in New York Harbor
The $60 million French liner Normandie, docked in New York since the start of the war, was seized today by the coast guard.
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Coast Guard
Cavite Damage and Civilian Loss Reported at Docks
A naval official described damage at Cavite docks after an attack with small ships damaged or tied up. He noted more civilian casualties than navy personnel, with some small vessels pulled away to escape further harm.
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Mrs. Lizzie Elmore Laid To Rest In Culla man County
Mrs. Lizzie Elmore aged 87 died Thursday at her daughter’s residence in South. Funeral services were held today at 2 30 at Fairview Methodist church in Culllman county with Rev. T N Batley officiating. Interment followed with Brown directing. Pallbearers were J O Pearson J Boyd Cary Ellrod Grady Cousy R L Shell and Clyde Chambers. She is survived by three daughters Mrs J W Corby Maria Calif Mrs Mamie Walker inemont Ala Mrs Katie Creel Decatur two sons W P Elmore Brownsfield Texas H C Elmore Madira Calif one brother Luther M Suggs Summerville Ga 35 grandchildren 45 great grandchildren.
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Katie Creel
Sixth Avenue
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Fairview Methodist Church
Cullaman County
T. N. Batley
Brown
J. O. Pearson
J. Boyd
Cary” Ellrod
Summerville, Ga
Eradication of bovine tuberculosis Achieved After 23 Years
The effort to eradicate bovine tuberculosis took 23 years and neared completion last year. Across the campaign, 232 million tuberculin tests were administered and about 4 million tuberculous cattle were detected and slaughtered.
Oriental Is Found Slain in Southend Alley
An unidentified well dressed Oriental man was found slain in a Southend alley near Main Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues South. Coroner Otto H. Mittelstadt and police described the fatal posture as kneeling with hands behind and neck nearly severed. A Seattle Times quote suggests a secret investigation may tie the victim to Japanese operations, implying a sensational case.
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China
Japanese forces push deeper in Philippines with new landings
Allied reports say heavy Pacific bombardment targets Lauzon Island and Batangas province as 119 Japanese bombers raid. A fresh sea landing at Legazpi is claimed while Tokyo asserts a north south pincer plan. US communique notes gains at the island’s north, battleships sighted offshore Luzon amid anti air fire.
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Flower Shops Across 3 Across and Crossword Clues
Puzzle lists across and down clues for a daily crossword featuring a long cryptogram quote. The page blends wordplay, a cryptogram by Wordsworth, and a quoted aphorism, with references to utility terms and common crossword entries.
Local Church Speakers and Services This Sunday
Westminster pastor John A Troxler will discuss Gods Justice Awaiting at Sunday morning service. First Christian pastor Dr Edwin Wyle plans A Great Crusading Army sermon. Baptist Rev W E Waterhouse speaks on Confidence Midst War. Presbyterian Rev Edward V Ramage delivers Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
God
Edwin Wyle
First Christian Church
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First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Edward V. Ramage
Freeman and Kyle Chosen Co Captains of Raiders 1942
Billy Freeman and Pam Kyle were named co captains of the Decatur Red Raiders for the 1942 season at the Raider banquet held at Central High. The event featured speeches by Principal W T Jordan and Board Member A A Jones, with Coach Ogle praising the squad and Kuyler Pryor and Red Kimbrell recounting last season.
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War bulletins mix of war news and blackout alerts
Reports from the front note lighter than expected equipment losses and fighting centered near the Kuantan area in Malaysia. Slovakia declares war on the United States. San Diego experiences its third wartime blackout with Los Angeles issuing alerts followed by quick clears. President Roosevelt affirms the 40 hour work week while war conditions may affect times but no change is planned.
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Army Interenaction Service
World War II updates from the Pacific and Europe
Admiral Hart described the ship as crippled and out of control while American planes sank a light Japanese cruiser and a destroyer near Wake Island. Japan’s Haruna was officially declared sunk, and Axis powers expanded war to Europe with declarations by nations including Costa Rica, Cuba, and Guatemala.
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British Forces Withdraw to Defensive Positions in Malaya and Hong Kong
Reported withdrawals to prearranged positions by British forces in Northwest Malaya and Hong Kong as Japanese pressure grows. Chinese forces reportedly launched a major offensive along the Kwantung front to ease Hong Kong strain, with a China radio broadcast claiming 15 000 Japanese killed and wounded.
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World War II tensions cited in UK US exchanges
Dispatches from London Washington and Berlin recount December exchanges over the war. Britain hints at submarine action in the Central Mediterranean while President Roosevelt pledges resolve to fight with free peoples. German spokesmen say Hitler’s remarks were not a declaration of war against the United States.
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London firm ends U S property war risk insurance
In London the insurer disclosed it would discontinue US property insurance and war risk coverage while keeping shipping risk insurance. In Dillon Montana Kiwanis members contributed one dollar each to “buy a bomber” and urged all 130000 Kiwanis members nationwide to join.
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Remember Pearl Harbor line at Dallas Morning News
The Dallas Morning News notes a dash line saying Remember Pearl Harbor in Friday editions. Tokyo broadcasts claim Thai land Wis seizes British and American assets after the new non aggression pact and Japanese occupation. Portugal suspends visa issuance to US and British citizens affecting travel home in Europe.
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City school chief orders pupil ID tags in Los Angeles
Los Angeles superintendent Vierling Kersey announced that all pupils must wear identification tags. Elsewhere December reports note wartime declarations, a Polish government action, and cancellation of New Orleans Mardi Gras 1942 due to the war.
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Vierling Kersey
Los Angeles ci
New Orleans
Hitler shifts fronts as Russian frosts loom on Eastern front
The report says the cannibal Hitler chose a different corner for his pranks and left the Eastern front for Berlin to disclaim responsibility for possible defeats of his army during the winter. Nazi forces suffer defeats while cold weather grips the Soviet region.
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SP Calleh Res Sarvace
Hitler
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