Churchill Sees Allied Victory Amid Libyan War Woes
In a wartime review Churchill declared Britain and the United States allied power and Russia the focal point, warned of heavy British losses in Libya, praised Auchinleck and Wavell, and predicted ultimate victory despite setbacks. He noted American aid would grow as U.S. mobilizes munitions and ships, while Japan’s attacks and new Pacific landings influenced Allied strategy.
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Endon
Churchill
United States
Jossea
Pacific
Adolf Hitler
Soviet Russia
North
United States Netherlands
Auchinik
Eral
Claude Auchinteck
Libya
Auchinleck
Wavell
Inleck
Cireneica
Deber
Bardia
Halfaya
Ich
Britain
Atlantic
Malaya
Commons
Russia
Italy
Germany
Japan
Mussolini
Rome
Roosevelt
Rayburn
House
Congress
State Department
Hans Thomsen
Herbert von Strempel
Hull
Manila
Luzon
Philippine Islands
Philippine
Lingayen
Philippines
Lupton
Office of Production Management
Interor
Churchill reshuffles Libyan command amid attack on Russia
In his broadcast Churchill said Hiller erred about Russia and Britain aims to annihilate retreating German forces in Libya. He announced General Sir Alan Cunningham is replaced by Major General Ritchie as Eighth Army commander amid Cunningham’s overstrain. Ritchie, 44, brings experience from India Palestine and Mesopotamia.
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Hiller
Russia
Britain
Libya
Churchill
Alan Gordon Cunningham
Eighth Army
Ritchie
Cunningham
Aick
India
Palestine
Byan
Repulse Goes Down After Fierce Japanese Attack
CBC reports from New York that the British battle cruiser Repulse sank in the South China Sea during a brutal Japanese assault off the Malaya coast. CBS correspondent Cecil Brown, aboard Repulse, describes the ship's final moments alongside the nearby Prince of Wales, with Captain Tennant saved and crews abandoning ship amid intense anti-aircraft fire.
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New York
South China Sea
Taranto
Italy
Cecil Brown
Columbia Broadcasting System
Singapore
Brown
Malaya
William Tennant
O'Dowd Gallagher
London Ddlly Express
Tennant
Tom Phillips
Leach
Prince of Wales
War alerts and mobilization sweep across the U S
Suspicions of Fifth Column activity arise as two fires in Washington state spur concerns. Navy and Army announce blackouts and mining in harbor approaches while casualties from Pearl Harbor climb toward 3,000 with 88 more dead. OPM seeks seven day weeks for mines and rubber rationing tightens with penalties. Labor and industry move toward a voluntary truce and shipbuilding output, as Congress readies war declarations from Germany and Italy.
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Washington
Seattle
Bermerton Navy Yard
War Department
Navy
New York Harbor
Canal Zone
Panama
Pearl Harbor
Army
Isaac Campbell Kidd
OPM
Jesse Jones
Federal Loan Admnistrator
J. Thomas
United Automobile, Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers
CIO
White House
Senate
Rayburn
Stephenarly
Congress
Retary
Neff Named Field Representative by Mutual Co
The M. Jay Ream Company announced John W. Neff as field representative and supervisor for Mutual Benefit Life Insurance in Indians and Westmoreland Counties. He will maintain an office in the Farmers Bank building.
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M. Jay Ream Company
Pittsburgh
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company of
Newark
John W. Neff
Westmoreland
Neff
Farmers Bank
Obituary notes for Hartman Hartman and Forsha families in Cookport and Blairsville
Obituary notices report the death of Andy Elizabeth Hartman of Cookport at 49 from complications, with details on birth, family, and church affiliations, followed by Mary Forsha of Blairsville dying at 50 after long illness. The notices list surviving relatives, church memberships, and funeral arrangements, including service times and burial plans.
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Andy Elizabeth Hartman
Cookport
Clearfield
Daniel and
Emma (Dunlap) Karlinsey
Marstellar
Pine Grove
Merrick
Milter
Mary Forsha
Addison G. Forsha
Blairsville
Miller Waugaman
Methodist Church of
Rebekkah Lodge
J. C. Mccintosh
Sue Maria Forsha
William 3. Forgsha
Uniontown
Paul W. Jamey
Philip A. Forsha
Elizabeth Jane
Stranford
Melvin
A. Forsha
Vernon N. Forsha
Saingsville
Preston
A. W. Gandburg
Susanna Dowler Martin
James A. Martin
Dowler Homestead
Odd Fallows
Burnside
Methodist Episcopal Church
Walter D, Martin
Houston
James A, Martin
Trucksville
Harry F. Martin
Chevy Chase
Graham D, Marytin
Bellefonte
Ming Elizabeth Dowler
EK. GO. Hartshorne
Cleveland
James A Dowler
London
E.P. Dowler
Cleurfeld
CPTC Students to Regain Flying Privileges Soon
Private pilot licenses were suspended nationwide under wartime rules starting December 8. CPTC students at State Teachers College in Indiana, enrolled in Civil Pilot Training Courses, will be among the first cleared once CAA examiners verify loyalty and citizenship. Restoration aims to resume flight training with minimal disruption, restoring licenses to responsible citizens promptly.
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Washington, D. C
Indiana
Tech
State Teachers’ College
Civil Aeronautics Administraion
Civil Aeronautica
CAA
CPT
State Teachers College
CAB
Casualties listed for Second Lt Mose and others
A casualty list from Monnca and surrounding areas names Second Lieutenant Louis G Mose fener and several other air service personnel including Jerome Zerantowles Frank J DePolis Joseph E Good Eugene L Chambers Billy O Brandt Charles W Narehead and more. The report notes family reactions and official updates amid Civil Aeronautics Administration guidance on private flying and license restoration for defense related pilots.
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Louis G. Mose Fener
Monnca
Calis Fornih
Joseph E. Good
Pittsburgh
Air Corps
Eugene L. Chambers
Apollo
Wort
Billy O. Brandt
Coburn
Center County
Charles W. Narehead
Pine
Hitler calls for loyal support in broadcast after raids
In a 3:35 P.M. Berlin time radio speech, Hitler urged Gelinas to stand by him, declaring the Nazi party behind him as the strongest military force, and praising Germany’s nation, party, and history amid the escalating conflict with the United States and its allies. Italiaanse and German actions were framed as fulfilling a tripartite obligation with Japan against America and England.
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Germany
United States
Italy
Japan
America
England
Hitler
Berlin
Gelinas
Us P
Aly
National Socialist Party
Book of Honor of
Soldiers listed with Private and Corporal ranks in several areas
Glen Center County and Philadelphia are among the locations tied to service members. Private Ralph Smith Essington Delaware County Private Ernest Walker Shelocta Indiana County Private Mation Zackientes Doylestown Private Jack Feldman Philadelphia Corporal Theodore Lewis Philadelphia Private John Morrin Greensburg Air D Corps listed among names with ranks and hometowns.
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North Africa
Hawaii
William S. Knudsen
Knudsen
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Upickek
Plesure
CBC
Wales
Secretary of State
J. W. Neff
Mutual CO
The
Methodist Church
Blairsville Cemetery
Angelo Canzano
Latrobe Hospital
Louis Canzano
Pennsylvania Railroad
Italian Society
St. Simon and Jude Church
Benjamin H. West
Canton
Rose C
Louis J
206 Fifth Artillery
Fort Crockett
Tex
Thomas C. Canzano
Indiantown Gap
Anthony L. Canzano
Anna
Standish
East Brown Street
F. J. Mueller
James Harry Suman
New Alexandria
Philip and
Hanna
Bowman) Suman
Wilson J. Suman
William Nee
Saltsburg
Marygaret Stahl
Butler
Anna Lytle
Archie Carnahan
Salina
Harry Drummond
Livermore
John Burton Milner
Stresms Fe
Descrove Rees
CPTC
Fromm
Mairloa A. Bly
Bly
Robbiat
Air Force
Aviation
U.S.A
U. S. Army Recruiting Service P
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