German Miscalculation In Russia And Its Grim Consequences
The essay argues Hitler overestimated Russian strength in 1941, opening a 2000 mile front and causing early defeats. It notes German supply shortages for winter, Goebbels appeals, and morale decline. It warns that a new war with the United States would not bring hope and predicts scrutiny of Nazi morale through many small dispatches rather thanFront-line reports.
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Hitler
United States
Goebbels
Europe
Moscow
Leningrad
Russia
Hollywood Stars and Directors Face War Duty Debate
Jimmie Fidler argues actors and directors should not be drafted for World War II. He notes their value to financing, morale, and defense work, and cites taxes to fund defense. The column weaves in Hollywood notes about divorces, romances, and industry updates as context.
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Hollywood
Manhattan by George Tucker describes Normandie sightings in port
George Tucker recalls the S S Normandie in New York harbor with crowds cheering during its maiden entry and later observing its decline as war looms. He recounts a chilling tale of rats gutting the ship, gnawing tapestries and a carved Jesus statue, before returning to verify the story with French officials.
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New York
S. S. Normandie
New
Calais
Munkirk
Normandie Mover
50Th Street
Normandie
Jesus
Ine
Our Children and Youth Clubs in Moral Growth
Angelo Patri discusses children forming clubs for causes and reform, noting such groups offer healthy, growth oriented experiences beyond school and Campfire Girls. He argues leaders should nurture, not demand results, as these clubs aid emotional development and maturity despite fading later. Mussolini links reveal extremist misuses of race concepts to connect to fascist ideas.
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Mary
Campfire
Bands of Hope
Daughters of the King
Washington Daybook lighter side of Capitol reporting
Washington reporters often chase the pause in tense capital moments. Morgenthau quips about tequila, Mexico, and a press room gift as Mexico signs its agreement case. John L. Lewis vanishes near the White House prompting frenzied bureau lore. A gnarled stick from Charles A. Hamilton lightens the mood at the presidential desk.
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Mexico
Treasury
Morgenthau
Washington
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Hollywood
Lewis
White House
Roosevelt
Walter Reed Hospital
Hugh Johnson
New Dealer
Mayflower Hotel
Percy Tetlow
Ohio
Charles A. Hamilton
Binghamton, N. Y
Press
Rosemary Lane to Separate From Buddy Westmore after Honeymoon
Actress Rosemary Lane and Hamilton B. Westmore marry in Queens then plan to live apart as her Broadway show resumes in New York and he returns to Hollywood. The couple wed early Sunday at First Congregational Church in Flushing with Rev. E. Wallace Mast officiating.
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New York
Rosemary Lane
Hamilton B
Buddy) Westmore
Hollywood
E. Wallace Mast
First Congregational Church
Flushing
Queens
Westmore
Radio schedule highlights for Monday December 29
Eastern standard time events fill the night with music and talk shows. Programs feature The Vagabonds Captain Midnight Frank Parker and The CBS Concert Orchestra, plus War News Harold Ladd and Amos and Andy sketches, with dance music and sports segments throughout the late evening.
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Orches
Nhbe
Ndo-Blue
Ndo
Edwin C
Che-Hage
Chicago Aeolian Ensemble
de- Weet News
Mbs
Secret City
Ave- Bive
Hedda Hopper
Obe
Red
Lanny Rosas
Basic Hieres
Morgan
Avalcade
Nbe
John Gunther
Nhe
Blue Biondie
Dagwood
Che-Hasic
CBS
J. Gunther
Loodon
Melton
Vox Poppers
Parks and Wally
Cbhe Cai Tinney
Wallenstein
Dr. Magen
Basic Roy
Mba
Mbs-Weat
Elmer Davis
Cbos
Red Radio Forum
Blue Radio Theatre
Che Gabriel Heatter
Mbs-Basic
Hrewster
America
Radio Newareel
Mbr
Monroe Lions join Winnsboro club meeting in 1920s era note
A Monroe Lions delegation attended a Winnsboro Lions Club meeting with Dr. P. L. Perot, Bob Burns, L. P. Abernathy, Benny Oakland, and others. District Governor Harry Vizer attended as guest of honor. the club grew to 28 members with four new additions and charter officers Fred Scott and George Hair announced.
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Monroe Lions Club
Winnsboro
Lions Club
P. L. Perot
Bob Burns
L. P. Abernathy
Benny Oakland
Monroe Club
Harry Vizer
Shreveport
Fred Scott
George Hair
The Phone Booth Murder Clue Sparks Night Pursuit
Asey, Hanson, and Rankin chase a mysterious woman named Elissa Hingham after a death on a sun deck. They tail her through Cape streets to a hardware store, noting a body and possible accomplices. The chase hints at a larger plot as Elissa parks near the station amid a holiday night.
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Rankin
Maya
Hanson
Asey
Jennie
Jonathan Rankin
Ut Rankin
Cape
Elissa
Asevy
Dick Tracy
Pothers Main
Ankin
Sarn
Fishback’s
Tile and pottery works move to Camden from East Liverpool
A six acre site donated by the chamber of commerce will host the new tile and pottery works, ensuring the relocation from East Liverpool, Ohio. Luther Ellison, secretary of the chamber, announced the arrangement.
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Camden
Liverpool
Chamber of Commerce
Luther Ellison
Ouachita Schools Reopen After Holidays
Ouachita parish and city schools resumed Monday after a brief Christmas break that began December 19. Northeast Junior College will begin classes again on January 5. The next break, likely at Easter, is expected to be short to recover time lost from the late fall opening.
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Ouachita Parish
Northeast Junior College
Squirrel Besieged Residents Seek Peanuts Remedy
In northwest Baltimore, residents report repeated squirrel attacks with six incidents and five bites in a single bloc. Officials ban firearms, while the state game commission suggests peanut baited traps as a defense, amid unclear whether one squirrel leads the raids.
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Baltimore
Rashburte
Squirre
State Game Commission
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