Dutch Bomb Transport Hit and Medan Raid Reported
American bombers scored a direct hit on a large Japanese transport and likely downed two fighters. A Sumatra Medan raid casualties tally cited 80 dead and 70 injured with more details awaited. Leaflets dropped over northern Sumatra warned civilians. An Italian communique claimed Japanese raids and ships damaged, while an Australian report noted a Japanese cruiser hit off Celebes with ships damaged and fires set.
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Batavia
N. E
Army Air Force
Miri
Sarawak
Aneta
Roday
Dan
Sumatra
Tnvaders
BBC
New York
Medan
Sumdtra
Strait of Malecta
Ipoh
Sii
Perak
British Malaya
Singapore
Tap
Jong Malay Peninsula
K_N_I. KE. M
Iha Reyal Netherlands
Aijeln
Minahassa Peninude
Northan
Celebes
Serong
New Games
Aura
Alle
Bande
Diminutive Baluga Hero Declares War on Japan
In Central Luzon on December 23, a small Baluga chief named Tomas, four feet tall, wearing an old US shirt and a fatigue cap, announced that the Balugas with their tribal council, led by King Alfohto, would aid American forces against Japan. He had previously captured and turned over three Japanese airmen who parachuted to the ground.
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Usapfe
Luzon
Abod Porrs
Japan
Tomas
West Cental Luzon
United States Army
Jhhe Baluges
King Alfohto
America
Roosevelt meets niece as grandchild born in hospital
Philadelphia dispatch reports two Roosevelts meeting for the first time. Eleanor Roosevelt visits to meet her eleventh grandchild, a week-old infant of Eleanor’s sister in law. The mother and son are said to be doing fine.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelts
Eleanor
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ethel DuPont
Uruguay Seizes Axis Documents
In Montevideo a raid on the German Transocean News agency offices and an Italian‑owned construction company yielded documents and fascist insignia. Officials described the operation as part of security measures against axis‑influenced activities in Uruguay.
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Montevideg
Uruguay
Tacity
Abso
Turin
Custaaera
Dini
Bread Grains Shortage in Europe Told
Germany reports trouble in expanding 1942 bread grain crop due to unfavorable fall weather and labor shortages. Europe faces a possible third straight wheat shortfall with only about 1.32 billion bushels produced versus 3.7 billion normal.
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Germany
Agriculture Department
Europe
Atrd
Department Sat
Omuplad
Russia
Danube
Romania
Department Salt
France
Bowie Sends 12 To Bullis Center For Training Course
Brig. Gen. Fred L. Walker announced that 12 officers from the 38th division will attend the junior officers training course at Camp Bullis. Among those named are Maj. Carl P. Braunig and Lieuts. Jack T. Stewart and Allen C. Wiggittis, all San Antonio residents.
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Samp Howie
Uto
Camp Bullis
Fred L. Walker
Carl PF. Braunig
Levan
Jack Tt. Stewart
Allen C. Wiggittis
San Antonio
Gloria Vanderbilt Wed In Old Mission at Santa Barbara
Gloria Vanderbilt wed Gio Pasquale Di Cieco at the Latta Hathara mission in Santa Barbara. The ceremony drew movie stars and socialites. the bride, 21, inherits 4 million from her grandfather and receives a 750 monthly allowance until then. The couple plan a honeymoon to Patty Beach, Washington, and Beverly Hills before settling in Hollywood.
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Santa Barbara
Goll
Der
Vanderbilt
Latta Hathara Mission
Gloria Laura Morgan Vorderoilt
Cornelius Vanderbit
Amerca
Gio Pasquale
Patty Beach
Washington, D. C
Beverly Hills
di Claro Isla Tim
di Greca
Mary
Long Island
Pat
Hollywood
Actas
Bruce Cabot
Errol Fivoh
Mala of Honor
Frleiis
Glurla
Righting to Finish Wake Island Defenders Fight to End
Wake Island held off a numerically superior Japanese force for 14 days with less than 400 Marines and a few aircraft before being overpowered. The defense damaged ships and destroyed several planes, while reporting a grim but heroic last stand and despatches detailing the relentless attacks and eventual surrender.
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Honglulu
Wake Island
Alain
Beret
Mawall
Dalnding
Serge Wan
Cianting
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UPN
Nmaltay
Mediterranean
High Command
Companique
Iscorl- Ine Uehier Pales
D.R
Bowie
Bullis
Gloria Vanderbilt
Wake
Gary
Ware
Aryl
Aupk
Chalxing
Matinee Ters
C. B. Miesch
WARI
RAK
Fclusive of
Dutch East Indies
Texas Company
Texaco
QUR Nations
Ae Tekoi Company
Aupoutam
Texag Company
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