British forces seize key airfield and Barce stronghold in Libya
British forces report rapid occupation of Cirenacia and capture the Béhina airfield twelve miles east of Benghazi and the Barce fortress about forty miles further east. A Rommel retreat signals disintegration as armored vanguards cut off German retreat south of Benghazi from Italian forces. The bulletin notes ongoing prisoner captures and vast enemy material abandoned.
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Cairo
Egypt
Cirenacia
Béhina
Bengasi
Barce
Erwin Rommel
Caron
Benina
Aps
Britain
Soviets Take Railway Town Gorachevo Recaptured
The Red army reports recapture of the important Gorachevo rail junction 150 miles south of Moscow as part of a sustained winter offensive. Farther north, Russian troops reportedly push German forces back toward the Volkhov River to restore rail links between Leningrad and Moscow.
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Moscow
Red Army
Gorachevo
Here
Leningrad
Volkhoviver
Gorbachevos
Grafton Sentinel Invites Mrs Lynn to Strand Show
The Grafton Sentinel extends an invitation to Mrs H W Lynn of 139 West Knotts Avenue to attend tonight's presentation at Strand theater featuring Red Skelton in Whistling In the Dark and In New York Town now showing at Dixie theater for one night only.
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Grafton Sentinel
Sentinel To Suspend For Yuletide Holiday
In keeping with annual custom there will be no publication of the Grafton Evening Sentinel on Christmas day to allow employees to enjoy the holiday with their families. Business generally will suspend tomorrow though heavy rail movements may keep transportation workers away. Stores banks and government offices will be closed.
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Grafton Evening Sentinel
London says Nazis spread false rumors
London officials dismissed reports of a German invasion of Spain as a Nazi ruse and denied Petain resigning as French chief of state. The foreign office commentary noted no solid evidence for such moves while noting speculation on Germany's next act and leadership changes in France under pressure.
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London
Foreign Office
Spain
Marshal Petain
Germany
Hitler
Reuters
Petain
Jean Darlan
French Factories Produce German Planes for Air Force
The Aeroplane magazine reports definite news that French aircraft factories are producing Messerschmitts Junkers Focke-Wulfs and Dorniers for the German air force. It cites a total order of 2,038 German machines.
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London
Aeroplane
Messerschmitts
Junkers
Focke - Wulfs
Dorniers
Trent Urges Teachers Aid Defense Bond Sale
Charleston reports State School Superintendent W. W. Trent urged teachers to promote defense bonds and stamps among pupils while avoiding pressuring those unable to buy. He cited thrift and safe investments plus a call to national defense, noting presentation should be left to teachers to protect each child’s individuality.
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Charleston
W. W. Trent
Christmas Buying In West Virginia Sets All-Time Record
West Virginia shoppers reported an all time record holiday season with strong demand for useful purchases while prices remained below 1929 levels. Retailers noted broad participation across cities and counties as consumers favored practical gifts and domestic products.
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West Virginia
Film Capital Subdued Christmas Scenes in Hollywood
Hollywood observers keep Christmas modest due to the wartime mood. Pat O Brien imports two truckloads of snow for a quiet holiday at home with his family, while Mavournee five and Patrick Sean five enjoy snowball play. Terrence Kevin four months old adds to the household scene as friends drop by for turkey.
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Hollywood
Pat O'Brien
Santa Claus
O'Briens
Mavournee
Patrick Sean
Terrence Kevin
Capital 4
Christmas shopping set state retail record says WV chamber
Shoppers rush through Charleston and across West Virginia as last minute Christmas buying nears a new state record for dollars spent and goods purchased. The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce notes war since December 7 shifted some purchases to useful items but provides no firm sales data until after the new year. Prices have risen about 1 cent per dollar since January 1 but remain below 1929 highs. See Christmas page 5.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Bethlehem twinkles as 200th Christmas in Moravian city
Bethlehem Pa marks its bi centennial Christmas celebration with six miles of street decorations and more than 170000 electric candles in homes. A giant electric star shines atop a mountain as the city, founded by Moravians, honors its nativity roots and holiday rituals amid steel-industry bustle.
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Bethlehem
New World
Christ's Birthplace
Pope Pius XII outlines five point plan for world peace
In his Christmas Eve address Pope Pius XII calls for a progressive limitation of armaments and true treaty respect. He warns against expansionist and atheist state ideas and urges statesmen to protect minorities, ensure fair access to resources, and end persecution of religious groups while rebuilding a just world.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Vatican Radio
Christ
Churchill and Roosevelt to Broadcast Christmas Eve Event
Prime Minister Churchill and President Roosevelt will light the White House Christmas tree at dusk and broadcast Christmas Eve messages. An eight acre yard hosts Marine Band carols, an invocation by Rev. Corrigan, greetings from Boy and Girl Scouts, and a benediction by Rev. Blackwelder.
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Washington
Churchill
Roosevelt
White House
White House Yard
U. S. Marine Band
Joseph M. Corrigan
Catholic University of America
Boy
Girl Scouts
Oscar F. Blackwelder
Washington Federation of Churches
Enemy Lands In Force Near Manila as Landing Expands
Manila faced a growing threat as Japanese forces landed heavy troops 75 miles southeast of the city from 40 transports at Atimonan. U S and Filipino troops resisted in heavy fighting while authorities considered declaring Manila an open city to avert attacks. A morning raid on the port area caused by nine bombers left smoke and damage along the waterfront.
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Manila
Atimona
U.S. Army
Paris
Brussels
Athens
Rome
Fort McKinley
Chinese Help Thwart Japs
British marines on Hong Kong island reportedly regained a central position from Japanese forces after a Chinese rear attack. Reports indicate Japanese gains elsewhere, while guerrilla actions near the Canton Kowloon railway and into 14 miles of Hong Kong island suggest Chinese forces may have pressured withdrawals aiding the besieged British.
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Singapore
Hongkong Island
Hongkong
Royal Marines
Canton - Kowloon
Chungking
Canton-Kowloon
Bullets Fly in Labor War Near Richwood
Logging train crewmen ran a gauntlet of rifle fire while en route to Jerryville to fetch timber for the Cherry River Boom and Lumber Company mill. They fired back with 25 to 50 shots reported from riflemen on mountainsides. conductor L. R. Seward could not confirm injuries.
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Richwood
Jerryville
Cherry River
L. R. Seward
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Philippine Islands
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Josiah T. Carter
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