Generals and leadership in war argued by a critic
A column discusses the thin line between medals and real command, arguing that medals do not make a general. It cites France with and without strong leadership, notes Napoleon as a false front, critiques Italian and Russian campaigns, and stresses competent leadership as the key driver of victory.
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British bomb Rome route raid targets key cities
British planes bombed invasion ports including Horlivka Dunkirk and Ostend and attacked Ludwigshaven as part of raids on industrial targets in the Rhineland and a main traffic route from Saar region to Italy. One aircraft reportedly crashed at sea with missing crew amid heightened coast activity fueling Christmas invasion speculation.
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Noted Song Writer Dies in New York
Boston dispatch reports Billy Hil, 42, a New York and Hollywood songwriter famed for Last Roundup, found dead in a New York hotel. Dr Herman Schwarte cites natural causes. His songs include The Old Spinning Wheel and Wagon Wheels.
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Vichy Converts Dakar Prisoners
Vichy says several De Gaulle loyal officers captured at Dakar airfield have switched support to the Vichy regime and sought re admission to the regular French army after the failed Grivecal attempt to seize control of the west African port.
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Norway Royalty Reunited in U. S.
Crown Prince Clay and Princess May visit a Maryland estate for a reunion with Insanity as Princess Marhiin and their three children travel from England. The party arrived after a journey that included a passage across the Atlantic.
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White Christmas Prospects in Rome
Rome awakened to a light snowfall today with no major disruptions reported. Traffic slowed as the city braced for a festive holiday, while local officials urged caution on slick streets. A separate crash near Tyler near midnight claimed two lives, Jess Edward Howard and Forrest Lantian of Arp, when their vehicles collided about a mile and a half north of town.
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Pope Outlines Five Moral Victories for New World Order
Vatican City December 24 Pope Pius XII urged a postwar Europe based on five moral victories including unity against hatred and mistrust and a return to fidelity to pacts. He warned against propaganda and the belief that might makes right while calling for cooperation and brotherly love under Christ.
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British siege of Bardia tightens amid water crisis
Cairo dispatch reports the British Army of the Nile intensifying the eight day siege of Bardia with more troops and heavy artillery while a water shortage threatens 20,000 trapped defenders. Italian western fortifications expand as Graziani reorganizes forces to slow the British advance.
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Italian Retreat Becoming Rout
Athens dispatches report Greek forces advancing along the Adriatic coast after the fall of Chimara. Italian retreating units attempt to form defenses at Logara pass, with Logara Pass described as the strongest position before Vatona. About 1800 prisoners said captured, including Blackshirt battalions and officers.
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Maury Dropped For Mexico Post
Secretary Hull announces Maury Maverick is not chosen for ambassador to Mexico. Norman Armour, 53, and R. Henry Norweb are named candidates. Norweb, former Peruvian ambassador and Mexican embassy adviser, is favored over Maverick and Kleinberg. Roosevelt may appoint Norweb after Daniels retires.
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Mexico
Nazis Deny Christmas Truce Formation Report
Berlin dispatch reports Germany denies a Christmas truce with Great Britain. Officials say German forces will continue operations and any truce would be rejected if offered.
Twin quake shocks New England and Canada
A pair of earthquakes rattled New England from Montreal to Philadelphia, causing minor damage like a priceless Gargoyle shrine at Peabody and toppled chimneys in Center Ossipee while centers north of Lake Ossipee recorded the main shock. Seismologists say both quakes were intense with potentially larger activity ahead.
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Polar Explorers Return to Base Near Little America
A four man party from Admiral Richard Byrd’s Antarctic expedition, after scouting 600 miles since October 15, is returning to the Little America base. Dr. Paul Sinle, base commander, spoke over KGEO about the Christmas arrival and a turkey dinner for the crew.
Christmas Deer Hunt for Garner in Uvalde
Vice President John Nance Garner plans a Christmas deer hunt in UVALDE with Mrs Garner before heading to Washington for the inauguration. It will be their second Christmas there in recent years, after last year in Uvalde and prior seasons in Washington.
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New Nazi Turkish Trade Pact Reported Across Europe
Reliable sources report Germany concluded a fifth trade treaty with Turkey. The scope remains undisclosed. Reports also claim additional German troops are being sent to Romania, though no changes to already deployed divisions are confirmed.
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Soldiers at Kelly Open House Highlight Holiday Recreation
Soldiers at Kelly hold open house for personnel and San Antonio friends in the recreation building Hangae 13 during the holiday season Snow in Southeast England signals a white Christmas as Dover reports snowfall and cold conditions near London
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Five year old S A boy struck dead by auto in San Antonio
James William Copeland Jr, five, was fatally injured when he ran across West Gramercy Place in front of his home just before 4 PM Tuesday. Police said he failed to see an approaching car as headlight beams scattered. Witnesses noted he had been playing near a parked auto with another boy. He died at a doctor’s office. The incident raises 1940’s San Antonio traffic toll to 44 fatalities, two more than 1939. Investigators Floyd Arroyo and O M Lowell reported. Copeland’s parents own Copeland Finance Co.
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O. M. Lowell
Santa Annum Weather Ends Long Cold Spell
The piece notes an end to harsh Santa weather in San Antonio with a forecast of light winds and little temperature change into Wednesday. It recalls past Christmas patterns from 1939 and 1948 including cloudy skies, cold spells, and rainfall measurements, in a period tone.
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Hitler Christmas Trip Kept Secret
FANELIN Dec 24. Agos Aller left Belin today aboard a fast train for an undisclosed destination. Telegrams wondered if he would celebrate Christmas with the army and U S Units as last year. the reply was that it is military information.
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Mother and five die in burning Oxon Hill home
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. Dorothy Heinbuck, 34, and her five children aged 6 to 19 were burned to death when their home near Oxon Hill, Maryland, was destroyed by a fire on December 24.
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British official outlines arms production pacing
Washington reports that Arthur B. Purvis, director-general of the British purchasing commission, warned that near-term production of war matériel must accelerate in the next 69 to 100 days to sustain England. He traveled from New York to Washington for high-level talks with the Treasury about vast Allied needs and policy coordination.
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Ex Kaiser Wilhelm II Celebrates Christmas in Dutch Occupation
The white haired ex ruler Kaiser Wilhelm II in Holland under German occupation reports perfect health. He and the Kaiserin Hermine greet family including Henrietta his daughter in law, Karl Franz Joseph grandson, and attend to Dutch and German households while guards stand by under Hitler’s order.
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Nazi Army Chief Forecasts Invasion and War Goals
Berlin radio quotes Field Marshal Walther von Brauchitsch affirming German strength and resolve to invade Britain if commanded. He praised sacrifice, warned England against prolonging war, and toured coastal batteries amid Christmas celebrations.
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Draftee Explains His Other Name Mixup
A draft board noted a name confusion involving Andrew Martinez. The registrant could not read or write, and a miscopied name led to an incorrect listing as the mide wife. The incident shows registration errors at draft board No. 2.
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Elgie Green Dies in Brownwood
Elgie Green, 62, longtime San Antonio resident, died in Brownwood. Survived by brother O. H. Green and sister Mrs. J. W. Hewett, and five aunts in San Antonio. Funeral arrangements to be held in Brownwood Tuesday.
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San Antonio
Fliers Visit Mussolini Birthplace Reported In Rome
A dispatch from Rome notes Linka German Hers visiting the birthplace of Benito Mussolini at Mazdak. The report lacks confirmation of the destination and details.
Weather outlook for San Antonio and nearby areas
Readable forecast shows fair to partly cloudy conditions for Tuesday night and Wednesday with minimal temperature changes and light air. Airport readings indicate high Monday around 1 degree, Tuesday morning 41, Tuesday high about 72, Wednesday morning near 45, and Wednesday afternoon near 72 degrees. City temps show Monday around EB, Tuesday morning 4, Tuesday high 34, with East Texas and West Texas regions showing variable cloudiness and northerly winds.
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