India Security No Longer a Cause for Alarm
New Delhi dispatch by DeWitt MacKenzie reports that after nine months of threat from Japan, India’s defense is strong. India fields a large army, training of new troops proceeds well, and Allied Pacific actions have reduced Japanese capabilities. The writer notes Japan’s limited strategic options regarding invading India, while praising American and allied efforts that weakened Japan’s war machine and morale.
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Dewitt Mackenie
New Delhi
India
England
United States
Bay of Bengal
Burma
Jwever
Indonesia
Hitler
Indiander
Caucasus
Bengal
Paganda
Pacific
Chapan
sThose
Rookie Bags 100th Zero for Squadron
Second Lieutenant Robert McDanis, a new combat flier from Tallahassee, Florida, shot down the 100th Jap plane for his P-40 squadron near New Guinea. He followed with a second victory as comrades claimed 57 fighters and 45 bombers, boosting total enemy losses to at least 270 with few squadron planes lost.
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William F. Bont
New Guinea
Robert McDaris
Tallahassee
Fla
McCarls
McDanis
Robert L. Morrissey
Tecumseh
Neb
Morrissey
Horn Island
U.S
Buna
James A
Shorty) Watkins
Crystal Springs
Miss
Leiutenant
Arthur E. Wenige
Asheville
N. C
William Levitan
Roxbury
Mass
Erwin H. Bagdasari
Sacramento
Calif
William D. Sells
Hospstown
Ill
Russell A. Francis
Syracuse
N. Y
McDaris
Whereabouts (Continued From Page One) Air combat in the South Pacific
Reports from Guad alcanal describe Japanese pilots as inferior. Marines note Japanese planes struggle against American fighters. The Zero is outmatched, and Japan’s tactics lack flexibility. Some authorities fear production delays while new models are planned.
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South Pacific
Japan
Kiska
Aleutian Islands
Guadalcanal
India poised to gain shipping route reopening drives Axis back
The columnist notes Allied air superiority but cautions Japan remains dangerous. As Allied set backs shrink in North Africa and the Mediterranean opens, India could reduce reliance on Britain and the U.S. for supplies, boosting United Nations efforts. Still, hard, bloody fighting ahead is anticipated.
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Calcutta
India
Cairo
Alles
Africa
Mediterranean
Britain
United States
South Africa
United Nations
Japan
Market Report Highlights Stock Slump After Early Gains
New York markets opened modestly higher but profit taking dragged prices down in late trading. Volume rose to about 1.2 million shares as tax offerings boosted activity, while war news kept some issues buoyant early on. Poultry and grain markets also reported varied moves with wheat hitting 1937 highs before retreat, and cot ton futures firmed on mill demand.
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New York
Chicago
Jly
De Gaulle May Continued From Page One
General Giraud named high commissioner and chief authority in North Africa after Admiral Darlan’s assassination. He faces fragmented control as portions of the French army remain confined to quarters under armistice terms, with fusion efforts among French Africa forces to be discussed at forthcoming conferences.
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Giraud
North Afrca
Imperial Council
Jean Darian
North Africa
Allies Reducing at Great Loss to Japanese Air Forces
Allied forces claimed decisive success in air battles over New Britain and surrounding waters. Allied medium bombers and fighters downed Japanese planes while anti aircraft fire aided. losses included one Allied plane. Night raids damaged four ships near Ra Baul, including a 15,000 ton transport. Additional strikes hit warehouses and depots across Madang, Finschhafen, Saivai, Capte Gloucester, and Jacquinot Bay.
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New Britain
Rabaul
St. George's Channel
Madang
Finschhafen
Vitiaz Strait
New Guinea
Saivai
Timor
Capte Gloucester
Jacquinot Bay
Jups Fall Behind In Pacific War Struggle
A fragment notes Japan struggles as Allied forces push in the Pacific. The source indicates Japan is losing momentum due to difficulty sustaining military and naval operations and slowing pace out at sea.
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Jups
Pacific
Palmer oil recovery plan praised by Arkansas official
Little Rock December 28 Chaired by O C Bailey of the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission wrote Governor Adkins that C E Palmers proposed secondary oil recovery plan has much to recommend it Bailey notes he and other members discussed the issue and hesitate to sponsor legislation citing a need for industry support Palmer says hundreds of millions of barrels could be recovered from thirteen south Arkansas fields through secondary recovery if adopted and warns oil would be lost to operators royalty owners and state without such methods
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Little Rock
O. C. Bailey
Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission
Adkins
C. E. Palmer
South Arkansas
Bailey
Commission
Palmer
Heavy Rainfall Lifts Arkansas and White Rivers
Heavy weekend rainfall pushed the Arkansas and White rivers and tributaries higher with flood-stage rises. White River reached 38.5 feet at Alice Rock, 18 feet above flood stage. Cutler saw 23 feet. Arkansas at Fort Smith rose 1.1 feet above flood stage. Forecasts call for Ozark to 10 feet and Dardanelle to 21 feet with Little Rock at 14 feet midweek.
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Arkansas
Lite Rock
White
White River
Alice Rock
Cutler
Fort Smith
Ozark
Dardenelle
Little Rock
Batesville
Newport
Oquachila
Arkindelphia Tomorow
Slide of Mud and Snow Injures Eight on Pacific Train
A 600 foot slide of mud and snow hit a Southern Pacific passenger train 180 miles south of Portland near Wicopee station. Eight people were injured, one seriously, all in the diner car where a tree crashed through. Eight cars derailed though sleepers remained upright. The train, from Oakland to Portland, continued after a hospital took the injured to Eugene. Traffic redirected via the Siskiyou line. line reopening date unavailable. Army personnel were aboard per the thirteenth Naval district.
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Portland
Ore
Southern Pacific
Here
Cascade Mountains
Hh, Kane
Los Angeles
Oakland Pier
Klamath
Thirteenth Naval District
Wicopee Station
Eugene
San Francisco
California
Oregon
Siskiyou
Leith Abbott
Rationing and Food Points Explained for Citizens
In a wartime broadcast officials outlined civilian rationing using a point system. Wickard and Davis emphasized adequate nutrition despite limits, noting Allies receive some aid but most food supports U S armed forces. The plan requires advance announcements, blue stamp currency for processed foods, and store displays of point values.
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Donald E. Montgomery
Consumers’ Counsel
Agriculture Department
Wichard
Davis
OPA
CPA
Toll of Axis Planes Reach 277 in Africa
Allied air and ground forces in North Africa report 277 enemy planes destroyed since campaign began, with 114 losses. Flying Fortresses and fighters flew raids on Bizerte and Sfax while Medjez El-Bab gun post was targeted. French forces guarding the south flank are being reinforced and repelled Axis attacks with improving equipment and skill.
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Washington
North Africa
Aledcroft
War Department
Bizerte
Sfax
Tunisia
Medjez El-Bab
Storms Cause Damage to State Property in Arkansas
Week end rain and wind storms hit Arkansas causing property damage from Stuttgart to Crossett. Albert Strabala’s farm was blown into two trees injuring Mrs Strabala slightly. Barns and outbuildings fell, rice and soybeans damaged, a tenant home blown 50 yards. Power lines near Stuttgart Army Air Base cut area power. Camden roofs blew off and a temple structure damaged. Hampton Baptist church demolished. Crooked Creek flooded. Levee protected Harrison business property. No serious injuries or deaths reported.
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Arkansas
Little Rath
Stuttgart
Albert Strabala
Camden
Bork
Crossett
Hampton
Harrison
Crooked
Deaths Last Night In Lockport And Northfield
William G. Morgan, 72, originator of the game of volleyball, died last night in Lockport New York. Dr L W Boe, 67, former president of St Olaf College and Lutheran church leader, died last night in Northfield Minnesota.
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William G. Morgan
Lockport
L. W. Boe
Northfield
Mion
St. Olaf College
Unemployment Fund Demands Show Drop in Arkansas
Little Rock December 2 Director Roland M Shelton of the Employment Security Division said the November trend of constriction and agricultural activity had little effect on unemployment insurance receipts and payments in Arkansas. Demands for workers remained active with 746 initial claims for November, down 20 percent from October and 60 percent from November 1941. Benefits paid in the first eleven months of 1942 were 55 percent lower than in the same period in 1941.
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Little Rock
Roland M. Shelton
Employment Security Division
Arkansas
Shellon
Food shipments to Allies cut home supplies in 1942
A government review shows lend lease and armed services orders trimmed civilian food by about one-third bacon and pork, one-fifth beef and veal, two eggs per dozen, and one ounce butter and cheese per pound. Shipments favored Russia and Great Britain, with dairy and pork making up 40 percent of totals. The article notes the shipping limits and changed food mix while linking shortages to home life.
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Washington
America
Lendlease
Armed Services
Russia
Great Britain
Malta
Syria
Junior Red Cross Ends County Drive
Hempstead County reports a total Junior Red Cross drive of 156.48 dollars from 23 schools, including Hope High School and Brookwood, with 100 students in 70 elementary rooms and 18 high school groups. Activ e work projects begin in January as efforts aim for full enrollment.
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Red Cross Drive
Hope High School
Brookwood
Oglesby
Palsley
Yerger F
Yerger
Mt. Hoyton
Haynes Chapel
Mt. Olive
Highland
Rosenwald
Blevins
Spring Hil
Spring Hill
Ozun
Pleasant View Colored
Shiloh
Patmos
Hempstead
Crass
Hempstead County
Elsie Welsen
Berger
Junior Red Cross
Hope
Son of FDR Awarded DFC in Africa
Lieut. Col. Bly Holt Roosevelt commands the 12th Air Force photographic unit and received the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while surveying ferry routes. Maj. Gen. James H. Doolittle pinned the medal on the president's son on the Tunisian front after dangerous Arctic and tropical flights over water and uninhabited areas.
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North Africa
Bly Holt Roosevelt
12Th Air Force
James H. Doolittle
Roosevelt
Pir
Arctic
Col
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White Rock
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