States Allies to Build Vast Combat Power
Churchill predicts within 18 months the United States and Britain will produce war power beyond any prior effort. He says Axis plotting has put US at a disadvantage but time to prepare exists, and by 1943 production will enable the Allies to take the initiative on a large scale.
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Washington
Winston Churchill
Congress
United States
Britain
Germany
Japan
Churchi
Churchill
Roosevelt
Manila Open City Proclaimed Amid Strong Luzon Fighting
American and Philippine forces met Japanese invasion troops with an artillery duel north of Manila and tank action southeast of the city as bombardment threats eased for residents. MacArthur declared Manila an open city to spare civilians while vowing to fight to the last man.
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Manila
United States Armed Forces
Far East
United States
Douglas MaceArthur
Luzon
Francis B. Sayre
New Taxes to Be Far Short of War Needs
Washington, Dec. 4. Senator George of Georgia said the United States could finance only about one third of war costs from current revenues. He warned that a $1,131,975,000 cut in non-defense spending plus possible 1942 tax increases would not balance the budget as war outlays rise. He noted rising government borrowing to avoid choking essential war matériel, and referenced prior Pearl Harbor era projections of monthly and yearly outlays well above previous estimates.
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Washington
United States
George
Georgia
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Pearl Harbor
Treasury
Severe Storms Cause Injuries and Property Damage near Eunice
A wind and rain storm struck southwest Louisiana injuring 17 people and demolishing multiple homes. In Amour area five hurt, three seriously, with about 15 000 dollars in damages. Twelve others injured at Morrow, with several residents including Lovar dixin 40, Lou Guillory 18, and a 24-year-old Menier taken to a Fayette hospital. Eva Marcantel and Laurant Ardoin treated for injuries. One house collapsed near Mrs Paulen arcantel where ten people avoided serious harm during Christmas preparations. Livestock losses reported as well.
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Eunice
yUlslanda
Menier
Fayette
Eva
Laurant Ardoin
St Skouthwest
Mrs
Dutch Sink Japanese Vessels in Borneo Action
Dutch air and submarine forces report daily Japanese losses off Kuching Sarawak as they claim sinking a destroyer and a transport in recent air strikes. Reports note two Japanese destroyers sunk in days, with Amagiri class cited, while depth bomb countermeasures and wrecks are under verification.
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Associated Preasi Batavia
Japan
Kuching
Sarawak
Borneo
Aneta
New York
Hong Kong Population Figures From March 1941 Census
A census taken in March 1941 lists 396 Americans residing in Hong Kong. Withdrawals later reduced that number. The census also shows 7,982 British, 1,420,629 Chinese, 7,379 Indians, 2,922 Portuguese, and 2,004 others in the city for air radiation planning.
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London
Wonkong
Think Japs 10 Drive Harder at Singapore
Hongkong falls after a week of fighting as Japanese forces intensify their push toward Singapore. British garrison, defending Hong Kong on Malaya's fringe, loses due to overwhelming numbers and water-supply destruction. Civilian and military casualties are reported heavy.
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Hongkong
Malaya
Britain
Canton River
London
Colonial Office
Foreign Office
Chungking
Hong Kong
Domei
Japanese New Agency
U S Navy Sinks Two Jap Vessels
Washington December 26 Navy department communique from Admiral Hart says one enemy transport and a mine sweeper were sunk and a second transport and seaplane tender were probably sunk in the Far East. Submarine activity in the Far East on Christmas Day is confirmed and continued naval operations against subs are pressed in the eastern Pacific.
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Washington
Thomas C. Hart
United States
Far East
Pacific
Admiral Hart
Red Counter Drive Sweeps On Unchecked
Allied reports claim Soviet counter offensives steadily advance on multiple fronts. German losses total around 13,900 across regions during Christmas, with 200 killed at Sevastopol and 10,200 more on the Moscow front from December 21 to 25. Russians recaptured Kaluga and made headway toward Tula and Leningrad, threatening German lines near Lenin grad as Red forces breach western Oka river positions.
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London
Oka
Kaluga
Moscow
Tula
Leningrad
Oskyne
Tikhvin
Ukraine
Wounded from Hawaii Reach San Francisco in Heroic Convoy
Hundreds of evacuees and wounded arrive in San Francisco after a perilous voyage through Japanese submarine lanes. Ships wore dark blue paint, lifebelts worn by all, and zigzag runs guarded the coast while crowds gather at piers to witness the dramatic rescue. A sailor recounts his skipper ordering fire with a scarce gun as a bomb hit nearby. The skipper sacrificed himself, later seen bobbing in the water as the executive officer ordered abandonment.
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Golden Gate
California
President Roosevelt Delays Christmas Gifts at White House
Washington December 26 President Roosevelt, immersed in war conferences, did not open any Christmas presents yesterday. Aides said he hoped to find time today amid a heavy schedule to call Fala and open their gifts. Fala received many presents, Early reported.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Fala
Scotty
Stephen Early
Peace terms discussed as war nears end
Washington policy debate centers on shaping postwar order with senators urging harsh limits on Axis powers. Senator Lucas argues Japan Germany and Italy must be denied influence for generations, while Davis calls for a steel wall around Japan and stronger China. Norris favors immediate disarmament and postwar food aid before a long term plan. Clark opposes administration foreign policy.
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Washington
Lucas
Illinois
Japan
Germany
Italy
Davis
Pennsylvania
China
Orient
Norris
Nebraska
Clark
Idaho
President approves $1000 settlement for Monroe crash
Roosevelt signs bill authorizing payment of 1000 dollars to C. D. Henderson of Monroe in settlement of a personal injuries claim from a car accident with a government automobile on October 18, 1940 in Monroe.
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Wangton
Roosevelt
C. D. Henderson
Monroe, Jr
H Administration
Monroe
Violent Tank Battles Raging Southeast of Manila
Heavy Imperial fighting rages southeast of Manila as Japanese forces press American and Filipino defenses. Reports say high casualties on both sides while Manila is declared open and undefended. MacArthur reorganizes Lingayen sector as battles blaze across Luzon. Dutch air strikes sink Japanese transports near Kuching.
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Associated Press
Manila
Japan
United States Army
The
Philippines
Lamoa Bay
United States
War Department
Lingayen Gulf
Philippine
Douglas MacArthur
Lingayen
Luzon Island
Australia
John Curtin
Britain
Pacific
Curtin
Batavia
General MacArthur
Nichols Airport
Corregidor Island
Manila Bay
Veteran official offers defense service despite age
Baton Rouge, Dec 26 UP Harry D Wilson state commissioner of agriculture and immigration at 72 offered to serve in defense work. In a letter to Governor Sam Jones he cited prior defense service in 1917 and expressed readiness to contribute beyond his 40 years in public office and 20 years as commissioner.
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Baton Rouge
Harry D. Wilson
Wilson
World War II Update: Manila Open City and Allied Moves
General MacArthur declares Manila open to spare it from bombing as Japanese close in. Baguio may follow. The Senate is summoned to hear Prime Minister Churchill. Free French seizure of St Pierre and Miquelon prompts U.S. to avert Vichy-Berlin collaboration. Mackenzie King visits Washington to confer with Roosevelt and Churchill. Singapore’s defenders prepare for intensified Japanese Malayan offensive amid Hong Kong fall. British forces in North Africa push remnants of axis army toward Tripolitania.
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Manila
Baguio
Senate
Churchill
State Department
St. Pierre
Miquelon
Newfoundland
Mackenzie King
Washington
Roosevelt
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Hongkong
North Africa
Tripolitania
Free French win in St Pierre plebiscite vote
In St Pierre et Miquelon the cod fishing population of about 3 500 voted 98 percent in favor of Free French rule, with only 10 opposed, after Vice Admiral Muselier seized the islands for General de Gaulle. The United States reportedly seeks to restore the prewar status and keep the islands out of the war.
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Miquelon
Newfoundland
Vichy
Emile Muselier
Free French
Charles de Gaulle
United States
Martinique
France
Atlantic
United States State Department
Plane crash near Baton Rouge after 24 hour search
A light plane missing for more than 24 hours was found crashed about 20 miles north of Baton Rouge near the Mississippi River. Passengers L. N. Hatfield, the pilot, and J. P. Loupe, a student flier, both from Baton Rouge, were believed to be aboard with no immediate word on injuries. A dozen private planes from the local airport had been searching since dawn. The men had departed Baton Rouge at 4 15 a.m. yesterday for Shreveport, expected to arrive three hours later.
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Baton Rouge
Here
Mississippi River
L. N. Hatfield
J. P. Loupe
Hatfield
Shreveport
President Roosevelt nominates Winton as first American minister to New Zealand
December 26 from Washington reports President Franklin D Roosevelt nominates David J Winton of Minnesota to be the first American minister to New Zealand. The nomination marks a historic step in U S diplomatic relations with New Zealand.
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Fr. D. RE
Winton Washington
Roosevelt
David J. Winton
Minnesota
New Zealand
Rites Planned for 4 Victims in Christmas Tragedies
Funeral arrangements were announced for four people killed in a car crash near Choudrant and three Black victims stabbed during altercations in Monroe and West Monroe the day after Christmas. A ninth person, Mrs Edward A Poe of Minden, was critically injured in the collision. Names identified include Dr J E Frasel 42 of Dallas Texas Mrs Myrtle K Parker 22 of Crowville Edward A Poe of Minden shell plant employee and W B Arnold 17 of unspecified relation to Parker. George Perkins 29 of Dixie street died after a stabbing at 603 Benjamin street and Alma Graves of Monroe died from chest wounds after a drug store incident. Willie Smith 19 of West Monroe died after an argument near the heart.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Edward A. Poe
Minden
Ruston
J. E. Frasel
Dallas
Tex
Myrtle K. Parker
Crowville
Shell Plant
W. B. Arnold
Parker
Young Arnold
George Perkins
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Dixie Street
Benjamin Street
Alma Graves
North 22Nd Street
DeSiard
2Ard
Willie Smith
Pearl Harbor son survives as another Perez is found dead
In Los Angeles a Christmas telegram informed the Perez family that George Perez survived the Pearl Harbor attack while minutes later Raymond Perez was found dead in a vacant lot. Police theorize robbery and garroting with his own necktie.
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Perez
Christemas
George Perez
Pearl Harbor
Raymond
Poelice
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