Fierce fighting in the Philippines reported. Axis fortunes shift
Across the war front Hitler warns of a hard battle ahead as German and Italian forces retreat in Russia. Soviet gains near Moscow and Sevastopol push the defense to a crescent arc. British forces advance at Derna and Mekik while sea losses mount. U.S. may plan expeditionary action.
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Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Russia
Aneta
Japan
Vladivostok
Java
Britain
United States
Germany
Maxim Litvinoff
Manchukuo
Tokyo
Philippines
Malaya
Borneo
Berlin
Goebbels
England
America
Hitler
North Africa
Cairo
Mediterranean
Derna
Mekik
Mussolini
Itulianu
Libya
Moscow
Donets
Ukraine
Leningrad
Crimea
Sevastopol
Ruza
Tarussa
Kaluga
Moscow Radio
Washington
Senators Express Belief U S May Send Forces Across Atlantic
Washington reporters heard a growing view among senators that the United States would dispatch an expeditionary force across the Atlantic when properly trained equipped and with needed combat and transport shipping available Some argued a second American expeditionary force might land first in Africa the Azores or the Canary Islands Norris Wheeler and Nye commented on readiness and potential destinations while Lee and Pepper suggested Angola Africa or the Azores as plausible targets President Truman as commander in chief holds power to deploy forces without Congress.
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Washington
United States
AEF
Africa
Azores
Canary Islands
Norris
Nebraska
Natron
Bom
Wheeler
Montana
Nye
North Dakota
Lee
Oklahoma
Pepper
Florida
Axeres
Canaries
Pacific
Sil
Hitler
Tad
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Tow
Congress
Water Wagon Fire In Spartanburg Early Morning
A Spartanburg water wagon caught fire during an early morning street flushing round. The fire department extinguished the blaze using more water to control it. No injuries reported and the cause under investigation.
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Spartanburg
5. C
Sunday Is Year's Shortest Day
The winter solstice marks the official start of winter and the shortest day. At 11:45 tomorrow night the North Pole tilts away from the sun, with the sun appearing farther south. Sunrise 8:05 a.m. and sunset 4:58 p.m. forecast. tonight partly cloudy with little temperature change.
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North Pole
Weather Bureau
U S Submarine Sinks Transport Reported by Navy
The navy said a United States submarine sank an additional enemy transport today. Earlier reports indicated a submarine had sunk one enemy transport and probably a destroyer, making today’s action a second transport loss attributed to U S subs. Details of the latest engagement were not released.
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Washington
United States
U. S
Red Cross seeks to meet war relief quota in Beadie County
Community appeal urges residents to donate to the Red Cross chapter to reach a $4800 war relief quota. Donation points include local banks such as National Bank and Wesington, with names like W M Griffith Fahners and merchants listed.
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Beadie County
Red Cross Cross
H.C. ‘Whaley
Northwest Security National
W. M. Griffith
Fahners and Merchants
Bank
Swin South Dake
James Hai
Dutch Fliers Hit Japanese Ships in Fierce Indies Attacks
Dutch fliers in American built planes scored direct hits on four Japanese vessels off Miri Borneo in the Netherlands East Indies. Communiques say three Japanese cruisers are now out of commission. A separate Navajo family brought $250 in silver and defense bonds to the reservation office, pledging support.
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Batavia
Netherlands East Indies
Miri
Borneo
Netherlands East: Indies
Netherlands
Rock
Ariz
Hosteen
Bahe
Washington
Manuélito
N. M
World War News Update From Far East The Front
Allied and American forces push hard to deliver aid and halt enemy advances around the China Sea region. British imperial troops and flying units report successful operations against Japanese positions, with submarines contributing to disrupted supply lines.
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China Sea
Ameri
Treva
Heavy Japanese Invasion At Davao Reported
Heavy fighting rages at Davao Mindanao as four enemy transports unload troops and Japanese raiders hit Nichols Field Manila Bay. MacArthur headquarters say Davao thrust aims to hold the island. Hong Kong defense described as stubborn but not conquered. London and Washington note renewed pressure on Hong Kong and Luzon patrols as strategic shifts unfold.
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Manila
Davao
Philippines
Nichols Field
Douglas MacArthur
U. S. Army
Far East
Davy
Manila Bay
Cavite
Mindanao
MacArthur
Aparri
Vigan
Legaspi
Aress
Luzon Islands
Washington
Luzon
Japan
British North Borneo
Roosevelt
Office of Production Management
William 8. Knudsen
Sidney Hillman
Defense
Knudsen-Hilman
Wright Aeronautical Corporation
Paterson
N. J
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United
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San Francisco
Sea Washington
Younger Men to Be Recruited in the Army Plan
Washington reports that despite congressional blocks on drafting under 20, the army will lift volunteer enlistment bans and target younger men. Senator Reynolds says recruitment will start immediately as Roosevelt prepares to sign the enabling act authorizing 20 to 44 year olds to register. Registration for 20 and 21 will occur first, with later steps for 18–19 and 45–64 groups noted. Gifts: For soldiers in Akron area, thirty young men will receive boxes from local churches containing candy, nuts, cookies, books, handkerchiefs, razors, and postcards.
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Washington
Congress
Reynolds
North Carolina
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Roosevelt
Rochester
Ind
Akron
Esterday
Assistance Grants Approved For Eight States
The Social Security board approved federal financial assistance totaling 158 422 30 for January for the State of South Dakota. Regional director Fred M. Wiles announced the breakdown: aged 138 738 14. aid to dependent children 18 421 68. aid to the blind 1 262 48. Grants are matched by state funds. In Metropolis, long-term subscribers were told payments could be made only in defense stamps or bonds.
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Minneapolis
Social Security Board
South Dakota
Fred M. Wilesx
Metropolis
Metropolis News
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Hongkong Island
South China
Reuters
Domei
Mark Young
Colonial Office
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Mark
Malay
Krian
Pritharew
Penang
Malay Straits Settlement
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