British Hold Japs at Bay in Malaya Front
British, Indian, and Scottish troops resist Japanese armored drives along Kedah and Kelantan as fighting stalls on two Malayan fronts. Singapore enforces strict blackouts and air raids ease, while authorities hunt fifth columnists and arrange housing for European women and children from Penang.
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S.ngapore
Malaya
Thailand
Kedah
Kelantan
BBC
Kuantan
Malayan
Singapore
Penang
Hunt
Bill of Rights observance across era and events
The article recalls August 21, 1789 when Congress voted to submit the bill of rights to state referenda as the first ten amendments. Vice President Wallace to place a wreath at Mason’s tomb in Gunston Hall Fairfax VA. DAR chapters hold special meetings to mark the day, while Roosevelt’s proclamation honors those who endured losses for liberty.
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House of Representatives
Wallace
Mason
Gunston Hall
Fairfax County
Virginia
DAR
Roosevelt
Loss will not weaken us in our land
The statement expresses understanding of loss and asserts a resolved commitment that those lost will not be diminished or removed. It emphasizes valuing the people and maintaining their strength within the land despite hardship.
State Cities Continuation and Wartime Guards
The text notes ROTC members at West Virginia University guarding a bridge to Morgantown’s $55,000,000 ordnance works as a precautionary measure until permanent guards are arranged and denies any sabotage threat. It also quotes Bishop John J. Swint urging Catholics to unite for a speedy war victory and to avoid selfishness or hysteria.
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Reserve Officers Training Corps
West Virginia University
Monongahela River
Morgantown
John J. Swint
Wheeling
British begin Kowloon withdrawal as Japanese gain ground
A British source says troops retreat from Kowloon toward Hongkong with the move still in progress and proceeding as planned. Reuters notes Kowloon on the Chinese mainland is now in Japanese hands as heavy fighting continues in Malaya near Kedah.
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Hongkong
London
Kowloon
Im Jap
Reuters
Singapore
Malaya
Kedah
Kra Isthmus
Burma
Malay Peninsula
Gulf of Siam
Kra
Rangoon
Indian Ocean
China
Bur
Canadian Officials Spar Over Police Oversight and Resignations
A statement recounts alleged bias by Col. Bosworth toward the United Mine Workers in southern West Virginia, with Sattler denying conspiracies to topple the state public safety head. The piece also reports ongoing World War II coverage: Domei cites Guam, Canton, and Luzon advances as Japanese and Chinese actions unfold, while Manila notes air operations limiting ground activity.
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John Bosworth
Charles Sattler
Gary
Department of Public Safety
Sattler
Boone
Domei
Chungking
Canton
Hongkong
Tamshui
Manila
Luzon
State Police Developments and Resignations Amid War News
Police actions and resignations unfold as Elkins reports Bosworth remains in the governor’s orbit. Boone resigns effective December 31 amid investigations into the Public Safety Department. A Japanese communique cites a Western Malaya air base capture but lacks detail. Hong Kong and London note retrenchment of defenses as Japanese forces press toward Kowloon.
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Malaya
Bosworth
Elkins
Hess
Washington
Boone
FDR Details Lend-Lease Progress and Funding
The report outlines acceleration in lend-lease aid with first and second appropriations totaling 7.0 and 5.985 billion dollars. About three quarters allocated and 5.243 billion obligated. Within 90 days steps sped up aid delivery, original 7 billion fully allocated by November 13, and over 2 billion of the second fund earmarked. Not all eligible countries, including parts of the British empire, have received aid due to defense considerations. Cordova Leather Bill Folds mentioned alongside vendors Skaggs & Co.
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United States
British Empire
Too Many Relatives at Center Friday
The Lawson Social Center hosts the three act comedy Too Many Relatives with a competent cast. Performances are scheduled for December 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Lawson Social Center. The Taylor County Playground Association sponsors and Joe Snider directs.
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Lawson Social Center
Taylor County Playground Association
Joe Snider
Adult Education Project
Radio marks bill of rights broadcast in war era
New York radio marks the 150th anniversary of the bill of rights with a nationwide 10 pm program headlined by Seater Roosevelt. Norman Corwin's drama We Hold These Truths features Lionel Barrymore Walter Huston Edward G Rovinson and Bob Burns. Leopold Stokowski with NBC Symphony plays The Star Spangled Banner after the president speaks. Other speakers include Sen. C Wayland Brooks Rep Sol Bloom and Sen Burton Wheeler discussing the bill of rights in light of wartime events.
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New York
Wide World
Uncle Sam
Seater Roosevelt
Norman Corwin
Lionel Barrymore
Walter Huston
Edward G
War Bulletin highlights Crete fighting and Japanese losses
War bulletins report Crete action and the sinking of a supply ship and salvage tug. Japanese retirements near Canton follow fierce Chinese assaults as Rome confirms the loss of two light cruisers in the central Mediterranean. Imperial forces claim a Shanghai captured vessel renamed Tatara.
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Harry
Chungking
Canton
Sarhan
Hongkong
Rome
the. Tralan High Command
Mediterranean
Tokyo
Imperial Headquarters
Shanghai
Ambiguous OCR Fragments From Pasadena Scene
Fragmentary OCR text lists Pasadena California and multiple names including William Donald Birmingham Als L Higgs Columbus Angle of California P W ler Chicago and 8 E Wato Tex plus a Prime Minister message to Hongkong and references to baby shots Christmas and a company Skaggs & Co. The garbled data lacks a coherent event or clear report.
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Pasadena
Calif
William
Donald
Birmingham
Als
L. Higgs
Columbus
Angle
California
P. W. Ler
Chicago
E. Wato
Tex
Churel
Hongkong
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Vichy
Germany
Ritish
Isle
Red Army
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Montreal
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Boone Issu
John W. Bosworth
Labor
Page
Cordova
Skaggs & CO
America
Rockefeller Center
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Prince Albert
Bedteold
RADIO
Crete
Segauru
Lized
Skaggs &' Cos
Ake
Hamilton Tawi
Gersidine
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