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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1941
Page
8
Dispatches recount a 14 day defense at Wake Island with Marines repelling repeated air and sea attacks. Amid 200 planes and near Hawaii 2 500 miles away the garrison inflicted heavy damage, shooting down dozens of enemy aircraft and sinking a light cruiser and destroyer while maintaining stubborn resistance.
AP Feature Service recalls General Douglas MacArthur from retirement to command in the Far East and his leadership in the Philippines. The piece highlights his gallantry citations, rise from West Point, and impact on U S military organization and strategy before detailing his early career and family lineage.
A 51 year old Maj. Gen. Lewis H. Brereton led early U S dive bombing efforts in the Air Corps and helped develop Stuka style tactics. He commanded units in the Philippines, earned French Croix de Guerre awards, and is described as fearless and highly capable. He studied at the Naval Academy and MacArthur era connections are noted.
British forces raid Vaagso 100 miles north of Bergen destroying eight enemy ships totaling 15 650 tons with oil tanks and munitions. German casualties reach about 120 with 95 prisoners taken as commandos capture or kill all defenders. operation hailed a complete success.
A special meeting for young men to form a flying unit is set for eight tonight at the Elks lodgerooms. Sixteen of twenty members already pledged. discuss physical and mental exams and draft deferment pending exam. Eligibility includes married men under 26 with self supporting wives. non attenders can call Quinnie Puckett with name and address. Census shows 24 976 sets of twins born in 1940, one in 47 children was a twin.
A writer describes two methods to ease nighttime coughing by applying VapoRub on the chest and back for three minutes, noting relief for throat and chest. The suggestion emphasizes massage as a quick aid during sleepless nights and resembles an over‑the‑counter remedy guideline.
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