Soviet embassy reports Italian revolt effort near frontier
The Soviet embassy in London says anti fascist Italians including Socialists and Communists are pushing for a separate peace and revolution. It lists aims such as denouncing the pact with Germany, withdrawal of troops, unity of Italian forces, sabotage, tax refusal, press freedom, and end to war. The committee reportedly targeted soldiers sailors workers and farmers but details on operations remain undisclosed.
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Associated Press
Ussolini
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Far
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Russia
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Mussolini
Ite
World War II Bulletins From Asia and Africa Update
Reported noon raid over Manila failed to hit Nichols Field. Tokyo claimed destruction of 21 American planes, a hangar, and an oil depot in raids on Nichols Field and Iloilo. British, Dutch, and Chinese forces urged counterattacks in Malaya and Burma while Axis forces faced setbacks near Benghasi and Derna.
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Nichols Field
Tokyo
Iloilo
Washington
Pearl Harbor Deeds Stir Resolve For Stronger Defenses
Wartime analysis argues fixed harbor fleets are vulnerable to surprise attack while suggesting secret sea rendezvous reduces risk. It credits Pearl Harbor casualties with awakening national determination to safeguard distant outposts through superior American ingenuity and readiness.
Markets show weeklong decline amid discouraging news from abroad
Bernard & Ohara New York reports a uneven week with a slight downturn as investors faced discouraging far eastern news while some stocks acted on oversold expectations. The Associated Press average held near 36 with a weekly loss notes, as tax selling persisted and volume remained modest.
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Far East
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Libya
Associated Press
Chicago
Senate Labor Debates Cooling Off Mediation and Plant Seizure
The senate labor committee backs a cooling-off period mediation and voluntary arbitration bill by Senator Ball while Senator Connally pushes a measure to empower the government to seize strike-bound plants and freeze union status. Senator Pepper says if the President's conference fails, Congress will act. Public sentiment grows weary of racketeering.
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Senate
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Tex
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Fla
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Hong Kong Hold Stressed as Forces Face Harsh Odds
Sir Mark Aitchison Young, veteran governor, warned the Japanese falsehoods persist about his departure. He noted the Prince of Wales and Repulse were sunk, leaving Britain unable to send a relieving force. Surrounded, Hong Kong’s defense appeared hopeless against Japanese pressure.
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Tanganyka
Prince of Wales
Malaya
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Prisoh Oe
Sapnione
Hong Kong
Justice Dept forms alien enemy hearing boards
The justice department announced the appointment of alien enemy hearing boards in 22 of the nation's 92 judicial districts.
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Washington
Justice Department
Labor conflict sparks sharp remarks from Rep Cox
The congressman decried the labor situation and government stance as the nastiest page in the republic, questioning leaders' aims while alleging government actions foster gangster labor activity.
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Cox
Republic
Fourteen Join Navy From Morgan and Limestone Counties
Fourteen young men from Morgan and Limestone counties joined the United States Navy in December. J. S. Franklin, Chief Storekeeper, announced during a Saturday night briefing at the Morgan county courthouse recruiting office. The office will operate Christmas and New Year’s Day from eight a.m. to ten p.m., with 24 hour service planned once two more recruiters are assigned.
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Limestone
United States Navy
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G. B. Eaves
Decatur
Philippines Battle Reports and Awards Highlight Far East Front
American forces defend Mindanao and other Philippine points as Japanese landings surge. Davao appears key for a sea route to Borneo while U S airmen earn multiple Distinguished Service Crosses for actions in the Philippines.
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Senator HIll Says REA Grants Loan for Alabama Coops
Senator Lister Hill announced that Harry Slattery of the Rural Electric Administration advised a loan of 548000 dollars has been made to the Marshall and DeKalb county cooperative for construction of 400 miles of REA lines.
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Washington
Lister Hill
Ala
Harry Slattery
Rural Electric Administration
Marshall and DeKalb County
REA
Pageant time changed at St John’s church in Decatur
Sunday’s pageant at St John’s Episcopal church shifts from seven to five o'clock. The public is asked to note the change. Local news notes travel for Patsy McCollum, several families relocating, and Navy personnel assignments. Fire and police report calm in city traffic with few arrests. Memorial ambulance moves and hospital stays are reported along with upcoming Red Cross First Aid instructor meeting.
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T. R. Harrison
Morgan County Defense Council
Americans In Aerial Fight Leads Chinese Air Effort
The International Air Force, formed by former U S airmen to defend the Burma road, clashed with Japanese planes and reportedly shot down four. Led by Col Claire L Chennault, the group engaged ten Japanese aircraft over Kunming with no losses, as Chinese forces also retook areas near Hongkong.
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Shumchun
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Claire L. Chennault
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American Volunteers Group
Chennault
Louisiana
Chinese Air Force
Navy warns radios may aid enemy. weather alerts cited
An Atlantic naval base officer warned that weather forecast broadcasts even for distant areas can reveal patterns usable by submarines and enemy air forces. The report notes a Japanese troop transport sunk and U S submarine actions, with Mindanao and Wake Island referenced in Far East theater developments.
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Dakotas
Duluth
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Mindanao
Navy
Far East
Wake Island
U.S
Cavite
Joint Action For Unity Of Action Against Axis Outlined
The White House said joint planning for unity of action would soon include all governments engaged in defeating the axis. The disclosure came as officials outlined the common cause and cited the need for coordinated war efforts across allied nations.
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Washington
White House
Farm Security Administration to be stationed at Moulton
The Farm Security Administration will be stationed at Moulton beginning Monday December 29. J F Craig of Mt Hope Route two was a business visitor here Saturday. C T Watkins Route one Somerville was here on business Saturday. Ike Clendon Decatur Route two was among the business visitors here Saturday.
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J. F. Craig
Route Two
Mt. Hope
C. T. Watkins
Route One
Somerville
Ike Clendon
Decatur
Yuletide War Industry Keeps Plants Open Across Nation
A large survey shows major steel mills and arms factories will skip Christmas rest this year. About 500000 workers in Pittsburgh Youngstown and South Chicago are expected to labor. government plants in Independence Missouri will run on a voluntary basis. Navy yards may rest while urgent work continues. 24 hour schedules persist in Midwest armament plants. Baltimore Glenn Martin Curtiss-Wright Goodyear aircraft U S industry maintains production through holidays.
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Chicago
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Navy Department
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New Jersey
Goodyear Aircraft
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Firestone to Produce Tires From Reclaimed Rubber
Harvey S. Firestone Jr announced that Firestone Tire and Rubber Co will begin immediate production of new passenger car tires made entirely from reclaimed rubber. He said the tires would deliver reasonably satisfactory mileage at moderate speeds. Reclaimed rubber, unused by priority regulations, was previously used for mechanical goods mats and gloves.
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Akron
Harvey S. Firestone, Jr
Firéstone Tire and Rubber Co
Firestone
United States and Britain Plan Unity of Action in War
The text notes ongoing close liaison between the US military mission in London and the British joint staff in Washington. It states this contact will continue briefly to extend joint planning to Russia, China, the Netherlands, and other governments fighting the Axis. Major General James E. Chaney and Vice Admiral Robert L. Hormley represent the US in London, while Admiral Sir Charles Little, Lieutenant General Sir Colville Wemyss, and Air Marshal A. T. Hanna represent Britain in Washington.
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London
Washington
Russia
China
Netherlands
James E. Chaney
Robert L. Hhormley
Sir Charles Little
Colville Wemyss
A. T. Hanna
Great Britain
Navy appoints Admiral King as supreme naval commander
Washington December 20 Admiral Ernest J. King was named supreme commander of the U S Navy with authority over Atlantic Pacific and Far East forces and coastal defenses He succeeds Admiral Husband E Kimmel amid a Navy shakeup tied to Pearl Harbor responses King brings air corps submarine and surface command experience and will report only to the Secretary of the Navy and the President The move expands airmen into top Army and Navy roles and does not abolish the chief of naval operations post.
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United States Navy
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Air Corps
Husband E. Kimmel
Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
King Outranks the Chief of Naval Operations
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Nazi Propaganda Urges War Effort As Christmas Rally
Goebbels in a 20 minute Das Reich speech urges mass German rations aid and front support noting shortages at home but large military push against Allies. He cites global fronts from Arctic to Black Sea and Africa campaigns as decisive in a long hard war to determine Germania’s fate.
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