War and politics across the Pacific and Europe
A political survey shows Wendell Willkie leading Republican preference, Taft weak, and Dewey third, with a majority favoring stronger anti Roosevelt positions. The piece warns Japan’s aggression in the Pacific risks war with America and Britain, while urging fiscal restraint and planned state growth at Santa Fe. It notes Allied gains in Africa and Europe with Moscow a trading point for change, and calls for decisive future steps in the global conflict.
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Wendell Willkie
Taft
Thomas E. Dewey
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Pacific
America
Japan
Europe
Far East
Britain
China
Santa Fe
Japan Hesitates in War Drift as Axis Setbacks Grow
Japan seeks more time by renewing talks with Washington while Nazi setbacks threaten the Axis. Rostov's loss weakens Hitler, bolstering Soviet resolve as Allied troops push west along the Libyan front toward Sirte, risking a cutoff from Tripoli.
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Hitler
Germany
Thefuehrer
Red Army
Rostov
Caucasus
Black Sea
Bolshevists
Libya
Cirenaica
Gulf of
Sirte
Tripoli
The Japanese cabinet to push on with talks
Domei reported Tokyo that the cabinet decided to continue negotiations with the United States despite sharp differences in viewpoints. Foreign minister Shigenori Togo outlined progress in Washington as Tokyo intends to redouble efforts to win U.S. reconsideration of Pacific issues. He added Japan probably will persist with talks to influence U.S. stance.
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Britain
Germany
Domei
Tokyo
Japan
America
Hideki Tojo
East Asia
Kurusu
Tojo
Thailand
Hull
United States
Shigenori Togo
Washington
Pacific
Mail Christmas letters to New Mexico soldiers
Adjutant General R C Charlton urges sending Christmas letters and packages to the 200th New Mexico's Own in Manila and to Selective Service recruits still in training. He notes mail congestion before Christmas makes timely mailing essential, recommending immediate writing and mailing of letters and packages.
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Santa FE
R. C. Charlton
Selective Service
200Th
New Mexico
Manila
Charlton
Roswell Lifters Win Border States Championship
Roswell won the Border States team championship at the Armory with Clo vis close second by 20 points. Tiny Squire Ski Radulski and Bill Moseley won their weight classes, while Judson Goodart and Lowell Smith placed high. Al Simmons of Clovis set Rocky Mountain and state records in the 148 lb class, and Herman Hugg placed second in 148. The meet featured strong lifts, with several lifters setting records in the curl and clean and jerk.
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Roswell
Border States
Armory
Clovis
Tiny Squire
Ski Radulski
Bill Moseley
Judson Goodart
Lowell Smith
Manuel Moseley
R. J. Woodall
Rocky Mountain A. A. U
Bill Holder
Tom Burns
Holder
al Simmons
Herman Hugg
Amarillo
Jim Burns
Bob Williams
Ronald Rodes
New Mexico
Germans retreat rumors echo Rostov area drive
German reports claim retreat from Taganrog near Rostov as Soviet counter thrust expands. Berlin says siege of Leningrad stands, while Rostov civilians blamed for losses. Britain’s Libya advance threatens Axis supply lines and potential collapse in North Africa amid renewed Japanese preparations across Asia.
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Taganrog
Rostov
Mariupol
Red Army
Intense Action On Air Bases In The Pacific Ocean
Washington reports point to a coordinated push with Britain and possibly Free France to establish bases along a 5000 mile chain between Hawaii and Australia. Palmyra and Christmas Island show activity, with bases readied for patrol planes and lend lease aid's role suspected in the South Pacific route. Major General Arnold notes Alaskan aerial safeguards and new bases at Metlakatla, Yakutat, Nome, and Dutch Harbor, Kodiak, Sitka.
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Washington
United States
Hawaii
Australia
South Pacific
Britain
Christmas Island
Palmyra
Navy
Honolulu
Fiji Islands
New Caledonia
American Samoa
New Zealand
Japan
South America
Tokyo
Nippon
Pacific
China
Henry H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
North Pacific
Alaskan
War Department
Arnold
Army
Fairbanks
Anchorage
Metlakatia
Yakutat
Nome
Aleutain Islands
Asiatic
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Dutch Harbor
Kodiak
Sitka
New Mexico Farm Electrification Ranks Low
Washington reports that the Rural Electrification Administration finds 15.5 percent of New Mexico's 5,300 farms have central station electric service. The state ranks 42nd in farm electrification, highlighting ongoing rural power access issues as the season ends.
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Washington
The
Rural Electrification Administration
New Mexico
Emergency prep urged for residents in that country
Citizens are told to be ready to evacuate if danger arises and are advised to phone the classified number 11 for assistance. The note emphasizes preparedness and quick action in emergencies.
Roswell Pioneer Captain W C Reid Dead At 73
Roswell mourns Captain W C Reid longtime attorney and public servant born Etna Green Indiana December 16 1868. He practiced law in Roswell and Albuquerque and served as city attorney and in farming and livestock advocacy. Survives wife Mable Hodgson Reid and son Tom Reid county agent for Chaves County. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Reid
Mable Hodgson Reid
Thomas Reid
Chaves County
Etna Green
Ind
Warsaw
Purdue University
Pecos Valley
Captain Reid
Roswell
James M. Hervey
W. C. Reid
G. A. Richardson
Albuquerque
J. M. Hervey
Tom Reid
New Mexico
British report three battle zones in Libya advance
British observers believe Axis remnants in Tobruk area could be destroyed within three days as fighting shifts to three defined zones. The communique notes German infantry with tank support crossed toward Rezegh, with the front reestablished after counterattacks.
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Africa
Europe
Moscow
Tripoli
Tobruk
Rezegh
London
Cairo
Ed Duda
Malfaya
Hellfire Pass
Sidi Omar
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Normura
Warm Springs
Shigeichi Koga
Hongkong
Philippines
U.S
Indo-China
Burma
Singapore
Deep South
Pine Mountain
Foundation For
Will Robinson
Leningrad
Berlin
Hamburg
Emden
North Africa
Dutch East Indies
South China
Canton
Bangkok
Shanghai
U. S
Rangoon
Malaya
Togo
Asahi
Citi
Pacific Ocean
St. Joseph
ST. Joseph Genuine Pur
State OF New Mexico
David D. Swearingin
Stella B. Swearingin
Ruth Swearingin Ray
David D. Swearingin, Jr
Salid
Frazier & Quantius
West 4Th Street
Justice OF the Peace Court
G. H. Winter
Tom C. Swafford
West Second Street
Pat O'Neill
Frazier and
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Gulf of Sirte
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