Senators Favor U S Army Service for Col Lindbergh
Washington reports that the Senate Military Affairs Committee discussed Col Charles Lindbergh joining the U S forces. Members from both sides urged acceptance, noting his aviation experience could aid the armed services and signaling unity during wartime.
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U.S. Army Service
Col. Lindbergh
Washington
INS
Chayles A. Lindberg
Amelia
Senate
Raindheren
Chesler
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Force
Reynold
Wd-N. G
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Lindbergh
Gurney
Millitery
Tait
Ohio
When Colds and Constipation Aid Laxatives
A garbled notice touts laxatives and saline solutions as remedies for colds and constipation. It mentions quick relief and a hotel or pharmacy ad from an eastern location, with unclear product details and prices. The fragmentary text implies health product promotion with weak medical claims.
War Roundup Amid Manila Fall Imminent and Luzon Evacuation Hopes
In Manila the fall appears imminent as Japanese forces push within 20 miles. Evacuation attempts of 300 wounded Americans hint at the end of a 25 day Luzon battle. British and Dutch reports note Allied actions in Southeast Asia while Tokyo warns of New Year raids. Russian counter invasion in Crimea and North Africa battles grow intense as Hitler’s forces face renewed Soviet advances.
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Manila
Moe
Alty
U. S
MacArthur
Luzon Island
Malayan
Thailand
Sperial Tokyo
Singapore
Washington
Japan
Tokyo
Hitler
Crimea
Moscow
German-hell Peninsula
Herch Ani Feerosiya
North Africa
Freak Mishap Injures Two on Castroville Road
Two men from Chicago were treated at Robert B Green Hospital after a freak accident on the old Castroville road. The driver Frank Sxorn and passenger were hurt when the car caught fire as they neared San Antonio. The passenger suffered cuts and bruises while the driver sustained bruises and lacerations after leaping from the vehicle and crashing into a roadside post. A passerby helped move them to the hospital before a highway patrolman extinguished the blaze. While under care, someone stole tires and other removable parts from an abandoned car nearby.
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Wwe Gnicago
Robert B. Green
Castroville Road
Sheriff's Office
San Anthonio
Frank
Green Weepital
Pearl Har
City License and Dues Income Rises
City license and dues income for seven months ending December rose to £375,306.05, a gain of $2,800 from last year. December collections were $45,450.28, down from $46,933.05 the prior year, with receipts from Corporation court, health department, market house, building permits, and parking meters among the notable items.
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Joe Ledoyle
Corporation Court
Health Department
Mememtier Veart Usrhor
Nazis Recall Ambassador Amid Argentine Rift
In Buenos Aires, Germany’s ambassador Baron Erimund von Therinchin appears recalled after sustained congressional pressure. Berlin radio says he was called home for consultation, in step with Argentina’s ambassador Ricardo Olivera’s summons home. Acting President Ramon Castillo directs the Rio de Janeiro Pan American conference delegation to pursue hemisphere solidarity, ignoring regional interests.
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Buenos Aires
Germany
Argenling
Baron Erimund von Therinchin
Berlin
von Thermann
Argentina
Ricardo Olivera
Ramon Lita
Rio de Janeiro
Bam
Police Department Reorganizes Shifts Under Chief Hopkins
Chief Aubrey Hopkins announces minor police department assignments to ensure commissioned officers cover all three shifts. Capt. Dave Cruz moves to the 3 p.m. shift while other personnel receive new postings on the afternoon and late shifts.
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Aubrey Hopkins
Dave Cruz
Jonny Needham
G. Wiemst
Arthur Peres
Sterling Bawards
Trate Algiston Tor
Mrs. F R Anderson Dies at Asherton
Mrs Forrest Richard son Anderson dies at her Asherton home Tuesday. Services at 1 a m Thursday at the residence. Interment in Mission Burial park San Antonio. She was daughter of late Col Asher Richardson of Asherton. Survivors include daughter Isabelle, son James Granger Anderson, and three daughters Mrs Joel Dean Mrs Brooke Payne of Astishion and Mrs James McKinsiy of Oklahoma City
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Forrest Richardson Anderson
Asherson
Mission Burial Park
San Antonio
Anderson
Col
Asher Richardson
Asherton
Isabelle
Allied supply plan eyed after Roosevelt Churchill talks
Washington considers a unified Allied supply command to pool minerals and raw materials from the United States Britain China Russia South America and the Dutch. Representative Snyder urges a broad, nonselfish board led by an American with power to act swiftly as the Axis war expands.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill
South America
Russia
Britain
China
Snyder
D-Pa
House
Dallare
Far East War Report Claims Japanese Losses and Captures
An army communique reports from start of war through December 24 that Japanese casualties reached 743 killed and "untainted" wounded with 5000 Allied troops killed or captured. It claims Allied air losses and Japanese air damage, plus 72 armored guns, 12839 autos, 301 railway cars, 705 artillery pieces and large arms and ammunition captured.
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Torso
Ollelal
Hongkong
U S Moves to Buy Cuban Sugar Cane Output
The government plans to acquire a large share of the 1942 Cuban sugar cane crop through the defense shopping corporation to safeguard U S consumers from shortages and soaring prices. Officials say the goal is to ensure access to a substantial portion of yearly needs while allowing limited exports at reasonable prices.
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U.S
Defense Supplica Corporation
Philippines
United States
Cuba
Cubin Ciap
Britain
Russia
United’ S States
Momoher Peat Hattior
Church Opposes Free French Act Off Newfoundland
The Free French information service reported opposition from the apostolic prefect of St. Pierre and Miquelon to the Gaullist occupation of the islands off Newfoundland. Prefect Monsignor A Poisson clashed with Vice Admiral Emilio Mucellor who seized the islands with four corvettes last week declaring occupiers not a true government.
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Pierre
St. Pierre
Milauelon
Newfoundland
Free French Information Service
Information Service
A. Poisson
Emila Mucselor
Nurses Ordered To Arizona Post Four San Antonio Nurses
Four San Antonio nurses, graduates of Santa Rosa Hospital School of Nursing, receive orders to report to Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on January 4 and be commissioned as second lieutenants. Names listed include Billie Eloise Sig sler, Ivelayn Joseph Tollette, Eleanor Higgerson and Martha Oetker. Teresa Irene Dermy and Leona Herrigtt Dalimian ordered to report to Brooksfield Tannare for further processing.
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San Antoniia
Santa Rosa “Hospital School of Nursing
Fort Huachuca
Aria
Billie Eloise Sigsler
Ivelayn Joseph Tollette
Eleanor Higgerson
Tennte Martha Oetker
Policeman Recovers Misbehaving Goat from Avenue H Block
A policeman captured a mean goat that had been chasing children near the 4700 block of Avenue H. The incident occurred Wednesday morning as officers restrained the animal and brought it to headquarters for safety.
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George W Vilasmais
Avenue H
Court Approves Bookmobile Bill and Road Repairs
The County Commissioners on Wednesday approved the bookmobile bill for 1078.51 dollars. They accepted bids from Almac and Vaslon for repairing a road roller at 124.65 dollars and Mayarick Clarke for record books for the county at 345 dollars.
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Almac
Vaslon
Mayarick-Clarke
Battle Crises as Allied Strategy Warns Japan of Surprises
Decisive Allied nerve attacks loom in Pacific theater as Tokyo fears a two-front pressure. MacArthur’s retaliatory measures for Manila’s bombing are released. Roosevelt and Churchill hint at far-reaching war plans, with Kamchatka and Dutch East Indies cited as strategic pivots in a global balance of power.
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Alles
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Isek
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Tokyo
Pacific
Ready
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Douglas MacArthur
Russa
China
Britain
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Kamchatka
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Blackouts threaten to dim coast New Year celebration
San Francisco reports warn of blackouts and air raid fears as coast cities prepare for New Year’s Eve. Police, army and city officials urge indoor gatherings to avoid crowding and confusion amid wartime restrictions. Ships, factories and gas plants continue operations despite the blackout scare.
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San Francisoo
Ubmarines
Pacific Coast
Streins
Judge Anderson Volunte ers for Army Service During War
County Judge Charles W Anderson revealed on Wednesday that he has volunteered his services to the war department on December 8 He is a major in the army specialist reserve and would serve at an instant's motion He will not draw two salaries and aims to serve his country Judge Anderson received leave from the Commissioners court to attend the National Council meeting of the Reserve Officers Association in Washington January 2 to 12 Also volunteering were Dr N Goodson county health officer Arnold Sheldon juvenile officer Harry Haberkorn and Ross Lawson courthouse custodian
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Aleutians
Jong Arc
Americal
Alaska
Kanchatka Les Boo
Jost Deland
Kamechatsk
Komandors
Kamchatka
Holch
Charles W. Anderson
Waednesday
War Department
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Jhe
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Arnold Sheldon
Harry Haberkorn
Severaryty Thy County Jurge
Ross Lawson
Uhe
National Council of the Reserve Officers’ Association
Washington, D. C
The
State Restoration
War News From 25 Years Ago Today
War reports describe Teuton forces threatening Rubtanta and Brana in Wallachia while Matchin on the Danube faces danger. Russians raid Teutony outposts in Galinka as Allies press Greece. One year ago today the US fleet is kept in Hawaiian waters. Italian ships are sunk in the Adriatic. Hitler proclaims a great victory for Germany.
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N.S. Teuton
Rubtanta
Brana
Wallachia
Matchin
Danube
Ooh Tudja
Teutony
Gal- Inka
Greece
United States
Hawaiian
Adriatic Sea
Adolf Hitler
Credit Union Sells U.S. Bonds Through Federal Agent
The city employees federal credit union will act as fiscal agent for the U.S. government defense stamps and bonds. George Sarran announces the program allowing employes to buy stamps or bonds and to convert their savings into bonds via the union.
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Federal Credit Union
U. S
Defense
George Sarran
Sarran
Swimming Pools Aid Defense Effort Reported in San Antonio
San Antonio pools were refilled for a defense conference with Park Commissioner Henry F Heln and Fire and Police Commissioner P L Anderson. They discussed using the pools as a water supply in case the regular system failed due to bombs, with pumps delivering water to extinguish incendiaries.
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San Antonio
Henry F. Heln
P. L. Anderson
Teln
Knob Knockers Rob Shoe Store Burglary Report
Police report a burglary at Thom McAn Shoe Store 108 Beledad Street. Entry through a skylight broke the knob from a safe and $40 stolen. The theft was discovered by Jerome Milley 637 South J Marys Street when the store opened Wednesday morning. The burglars escaped via the skylight using a shoe rack.
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Thom McaAnn
Beledad Street
Geagzs K
Jerome Milley
South &J. Mary's Street
Rumenier
Pearl Sarbor
Capone Son Weds Socialite in Miami Beach Church
Alphonse Capone known as Scarface marries Dianna Ruth Casey in a secret ceremony at St Patrick's church Miami Beach crowds block streets as police direct traffic. both graduates of the University of Miami. Dan Coughlin Ralph Capone attend. bride’s mother and father absent.
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Fin. Dee
Albert Franivis Capone
Dianna Ruth Casey
St. Patrick's Church
Alphonse Capone
Scarface
Chicago
Dan Coughlin
Ralph Capone
James F. Casey
Capone
University of Miami
Capones
Caseys
Miami Beach
Bluehook
Bd. Patrick's
War Output Paces Axis War Output Paces Axis
American industry outproduced the combined axis powers in essential war material during 1941, reports by Willow P. Witherow state. Witherow, head of the National Association of Manufacturers, notes factories shifted from peacetime to defense production as the government invested over 2.1 billion dollars to expand capacity and train workers for new wartime tasks.
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New York
Willow P. Witherow
Pittsburgh
National
Associaction of
Witherow
Claw- Iénox Corporation
Induatey
Belnd
Blaze Hinted as Arson at Grain Company Fire
Police pursued a potential arson by a darkly described man near Shamas C Edwards Grain Co at 900 Mo Houe Street after a Tuesday night blaze. A rear corn shuck barn fire caused about 5000 in damage with 7300 in contents lost. flames spread rapidly before firefighters saved the mill and main brick plant.
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Shamas C. Edwards Grain Company
Houe
Negro Msn
Hemveier Pearl
U S Orders Aliens to Give Up Radios
Washington orders all aliens, including German, Italian and Japanese, in the United States and territories to surrender radios, short wave receivers, and related gear by 10 p.m. The action extends prior bans across several western states and Puerto Rico, affecting about 1.1 million people with possible internment penalties for noncompliance.
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Washington
Biddle Totay
Clerman
United States
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
California
Oregon
Washingteon
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
Arizona
Slaam
Bonner Rites Being Arranged Following Fatal Explosion
Funeral services are being arranged for John Bonner, 33, of 876 Hicks Avenue, who died Tuesday from burns suffered in a tourist court explosion on the Fredericksburg road. He died at Robert B. Green Hospital where he was treated after the accident early Tuesday. Deputy investigators said the explosion happened when Bonner struck a mate in the gas-filled cabin.
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Toy John
Bonner
Hicks Avenir
Fredérickeourg
Robert B. Green
Tien
Atievisfs
Bonner Strick
Gus
Kemenzher Hengl Hathoz
Actress Peggy Drake Hospitalized With Pneumonia
Hollywood report states actress Peggy Drake caught cold, developed influenza, and was admitted to a hospital with pneumonia. Studio officials say she became ill while wearing a parent garment resembling a sarong.
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Hollywood
Peo
Peggy Drake
Astudio
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