Ample Civilian Defense Urges War Victory Effort
Washington December 27 Allied dispatch reports a surge in civilian defense activity after Pearl Harbor. Civilian Defense offices expanded nationwide with thousands enrolling and new volunteer posts forming to protect homes and communities. Officials stress air raid wardens nurses aides fire and police auxiliaries as a mass mobilization against potential air attacks. The warfront home front link is stressed. unity and personal responsibility are urged to ensure total defense and safeguard industrial plants and civilian spaces.
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Hongkong Asset Freeze Ties US Controls to British Territory
Washington December 27 Treasury freezes all United States assets of the city of Hong Kong after Hong Kong fell to Japanese hands. President Roosevelt issued an executive order to bring Hongkong interests under treasury control with automatic protections for other territories if overrun by Axis powers. Federal housing insured loans remain available through private lending institutions.
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American Women in Defense Plan Mobilizes Third Army
National Council urges women to mobilize for home defense as war demands shift from factories to households. Mothers wives sisters and sweethearts are called to conserve resources mentor children and sustain morale while defending the American way of life against Nazism and domestic unrest.
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Canning Fruit Prices Rise In Valley
Prices for canning fruit in Hidalgo County rose by 1.50 per ton as processing plants in the Rio Grande valley reported higher demand. Minimum prices shifted to 30 per ton while top quality stock reached 25 to 30 per ton for oranges, grapefruits varied by size and grade, with shipments expected to rise after the new year.
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Textile Plant Production Vital to War Needs
Washington dispatch quotes Frank Walton head of the OPM textile branch saying the office would oppose any closing of textile plants or shipment of their machinery to other factories. He stressed production at this plant is badly needed due to strong demand for textile supplies for military, navy, and civilian needs, especially for cotton textiles.
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San Antonio Army Club Plans USO Bali Party
A USO Bali Army Service Club party set for 7 30 p m Monday at the Palma hotel is announced by Maj R E Clevett director of the new service club. The event is funded by the Woman's Service committee of the San Antonio Public Service company. Official opening dedication of the Row quarters is scheduled for January 2 with Commissioner Willan Garnold of Atlanta Ga territorial commander of the Salvador Army officiating. Facilities include game rooms showers and lounges as part of a broader effort to strengthen moral and spiritual defenses of service members and families.
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New Spray Stops influenza Spread
University of Chicago scientists report propylene glycol fog can prevent airborne influenza spread in a chamber study. Mice exposed to influenza died, while those in the sprayed air survived. the chemical appears to destroy germs with minimal harm to the body. Penn researchers replicated the results, confirming findings.
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Policeman Fires On Bandit In Ballroom Pursuit
In Chicago a bandit was shot early today after a chase through a ballroom filled with dancing couples. Officer Clyella fired three shots as the suspect fled to the street, wounding him in the shoulder and abdomen. Witnesses from the dance floor reported the incident and the bandit, Nick Glveta, 29, was reported near death tonight.
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