Glowing tribute to American defense in early war days
Wartime prose lauds U S Navy and Army airmen for heroic defense of Wake Island Midway and Guam amid intense losses at Pearl Harbor. It praises seamen soldiers and civilians, recalls the grim odds, and pledges resolve as leaders quote patriotic lines and call for steadfast national spirit.
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Philippines
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Turian Earlley
World War II nerve war rumors and North Africa progress
Allied and German rumors about an imminent invasion target Spain or Turkey circulated as British and French agencies denied Petain’s resignation. In North Africa British forces captured key Axis positions near Benina and Barce while pursuing retreating German and Italian units. Soviet reports claim advances on the Moscow front with gains south of the city and pressure near Leningrad.
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London
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Moscow
Leningrad
Christmas Weather Forecast For Wednesday
Weather forecast notes partly cloudy skies for Christmas day. Weatherman J H Jarboe predicted Warner Weather with a low around 4 degrees Thursday morning, compared with 3 degrees on Wednesday.
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J. H. Jarboe
Warner Weather
Man Charged After Army Post Entry
Manuel Rodriguez, 35, of 1024 West Boplar Street, was arraigned Wednesday on a charge of re entering a government reservation after being ordered off Fort Sam Houston. Patrols report he entered the post on December 22 despite prior expulsion. A bond of 250 dollars was set by Commissioner Pat A. Lockhart.
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Usted
West Boplar Street
Rodriguez Derembar
Fort Sam Houston
Theft charges filed against multiple defendants in local court
A creditor complaint lists Wert of an auto at 250 dollars and theft allegations. Fortunate Martinez, address 222 Base tores street, charged with burglary and theft of a home item, a soda, car parts, and wrenches on July 23.
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Vanes Popagni
Henry Hallett
Long Distance Yule Greeting From Venezuela
San Tome Venezuela greetings recalled by Mr and Mrs T L Smith of Delaware Street. Their son T Smith and daughter Mrs J W George relayed the message from an oil company employee in Venezuela. The telephonic exchange occurred Wednesday morning.
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San Tome
Venezuela
T. Li. Smith
Delaware Street
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J. W George
Venesuela
Goebbels to Give Broadcast
The Gers Int radio announced today Propaganda Minister Goebbels will deliver a broadcast from London. The program is scheduled for one to two o’clock, according to reports received in London.
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Tandon
Allied Naval Strategy Discussed at White House Talks
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill focused on long range naval plans to defeat the Axis. They warned against surrender of the French fleet and discussed a possible Mediterranean thrust and a future invasion of Britain while pursuing a broader Pacific offensive. Churchill highlighted naval priority and the joint Anglo American war council convened with top service experts.
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Anglo- American War Council
Bishops Back Roosevelt as War Looms
Arch bishop Edward Meaney of Detroit pledged full cooperation in the difficult days ahead, speaking for America's Catholic bishops who represent more than 20,000,000 people. The statement came during remarks to President Roosevelt outlining support for the national effort.
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Christmas Note From Roosevelt to Armed Forces
A U S Christmas message from President Roosevelt to the armed forces expresses gratitude and unity. The text praises the devotion of men and women in service, faith in victory, and solidarity across army and navy as the nation faces a crisis against evil.
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Poole
Dutch Raid Sinks Japanese Ships Near Borneo
Dutch sources report the sinking of three Japanese transports and a tanker off Borneo during a raid. They say the Dutch- East Indies forces wiped out the enemy supply fleet with heavy losses, while Japan reportedly bombed nearby Netherlands Islands in retaliation.
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Netherlands Islands
Toys Barred At Randolph Christmas Party
A Randolph field bulletin states American made toys only for a children’s Christmas party. Japanese gifts are rejected as flying officers plan to donate gifts locally instead of abroad.
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Randolph Field
Reds Drive On Vital City in Ukraine War Push
Moscow dispatch reports the Russian center army advancing toward Orel and Kharkov regions, asserting control of key communications while pushing west of Moscow. German forces allegedly left about 1000 vehicles on roads near Orel as remnants of a tank division retreat.
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Heinz Guedovian
Tanker Captains Hope for Sunk Vessel Victory in Pacific
The Montebello was torpedoed off California by a prowling submarine. Captain Eckstrom praised his crew of 40 as the ship sank, while the Larry Doheny escaped after a surface contact. Submarine activity disrupted Pacific shipping, with attacks also aimed at the H. M. Storey and Idaho.
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Pacific
Olnfeckstrom
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Texas OW Company
Idaho
Prowlers Steal From Cars On Christmas Shopping Night
Reported incidents detail multiple thefts from parked cars along Blanco Road Broad Way and Commercial Avenue. Items stolen include clothing valued at $70 and a jacket from a U S Air Corps lieutenant’s car. Several witnesses named, with addresses listed in the 1330 to 2600 blocks.
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John Emanuel
LeHall Street
New Hialmuin
Blanco Road
Chandiler Street
Avenas
War demands more planes and ships from US Navy
Admiral Ernest J. King, new commander in chief, urged vast increases in aircraft and vessels to sustain long war effort. He warned the path to victory would be hard and that the nation must act quickly to strike when able. A separate Bengal presidency emergency was declared amid wartime crises.
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Blackout Danger May Soften Rock Prisons Policy
Federal officials weigh drastic options for the Rock federal prison in San Francisco Bay area amid fears of blackout dangers. Plans include site abandonment, transferring inmates to milder classes, reducing inmate population, and moving only the toughest offenders to ease evacuation and security risks.
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U S Tanks Sweep Manila Amid Japanese Advance
American tank columns move through Manila as Japanese forces strike from Lingayen Gulf and Atimonan. Gen MacArthur reports stubborn defense by US and Filipino troops north and south of the capital as Tokyo claims island victories and air raids trigger alarms.
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Weather Forecast For San Antonio And Vicinity
Forecasts show Wednesday afternoon partly cloudy and mild with a high near 64. Wednesday night dips to around 49 with cooler spells in East Texas and West Texas. Expect wind and some rain in the El Paso area and across the Big Bend region with generally colder conditions into Thursday morning.
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