Christmas Eternal Hope Amid War and Despair
A Christmas meditation noting war's grim mood yet affirming that Christmas remains eternal. It speaks of enduring good will, the suffering of the era, and the hope that peace and unity may follow Allied victory, while acknowledging the need for steadfast resolve. The author cites biblical imagery and calls for moral steadfastness.
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Jesus
Bethlehem
Old
Judea
Iceland
Philippines
Hollywood Stars and War Bonds In December Dramas
Hollywood gossip and industry notes roundup for December 25, detailing romances and splits among Baxter Fowler and Wilder Wallace clan, Frances Farmer’s illness refusing roles, Maureen O Hara holiday plans, Greta Garbo mystery, and other star movements plus defense bond drives in Pershing Square.
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Hollywood
Ann Baxter
Will Fowller
Gene Fowler
Frances Farmer
Paramount
Maureen O'Hara
Will Price
Susan Hayward
Veronica Lake
Amos ‘N
Andy
Paris
Evelyn Ankers
Glenn Ford
Milton Berle
Jane Withers
Greta Garbo
Dorothy Lamour
Greg Bautzer
Sylvia Sidney
Hubby
Luther Adier
Bonita Granville
Los Angeles
Pershing Square
Treasury Department
Miss Granville
Rosina Timponi
Miss Timponi
Manhattan by George Tucker reflects on war courage and history
The essay muses on wartime resolve among New Yorkers and veterans, recalling Civil War memories at Kennesaw Mountain. It cites Stanley F. Horn on a truce gesture by Colonel W. H. Martin and a federal major's pistol gift, framing faith in the mettle of fighting men.
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New York
Bowery Boys
Texas Panhandlers
Georgia Planters
Pennsylvania
Shiloh
Gettysburg
Cold Harbor
Kansas Wheatfields
Virginia
Kennesaw Mountain
Stanley F. Horn
Mr. Horn
Golf Club Lane
Nashville
Army of Tennessee
W. H. Martin
1St Arkansas
Cleburne
Martin
Our Children by Angelo Patri
A discussion on child rearing argues that children learn best from early home experiences. Parents should involve them in housework to build responsibility rather than place them on easy paths. The piece contrasts a dependent upbringing with one where children share duties, and ends noting how practical home life binds a child to family.
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Chilren
Washington Daybook on War Turmoil at Pro Football Game
Washington officials rush to duty as a wartime crowd floods the capital. Flames consume records at the Japanese embassy while government offices and embassies light up. Uniforms replace civilian dress as defense measures surge and population swells with government workers and armed forces.
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Associated Press
Army
Navy
White House
State Department
OPM
Massachusetts Avenue
Son of
Nippon
Pacific
Miinor
United States
Japan
District of Columbia
Union Station
Warning leaflets carried by Japanese in Hawaii raid
Honolulu reported December 25 that attackers on December 7 dropped propaganda leaflets urging Americans to “Listen to the voice of doom open your eyes blind fools” with English taunts. Leaflets, found in shot-down planes, showed exploding warships and Roosevelt caricatures. provisions included whisky, candy, hard-tack, and chopsticks.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Roosevelt
Renewed push to curb war strikes amid labor accord
Washington reports a renewed drive for anti strike legislation as senators Ball and Connally pledge action. Ball seeks a mediation machine while Connally wants government takeover and wage control for struck plants. Lawmakers doubt the labor industry pact settles the closed shop issue and urge quick committee review after Christmas.
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Washington
Congress
Senator Ball
Minnesota
Education and Labor Committee
Senate
Senator Connally
Texas
Ball
War Labor Board
Thomas
Utah
Labor Committee
Labor-Industry Conference
United Industrial Life Insurance agency meeting and banquet
Bastrop December 25 Special The United Industrial Life Insurance company held its annual agency meeting and banquet Tuesday R C Hauser treasurer and general manager said 1941 exceeded all previous years in the companys history The agents their wives and friends and company officials attended the banquet presided over by F P Robinson company president
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Bastrop
United Industrial Life Insurance Company
R. C. Hauser
Sims hosts Christmas party for Sunday class officers
Mrs. S. B. Sims entertained her Sunday school class and the adult division officers with a Christmas party at the Arkansas Fuel Oil clubhouse. Games provided the evening’s entertainment and refreshments were served to Rev. A. J. Cain, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Nugent, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Mayes, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rice, S. O. Capps, Evalyn Cain, Donald Ray Nugent, and the hostess.
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Ray Nugent
Evalyn Cain
Donald Ray Nugent
S. B. Sims
The Phone Booth Murder at Whale Inn
Asey Mayo contends a murder endures at the Whale Inn as Mrs Clutterfield and her enigmatic companion mingle with locals. He suspects a body vanished from the phone booth and notes a web of suspects including Mrs Hingham and Mrs Doane. Rankin the genealogist arrives as Mayo probes the strange disappearance amid a tense inn gathering.
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Alfred
Mrs. Clutterfield
Mrs. Doane
Asey
Hanson
Sey
Freddy
Aseya
Thurston
Alholland
Houdini
Wellfleet
Natrow Hall
Mrs. Hingham
Jennie
RS. Doane
Atsey
Whale Inn
Mayo
Asey Mayo
Bill Porter
Rankin
Jonathan Rankin
May
Rank
IwE officers elected and tax timing noted in 1926
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers elected W. S. Adcock as president J. Lanahan as vice president J. L. Sing hal as secretary and C. S. Dunn as treasurer Plans for a future banquet were mentioned. Sheriff records show 3143 poll taxes paid with about 4000 remaining before December 31. A cave-in at Central High School campus caused alarm but was described as a non threatening subsidence.
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
W. S. Adcock
J. Lanahan
J. L. Singhal
C. S. Dunn
Central High School
Mr. N
X Y Z Club Aids Race Group Members
The X Y Z club, a colored group, donated 37 baskets to less privileged members of the race on Wednesday. President Frank Perkins led a March pageant and the club also contributes to charity at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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X. Y. Z. Club
Sta
Frank Perkins
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