Russians Equal Germans in Eastern War Says German Analyst
Bern report cites Adolf Hitler's newspaper analyst Lieutenant Colonel Sodan stating Russian soldiers equal or better than German troops. He credits Soviet resilience despite heavy losses and notes Russia hid her best material early in the Finnic winter war while learning rapidly from Germans.
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Bern
Switzerland
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Soldan
Soviet Union
Hitler
Neue Zuricher Zeitung
Siberia
Red Army
Russia
Soldan On Russian War Industry And Discipline
Soldan argued that economic and industrial resources were underrated and that Russian industry had been built to sustain modern war. He asserted Russians consistently restored troop discipline despite the heaviest German destruction.
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Soldan
Civitan Club Aids 50 West Monroe Boys
West Monroe Civitan Club reports over 164 from Christmas tree sales and votes to use proceeds to purchase clothing for 50 underprivileged boys. The club also supports boys activities and sends magazines to army camps and other worthy projects.
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West Monroe
Falstaff Gift Certificates On Sale For Christmas
A holiday promotion urges buying Falstaff gift certificates for beer lovers. Certificates exchangeable for cases of Falstaff beer with no wrapping. The ad touts premium flavor and a $1,000,000.00 yeast guarantee and urges securing a case for the holidays.
Japs Advance In Hong Kong And Malaya
Japanese forces push into Hong Kong as British defenses hold, with heavy fighting and a serious position reported. In Malaya, British say the northern drive is stalled, Penang abandoned, and Allied air reconnaissance ongoing over Timor sea while Dutch Australian forces take Timor.
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Singapore
Far East
South China
Malaya
Penang
Krian River
Timor Sea
Timor
Australia
IIL CENTRAL 10 SPONSOR REVUE CONTINUES
The notice describes the IIL Central 10 revue continuing from the first page to raise funds for a worthy cause. It notes many letters from readers showing destitution and pride overcome as they disclose their hardship.
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IIL
Central 10
Aid Santa Fund Urges Early Contributions for Homes in Need
A plea calls for funds so every child can greet Santa on Christmas morning. Final letters to Good Fellow should arrive by Saturday night, with additional gifts accepted through Christmas Eve to avoid disappointed homes and unmet expectations.
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Santa Claus
Death of Raymond P. Juneau in Pacific action
New Orleans dispatch reports the Navy confirms the death of Raymond P. Juneau, 19, in naval action in the Pacific. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Juneau of Mansura, Louisiana.
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New Orleans
Navy Department
Raymond P. Juneau
Pacific
Henry Juneau
Mansura
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