MacArthur Sought as Manila’s Coolest Man in Philippines
In Manila in December 1926 General Douglas MacArthur, a four star officer and son of a general, directs Philippine defenses while remaining a calm family man. He ignores shelter fears, studies war maps, and keeps a flag on his HQ wall, mixing disciplined readiness with personal devotion to wife Jean and son Arthur.
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Midway
Army Headquarters
Alwaya
Wisconsin
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Mac‘Arthur
Jean Palretoin
Murfreesboro
Hicterlants
Churchill Sees Allied Will in 1943 War Effort
Churchill addressed American lawmakers on wartime resolve and US Britain cooperation. He praised the United States supply lines as strong, warned against complacency, and noted the inflexible American purpose behind victory. Roosevelt planned Anglo American conferences with Mackenzie King joining, pooling military and naval planning. Beaverbrook attended the supply talks, with US leaders including Wallace, Knudsen, Patterson, Lovett, Nelson, Henderson, Forrestal, Hopkins, and Ball.
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Hopkins
William [. Ball
O. P.M. Mate- Thais Division
Heavier Blows Forecast After Hongkong Fall
Singapore dispatches report intensification of Japanese offensive after Hongkong’s fall. British and colonial forces faced heavy casualties as Japan pressed south down Malaya and moved toward Singapore, with fighting continuing around Baram and Sarawak.
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Kuala’ Lipis
46 50 Bill Paid After 18 Years
In Philadelphia on December 26 Aj ptreanken entered Stanley Ra wychl'e shop with 46.60 on the counter and said he owed the shop this sum for 18 years and wanted to settle the account. The shopkeeper Roryck, recalling little of the bill, described the payment as a real Christmas present restoring faith in human nature.
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Stanley Rawychl'e
Roryck
Roosevelt delays opening of gifts during war conferences
President Roosevelt, engrossed in war talks, postponed Christmas gift opening. White House aides said he expected to find a moment on Joy's heavy schedule to walk Fala and open gifts. Press secretary Stephen Early noted Fala received gifts as part of the holiday plans.
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Warhington
Roosevelt
Christman
Alden
Jorry
Fala
Geotty
Sephen Early
Honolulu Humor Shown in Letter
A fragment from Honolulu dated December 9 is read in parts describing rain all day and a laundry joke about a Japanese laundress. The notice mentions car offers on liberal terms via a classified ad section.
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Chicago
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Filipinos Reassured On Manila Open City Move
Manila dispatch reports Filipinos reassured that declaring Manila an open city was not an invitation to the enemy. Officials explained the move would remove military activity and threaten targets to limit air raids and civilian casualties under international law.
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Manila
Fepines
Manils
Burglars Driven Away by Blaze at Chicago Furniture Mart
Burglars who attempted to crack a safe at the Chicago Furniture Mart building were driven off by a blaze. Firefighters responded to a fire that caused about 5000 dollars in damage. Firemen found burglars lying beside a safe on the first floor.
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Chicago Furnitura Mart
Oak Island Pupils Give to War Fund
Oak Island school junior Red Cross contributed 34 dollars to the Ren Crash war relief fund. County superintendent R. W. May said Friday the school’s principal is Mrs Eddie Mae Dori.
Son Is Killed At Yule Tree in Dalhart
Clark Kincheloe, 31, was killed by pistol shots fired by his father at the foot of the Christmas tree in the Kincheloe home. Coroner A. Reese announced a formal inquest and statements will be taken today. The incident occurred as Kincheloe, who had just arrived from Alabama, spent holidays with his parents.
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Exonerated teacher dies by gas in Greenwich Village
Isabel Hallin, 92, once cleared of accusations over alleged student cocktails, was found dead in her Greenwich Village apartment. Detective says death appears self-inflicted during a suicide attempt, ending years of notoriety and a prior $10,000 slander victory over a Boston clubwoman. Previously dismissed from Blond school amid publicity, Hallin later worked as a copywriter for a New York importing company's advertising department until her death.
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Miss Hallin
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Yadlo
Drivers License Renewals Due in Austin
State Police Director Homer Garrison announced renewals for licenses numbered up to 460,000 will expire December 31. Licenses below 450,000 must renew by year end or face reexamination if applying later. Drivers with 450,001 to 900,000 will expire March 31 with renewals to begin January.
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Homer Garrison
Garrison
J. B. Draper
Boy Wins Knitting Medal in Red Cross Service Honor
Kenton Peldhaus a fourteen year old student at Hadley Technical High School wins the Red Cross Service Medal for expert knitting. Despite being left handed and using a right handed instruction book he reversed the technique to out knit many club members. He knitted a sweater millene a three eye cap for Great Britain and proudly wears the medal at school.
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Technicn High School
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Church Organ Goes for Defense in Sullivan
Trustees of the Fired Baptist Church of Sullivan vote to convert $1080.85 organ fund into defense bonds. Pastor Rev. C. B. Atkinson says if the war is won the church can buy an organ and build anew. otherwise he fears the American form of government may not survive the crisis.
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Defense
C. B. Atkinson
Masked robber pockets nineteen dollars in Ann Arbor
A partially masked man entered a chore and, with adhesive tape on his face, pulled a revolver and forced Mrs. Lewis Corbett to surrender the cash register contents. He took about 19 dollars and left three dollars in nickels.
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Mich
Wre
Churchill Guard At Capitol In Tight Security For Churchill Visit
Washington dispatch reports heightened security as Prime Minister Churchill visits the Capitol. Guards line the pathways and access to the Senate gallery is restricted, with passes required for visitors and many reporters barred due to space limits. Police and military on duty as Britain’s wartime leader prepares to address lawmakers.
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Luzon Guns Tanks Fail To Halt Japs In Luzon
War news from Luzon reports Japanese forces pressing from Atimonan to Maubesin seizing ground while Allied positions hold on northern and southern fronts. General MacArthur announces Manila open city policy withdrawing military installations as Allied forces prepare for possible retreat.
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Aoetdin
Standard Vacuum Oil Company
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Sayre
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Homecoming Service Set at Agudas Achim
Annual homecoming services will be held at the Agudas Achim synagogue Friday at 8 p.m. The Young Peoples League, led by Rabbi David Tamarzin, Cantor D. Kanter and the choir will sing ceremonial hymns. A social hour follows with a post service discussion by the U. S. Jewish Welfare Board. Services repeat Saturday at 8 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. The Talmud class convenes at 4 p.m.
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U. S
Jewish ‘Welfare Board
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