Manila Crisis Deepens as Allied Lines Tighten
A late wire from MacArthur's headquar ters reports Japanese forces driving from north and south toward Manila. Dive bombers dominate roads, tanks advance, and evacuations of wounded Americans are attempted under flags. Allied strategy centers on Singapore as a base for future offensives while Mindanao battles continue and Tokyo claims damage to Singapore defenses.
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Death Toll U S Highways May Reach 40000 in 1941
Chicago December 31 The National Safety Council warned that careful observance of traffic laws tonight could keep the United States from a record year. Through November 1941, 35,690 people were killed in traffic accidents, just over last year and near the 1937 peak of 39,643.
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Schroeder Wins Sugar Bowl Tennis Title
In New Orleans on December 31 Ted Schroeder of Glendale California defeated Francisco Segura of Ecuador in a dramatic Sugar Bowl final 4 6 1 6 8 6 6 4 after losing the first two sets Segura produced marvelous retrieves but Schroeder stormed back to claim the championship in a four set showdown.
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Long Island U Upset By Tennessee Sugar Bowl Victory
In New Orleans last night the University of Tennessee defeated Long Island University 36 to 33 in the Sugar Bowl game. The upset ends Long Island's 23 game victory streak and marks a key college basketball result.
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Japanese War Floods Manila Front With Claims From Domei
A Domei report says Japan controls western Pacific sea and air as Manila nears 20 miles from Lamon Bay. General MacArthur builds new lines in Pampanga while Japanese dive bombers pound U S tanks and infantry southeast of Manila. Tokyo notes long war as Tojo and Shimada urge moderation. Allied losses cited include ships sunk or damaged.
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Daily stock roundup shows sharp gains across major equities
A busy trading session lists gains for many big names including General Electric, US Steel, Boeing, and American Tobacco. Alphabetical tickers reflect wide market movements with several firms posting notable increases while others hold firm. The mood indicates bolstered investor activity and renewed confidence in industrials and consumer goods sectors.
Roswell Auto Co Praised in Trade Magazine Feature
Nice Publicity Roswell Auto Co receives coverage in Sales Chatter, a trade publication of the National Chemical and Manufacturing Co. The piece includes a photo of the Roswell offices and notes the building was recently repainted with Luminall paint.
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Cold Wave Hits Southeastern Europe Death Toll Reported
A Toulouser broadcast says a severe cold wave and snow storms sweep southeastern Europe. Fifty peasants are reported dead in southern Thrace due to freezing conditions, highlighting harsh winter weather across the region.
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Arizona Defeats Mines 51 to 30 in Conference Warmup
Arizona University Wildcats beat New Mexico School of Mines 51 to 30 following a 43 to 28 opener. The team will face Stanford at neutral Phoenix to finish the Border Conference round robin and then meet Hardin-Simmons in Tucson on January 7.
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Up Pike's Peak For Annual Fireworks
Indomitable AdAmAn club members ascend Pike's Peak by car to sheltered Glen Cove and finish the ascent on foot to the 14110 foot summit for their New Year's Eve fireworks display. Severe snows forced the group to use motor power this year, shortening the hike from two days to one. Weather outlook covers New Mexico and West Texas with snow, freezing drizzle, and colder temperatures in the plains.
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Tuesday trading mixed gains in a scattered market
A brief stock summary notes modest gains for a scattering of industrials while transfers reached 1,741,000 shares. Steels and motors slipped, American Telephone rebounded after a small loss, and aircraft plus merchandising shares did fairly well. Major decliners included U S Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet General Motors Chrysler U S Rubber Western Union and Texas Industries. Bond loans were uneven with best results among irregular issues. Sugar futures trading halted until further notice amid commodity market weakness.
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Western Union
Een Oi
Texas
Boston Wool Prices Slip on Moderate Domestic Demand
Boston reports limited sales of domestic wools for immediate use. Prices ranged from 92 to 98 cents per pound on scoured basis for various grades, with three-eighths blood wools at 96 to 98 cents and half bloods at about 1.06 to 1.08 dollars. Original bag fine territory wools sold mostly 1.10 to 1.12 dollars.
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New York Bonds Closing Prices on Dec 31
New York bonds ended the year with Treasury 3 1/4s at 46 44, and 4s at 54 44 and 108.12, 4 1/4s at 52 47 and 116, with Federal Farm Mortgage and Home Owners Loan unchanged.
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Saint Andrew's Church Watch-Night Service Ushers in 1942
Saint Andrew's Church Episcopal announces a watch night service on Wednesday December 31 at 11:30 p.m. with hymns litany tolling bell at 11:58 paving in the new year at 12:01 a.m. prayers for country and fighters for democracy. New Year's Day service at 10 a.m. sermon theme vows to seek greater devotion to God.
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Two Roswell Car Crashes Reported No Injuries
Late yesterday two wrecks occurred in Roswell at Second and Union and between Robert Dan Thompson and Tom Adams. The Cook car overturned in the first collision, the Thompson car overturned in the second and sustained heavy damage. No injuries were reported.
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New Orleans Cotton Prices Steady with Mild Decline
New Orleans spot cotton closed steady two points lower amid modest volume. Sales reached 658 bales as middling grade posted 17.63 cents per pound.
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For Sale and Rental Notices in Local Advert
Classified items include GOOD Clothing bought and sold and magazines priced at 5c. A Magazine Exchange at 104 West Fourth invites swaps. For rent a large furnished apartment with utilities paid at 650. Also well furnished house and garage near 605 N Wash for adults. inquiries welcome.
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Kansas City Livestock Prices and New York Cotton Rise
Kansas City stockyards report December 31 hogs cattle calves and sheep with mixed gains. Hogs 10.70 to 11.05 top. sows 9.75 to 10.25. Cattle and calves sale 1800 to 200 head, feeders steady, yearlings 10.15 to 13.00, fed steers up to 13.25 for 977 lb heifers, cows 7.75 to 9.00. Sheep 7500 head, slaughter lamb bids steady, Kansas lambs above 12.00. New York cotton futures close 20 to 40 cents higher. spot middling around 18.55.
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Chicago grain close notes for wheat and corn
Chicago grain report shows May wheat at 1.26 7/8 to 1.27 5/8, Sep 1.28 3/4. Corn May at 83 7/8 to 84, Sep 86 3/4 with July and other month quotes included. Data reflects end of year trading activity.
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New York Wool Futures Close Mixed on Quiet Trade
Grease wool futures closed inactive with no sales. Certificated grease wool spot at 95.8. Wool top futures rose 0.4 to 0.66 of a cent. March 127.1, May 126.9, October 126.2. Certificated spot wool tops at 127.5. B bid N nominal.
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Galveston Cotton Prices Steady at Year End
Spot cotton held steady in Galveston on December 31 with 5 up mid dling at 17.44 cents per pound and 622 bales sold. The market closes the year with stable values and steady demand.
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