Second Jap Battleship Hit As Planes Attack Cavite
The Associated Press reports U S air forces bombed Japanese ships off Cavite and damaged a Konge class battleship. Four Kongo class battleships, including Haruna and Kirishima, were said to suffer damage with one sunk. Navy officials noted heavy air attacks and partial rebuilding of surrounding vessels.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Thomas GC. Hart
Astaire Meel
Datzon
Haruna
Te Kengo Claca
George Thurstan
Vickars
Flier Who Sunk Haruna Killed in Action Navy Says
story from Manila reports Captain Calin P. Kelly Jr. earned three direct hits on the Japanese battleship Haruna before dying in action. The Haruna was sunk north of Tazo, with navy officials noting heavy Japanese air and sea activity across the Philippines. General MacArthur expressed sorrow over Kelly’s death, and the Navy detailed casualties and ongoing assessments of damages at Cavite and other key sites.
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Navy
Clahkk
Macarthur
Calin P. Kelly, Jr
Hann
War Department
Washington
Aiink Weunezslay
Tazo
Kelly
U. S. Military Academy
Lieut
Keller
United States
Mer
A. Kelley
Senate Group Extends Sugar Bill for 3 Years
Washington reports the Senate finance committee voted to extend the existing sugar program for three years with one change in quotas. Chairman George said the committee substituted its own bill for a House bill. The measure raises basic producer payments from 60 to 90 pounds and broadens eligibility.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Ito
Power Shortage Will Be Acute Warns Secretary Ickes
Washington December 7 secretary Ickes warned the nation of a forthcoming severe power shortage. He cited a pattern of deficits in 1944 1946 and 1948 and urged accelerated development of power projects to meet wartime demand. He said the interior department relied on county needs surveys and stressed rapid push for essential facilities.
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Washington
Ickes
Interior Department
U. S. Seizes French Ships Over Aircraft Carrier Plans
The New York coast guard seized the Normandie and ordered removal of cranes from French vessels in U S ports. A patrol guarded the Hudson river entry to prevent sabotage amid rumors the ships would be converted to aircraft carriers. A separate report notes a two months old child found dead in an ensuing fire at a rural home, with investigators continuing to probe the blaze.
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New York
Coast Guard
Washington
State Department
Hadson River
Pres
High In Navy Class Willam Richard Kurtz Joins Navy Ensign
William Richard Kurtz son of Mr and Mrs Charles Kurtz of 1816 Eighth Avenue graduates from the United States Naval Academy next Friday. He will receive his diploma and be commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy. Kurtz, a 1938 Greely High School graduate, ranked sixth in a class of 670 and helped lead school activities. He was coxswain of the Navy crew and first in navigation. He will report to the Pacific coast station aboard a ship after graduation.
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Willam Richard Kertz
Charles Kurtz
Eighth Avenue
United States Naval Academy
United States Navy
Greeley Dee
Grasley High
Japan Attacks Luzon from Many Angles in World War II
The war department reports Japanese concentrations at Legaspi and off the west coast of Zambales as forces threaten Luzon from multiple fronts. Legaspi, near Mayon volcano, and nearby Manila are focal points while defenses brace for landings and counterthrusts toward Corregidor and the capital.
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Luzon
Department Weald Lieutenannt Geneeet Nougtes
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Zambales
Lan ‘Inaioy
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Zarabates
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Pilnnines
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Zmmbales
Corregidor
Manila
Canal
Billions More Taxes Asked For War Tax Plan
Congressional leaders agreed to begin drafting legislation for several billion dollars in new war taxes. The report notes political figures in Washington and San Francisco involved in the push.
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Washington
Dee
Hitler Forces Are Retreating In Russia and Libya
Soviet reports claim German troops pull back on the Russia and Libya fronts as Moscow says weather favors the invaders. The Pacific War map feature and World War II notes appear in the Tribune with a reprinted map and war updates.
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Hitler
Russia
Libya
Moscow
Defense Body Here Expects Lengthy War
Greeley council discusses organization as five of seven committee chairmen are appointed by Mayor L. G. Wukin. meet next Monday at 1 pm to complete structure and fill remaining posts. Officials report on civil services maintenance and vital services coordination amid ongoing preparations.
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Greeley Council
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Ney
Buninbet
Cal
Aviayon
Deend
Vourty Wealth Department
Chainan
Af Ute Courier —Ee
Roosevelt asserts U S hold Wake Island amid clashes
President Roosevelt said the United States would defend Wake Island as Japanese forces gained in the Pacific. He cited Navy denial of Guam and Midway losses and noted AFT reports of workers captured at Midway and Guam, plus 10,000 civilian builders taken to Honolulu for defense work.
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Philippines
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Honolulu
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Rayburn
Congress
Carr Says No Need For Hoarding Food
Governor Carr dismissed panic buying and hoarding claims declaring no food shortage and no anticipated shortage. He urged residents to remain calm and avoid unnecessary stockpiling.
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Denver
Weather Local Forecast for 84 Hours Ending Friday
Local weather bulletin reports temperatures from Amarillo to Phoenix with highs around the upper 60s to 40s and lows near 10 to 50s. Partly cloudy conditions in western regions, with chances of snow or drizzle in eastern areas tonight and colder air by Saturday.
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Oklahoma City
Phoenix
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Washington
Registration of Men 18 to 65 With 1945 Military Training Introduced
A House measure to require registration for men aged 18 to 65 with 1945 military training is introduced. The draft plan, debated by leaders including Speaker and Secretary of War, contemplates conscription ages and excludes women. The act would require all male citizens and resident aliens to appear for registration on set dates, with later service in the U S Army or allied forces.
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Tle Berd Cross
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Awag
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Davis
Alam
Bill Would Grant Broad Powers To President
Washington reports indicate congressional leaders support wide presidential authority for rapid wartime actions against Japan Germany and Italy. The plan mirrors World War I power grants and would renew wartime authorizations to enable swift control of transportation and other essentials during the conflict.
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Washington
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Sigorona
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Hhrough
Explosion Hits Iowa Ordnance Plant Near Burlington
A massive blast at the Iowa ordnance plant near Burlington destroys a shell loading unit and kills nine workers with at least 20 more injured. Lieutenant Keith Adamson, the commandant, called the explosion very bad, noting the fire confined to one building of the $60,090,000 facility spanning miles west of Burlington in a boom city of about 40,000.
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Weld County Red Cross Campaign Urges $12900 Rapid Fund Drive
A garbled wartime style notice cites Weld County Red Cross appealing for 12900 to finance a swift drive toward securing 50 millions. It references relatives, naval dependencies, and official statements, noting secrecy on attached personnel and a push to mobilize public support amid military and relief efforts.
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Weld County Red Cross
State expands Home Guard to 2000 troops in Colorado
The state announces a 2000 member expansion of the Home Guard with units in Greeley and Vega r, aiming to organize four companies in Ven Ger and two in Greeley. Gov. Caveystd says the plan reestablishes defense forces with American Legion support and stipulates equipment for 200% induction.
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Gigyrto Chi
Venger
Otter
Wheel Tres Youllite Tocatell
Tostemees
Yluh
V Sign Decorates Weld County Court House
Decorations with large V shapes and a cross appear on the north face of the Weld County Court House. Workers Theo Zei3 and Ben Py ir vine were finalizing the new outdoor display on Friday amid war era festive color accents.
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Weld County Court House
Theo
General Appeal Made By Chairman Albert Fine Here
A wartime fundraising appeal led by Albert Fine urged community volunteers to join a Red Cross drive. He called for local workers, donations to sustain relief efforts, and urged meeting soon to organize drives and coordinate across churches, clubs, and civic groups.
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Albert Fine
Three Coloradians Killed in Action in World War II
Confused wartime notice reports the deaths of several Colorado residents in action. Names include Richard Trinidnd, Goluy Neg, and 12-Busigi Capt Altcod Weelen, with details about families in Denver and San Francisco. The telegrams confirm casualties and note connections to the Navy and aviation, while unclear fragments hint at honors and memorials.
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Busigi
Altcod Weelen
Triad
Hay Fifé
Aliee Wooten
United States Navy
Washingeton
Mase Weeden
Toil Weeden
Trinklal
Staves Naval Academy
Olier
Two 13 Year Olds Held for Auto Theft
Two 13 year old boys were taken into custody on a Tuesday night after police said they attempted to steal three automobiles from a parking lot in Greeley. The last car stolen on December 8 was recovered Tuesday hidden in weeds near the Greeley Skeetebsh grounds. A Ford sedan owned by Bib Cashel east of Longmont was among the targeted vehicles.
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Hashughta
Autonablie Accesaires
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