Allies Hurl War of Nerves as Manila Looms Near
United States dispatches describe an allied war of nerves strategy as the battle for the Philippines reaches a crucial hour. Tokyo shows unease over potential strikes elsewhere as Roosevelt references Kamchatka and Churchill hints at broader plans along the vast Pacific front.
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Washington
Philippines
Japan
Manila
Tokyo
Pacific
Roosevelt
Kamchatka
Siberian
Churchill
New hospital to admit patients at Old Sweet Springs
Charleston dispatch reports the first 40 tuberculous patients will be admitted to the state’s new sanitarium at Old Sweet Springs in Monroe county. Patients will come from other tubercular institutions and waiting lists. Dr. W L Kelly becomes temporary superintendent, aided by Dr. George Gwinn and Dr. Grover C Robertson. Staff includes eight nurses and a supervisor. Old Sweet Springs will operate as a unit of Hopemont sanitarium under Dr. David Salkin.
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Charleston
Old Sweet Springs
Monroe County
State Board of Control
W. S. Wysong
W. L. Kelly
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Beckley
George Gwinn
Pinecrest
Grover C. Robertson
Board of Control
Hopemont Sanitarium
David Salkin
Wysong
Strands Presents Two Tonight At Grafton Theater
The Grafton Sentinel notes tonight at the Strand feature a double bill including Dr Kildare’s Wedding Day and Two in a Taxi with Mounted Patrol among the current program entries. Olive Thomas of 201 East Main Street is invited to attend.
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Grafton Sentinel
Olive Thomas
East Main Street
Dr. Kildare
Strand
L Mounted Patrol
Bombs That Large Why Fear Little Quake
SALT LAKE CITY December 31 The plane to carry the bomb and the bomb itself have not been made yet. Dr. Hyrum Schneider Utah university geologist calls the idea fantastic and very doubtful bombing could disturb an earth fault. Many have consulted him recently.
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Salt Lake City
Hyrum Schneider
Utah University
West Virginia projects record year despite coal concerns
The West Virginia chamber of commerce cautions that despite a year of booming business, coal stocks and reduced mine operation days threaten potential production. It notes 61 million tons in storage and calls for higher coal use, while oil output may struggle to meet a 10 percent production boost. The 1941 boom stems from wartime demand, wage increases, and new manufacturing, with 1942 risks centered on coal and oil supply limits.
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Charleston
West Virginia
State Chamber of Commerce
Ickes
Blackout in Washington Compares With London's Except for Noise
A scientist cites a hypothetical aerial attack on Tokyo from Alaska to Russia, suggesting a route 1000 miles shorter than Hawaii to Tokyo. Bradford Washburn of the New England Museum of Natural History argues weather and topography make such a plan feasible. He plans to address the Geological Society about serial glacier photography as readers see mentions of a possible Tokyo bombing plan.
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Boston
Tokyo
Alaska
Russia
Territory
Bradford Washburn
New England Museum of Natural History
Washburn
Geological Society of America
Hawaii
England
Pacific
Japan
Vital
Washington Holds Practice Air Raid On Pennsylvania Avenue
Editor Edwin Stout recalls a 15 minute wartime style blackout in downtown Washington with dimmed street lights and darkened signs. Civil defense chief LaGuardia called the rehearsal excellent while major streets near F Street illuminated with candlelight mimicking London raids.
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Edwin Stout
London
Washington
Dee
Pennsylvania Avenue
Whitehall
France
Russia
F. H. LaGuardia
F Street
St Augustine's Church Calls New Year's Day Prayer for Nation
St Augustine's Catholic Church urges prayer on New Year's Day for the welfare of government and country. Pastor J Hannon appeals to parishioners to dedicate the day to collective supplication and reflection.
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St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Science Needs Technicians in War Effort
Baltimore, Dec 31. Recruiting 5000 or more young people for battlefield disease research began today. The Society of American Bacteriologists urged high schools, colleges, universities, and labs to start a nationwide program to train laboratory technicians in four to six weeks to replace active-service medical corps workers. Major scientific bodies called for immediate education campaigns among youth and broader training efforts across American science organizations. Roger Reid of Fort Meade said rapid training is possible. See Science Needs page.
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Society of American Bacteriologists
Army
Navy
Roger Reid
Fort George G. Meade, Md
Johns Hopkins University
Movie Makers Put Chips On New Starlets in ’42
Hollywood figures the 1942 slate will raise several fresh faces to prominence. Nancy Coleman, ex University of Washington co ed, is among the likely stars. Producers plan bigger roles to showcase these newcomers, hoping to spark new screen favorites.
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Hollywood
Nancy Coleman
University of Washington
Fran
Stalin Urges Russians to Clear Crimea of Germans
Moscow dispatch reports Premier Stalin praising Red Army and Navy for recapturing Kerch and Feodosiya, lifting the Sevastopol siege in a 48 hour Crimean operation. He urged eradicating German, Romanian, and Italian forces and noted advancing from the east and south while praising commanders Kozlov and Oktyabrsky.
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Crimea
Moscow
Crimean Panhandle
Joseph Stalin
Sevastopol
Black Sea
Kerch
Caucasus
Azov
Black Seas
Feodosiya
Soviet Information Bureau
Red Army
Shamin
Military Council
Communist Party
Pravda
Red Navy
D. T. Kozlov
E. S. Oktyabrsky
London
Crimean
Solons Favor War Spending As Congress Backs Plan
Washington dispatch reports congressional leaders enthusiastically support President Roosevelt's program to channel half the national income into the war effort next fiscal year. Both parties expect Congress to fund the expanded military build up, with total outlays limited only by industrial capacity and trained manpower. The president says military spending will reach 27 percent of national income by June 30, 1942.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Austin
Solons
Make Resolutions That Are Your Size
Amherst mass dec 31 tomorrow is the day to turn over a new leaf but start by making resolutions that fit you says dr herry n glick massachusetts state college psychologist He warns that unattainable goals are harmful yet adds that firm resolutions strengthen character and boost confidence for persistent individuals.
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Amherst
Mass
Herry N. Glick
Massachusetts State College
Dr. Glick
Sae Ogee
Bearded Fish Story Wins National Championship
In Burlington Wisconsin on December 31 the bearded fish story about grooming won the 1941 national championship of the Burlington Liars' Club. Roger C. Cross of Wausa Wisconsin claimed the crown after competing against 6,259 entrants, per Otix C. Hulett club president.
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Burlington
Wis
Burlington Liars' Club, Inc
Roger C. Cross
Wausau
Otix C
Hulett
Unadilla
Japs Fail to Capture City by New Year’s
American and Filipino troops, widely outnumbered, still offered strong resistance and inflicted heavy losses while adjusting lines as Manila’s fall seemed imminent. A War Department bulletin noted the 25 day battle continuing as U S and Filipino forces fought Japanese infantry, tanks and dive bombers, with Manila evacuation efforts for wounded underway.
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Associated Press
Manila
Luzon
War Department
B.S. T
Navy Department
U. S. Army
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
Mabile
Comei
Shanghai
Tokyo Radio
Japan
Lamon Bay
Libyan Front Rages As Rommel Loses Tanks
Heavy fighting south of Adebagia reported with major German tank losses as Rommel’s forces clash with British troops. The British communique says multiple tanks destroyed and motor transport damaged, while both sides claim exchanges of victories and analyzed losses, including British tank totals.
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Egypt
Adebagia
Erwin Rommel
Rommel
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