Bomb raids, Greek submarine claim in Adriatic clash
The RAF bombarded the French coast between Calais and Boulogne at high tempo. London neutral observers said the raids equalled German attacks in intensity. Greek submarine Kvian reportedly sank three Italian ships in the Adriatic, while German and Italian forces reported new naval actions and Allied offensives in North Africa.
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RAF
Britain
Calais
Bou-logne
London
Channel
German Raiders Shake Up Urged in Pacific War News
Reports from Shanghai and Hong Kong detail German raider activity from the Indian Ocean to the South Pacific. Newsnotes say two Nazi merchantmen left Kobe, small freighters departed Shanghai with supplies, and over 20 Norwegian vessels were sunk while British ships were attacked.
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Shanghai
Indian Ocean
South Pacific
Kobe
Japan
Hong Kong
India
Bonfire to hail ’41 at public party
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will burn the old year with a New Year’s Eve bonfire to salute 1941. A large pile of Christmas trees will be set afire in a field at Boundary and Charles streets and residents are invited to toss theirs onto the blaze. Noise makers will be distributed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Boundary
Charles Streets
Cincinnati Hotels Give Raises Avert Strike
A threatened strike that could have disrupted New Year’s Eve at major hotels in Cincinnati was avoided as the city hotel council announced a wage settlement. The agreement raises incomes by about $30,000 a year for workers in lower wage brackets, affecting around eight to ten employees and taking effect in January.
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Cincinnati
Cimcinnat
Betel
Council
Shout 8
Nation awaits fireside chat by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt labors over a defense and Britain aid report for a Sunday radio address to be his most important since the European war began. He works in the cabinet room, receiving officials and noting production plans as letters and memos arrive from supporters and critics alike.
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D. Harold Oliver
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Britain
Wheeler
Montana
United States
William Phillips
Italy
William S. Knudsen
Office of Production Management
Knudsen
Mr. Roosevelt
Myron C Taylor Undergoes Gall Stone Operation
Boston December 28 Myron C Taylor Roosevelt’s Vatican representative had gall stone surgery today at New England Baptist Hospital. Dr Frank Lahey led the three hour operation and said the former United States Steel chairman was in serious but good condition after the procedure.
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House
National Labor Relations Board
Smith
Virginia
Hallack
Indiana
Routzohn
Ohio
Congress
Harry Millis
J. Warren Madden
Boston
Myron C. Taylor
Roosevelt
Vatican
Frank Lahey
New England Baptist Hospital
United States Steel Corporation
Lahey
Normal Business Keeps City On Even Keel In 1940
Secretary of Commerce Jesse H. Jones said 1940 showed vigorous expansion and record levels for 1941. He noted 300,000 non agricultural jobs created between February and October and a 74 billion dollar income total, with retail and construction gains. He linked strength to the defense program and expect further per capita output records in 1941.
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Washington
Jesse H. Jones
Jones
New Industry Adds To Portsmouth Jobs In 1940
Portsmouth industry and business held steady in 1940 with gains in Wheeling Steel and Norfolk and Western Railway boosting total employment to 10,921 the year, up from 10,450 in 1939. The Blue Jay Manufacturing Co. opened, and 1941 is seen increasing output in shoe factories Selby Shoe Co and Williams Manufacturing anticipate higher orders amid defense demand while Portmouth steel plant reports strong production and steady payrolls.
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Wheeling Steel Corp
Norfolk & Western Railway
Blue Jay Manufacturing Co
Chamber of Commerce
Army
Navy
Blue Jay
Clyde M. Strickland
Selby Shoe Co
Williams Manufacturing Co
N. B. Griffin
A. Graves Williams
Huestis
Portsmouth Works
U S Rushes to Train Engineers in War Tactics
Washington reports the war department expanding engineer training at Fort Belvoir Virginia with 38 officers testing assault tactics and barbed wire and tanks. The program aims to standardize new methods for future engineer operations while accelerating officer and NCO education for rapid war mobilization.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Army
Marine Corps
France
Maginot Line
Fort Belvoir
Rolla
Cyclist Held for DUI in Eden Park
Cincinnati police arrested Floyd Fambro, 40, in Eden Park on charges of riding a bicycle while intoxicated. Patrolman Alvin Grabencamp made the arrest, marking an unusual incident for the city.
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Cincinnati
Alvin Grabencamp
Floyd Fambro
Eden Park
Wayne Hills rents schedule fixed for low rent apartments
The Wayne Hills authority completed a two grade rent schedule for low rent units on 17th Street and Thomas Avenue. Rents range from 14.50 to 30.50 monthly depending on unit size, with two week rates cited for contracted apartments. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship and meeting public housing rules as set by the housing commission.
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Wayne Hills
17Th Street
Thomas Avenue
United States
Wayne Mule
Lecsl
Auto Mechanic Held in Twin Murder Case
Clarion, Pa. December 28 A 43 year old automobile mechanic Frank Dearolph was arrested by state police on charges of murdering Reuben Levi Wentling 58 and his son 12. Dearolph allegedly attacked the father son and the daughter Elizabeth 22. He confessed to the killings but denied assaulting Elizabeth. Arrest occurred in Venango county after a brief scuffle on the highway thirty miles from the crime scene. Deputy says Dearolph believes his father killed himself years ago and that Dearolph brooded over the past crimes.
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Clarion
M. O. McKinley
McKinley
Frank Dearolph
Reuben Levi Wentling
Reuben Jr
Raymon Malloy
Dearolph
Mr. Wentling
Elizabeth
Harold W. Deane
John Hardy Jr
Venango County
Malloy
Amos Dolby
Scandals Seen in Louisiana Highway Capital Program
Baton Rouge reports note widespread financial irregularities in Huey Long era highway project from 1928. Probe focuses on a $290 million program, with officials implicated as concerns about graft and mismanagement surface amid ongoing inquiries into the long delayed construction and funding.
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Baton Rouge
Huey Long
Jones
Baltimore man refused aid at event over tax status
A Baltimore man who was detained today for alleged tax issues was refused entry to an event. Authorities reported the incident involved the man at a local venue where security checked identification and determined disqualifying financial status. The situation prompted a brief disruption but no injuries were reported.
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Baltimore
Marie Muley
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