Christmas notices and local updates in Morgan County
Weather outlook notes near freezing temps with frost in the south. The Tennessee River rises to 16.51 feet and temperatures reach a high of 66 and a low of 42 with 0.27 inch rain. Cotton prices posted: strict mid 17.1, middling 17.50, strict low 16.75, low 16.00. Local cinema listings include Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at the Princess Henry Aldrich for President at the Roxy and Hit the Road at the Capitol.
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Tennessee
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The
Princess
Henry Aldrich
President
Capitol
Roosevelt and Churchill Map Long War Plans on Christmas Eve
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill push long range strategy to defeat the Axis with naval matters central. They warn of a possible German offensive and stress unity in the Southwest Pacific while assessing the fate of the French fleet and the defense of Singapore.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill
United States
Great Britain
France
Vichy
Russia
Mediterranean
Britain
Rer
George
Dga
Foreign Relations Committee
Philippines
Atlantic
Pacific
White House
Far East
Singapore
Southwest Pacific
Fdr
Winston Churchill
John R. Beardall
New Tax Levy Could Soar With Expanded Revenue Plans
Washington lawmakers signal a broad tax bill for 1942 aimed at maximum revenue. Committee members say the measure may raise rates and tap new sources, with consideration starting January 15 and possible cuts to both individual and corporate incomes. A sales tax or payroll withhold proposals face resistance.
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Washington
Doughton
House
Ways and Means
Coughton
Rep
Treadway
R.-Mass
Treasury
Congressional
Duncan
D.-Mo
Reed
Survivors Reach Shore After Lahaina Sinking
Thirty survivors of the freighter Lahaina reached Spreckelsville Maui in a 20 foot lifeboat after nine and a half days at sea. Two died aboard from exposure and exhaustion and two leaped overboard. Captain Hanso Matthiesen reported a submarine fired from 2000 and 300 yards with 12 of 26 shots hitting the ship before she sank.
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Honolulu
Pacific
Hawaiian
Spreckelsville
Maui Island
Matson
Ahukin
Kauai Island
Hanso Matthiesen
Lahaina
Hillard Moore
Mr. Friedman
Alfred Lundquist
Conseiro Coteno
Matteisen
Druggist John W. Durr Dies in Montgomery
John Wesley Durr, 76, founder and president of the Durr Wholesale Drug Co., died at his Montgomery residence. He remained active in business and civic affairs until his health failed three years ago.
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Montgomery
Ala
John Wesley Durr
Durr Wholesale Drug
C O
Durr
Eight Hurt in Tuscaloosa Traffic Crashes
In two late accidents near Tuscaloosa Alabama eight people were injured two seriously. Willford Gillenwater Knoxville theater manager and Ormand Fitts Tuscaloosa county dairyman sustained serious injuries including a possible skull fracture. Soldier Roger Colkins Mt Vernon was slightly hurt in the accident involving Gillenwater.
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Tusbcaloogba
Ala
Willford Gillenwater
Knoxville
Tenn
Ormand Fitts
Tuscaloosa County
Gillenwater
Roger Colkins
Mt. Vernon
Molkins
Fitts
Daily Cites Christmas Day Non publication Policy
The Daily will not publish on Christmas Day to allow all staff to celebrate with families, noting the Thursday holiday follows its customary practice.
No Trespass Notice at Southern Aviation Training Site
The public is warned that lands owned or leased by Southern Aviation Training School are restricted areas. Trespassing will lead to federal prosecution. Lieutenant Robert F. Burnham, commandant at the primary training center, announces the seven day a week program continues despite reduced holiday spirit. Cadets will not leave the post on Christmas Day. parents visiting for Christmas will be invited to dine with their sons at the post.
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Southern Aviation Training School, Inc
Robert F. Burnham
Lieut
Burnham
Southern Aviation Training School
Turkey
At &J. Ann's Catholic Church
Japanese invasion tightens noose around Manila
The new Japanese invasion of Luzon’s coast 75 miles southeast of Manila threatens the capital. Coordinated with forces ashore at Lingayen Gulf, Manila faces a two front defense as U S Army headquarters weighs declaring the city an open state to spare it further destruction. General MacArthur must defend both fronts in a grim war scenario.
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Philippines
Luzon Island
Manila
Lingayen Gulf
MacArthur
U. S. Army
Army
Defeat of Hitler and Philippines Defense Seen in 1944 Outlook
The report notes American and Filipino troops resisting in both sectors despite being outnumbered. It warns that Japanese landings continue and air and naval forces are insufficient to meet the onslaught. The tone stresses pride and cautious realism about the Philippines situation.
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Manila
Philippines
Christmas observances close in Decatur citywide
Santa will visit the Red Shield Boy's Club at 3 PM as the final event in Salvation Army Christmas tree program. Other parties occur at the Market Street Community House and First Methodist. soldiers at the Armory host two Christmas Eve services with gifts from the Decatur Ministerial Alliance. Most businesses suspend Thursday. the post office, plants, and The Decatur Daily pause editions.
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Santa Claus
Red Shield
Salvation Army
People’s Church
Market Street
Young People's Department
First Methodist Aml
St. John’s Episcopal Church
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Ingall Iron Works
Goodyear
Decatur Tron and Steel
Decatur Box and Basket, Co
Wake Island Likely Lost and Pacific Shelling Reported
The Navy announced Wake Island may have fallen after severing radio contact with the outpost, while Marines reportedly felled two Japanese destroyers in the final landing. Palmyra and Johnston islands were shelled with no casualties, and the S.S. Larry Doheny reached port safely amid reports of the Montebello sinking. No other major developments were noted in the Atlantic or Far East.
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Washington
Navy Department
Wake Island
Far- Pacific
Marine Corps
Navy
Palmyra Island
Johnston Island
Mid- Pacific
Larry Doheny
Western Pacific
Montebello
Department
Atlantic
Far Eastern
Ters
Hawaiian
Explosion destroys Browntown Silica plant main building
A mysterious blast hit the Browntown Silica company plant in Browntown Wisconsin on December 24, destroying the main building. The firm supplied silica for steel processing to defense industries. No injuries were reported.
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Browntown
Wis
Browntown, Silica Company
Defense Industries
Wake Island Falls to Japanese Night Assault
Wake Island reportedly occupied completely at 1 a.m. yesterday as Japanese naval forces overran defenses amid heavy seas and gale. In the Philippines, reports claim Japanese gains at all points with alleged sea air and land supremacy. Singapore says North Malaya line held for 42 hours as British air forces bomb Japanese bases. Manila intelligence considers declaring the city open.
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Tokyo
Wake Island
Philippines
Singapore
Britain
Malaya
Perak
Kelantan
Trangganu
Rumors of German Invasion Fears Stir Europe
The AP reports British officials and a Vatican broadcast noting Hitler's battered armies in Russia and Africa spur rumors of a possible invasion of Spain or Turkey. A London foreign office spokesman said Germans themselves were fanning fears of renewed Nazi violence. No verification of the rumors was found.
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Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Russia
North Africa
Spain
Turkey
Pius XII
London
British sweep predicted forTripoli front against Axis
London observers forecast a rapid British advance across the desert to strike Italian bases near Tripoli. Rommel's remaining forces were described as desperate while Italian troops near Benghazi were deemed doomed. One analyst warned the retreating remnant could face surrender or a sea escape like Dunkirk.
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London
Tripoli
World War II News and Espionage Rumors Amid Frontline Struggles
Reports circulated by Reuters and denied by Vichy claimed Petain resigned as head of state while speculation grew that Hitler sought a war of nerves to keep Allies on edge as German forces fought on Russia’s frozen steppes and in North Africa. Pope Pius urged limits on expansion as nations prepare for a grimmer era and armament buildup. Continued on Page.
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Spain
Turkey
Reuters
Vichy
Mashal Petain
France
Hitler
Russia
North
Africa
Pope Pius
Enemy troop ships sighted off Batangas in early Luzon action
Dutch officials report air and naval action culminated in sinking of three transports near Borneo and heavy enemy losses. U S War Department says troop ships appeared off Batangas 65 miles from Manila as Japanese land forces reach An ti man am a area. fighting continues in Lingayen Gulf with heavy air activity over Manila.
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London
Netherlands
Borneo
Washington
War Department
Batangas
Luzon Island
Manila
Atimonamy
Douglas MacArthur
Altimonamia
Luzon
Philippine
Timanan
Lingayen Gulf
Islands in danger as Manila braces for Japanese invasion
Gen. MacArthur's HQ reports Japanese landings 75 miles southeast of Manila and ponderation of declaring Manila an open city to spare it from air and ground attacks. Soviet-like pincers threaten the capital while 40 transports off Atimonan indicate 40 000 to 50 000 troops engaging in heavy fighting to the north and south.
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Associated Press
Manila
U. S. Army
Paris
Brussels
Athens
Rome
Douglas MacArthur
Atimonan
Luzon
Washington
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Mrs. Malone Austelle
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John W Jones
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