Siege of Hongkong Fights On Amid Japanese Assaults
Hongkong endures under siege with British forces determined to resist. Chinese help is reported in mounting rear attacks on Nipponese positions. While Malta and Gibraltar resist, experts warn Japan may pay a high price if attempting further conquests. The piece cites Wake, Midway, the Philippines, Singapore, and the Dutch East Indies as examples of costly aggression.
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Hongkong
Malta
Gibraltar
Wake
Midway
Philippines
Singapore
Dutch East Indies
Atlantic Front Threat Moves Toward Africa Link
The piece argues a new Hitler strategy may unfold involving Spain Portugal North Africa Dakar and Atlantic islands. It suggests Europe coast control, a Mediterranean bridge to Africa, and possible bases at Dakar Azores Canaries and Cape Verdes. It notes Russia's pressure shapes German strength and that a U S clash could appear in Atlantic approaches to South America.
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Spain
Portugal
North Africa
Dakar
Africa
Hitler
Europe
Gibraltar
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Russia
Martinique
French Guiana
Azores
Canaries
Cape Verdes
United States
South America
Manhattan by George Tucker in Broadway wanderings
A fragmentary personal column from Manhattan notes Ray Peacock, nicknamed Ray of the Rialto, at the Winter Garden with Olsen and Johnson’s Sons O Fun. An onstage egg-throwing gag soaks Peacock’s hat and coat, plus reflections on Errol Flynn and a Ronald Colman recording of Dickens.
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Ray
Olsen and Johnson
Winter Garden
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Peacock
Homberg
P. S
Rockefeller Center
Hollywood Gossip Roundup of Stars and Films
Brenda Marshall faces a wedding cloud as William Helden’s army call looms. Edmond O’Brien may head east with Nancy Kelly for a stage job while Marjorie Weaver weds Donald Briggs before Christmas. Paulette Goddard plans Mexico City holidays as Charlie Chaplin stays home. Anatole Litvak directs This Above All from a wheelchair despite a broken leg. Beverly Hills neighbors object to June Havoc’s goats leading her to join the SPCA. Various stars and films are teased, with previews of Johnny Eager, Midnight Angel, Tuxedo Junction, Dr Kildare's Victory, The Wolf Man, Sullivan's Travels, and more plus a flashback Seven Years Ago in Hollywood.
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Hollywood
Brenda Marshall
William Helden
Edmond O’briens
Nancy Kelly
Betcha
Marjorie Weaver
Donald
Briggs
Chaplin-Goddard
Paulette
Mexico City
Charlie
Anatole Litvak
W. C. Fields
Beverly Hills
June Havoc
John Barrymore
Vichy
Paris
Dumbo
Mr. Stork
Postal
Humphrey Bogarts
Louis Bromfield
Ohio
Richard Arlen
MGM
Johnny Eager
Lana Turner
Robert Taylor
Paramount
Robert Preston
Martha O'Driscoll
Republic
Weaver Brothers
Elviry
RKO
Tim Holt
Our Children By Angelo Patki Christmas memory and the value of spending time with kids
A timeless Christmas column urges grown ups to set worries aside and focus on children. It emphasizes love over gifts, the joy of shared play, and creating lasting memories through attention, affection, and presence on Christmas Day for every child.
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Dell
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Cordell Hull Rising to Peak as Pacific Crisis Looms
Washington tribute recalls Cordell Hull as a tireless peacemaker and forceful defender of U S dignity. The aging secretary of state, famed for long workdays and a conciliatory yet firm stance toward Japanese aggression, stood as a steady pillar as tensions in the Pacific neared a world crisis.
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Washington
Cordell Hull
Pacific
United States
West Virginia
Orient
State Department
White House
West
Wardman Park
Cordell Hall
Tennessee
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
International Seene
Latin America
Havana
Hull
Nomura
Kurusu
Peatl Harbor
Guam
Philippines
Grace Episcopal to Feature Carol Service in New Church
Grace Episcopal marks its first Christmas in a new church with a 11 30 p m carol service on Christmas Eve featuring Good Christian Men Rejoice The First Noel In the Field Abiding With Their Flocks and Silent Night A midnight Holy Eucharist follows. Choir leaders include Mrs Henry Whitfield Mrs Vernon Proffitt Harry Prophit and James Buttitta. Monroe post office reports peak holiday parcel post volume with 3 000 to 4 000 packages dispatched on Thursday and will operate until noon Christmas day. Navy aviation origins noted with 1908 catapult design at naval gun factory in 1912.
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Grace Episcopal
Henry Whitfield
Vernon Proffitt
Harry Prophit
James Buttitta
Monroe
A. A. Thoman
Homes Office Is Established In Monroe
The Cham ber of Commerce named George D Holland director of a new homes registration office in the Old Post Office building to track housing listings in Monroe West Monroe and environs. Staffed by six via WPA, the office will list vacancies and connect renters with real estate agents. no charge for the service.
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Chamber of Commerce
George D Holland
Chamber
Homes Registration Office
Grammont and
St. John Streets
J. W. Wareren
Monroe
West Monroe
WPA
Holland
Radio Schedule Changes and Listed Programs for Evening
A late evening radio schedule shows last minute network corrections across CST. The listing includes Captain Midnight, The Rhythmaires, Easy Aces, Amos and Andy, Fibber McGee, Bob Hope, and The Treasury Hour among many per network affiliations NBC CBS and NBC. The program changes affect times from 5:00 to 10:30 with dance bands serials news Commentary and drama items.
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Escorts
Betty Vore
W. van Dyne Long
Npe-Bias
West
Beattergood Baines
Mbs
Rhythmaires
Abe
Weat
Three Suns
Lowell Thomas
Cbs
F. Waring
Europe
Nbe
Mr. Keen
Nbc
Lanny Rose
That Morgan
G. Burns
Gracie Allen
Vincent Lopez
Orches
Nbc-Blue
Helen Menken
Arthur Hale
Jack Stevenson
Johnny
Orch
Elmer Davis
Nbe-Red
We. the People
Gabriel Heatter
News of London
Bob Hope
Nbc-Red
Glenn Miller
Mbs i
Red Skelton and Co
Nhbe-Red
Ted Steele
Juan Arvizu
Palton Lewis, Jr
Mystery at the Inn: Body Moved Before Discovery
Asey and Jennie pursue a puzzling tale after a woman's body is found in a Whalet Inn phone booth. They suspect movement by a Doane relative or Mrs Hingham, with clues about a late date, an army obstacle, and a plan that went terribly wrong. Jennie hopes for updates as they plan to involve Hanson and Sam.
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Jennie
Wael
Asey
Jen
Hanson
Freddy
Rousin
Hingham
Sewin
Syi
Jenne
Agey
Luggin
Sam
T 'H-Hui
Provincetown
Himic
Four Corners
Whalet Inn
Aneone
Feu
Doanes
Mothe
Building permits issued for various structures in city
Building inspector Sam H. Awl announced permits granted since last Wednesday. The A and L M Railroad Co will erect a two story office and warehouse on North Ninth and Adams for 3800, contractor R M Harmon. W Perkins to remodel a one story garage at 3218 Lee for 100, Mrs A V Miller to erect a garage at 118, Frank Stone contractor. W G Crenshaw to build a residence at 196 Egan for 1000, day labor. Charles Fontana to add to 2411 Gordon store room for 67, day labor. Lige and Alberta Wooten to build a residence at 1703 Short Washington for 900, day labor. Monroe Furniture Co to build a three story brick shed for 100, contractor T A Hendry.
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Lowing
A. and
L. M. Railroad Company
North Ninth and
Adams Streets
R. M. Harmon
W. Perkins
Lee Street
A. V. Miller
Frank Stone
W. G. Crenshaw
Egan Street
Charles Fontana
Gordon Street
Lige
Alberta Wooten
Short Washington
Monroe Furniture Company
T. A. Hendry
Labor chiefs urge Unity for Victor Martinez victory
A joint statement by A. F. of L. and C. S. O. officials in Victor Martinez California urges unity to win. The groups call differences between labor organizations be resolved among themselves through conciliation or mediation without work stoppages. Let labor's slogan be Unity Victory.
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Ted
Labor
Italian general dies of wounds in Libya clash
A Rome dispatch says General Giulio Borsa died in Naples from wounds received in Libya. He commanded the Trento division and was the seventh Italian general killed in the war, according to a Vid radio broadcast from London.
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London
Vid
Rome
Guilo Borsa
Naples
Libya
Trento
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