Warships flee U S fleet prompt new draft plan
Washington reports Speaker Rayburn announced immediate introduction of legislation to register all men 18 to 93 for service and to make those 19 to 45 responsible for duty. Hearings on the measure to begin tomorrow. No inclusion of women mentioned. Existing 21 to 86 registrants may be reexamined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Washington
Rayburn
Capitol
Stlnsen
Lewis B. Hershey
War Department
MMO
Selective Service
Marines Hold Wake At Midway In Face Of Attacks
San Francisco dispatch reports Midway Island’s communications remain intact as Marines defend the Pacific outpost against renewed Japanese assaults. Roosevelt lauded the small garrison, saying they fight and hold out, while Navy observers compare their stand to the Alamo and note aerial bombardment and ships sunk.
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San Francisco
Der
Postal Telegraph Cable Department
Midway Island
Mabkorate
Midway
Washington
Wake Leland
Soadevel
Roosevelt
Nilizkvicg
Navy
Alamo
Wellington
Pearl Barber
Waskrington
Jina
Russa
Une
Éhg
Pacific
Martin Litvivol
Russia
Germany
Soviet Union
Japan
Moanechukua
Trussia
Japs Capture 1100 Workers
A Washington dispatch reports that more than 1000 workers, mainly Californians employed on army and navy base construction, were captured by Japanese forces at Midway and Guam. The navy says it has no confirmed information that Midway or Guam were captured.
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Washington
Deco
Midway Ata Gam Ware
Laakti
TNO
Californy
Army Red Navy
Midway
Guam
Lateran
Navy Department
Navy
Guo
Seosehor Deararbox
French Ship Sunk Amid Pledged Reprisals
Disjointed report notes a French vessel sunk and promises reprisals. Despite garbled wording, the item implies government action in response to the incident. No clear dates or parties beyond broad references to Vichy and French doctors.
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Vichy
INS
Weather forecast for San Antonio weekend cool and warm
The forecast predicts warmer Friday night and Saturday in San Antonio with cloudy intervals. Highs reach about 58 Friday and 66 Saturday, with Saturday morning around 62 and Friday lowest near 49. Light to moderate westerly winds are expected.
Draft Quotas Re Allocation Plans Mention Texas
Draft quotas to be re allocated under incentive service quota plans for Texas with outlines of available 1 A clans. Details indicate quotas were defined Friday but no new quotas announced for Bexar County.
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Texas
Bexar County
U S Plans to Take Over Eritrea for War Arsenal
United States to assume administration of Eritrea during the war, with Britain retaining title and governance. American technicians and workers to flood in, building factories and bases, linking to the coast by rail to supply war materials for frontline use. Plans described as an unparalleled effort to create a massive supply base in East Africa.
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Catiao
Vee
Tveiayoa
United States
Eritrea
Middle East
Britain
Red Sea
Italy
Ereet
East
Africa
Veurt
Russia Affirms Victory Pledge in War Claims
Russia says victory in the war against Germany remains the priority and warns that entering the Pacific conflict would stretch supplies and risk Soviet fronts. Pravda lauds the United States for uniting against Hitler and argues peace with Germany would require Britain and the United States.
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Moscow
Dex
Minery
Russia
Germany
United States
Operes
Texing
Pravda
Federa
Thre Bertliner Wageblatt
Elitler Gang
Britain
Soviet Information Bureau
Hiller
Rexliner
Tageblatt
Aussies Plan For Invasion
Australia prepares for possible Japanese invasion with coastal defenses and park trenches as officials say large scale invasion unlikely. Government grants emergency powers for wartime expenditures while air forces report actions in air battles over Manila Bay.
Canada rationing called certainty
OSTAWA Ontario December 12 Donald Cordon chairman of the wartime prices and trade board said today that rationing was bound to come in Canada though there was no immediate move. He noted wartime controls would be extended as needed to meet shortages and protect the public.
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Ostawa
Ont
Donald Cordon
Canada
Made in Japan goods spark antiwar shoppers trial
A frustrated consumer letter attacks a local five and ten store for selling products labeled made in Japan or Italy amid wartime patriotism. The piece depicts clerks and customers debating purchases while stores publicly purge Axis merchandise, urging buyers to avoid “made in” items and support American economy.
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Japan
Ehima
Dallas
San Antonio
Japanese Warships Avoid Battle In Luzon Clash
Japanese forces pressed aerial and naval attacks across Luzon while the U S Asiatic Fleet reported the sea encounter ended without engagement. Japanese bombers damaged Cavite and a Kongo class battleship was crippled off Luzon as Tokyo announced a northern pincer move and Wake Island defense continued.
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Hiatt
Philippine
Luzon
War Department
Philigyne
Legaspi
Manila
Paduia
Zambales
Maanila
Corregidor
Manila Bey
Aparri
Vigan
Hawaii
West Coast
U. S
Haosness
Pearl Werror
Honolulu
Philippines
Chomas Giart
Tiart
Cavite
Wart
Tvs
Hartsala
Jea
Harh
Pete
Wake Island
British Watch Nazi Fleet In Atlantic War Effort
London reports claim Britain boosts vigilance on German fleet to prevent a break into the Atlantic amid Allied losses. Daylight bomber missions target Wilhelmshaven and Emden as ships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau remain at Brest. Colombia sees rifles and revolvers seized as the Japanese colony at Carinta is uncovered.
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London
Wee
Beu Lah
Verdy
Snez
Atlantic
United States
Wilhelmshaven
Emden
Hitler
Scharuloust
Gneisenau
Brest
Colombia
Bogota
Carinta
Forecast San Antonio and East Texas Weather Update
Forecast calls for rain and warmer temperatures Friday with cloudy conditions and stronger winds at night. Saturday expected to be mostly cloudy with rain in the east and cooler in parts, with highs around 62 to 68 degrees and lows near 49 to 58 degrees. East Texas will see warm, rainy conditions in the east and cooler in the west, while West Texas remains largely sunny with a front of rain moving southeast.
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San Antonio
Viewutty
Porton
Warner
Ls Aerie
Texas
Sabirdey
Pecos
Rio
Sooler
Dale Page
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Tear Hathor
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Henry H. Arnold
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Harold L. George
U.S
AXIS
Garacas
Venezuela
Melbourne
Australa
Sydney
Brisbane
Australia
Desure
NL Particoling
Keane
Baya
Anthony
Nas
Jenan
Lugon Island
Livsih
Douglas Macarthy
U. S. Army
Lechief
Mornine
Batangas
Mernila
Clark
Seashorne
Imperial Tokyo
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