Showdown Near in Indo China Crisis
Glenn Babb reports that French Indo China faces a looming struggle as Japan presses to expand into the south with a naval base at Camranh Bay and Saigon. French alarm grows over losing control while talks in Hanoi and Tokyo intensify with about 30 French officials in Japan as negotiations move toward a pivotal Far East moment.
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China
Far East
Associated Press
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New York
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Camranh
Indo- China
Tokyo
Hanoi
France
Indo China crisis shapes a new Pacific expansion plan
The United States warns of Japan expanding in French Indo China where Tokyo has built bases and air fields. Saigon and Camranh are eyed as future hubs as Japan seeks a triangle of influence across the Pacific, threatening British Singapore and U S aid routes while civil disorder and Vichy versus Free French loyalties deepen the crisis.
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Haiphong
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Decoux
CCC Men to Plant Mississippi Trees
HATTIESBURG Mississippi December 26 Seven thousand acres in the Leaf River district of the DeSoto National Forest will be planted in pine seedlings by February 15. The work is being carried out by CCC crews under District Ranger L P Schaap of Hattiesburg.
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Hattiesburg, Miss
Leaf River
DeSoto National Forest
L. P. Schaap
Hattiesburg
CCC
Early Draft Proposal Puts Off 21-Year-Old Restriction
Washington officials said talks on limiting conscription to 21 year olds are premature by at least three years. They warn war risks could spike casualties among 21-year-olds if the army is built on that basis. Debate continues on adopting a European class system versus the current age range of 21 to 36.
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Washington
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Europe
United States
Butler speaks to Unity Community Home Demonstration Club
Mrs. Louise J. Butler, West Carroll home demonstration agent, spoke at the Unity Community Home Demonstration Club meeting. Christmas gifts were distributed. The next meeting is set for January 13. The note adds that hurricanes are officially winds with speeds over 75 miles per hour.
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Louise J. Butler
West Carroll Home Demonstration
Unity Community Home Demonstration Club
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