Stranded in Guam Writing From Radio Station
The writer describes waiting in Guam for weather to clear to reach the Philippines. He notes busy circuits, risk of typewriter changes, and listening to Japan news. He assesses Japan’s options in the war, fearing a possible attack on Hong Kong and Singapore and predicting action within days to weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guam
Philippines
Japan
Bnd
Thailand
Burma
Ebo
Hongkong
Singapore
Ambition to ship crew and fight back at a US government base
The speaker declares intent to move key crew members to ships, challenging a government outpost. He warns enemies will see only danger and vows to fight fiercely to protect comrades, mentioning Japanese foes and a resolve to die fighting if needed. The message conveys defiance, threats, and warlike determination.
Desolate memories of Shanghai children and Japanese aggression
A personal account recalls witnessing poverty in Shanghai and bombed children aided by visitors. The speaker contrasts American compassion with Japanese brutality toward Chinese civilians, noting fear of Chinamen masquerading as Japanese soldiers and rejecting the Asia co prosperity concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Vague wartime lament quotes and disjointed phrases
The fragmentary text laments the plight of poor people amid bombing and conflict, noting improvised defenses and fatigue. It references names and places obliquely, mentions bombing in China, and expresses a disoriented, emotional reaction without a clear narrative or dates.
British Take Derna and Axis Retreat In North Africa
British forces seized Derna and Mokli as Axis troops withdrew toward the coast in a 245 mile advance from the Egyptian border. Allied reports say transports were sunk and heavy traffic was routed, while Soviet lines claim large German losses on the Donets and Ukraine fronts. Berlin meanwhile claims a Soviet destroyer sunk in the Barents Sea as battles rage in the Arctic theater.
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Igh
North Africa
Cairo
Ted
Mediterranean
Derna
Moklt
Dermna
Mussolini
Denis
Britain
Libya
Tripoli
Donuts
Ukraine
Leningrad
Bevastopol
Ruza
Tarrussa
Kaluga
Boushest
Moscow
Arctic
Berlin
Barents Sea
Navy Officer Grieves Shortage Of Math For Officers
A ranking navy official says students in United States schools are not receiving enough mathematics to qualify as officers. The remark underscores concerns about math education and officer preparation in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawling
N.Y. Dre
Navy
United States
Vice raids hit San Antonio streets and gambling dens
Police officers conducted a Saturday vice sweep arresting seven women at West Side and Main area addresses, with two gambling games halted. Officer Tom Moore led the arrest in the East Commerce area. Downtown street solicitation resurged amid the crackdown on vice activities.
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San Antonio
Vice
If Nmlen
Hia Ione Wolf Yard
East
Commerce Alrcel
Tom Moore
Vice Squad
West Side
Main Avenue
West
Christmas Wishes From a Distant Relative Note
A fragmentary wartime message reads as a nephew’s humorous Christmas greeting to family in Manila and beyond. It mentions sending cards, wishes for Mom and Dad and friends, and thanks for baked beans while noting a travel pause and hopes for a safe homecoming.
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Anclé
Quin
Manila
Baiblig
Geremany
Wales
13 Heroes Cited By U S Army
A U S Army list honors multiple aircrew and ground personnel for bravery in the Philippines and elsewhere. Captains Villamor and Marett receive posthumous distinction. Lieutenants Moore and Gies, Sergeant Holub, Private Williams, and others are cited for gallantry, leadership, and lifesaving actions during December aerial operations near Manila and Mindoro.
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Hind
Jesus A. Villamor
Philippine Air Corps
Wes
Jose P. Gazer
Mindoro
Graiey
Williams
Arthur S. Williams
Iown City
Iowa
Ueal
Joseph Moore
Viri S. Moore
Spartanburg
Grant M. Mahoney
Monet
H. G. Mahonry
Vallejo
Calif
Anthony Holub
Katherine M. Holub
Joseph B. McElroy
Thomas 8. McElroy
Philadelphia
Jack K. D. Dale
W. ©. Dale
Willoughby
Ohio
Robert
Forgery and Fraud Charges Filed in Local Court
A $46 check dated November 14 is alleged to be forged against Robert Pierce of Mort Worth. City Detective M A Bechneider and others filed charges in justice court, alongside a $26 check passed December 11. Others, including Charles Campbell of Liberty Bit, face swindling by a $100 check on December 18, with complaints filed by Investigator Fd Mahbrito.
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Ak Liberty
Fd Mahbrito
Diatrict
Boy, Tired Of Bossing Kills Four in Minnesota Farm Family
Morrison county 16 year old, quoted as tired of being bossed around, confessed to shooting his parents and three siblings during a farm tragedy near Buckman. After starting fires and siphoning gasoline, he left the scene, spoke of a rabbit hunt, and then called relatives to Duluth, Minneapolis and Little Falls before surrendering.
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Villamor
Yilamor
Willsmor
Moore
Boore
Firig
Mahoney
Aly
Philippines
Gies
Little Falls
Minn
Des
Morrison County
Rust L. Grimes
Jalened
Awegtlst Dahler
Anna Mae
Kenneth
Grimes
Buckman
Duluth
Minnapolis
Wear 25 Years Ago Today Compiled By BN
A December 20 1918 note from Wilson asks belligerents to state terms to end the war with safe guarded interests. French troops secure trenches from Bulgarians in Macedonia and Russia claims to hold Turkish forces along the Danube repelling attacks near Parita. One year ago Nazi planes bombed Liverpool. British ships bombarded Valona Adriatic. RAF planes attacked Libyan forces and the besieged Italian post at Bardla.
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BN. 8
Froskient Wilson
Roops
Macedonia
Danube
Liverpool
Adriatic
Valona
R.A. F
Libya
Bardla
Permanent Peace Urged by Lucey
The Most Rev. Tobert E. Lucy, archbishop of San Antonio, called Saturday for a permanent peace after the war. Speaking at a San Antonio Rotary club program, he urged the United States to lead nations away from aggression and toward just defense and lasting world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobert £. Lucy
San Antonio
Tr. Lewis Turner
Ehoir
Gurindy of the Lake College
United States
Fire Damages Closed Jap Firm
Fire of undetermined origin caused about 1600 dollars damage to a building operated by T. C. Mecoy at 1402 Waverly Avenue early Saturday. Flames also caused around 60 dollars damage to a garage owned by Paul Marshall at 1403 Kentucky Avenue.
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T. C.'Mecoy
Waverly Avenue
Paul Marshall
Kentucky Averns
Matching Game Costs Man $113
Erwin Roder of Kirkland, Wewh, was swindled by two men at the bus terminal in a “matching gate” scheme. He could not name the con artists who flatly emptied his pockets of $113, leaving him penniless as they vanished.
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Erwin Roder
Kirkland
Wewh
Troder
Texas Awindlers
May Go to Africa AEF May Go to Africa
The article mentions Allied and Axis troop movements in the Pacific and Atlantic theaters, noting Australian and Dijteh forces in the Trifor region and Portuguese concerns near the Azores and Cape Verde. An Italian paper warns Portugal of German troop readiness and rising tension near Atlantic borders.
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Trifor
Portu- Ruest- Island
Portugal
Atlante
Azores
War Roundup AP: Hong Kong battle, Mindanao action, Africa withdrawals
AP compiles a global clash summary. Hong Kong resists as Chinese troops push near the border while British forces withdraw on Malayan front. Dutch and U S forces engage Jap invaders in Borneo and Mindanao as German losses mount in the Arctic. Goebbels warns of reverses. Axis North Africa withdrawals acknowledged by Hitler's staff.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Hongkong
Daos
Colony
North Borneo
Sarawak
U. S. Army
Davao
Mindanaosland
Manila
Malayan
Singapore
Arctic
Goebbels
Derne
Mekill
Marlles
Derna
Hitler
U. S
Africa
Avoren
Canary Islands
West Africa
Two S A Fliers Die in Crashes
Two aviation cadets died in separate Brooks and Kelly Field plane crashes Saturday. Cadet Eugene A. Poletto, 28, body found near Muldoon in Fayette County after a night training flight. Cadet Arthur Raymond Oliver, 26, body recovered from wreckage near Buda at 11:40 p.m. Thursday.
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Eugene A. Poletto
Brooks Field
Arthur Raymond Oliver
Kelly Fletd
Folette
Plate
Muldoon
Fayette County
Diane
Oliver
Buda
Altruistic Junior Red Cross leaders aid hospital ward plans
Bernice Kanter and Joyd Stewart lead classmates in Junior Red Cross work prepping for the children’s ward at Robert B. Green hospital. Virginia Dunstan and Mary Louise Willeford, daughters of local military and civic families, share $5 defense stamps for freshmen class song, as city registrar McGee battles illness and a note about draft-age youth circulates. San Antonio transients and local students arrive home for holidays, listing Jo Ann Inner and others among travelers.
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Bernice Kanter
Joyd Stewart
Red Cross
Robert B. Green Hospital
Virginia Dunstan
E. V. Dunstan
San Antonio
Mary Louise Willeford
George Willeford
Corpus Christi
T.8.c.w
D. W. McGee Hame
Helen Pim
Phimientel
Ant
Jo Ann Inner
Ray Stanley Tolson
Hobby Harmon
Mary Jane Lawrence Florence Ewing
Bheater
Layman
Lewrance Shelly
Burs Wagner
Furs Stolen From Los Angeles Man’s Garage
Raw furs of undetermined value were stolen from the rear garage of a residence at 1320 North Zarribora street. C. C. Zurobec stated to police Saturday that burglars visited the garage last week and stole furs valued at 70 dollars.
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L. A
Zarribora Street
C. C. Zurobec
Army to Seek Younger Volunteers After Draft Raised
The Army plans to recruit volunteers under 20 after Congress narrowed the draft age to 20. Enlistment of younger men, especially in the air corps, is likely as President Roosevelt weighs enabling legislation. Registration for other age groups remains planned, with Navy and Marines expansions under consideration.
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Army
Washington
Wes
Congress
Reynolds
Genate Military Affaire Committee
Yeaterday
Roosevelt
Offiials
Irs
Wat Stinien
House
Senate
NAVY
Air Corps
Jhea Navy
Flier's Body Found in Lake After Plane Crash
The body of Fred Wilbert, 26, of Chicago, was found Friday afternoon in Mitchell Lake by duck hunter J. F. Marshall. The parachute Wilbert wore had partially opened, and rescue efforts to recover the body had failed. Officials could not determine the crash cause.
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Fred Wilbert
Chicago
Bonevard
Slrceatt Instrument Mocherne
Mitchell Lake
Pecerberg
Wilbert
J. F. Marshall
Celahan Avenue
R. Bodell
Tif Gallahan
Sheriff's Department
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Lalso
Samuel HW. Marett
New Braunfels
Texas
Marett
Vigan
Legaspi
Holub
McElroy
Dale
Wigan
Cale
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Giles
Lucey
AEF
S. A
Efy
Brooks and Kelly Field
Bolt
Bill Pet‘mecky
Frank Goll
Paletta
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Paletto
Bexard
Knoxville
Larido
Riley Boeke Wage
BT Mn
Minneapeli Seaey
Missoula
Imigh Law
Fredyl- Rush
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Evansville
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Flier
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