World War II Updates From Headlines
U S Philippine troops put on alert near war. Roosevelt returns to Washington for talks with Japanese envoys. U S forces in Philippines remain ready. British Hong Kong Singapore in emergency. Rangoon veterans land at Rangoon. British drive toward Gulf of Sirte from Egyptian border. Axis remnants in Tobruk area facing destruction. Germans retreat toward Mariupol after Rostov rout. Russians claim towns captured near Moscow.
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Dr A Johnson, head physician of Johnson Rectal and Cylon Clinic in Kansas City Missouri, promotes a painless home method for piles. He offers a no pay guarantee if not satisfied and invites inquiries to 1324 Main Street Dept 871 Kansas City MO for full information and a handy coupon.
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World War I Era Briefs From Berlin and London
Twenty five years ago today December first 1916 reports defy of Norway restrictions on U boat operations in her waters Berlin admits a submarine sunk the British carrier Unet Marina and regrets American lives were risked British pilots shoot down eight German planes over the English Channel a Russian offensive moves toward Rowania while Germans push along the Bukowina frontier Greeks attack Albanian fronts and Joseph Kennedy announces resignation as ambassador to Britain to help keep the US out of war.
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United States
East Atlantic Hop Mark Set Record by Jones
East Atlantic crossing credited to Captain P Jones for a United States Liberator with a time of 8 hours 24 minutes, breaking the previous fastest mark by 22 minutes per Britain’s air ministry. The second item reports the death of Mary Charles I Martin, 68, a pioneering woman attorney general’s wife and former assistant attorney general in Kansas.
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Charles I, Martin
Kansas
American Pilots Join Chinese Army
Manila reports Far East tensions rise as British reinforcements reach Burma and Japanese forces mobilize in Thailand and Indo-China. An all American air patrol, pilots from the U.S. Army and Navy now serving with the Chungking government, is being formed to support Chinese defense with P-4 fighters. More than 100 veterans have joined, joining new air force units and airport infrastructure efforts.
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Stone and Wham Hit By Stone While Pedestrian Near El Paso
John Montes, 21, of 205 Miragol enid, was walking on Winrk Avenue when a speeding car yelled and he was struck on the head by a stone. He received treatment for a inchand, a half peng wound at Robert B. Green Hospital.
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Miragolenid
el Paso Etreat
Robert B. Grren Hospital
OPM Train to Arrive Tuesday in Texas Tour
The defense train of the OPM tours Texas starting Tuesday visiting San Antonio El Paso Houston Dallas to showcase defense production needs. The eight car exhibit carries army and naval officers along with industry officials and will be open by invitation to selected manufacturers to assess plant suitability and potential awards.
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el Paso
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Treasury
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Texas
Press and cinema ethics clash over screen influence
A newspaper column argues the moving picture industry wields great power for good when used responsibly but acts as a wayward, cruel influence that defies public sentiment and resists press efforts to curb immorality and cruelty. It cites Garbo and cinema scandals, urging churches and schools to defend moral standards.
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Hes.eem
Benetton
U S Lawmakers See War Ruins in Plymouth Visit
Five United States representatives visited bombed areas of Plymouth under Lady Aster's guidance. Representative William Hull declared that the visit shows the United States is not isolated, stressing that the nation puts its country first.
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Hearing on Oil Proration Set in Austin
A state wide oil proration hearing to base future production schedules after December 31 was set for December 16 in Austin. Chairman Ernst O. Thompson of the Texas railroad campaign firm announced today.
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Ernst O. Thompson
Texas Railroad Caminige
British Slice Libya Route the siege fortress collapse
The report describes Libyan theater advances from Halfaya Pass to east of Hellfire Pass with troops concentrating on eliminating pockets of German resistance. It notes actions near the southwestern front and operations along the coast within about 120 miles of the front, indicating progress against Axis forces.
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Japan Dodges War Issue Parley Promises Urged
U S consular advisories in Bangkok and Shanghai warn Americans to prepare to leave. Britain lands troops at Rangoon to fortify the Malaya Burma front while American pilots under the Chinese flag ready to defend the Burma road. In Tokyo Tojo says negotiations with Washington have turned serious and a purging of British and American influence in Asia is sought, though officials say it is not a call to eliminate the powers.
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Far East
Two British Warships Reach U.S. Ports
The Navy announced two additional British warships now at American ports. The corvette Clarkis arrived at Mobile Alabama and the cruiser Paoebe reached New York. Details on purpose were not disclosed.
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Mobile
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Rodeo Woman's Trial Is Started
Houston December 1 A defense motion for continuance was denied and jury selection began in the murder trial of Lucyle Richards a brunette rodeo performer.
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Lucyle Richards
Red forces gain ground near Rostov in stiff fighting
German spokesman said Rostov evacuation occurred amid civilian fighting and higher Russian assault potential. He claimed 10,000 German casualties in southern fighting and 35 villages retaken by Soviet counter-attacks as the Red Army pushed toward strategic positions northwest of Rostov.
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Essay contest offers $2000 in prizes for area students
High schoolers in the area may win a total of $2000 with $1000 for first prize in a nationwide contest run by the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary. Essays must be on unity for victory and range from 500 to 1000 words. Preliminary judging occurs Feb 22. local winners named by April 15 and sent to state contests. National winners announced in August. Florence Nicholson is local chairman at 1829 Santa Barbara Street.
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County Dads Plan Hearing on Food Stamp Revival
A county delegation led by W. F. Copeland seeks a Monday hearing to revive a food stamp plan for indigent families. If adopted, WPA and welfare recipients could get stamps covering about 140 dollars worth of groceries per dollar, with one third of purchases restricted to designated surplus items. A $50,000 revolving fund is needed to launch it, after prior funds were struck from the budget then later permitted by new legislation.
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Falstaff Beer Promises Rich Flavor This Christmas
An OCR fragment touts Falstaff beer with a strong yeast culture claim and a million dollar insured flavor program. The ad urges readers not to wait for Christmas to enjoy the famous Falstaff flavor, noting high daily sales and festive messaging.
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