Stand of the 400 at Wake Island in wartime tribute
An article recalling the heroism of 378 Marines and seven medical personnel on Wake Island. It praises their defense against Japanese forces, noting they sank a cruiser and three destroyers despite losses. The piece links Wake to broader Marine legacy and wartime resolve, ending with a promise to continue the tribute in later pages.
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Reverses Admitted By Hitler in New Year Setback
A wartime AP dispatch reports Hitler acknowledging broad Soviet counteroffensives as German forces retreat on all fronts. Moscow’s gains push toward Sevastopol and the Caucasus oil region, with Kerch and Feodosia recaptured. Zhukov’s forces move near Tula and Orel. Finnish fronts show renewed fighting. The Rome press cites Napoleon’s fate, hinting guerrilla warfare may unravel great powers.
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Forecast San Antonio and vicinity weather note
Forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas shows cloudy skies with drizzle. Temperature highs near 2 degrees Wednesday and 3H Tuesday, with lows around 60 before morning. East and West Texas regions report drizzle to freezing drizzle, colder conditions in the north, Panhandle partly to cloudy with colder Gowth Points area on Wednesday.
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Hitler Declares Victory Drive in New Year Broadcast
Adolf Hitler, in a New Year address broadcast by Berlin, pledged that the Soviet winter counter attack would be frustrated and that 1942 would see Soviet power broken. He warned against eternal warfare and blamed Anglo American and Jewish conspirators for Europe’s conflicts while claiming Germany seeks peace but will defend itself. He cited 1941 as a year of heavy fighting and said it would be remembered as a time of great German victories. The proclamation also defended Germany as not the aggressor and praised Fascist Italy and Japan for resisting what he called perpetual intimidation.
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Submarines Sink Five Axis Vessels in Mediterranean
London March 3. The admiralty announced that British submarines sank five axis schooners in the Mediterranean, including an ammunition carrier. A commmiungie added that an Italian destroyer was also torpedoed in the action.
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Hitler’s Final Interview Reveals Silent Alliance Plot
Pierre J. Huss, former Berlin chief for International News Service, returns from Germany to present the third and concluding installment of Adolf Hitler’s last interview. The dialogue outlines a covert collaboration with Japan and hints at long term planning across eight years.
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Hitler threats and war aims outlined in radio address
In a December New York dispatch the article reports Adolf Hitler’s radio remarks claiming American ships in Atlantic routes would be sunk, U boats would enforce a blockade against Britain and the United States, and the German air and sea forces would press the war. Hitler warned that the US would be drawn into conflict, saying preparations must be made as fate pushes America toward war.
Churchill Objecting To Japs Term In Press Briefing
Prime Minister Churchill at a government house press conference said he dislikes the term Japs and prefers Japanese noting it is a bit too global. Reports from Red Port list upbeat tidings as Archane on the White Sea remains jammed with sea ice but kept clear to allow supplies from Britain and the United States.
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Japs to Get Surprise Says Churchill in War Update
Prime Minister Churchill praised Allied defense of the Philippines and predicted surprises for Japan as the war outlook broadens. He spoke with Roosevelt on grand strategy, urged deeds over words, and noted improving Atlantic convoy losses. Roosevelt expanded war production and planned New Year talks with Churchill as Britain’s leaders coordinate strategy.
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Mrs Stevenson in Serious Condition at Austin Hospital
Mrs. Coke R. Stevenson, wife of the governor, is reported in very serious condition in Austin. She has cancer and suffered a collapse last spring, receiving medical care and several blood transfusions.
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Cigarette Prices Frozen Under War Time Controls
The December 20 price level for cigarettes was frozen by a new price regulation. The order also fixes retail prices for new ores and tubes at the level set November 26. Wool goods are restricted for civilian use to half prior allocations for three months. Lamon Hen and the OPM threaten further controls if manufacturers resist, and wool, rags, carpets, and other wool using industries face reduced allocations.
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Weather dampens San Antonio New Year celebration
Weather forecasts dampen San Antonio’s New Year events as War Jupe notes rain and drizzle expected Wednesday night. Weatherman Jarboz predicts a high of 62 and a low of 50 after midnight Thursday. Tuesday’s high reached 85 with cooler conditions forecast for Wednesday morning.
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War Alarms Fail to Prevent Traditional New Year's for S A
City readies for New Year amid war worries and embattled advocates abroad. Ban Antonis plans midnight observances with church services, fireworks, movies, private parties, and club merriment while whistles are banned and traffic risks noted. The scene includes theaters showing popular films, juke joints, bars, USO programs, and religious services across denominations as residents observe year end.
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Nimitz Takes Command of U S Pacific Fleet
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz assumed command of the United States Pacific Fleet in a simple ceremony at Pearl Harbor. He said he would discharge his duty to the best of his ability after relieving Admiral William S. Pye, who acted as commander following the attack on Hawaii that led to Kimmel's relief.
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Holiday Fails to Halt War Output
War production continues despite the holiday with nearly all plants in operation at full or near full capacity. The article notes that industrial plants involved in war materials manufacturing will maintain at least preholiday operations, with many running at 100 percent, reflecting ongoing output.
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Nebbs Creator Taken by Death
Chicago artist M. Gol Hess, 69, creator of the Nebbs conto strip, died of a heart attack today in his Shoreland hotel apartment. He lived and worked in Chicago for most of his life.
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Invaders Press Hold On Luzon After Heavy Losses
American and Filipino troops fight a worsening battle on Luzon as they resist fiercely and inflict heavy enemy losses. Communiques say Japanese pressure remains high with dive bombers and armored units as Manila defense tightens and evacuation of wounded nears. MacArthur’s forces retreat north and south amid scattered reports of near-Manila proximity and looming New Year celebrations.
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