Reds Smash German Pincers Beyond Repair
Soviet officials announced recapture of Klin and three key Tula zone points, signaling the German pincers near Moscow hammered beyond repair. Typhus reported in Bern as German forces faced epidemic spread and harsh winter. Allied observers noted heavy German casualties and vast equipment losses in the Kalinin area as the war widened. In Washington, the Navy sought to locate and destroy Japanese forces after Pearl Harbor, with efforts focusing on Wake, Midway, and Luzon as Manila raids continued and relief for Marines was urged.
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Moscow
Klin
Tula
Adolf Hitler
Bern
Switzerland
Germany
Kaunas
Stockholm
Aftonbladet
Ostmark
Poland
Boviet Information ‘Bureau
Batt
Kalinin
Washington
United States
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Mas S
Husband B. Kimmel
Hawaii
Pery
Thomas
South China Sea
Wake
Wake'arth Midway
Philippines
Themin Island
Luzon
Olongapo
Naval Base
Manila
Lon Nichols Field
Seth Ting
CIO to Urge doctor fired over hospital transfer claim
Williamson December report says a CIO organization asked the workmen's compensation commission to discharge Dr E S Hamilton for pressuring an injured minor, Bilas Lockard, to move from Mercy hospital to an approved institution under threat of non payment. The incident occurred after Lockard was injured in a fall at Puritan Coal company mine.
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Mercy Hospital
E. 8. Hamilton
Oak Hill
the Compensation Commission
Lockard
John D. Lee
Lee Cio
Grafton Sentinel invites Harriet Peacock to theatre shows
The Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs Harriet Peacock of 201 E Main St to attend tonight's presentation of Dive Bomber at Strand theater or Smilin Through now showing at Dixie theater.
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The
Grafton Sentinel
Harriet Peacock
E. Main Street
Strand Theater
British Raise Fears Over Hongkong Defense As Japanese Attack
London reports say British quarters doubt Hongkong can hold out under Japanese assault until relief arrives. Chinese forces intensify flank and rear drives to ease pressure, harass Japanese along Canton Hongkong railway, and recapture points near Hangchow bay. Continuous gunfire persists on Kowloon and mainland.
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London
Hongkong
Chungking
Reuters
Canton
Canton-Hongkong
Hangchow Bay
China Coast
Shanghai
Point of Kowloon
Mechaniz
Wake Island Marines Request More Japs
Circulating Honolulu tale reports Wake Island Marines in the garrison asking Navy officials to send more Japanese troops. The exchange purportedly ends with the phrase send us more Japs, reflecting wartime bravado in the Wake Island defense context.
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Wake Ask
Honolulu
Wake Island
Japs Attack Naval Base in Manila Area
Japanese air raid targets Olongapo naval base on Manila Bay but fails to widen earlier Luzon landings. Army bulletins report no change in ground situation and minimal details on the dawn attack, with priorities on Vigan Aparri Legaspi and ongoing supply lines.
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Manila
Olongapo Naval Base
Manila Bay
Tost
Luzon Island
U.S. Army
Vigan
Aparri
Luzon
Legaspion
Dela Ainions
Olongapo
Japanese land on the coast of British Borneo
Imperial headquarters announced a dawn landing by Japanese expeditionary forces on the coast of British Borneo despite a gale. British and Australian bombers reportedly attacked the landing and fierce fighting followed. The report notes Borneo as a strategic Pacific hub near Hongkong Singapore and the Philippines.
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Tokyo
Imperial Headquarters
British Borneo
Borneo
Aneta
Netherlands
British North Borneo
Pacific
Hongkong
Singapore
Philippines
North Borneo
Manila
Java
Netherlands East Indies
Story of Courage Reported By Secretary of Navy Knox In Survey of Pearl Harbor
Secretary of the Navy Knox summarized Pearl Harbor heroism in a survey noting battleship captains dying at the bridge, a rookie sailor firing a machine gun, and sailors swimming through burning oil to rejoin battle. The report praises courage, sacrifice, and the nation’s pride in its Navy during the surprise attack.
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Secretary of Navy
Knox
Pearl Harbor
Washington
Navy
Navy Yard
OPM S Train in Charleston Confirms Defense Guard Policy
Acting Adjutant General Carleton C. Pierce says West Virginia defense plant protection will await local guards first. If city and county officials cannot meet demand, the state can send troops. Lieut. Gen. Daniel Van Voorhis confirms Army readiness but stresses local control. Charleston chamber of commerce notes potential business impact.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Carleton C. Pierce
Pierce
Daniel van Voorhis
Filt
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Jap War Fails to Darken Humorous Spirit in Hollywood
Hollywood reports from December 16 recall Jim Jordan and wife delivering a timely joke about buying a radio with Japan on it. The Fibber McGee and Molly duo respond to Pearl Harbor with light humor as other radio stars echo the wartime cue. Page 3 JAPSLAND.
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Hollywood
Pearl Harbor
Jim Jordan
Japan
Mrs. Jordan
Jim
Mrs. First
Bob Hope
Broadcasting Boys
Army Wants Younger Men for Service in Senate hearing
War department officials urged the Senate Military Committee to reduce the selective service minimum age to 19 and widen registration to 18 through 64, with service liability up to 44. They argued mass impracticality of using older men and favored tapping 19 through 21 for active duty while maintaining selectivity.
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Washington
War Department
Senate Military Committee
House Military Committee
Army
Johnson
D-Cole
Austin
Vermont
U S 10 Boost Octane Fuel Gains 300000 Gallons Daily
The Army and Navy raise lead in 100 octane fuel from three to four cubic centimeters per gallon, adding 300000 gallons per day to U S production. Total output reaches 2100000 gallons daily, per the American Petroleum Institute. The 100 octane fuel blends three ingredients, with two being newly developed.
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New York
Army
Navy
America
United States
American Petroleum Institute
War bulletins from London and beyond report evacuations and strikes
Reports from London warn Hongkong may be evacuated and a serious threat to Singapore grows as Malaya eyes potential attack. Washington says bombers renewed attacks on Japanese vessels off Legaspi in Luzon, damaging ships. Moscow claims three German divisions smashed with 18 000 dead or wounded and heavy equipment seized in Elin recapture. Attlee announces coordination of Britain Russia and US military plans. Cairo reports British troops outflanking Axis near Gazala. Official radio notes a German submarine sank a British cruiser off Alexandria after a split explosion. Tokyo reports an air raid on US bases.
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Washington
War Department
Legaspi
Luzon
Philippines
Moscow
Red Army
Elin
Mediterranean
Alexandria
Retired B. and O. Worker Killed in Auto Wreck
Ernest Norton Ambrose 64 of Spring Gap West Virginia died in Cumberland hospital after his car collided with a freight car at a railroad crossing near Spring Gap. Three other men were seriously hurt in two accidents at nearby crossings yesterday. Arthur and Luther Whitacre of Green Springs West Virginia and John Byron 49 of Cumberland were passengers.
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Cumberland
Ernest Norton Ambrose
Spring Gap
W. Va
Ambrose
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Arthur and
Luther Whitacre
Green Springs
W.va
John Byron
Coal ops sign closed shop in steel subsidiaries pact
United Mine Workers and three Steel subsidiary coal mines signed a union shop agreement. The deal expires March 31, 1943, aligning with Roosevelt arbitration board recommendations after the UMW sought compulsory union membership for employees. Companies involved include H. C. Coke National and U S Min and Coke and Tennessee Coal and Iron. See coal ops page 5.
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Washington
CIO
United Mine Workers
United States ‘Steel Corporation
Roosevelt
UMW
H. C. * Coke Company
Nationaling Company
U. &. Min and Coke Company
Tennessee Goal and Tron Company
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U. S. Coast Guard
New York Harbor
U. S
Borne
Nippon Navy
Ital
Strand
Moundsville
Brown Gibson
Kanawha County
Gibson
H. B. Ashworth
Philip Ketchum
M . Ketchum
Sissonville
Ketchum
Proctor
March
New Martinsville
Orville Mets
Ket
Indies
OPM
Defense
Ted Opm
Military Committee
U.S
Malaya
Clement R. Attlee
Privy Seal
House of Commons
Britain
Russia
Libya
Cairo
Gazala
Lorena P
W. Main
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