OCD Outlines Air Raid Measures for U S Schools
The Office of Civilian Defense issued emergency instructions for schools detailing how teachers and pupils should act during air raids. The plan covers warning signals, orderly class movement to air raid refuges, drills, fire guard roles, incendiary response, and immediate organization of shelter and evacuation procedures. It urges rapid, coordinated action and long-term planning under local defense authorities.
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Washington
Office of Civilian Defense
Raddeus
Cromding
Fie
Air raid guidance for parents and children
A wartime alert urges parents to keep children safe at school by staying indoors and going to refuge rooms during an air raid. Do not attempt telephone calls or reach the school as wires must stay clear for wardens police and fire brigades.
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Fire Department
Temperstoca
Abilene
al Brown
AL Buttale
Heyenn
Wya
Chicago
Corpus
del Rio
Hee
Drwith
M Yan's
Smith
Bert Worth Mn
Redevickshuce
Galveston
Clay-ny
Gootlynd
Clear
Hatteras City
Havre
Nurea
War Roundup: Axis Losses and Allied Advances Worldwide
Allied air power presses Japan in the Philippines and Malaya as U S bombers hit troop ships. Britain reports ground losses in Malaya and Herzegovina like fighting near Hong Kong. Soviet Pravda cites the Red Army destroying an entire generation of Nazis. Petain government condemns German executions in occupied France. Axis sinking of ships acknowledged in the Mediterranean with Rome claiming torpedo hits on British cruisers and Dutch destroyer sunk.
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Associated Frees
Japanese High Command
Singapore
United States
Japan
Philippines
U.S
Manila
Kocheon
Hongkong
Far East
Jungie
Malaya
Moscow
Pravda
Red Army
Petain
France
Greece
Vest
Yar
Mediterranean
Crate
Rome
Air raid precautions and training for schools
A wartime guidance note outlines wardens duties, air raid warning transmission to schools, fire defense measures, and protective construction. It urges rapid training of pupils and fire guards, drills every few days, and organizing initial training for select groups while stressing readiness and calm action to avoid being caught unprepared.
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Sir Rald Reinga
Hound
Town to honor Jap War Dead in Canton Mississippi
Canton Mississippi December 15 1941 The town of about 6500 with one World War I son has started a soldier memorial fund to honor the three men killed in the Pearl Harbor attack Hawatt Hawaii and Canton are mentioned as locations with the plan to fund a memorial.
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Canton
Miss
Rome Admits 2 Ships Lost
Rome reported two Italian cruisers sunk in the central Mediterranean. The war communique said Italians at Gazala 40 miles west of Tobruk resisted British pressure as 20 British planes were shot down, with 13 by Italian and German fighters and seven by anti aircraft gunners.
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Rome
A. P
Turltan
Mediterranean
Gazala
Tobruk
North African
Nehting
Dera
Olvene
Montterranean
Regulations Set Up for Enemy Aliens
Regulations issued by U S attorneys in Houston and San Antonio outline rules for alien enemies in Texas Japanese Italian and German nationals aged 14 and up. Prohibitions include possession of weapons ammunition bombs explosives cameras papers and any writings or images of military facilities. penalties include seizure and forfeiture.
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Texas
Douglas
W. McGregor
United States
Houston
Ben Foster
San Antonio
Continental
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Weather Wind and Moon Phases at Aransas Pass
The report notes wind data at 6 30 a m with northeast direction and a three night rate. It lists precipitation totals, deficient rainfall since January, and the new moon phase with moonrise times. Also includes sunrise and sunset times and high and low tides for Aransas Pass on December 3 1994.
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Taom
Januhag
Tidex
Aransas Pass
Waste paper drive urged for war effort and donations
Citizens are urged to save waste paper as part of the war effort. A stack of newspapers weighing about 100 pounds is the minimum for profitable pickup. If individuals cannot reach this amount, they should wait or donate to charitable groups. Local residents in the San Antonio area may call Gar Held at 2334 to arrange collector visits. Funds from selling unneeded items for the holidays are also encouraged. Dial F-1731 for buyers.
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Soeai
Sam Antonio
Gar- Held
Allies Plan To Establish War Council
Washington reports predict a supreme allied war council may be established soon to coordinate major Axis defeat plans. The body would meet in the U S capital, with representation likely limited to major powers including the United States Britain the Netherlands China and Russia. The council would handle strategy coordination military political and economic actions and allocate supplies while other allies are kept informed. There is growing insistence in official circles that the council operate from Washington for postwar planning and peace conference purposes.
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Kingsbury Smith
Washington
INS
Supreme Allied War Council
Mu Silk
Stans Oh
United States
theAmerica
Great Britain
Netherlands
China
Russia
Nobden
Poland
Greece
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Free French
Council
Councuh
Supreme War Counsers
Allied War Council
Official
Balks At Case Cost In Han Right of Way Dispute
County Commissioner Jim Donnell requested an opinion from the district attorney on court costs in the Buster Han right of way case. The commission discussed 853 dollars in appeal costs tied to Donnell Road and bridge funds. Han was paid 425 dollars for the right of way but faced opposition.
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Buster Han
Jim Donnell
Commissionners
Donne
Han
Court of Civil Appeals
Connell
Edgar Garvey
Court Hut
Appellate Am
Depot Works Seven Days Supply Drive During War
S.A. General Depot Works, Seven Days, Sam Houston depot, has gone on a multi hour day and week to keep food clothing and equipment flowing to the armed forces. Col Porter depot commander announced shifts are being made to keep the supply moving even during blackouts.
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Lepot
Sam Houston
Armed Forces
J. A. Porter
Sabe
Statt
Marines Seek Recruits Amid War Efforts
The Marine recruiting office reports 29 enlistments so far since the halt in hostilities, with plans to enlist 15 more soon. The Hat Ingenbak sub-station took in eight men and Beaumont nine as part of the ongoing drive announced Monday.
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Marine Recruiting Office
Hatingenbak
Beaumont
Ex Jap Captain Slashes Wrists, Dies at Immigration Station
Federal officials report Dr. Rik ita Honda former Japanese army captain and head of the local Japanese Imperial Reservists association slit his wrists at the Terminal Island immigration station and died Sunday.
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Los Angeles
Der
Rikita Honda
Ani, Japanese-Imperial Reservists Association
Terminal Island
Falstaff Gift Certificates Solve Mac's Delay
Poor Mac plans a simple task but forgets. He talks to Andy MacLed, owner, who offers Falstaff Gift Certificates as exchangeable premium items. The warning urges not to delay and to obtain Gift Certificates today.
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Mac
Andy MacLed
Henry
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