Christians and nations face moral clash over war hunger policy
A wartime editorial argues sympathy for Britain but condemns blocking aid to civilians in Europe. It cites Secretary Hull and ex president Hoover critiquing punitive starvation and urges a Christian policy of feeding the hungry, while Pope Pius XII pleads for relief for war’s victims.
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Germany
England
Tey
Poland
Finland
Norway
Belgium
France
Englend
America
Dlating
Polley
Stoaver
Christmas truce proposal halts bombing over Britain
The report says Germany offered Britain a two day Christmas truce ending bombing of England and Nazi occupied areas. British response remained cautious with officials noting uncertainty and potential for continuation of air actions. The disclosure cites Berlin and Wilhelmstrasse sources.
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Washington
Doe
Great Britain
Heribert von Streipel
Gerwinnel
Tefrain
England
R.A
von Strempel
Wilhelmstrasse
Berlin
Grills
Germany
San Antonio Christmas Day Weather Warmest In Years
San Antonio enjoys a mild Christmas with no rain or cold and a forecast of partly cloudy skies. Expected Wednesday high near 74 degrees could mark the warmest Christmas in years, following a 13 degree low in 1937 and a 45 degree high last year.
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San Antonio
Atlantic Coast Storm Brews Across the Coast
Weather bureau advisory reports waning storm along the Atlantic coast with northeast shifts from Delaware breakwater to Cape Hatteras. Slight coastal intensity spreads to South Carolina, then moves northeast. Winds expected to rise to gale force off the coast into the afternoon between the Virginia capes and Cape Hatteras.
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Lye Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Rorm Wardings
Delaware
Cape Hatteras
South Carolina
Virginia Capes
Cape Hatteces
Virginia Copts
Prowlers Target Vehicles Amid Warm Christmas Weather
Weather contradicts a warm Christmas as two prowlers break into parked cars. A J Bohinen reports his overcoat stolen from a Broadway car, while FE Henggeley from Randolph loses an overcoat from another vehicle in Bonham and Gommern.
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A.J. Bohinen
San Prancisco
Broadway
FE. J. Henggeley
Randolph
Ab Bonham
Gommeren
British Freighter Everigigh Attacked by Sub
New York dispatch reports the 5292 ton British freighter Everigigh under shelling from a submarine about 650 miles west of Bealand, with the vessel’s position given at latitude 8.36 north and longitude 21.58 west. The incident follows radio distress signals picked up by Mackay Radio.
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New York
Everigigh
Albnville
Bealand
Mackay Radin
Man Slain in Stab Wound Incident on Christmas Day
Frank Mestigal of 307 South Presa Street suffered a fatal stab wound to the left side after being assaulted while walking near his home on Christmas Day. Police report an unidentified assailant unidentified. investigation ongoing.
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Hoyne
Frank Mestigal
South Presa
Robert H. Green
Medriga
British Welcome Christmas Lull Amid Quiet War Time
London reports a quiet Christmas Day with little enemy action over Britain and along the Channel. Officials say the lull continues through Yuletide as shelters host families and anti aircraft crews stand watch in a wartime Christmas backdrop.
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Britain
Germany
London
Dover
German Navy Speeds Sink Two British Ships in Christmas Attack
Berlin reports the German speedboat assault on December 23 sank a 2600 ton British ship and credited others with a prior sinking. The high command noted no attacks on December 24 and 25 and no Royal territory incursions were reported, per releases.
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Berlin
High Command
King’s New Year Message Amid War Crisis
London and Detroit cables report King George VI delivering a New Year message urging unity. He speaks of an iron line of empire, a hard year ahead, and gratitude to loyal friends in Britain and the United States for care of British children.
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Vatican
Quien Wilhelmina
Netherlands
King Haakon
Norway
London
Lanigou
George
Hitler
Rome
Alsace
Lorraine
Dublin
Europe
Madrid
Balkans
George VI
Smpang Ns
Americans Hurt in Shanghai Brawl During Christmas Eve
Reported from Shanghai on December 25 that twelve Americans nine Marines and three sailors from the U S Marine Corps were treated at a marine hospital after a Christmas Eve clash with Italian Marines. The incident involved roughly 40 riflemen per side and was halted by both forces. officials provided few details.
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U. S
Marine
Ian Shanghaienfe
Ib Wis
Butterfly Caught in Windy Portland Front Yard
In Portland on December 25 a sharp icey wind reached 60 miles per hour while rain fell. Robert Miller reported catching a butterfly in his front yard during the stormy weather.
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Portland
Ore
Uthik
Robert Miller
Weather Outlook San Antonio and Nearby
Partly cloudy for Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. Moderate southerly winds shift to westerly Thursday. Highs around 74 Wednesday and 70 Thursday. lows near 68 and 40s. East Texas and West Texas regions show partial cloudiness and cooler conditions into Thursday night.
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San Antonio
East Texas
West Texas
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