United In War It Is Victory Or Blotting Out Civilization
An address declares United States must pursue total victory over Germany Japan and Italy with all resources and manpower. It warns Japan's attack risks western civilization and urges swift decisive action, unity, and unwavering patriotic effort to defeat totalitarian forces. It emphasizes all-out war without limits and a firm resolve to secure freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pacific
Germany
Japan
Italy
America
Hitler
Mussolini
Manchuria
Great Britain
China
Orient
Philippines
Dutch East Indies
Washington
Frank S. Lloyd
Federal Security Agency Recreation Division
Fort Eustis
Tomorrow's Children and the Nation's Hidden Wounds
The piece argues youth physical and psychological strain stems from the Great Depression era. Dr. Warren W. Quillan ties draft rejections to unemployment and malnutrition, warning ongoing global transition will stress today’s children and threaten future well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren W. Quillan
Southern Medical Association
United States
Feore
Hollywood war mood sparked by Japan declaration
Hollywood reaction to the Japanese attack on Hawaii and the Philippines spreads nationwide. Studios pause as President Roosevelt speaks, then brace for war. Gossip notes recall Ruth Chatterton stories, Pola Negri snake moments, and stars adjusting to a world in conflict while Linda Darnell promotes defense bonds in Los Angeles.
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Hollywood
Japan
Hawaii
Philippines
Roosevelt
Jimmy Stewart
Robert Montgomery
Douglas Fairbanks
Gene Markey
Wayne Morris
Warner Pictures
America
Ruth Chatterton
George Brent
Tom Mix
Pola Negri
Malibu
al Rogell
Las Vegas
N. M
Lon Chaney
Our Children By Angelo Patri
A defense of school typewriters arguing they aid poor spellers and clumsy penmanship by producing legible copies. They boost confidence and school success, though cost and access are barriers. second hand machines or community help can mitigate. Early grades cannot master typing yet, but later grades may pursue it without harming future skill development.
Million Dollar Blood Purchase Shapes Army Readiness
Washington Daybook notes a $1 0262 million contract for 1500 gallons of human plasma to stock a blood bank for accidents and illnesses in a mechanized army of 1.5 million. It also covers morale issues in D C, the dollar a year aide appointments, and rigorous vetting by treasury and FBI before appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Army
Chemical Laboratories
Biddle
National Defense Division
Donald Nelson
William Knudsen
Sidney Hillman
Leon Henderson
Treasury
FBI
Peanut Vendor Relocated Near White House During War
Washington December 10 14 Steve Vasilakos a longtime peanut vendor near the White House moved to a spot on Pennsylvania Avenue after Executive Avenue was blocked for war time safety. Soldiers patrol nearby as dim-outs and traffic restrictions spread through the area.
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Washington
Steve Vasilakos
Roosevelt
Steve
Executive Avenue
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mr. Roosevelt
Treasury
State Departments
War
Navy
Potomac
District of Columbia
West Monroe debates bond issue for street paving
West Monroe citizens discuss a $50,000 bond issue planned for December 14 to fund street paving and improvements. Mayor C. C. Bell assures voters the money will be used for streets, noting crossings depend on passage. The town backs an emerging industrial era as major growth continues. Louisiana Ice Cream manufacturers set Monroe meeting dates March 15 and 16. Upright metal poles and 900 street signs are being prepared, with 465 signs installed and posts ready for installation.
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West Monroe
C. C. Bell
Louisiana Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers
Monroe
Southern Association
Jackson
Miss
Virginia
Will H. Atkinson
Tom Thumb Wedding Benefits Vidalia High School
A charity wedding will be held Thursday at Vidalia High School auditorium to raise funds for the school. Groom Julius Arenstein Jr and bride Miss Elizabeth Sessions will participate in the Tom Thumb ceremony forming a small nuptial event for the benefit.
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Vidalia High School
Julius Arenstein, Jr
Elizabeth Sessions
Radio schedule listing hundreds of programs and changes
A dense radio timetable from Wednesday December 10 detailing CST adjustments, network changes, and a long slate of programs across CBS NBC and mutual stations including The Tom Mix Serial, Captain Midnight, Denver String Orchestra, Easy Aces, The Lone Ranger, Eddie Cantor, Fred Allen, and Kay Kyser among others with notes on times and network feeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Networka
Dinning Sisters
Tom Mix
Nbc-Bs
W. van Dyne
Nbc-Blue-Weet
Nbc
Hedda Hopper
Carol Marsh
Cbs
Stella Unger
Nbe
Nbc-Blue
Frank Parker
Jack Armstrong
Mbs
Mbs-West
F. Waring
Amos and Andy
Dbs
Basic
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Newsroom
Mr. Keen
Lanny Ross
Cbs-Basic
Kyw
Dance Crech
Upton Close
Mister Meek
Joe Kelly
Eadward G. Robinson
Cal Tinney
Mbs-East
Abe-Red
Manhattan
Meinight
Jean Hersholt
Christian
Cbs the Lone Ranger
Dancinusic Orch
Rimer Fiavis
Eddie Cantor
Abe-Red Basin St. (Swing) Sqpisiy—abs-blue Fred Allen
Fiabriel Heatter
Ted Steele
Juan Arvizu
Cbhe
Storm drives Sue Ellen to Belle Acres rescue tale
In a rain lashed plantation, Sue Ellen braves a storm with Aunt Pleas and Uncle Freeman to reach Belle Acres. Deedora collapses on the veranda after a perilous getaway and a newborn baby survives, drawing Johnny Harris back to protect them and renewing love.
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WE Ellen
Deedora
Ginny
Riv
Belle Acres
Sue Ellen
Aunt Pleas
Uncle Freeman
Jennie
Sue Elien
Auman
Sue Hnen
Warren
Sue
Ellen
Johnny
Ladious
Dow
Johnny Harris
Dora
Herse
Louis Fernandez Dies in Memphis
Louis Grant Fernandez aged 35, of Monroe, died in a Memphis hospital after a month long illness from influenza and complications. Funeral set for Thursday in Memphis with burial there. He was a Neville High School and Washington and Lee alumnus, longtime Illinois Central clerk in Memphis, and a vocational night school instructor. He is survived by his wife, daughter Barbara Allen, parents, a brother Harry Francis, and sister Helen L. Fernandez of Monroe.
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Louis Grant Fernandez
Harry J. Fernandez
Monroe
Memphis, Tenn
Memphis
Fernandez
Neville
Washington and Lee University
Illinois Central Railroad
Barbara Allen Fernandez
Mrs. Fernandez
Monr
Harry Francis Fernan
Helen L. Fernandez
Black Youths Charged With Pecans Theft
Four Black juvenile males were taken into custody by Monroe and West Monroe police after allegedly stealing pecans from several local residences. They reportedly admitted taking pecans and selling them for up to $12 in one haul, with homes identified at multiple city addresses including 505 Arkansas, 614 North Fourth, 602 Bros Avenue, K Street, 217 K Street, 1507 Fairview Avenue, 1 Park Avenue, 1912 North Third, and Speed Fourth Street.
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Monroe
West Monn
Arkansas Area
North Fourth
Bros Avenue
K Street
Fairvn Avenue
Park Avenue
Third
Speed Fourth Street
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William Tracy
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