Churchill Speech Praises Allied Aid Amid War Debates
A column praises Winston Churchill for urging continued support to the British Empire and allies while noting American indifference to Haile Selassie and Abyssinia. It argues for united English-speaking nations including Canada Australia New Zealand and the United States against a feared Oriental invasion.
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Stonymarchili
England
United States
Libyan
Owever
Mr. Churchill
Haile Selassie
British Empire
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Ustralia
Ghee
Europe
Angland
Ught Little Island
Yanton
Bos
Mr. C Mredil
Mgr. Hitler
Anti Axis Nations Sign Solidarity Pact in Washington
Ambassadors and ministers from anti axis countries gather at the state department to sign a joint pact of solidarity. Panamanian ambassador Jaen Guardia notes a pledge against separate peace and expects full terms once all fighting nations affix signatures. Delegations include Dutch Norwegian Luxembourg Belgian and nine Latin American states. Latin American signatories include Panama Dominican Republic Honduras Cuba El Salvador Haiti Guatemala Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
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Washington
State Department
Jaen Guardia
Guardia
Japan
Germany
Italy
Luxembourg
Adolph A. Berle Jr
Panama
Dominican Republic
Honduras
Cubs
el Salvador
Haiti
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Wavell Named As Far East Allied Chief Rumor
Reports from Friday indicate talks of a major Allied counteroffensive against Japan. Churchill and Roosevelt discuss strategic decisions while Gen Archibald Wavell is floated as a potential Far East commander with British and Allied forces mobilizing in Asia and Australia.
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Wavell
Far East
Associated
Free
Japan
Willington
Churchill
Roosevelt
Dutch East Indies
Helter Poorsen
Mandex
United States
Britain
Tapaut
Poorten
Australis
Primce
John Curtin
Archibald P. Wavell
Libya
Allied
Singapore
Henry 8
Pownall
British Far East Forces
Malaya
Naval clash a Dutch East Indies fight with US aid
Batavta N Et Jan 2 United States naval units aiding the Netherlands repelled a Japanese air attack in the East Indies defense. A warship allegedly co operating with the Dutch navy suffered no serious damage. Two US planes were undamaged as Japanese raids continued the high command said. The report notes three torpedo bombers hit the Sumatra coast at Labokan Amik a nonmilitary area.
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Batavta
N. Et
United States
Lie East Indies
Netherlands Navy
U.S
Tm Fhetr
Tap
Sumatra
Aneta
NBU
Labocan Amik
Aircraft Need in Pacific Declared by British Spokesman
A British spokesman said Britain cannot expect to operate effectively in the South Pacific without adequate air support. He noted relief would be unlikely from carriers or land bases, due to constraints on aircraft and coverage.
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London
Jah
Britishys
Wand Aserice
South Pacific
Briesye
Philippines
Ido-Ching
Malaya
Bambling
Pacific
Singapore
Hongkong
Mongkong
Jane
Alles
Becembe
Forecast for San Antonio and Viriniky Weather Outlook
Fragmented forecast notes considerable cloudiness and warmth with a high Friday around 81 degrees and a low Saturday near 30s, plus a wet Lexax Grast region and mixed cloud cover across East Texas. References to Pacific war context and Japanese advances appear, with cautions on Singapore and Malaya.
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San Antonia
Viriniky
East Texas
Merida
South Plains
Texas Gripped By Cold Blast
Texas faced a frigid spell with record lows and fuel shortages. Temperatures plunged to 11 degrees at one point, water froze in meters, and anti freeze stocks ran short as a cold front swept across cities from Amarillo to Dallas and Houston.
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Texas
Wichita
Amarillo
Carpal Christ
Paris
Sherman
Abilene
Tyler
Fort Worth
Dallas
Marshall
Corsicana
Lufkin
Austin
Beynon
Reports on All Texas Banks Condition Requested
Washington January 2 reports asked the condition of all national banks as of December and state banks on their condition at the close of business December Austin January 2 state bank head issued a call for reports from all banks outlining the financial status and recent developments
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Tegel Tarlo
Texas
Washington
Presson Delawa ‘Tfordny
Austin
Jan
Mussolini to Address Party Leaders Tomorrow
Benito Mussolini will address party leaders tomorrow, the newspaper YW Pleolo reports, saying he would issue clear and precise orders to eliminate obstacles to cooperation between home and war events. The dispatch mentions possible bomb-related threats and coordination efforts.
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Rome
Jah
Candl Agency
Benito Mussolini
YW Pleolo
Australian City Suffers Two Hour Alarm Raid
Sydney on the north coast of Australia reported a two hour alert early today after a raid alarm sounded. No defense planes arrived and there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Authorities reviewed security measures and noted heightened alert status in the region.
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Sydney
Australia
Itiuy Port
Tokyo
Derneath
Singapore
Manila
York
Flanders
Manila Hight
Japaly
Midwest Digging Out After Snow
Midwest towns fight winter after a New Year snowstorm. Des Moines and Bemidji report subzero lows while Iowa and Wisconsin struggle with 8 to 14 inches of snow. Roads and rail lines reopen gradually as plows clear major routes.
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Midwest
Weather Bureau
Rand
Towa
Broux
Mbure
Des Moines
Minnesota
Bemidji
Jowesh
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
South Dakota
Abersdeen
Spourtish
Omaha
Scobishlute
Wisconsin
Weather Forecast Promises Cold Descent and Cloudy Skies
An OCR readout reports another sharp drop in temperatures to around 30 with a second fall in two days. Forecasters warn of considerable cloudiness and a Friday high near 40. The garbled text references war rivals and uncertain phrases but conveys a cold, cloudy forecast for Friday.
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Wight
Jarbor’ Gard
Peurd Warvers
Wreckers Fight City Wrecker Ordinance Revival
Local group of wreckers opposes city wrecker ordinance requiring licenses. Mayor Quin informed Friday that the ordinance was void by Judge Matthews in County Court at Law 2. It will be revised for the next city council meeting. Police will summon Brecktrd ute. monitors will be represented by an attorney at the next council session.
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Meretosa
Aula
Cr. Quin
J. Mattthews
Quin Sid
Conneil
MacArthur Reforms Line North of Capital to Corregidor
Gen Douglas MacArthur ordered a strategic redeployment as Japanese forces breached Manila defenses. American and Filipino troops withdrew to Corregidor and Batu Peninsula for a last stand, while Cavite and Manila Bay evacuated. Tokyo and Washington issued conflicting reports on the city’s fall and ongoing resistance.
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MacArthur
Japan
Monta Priday
U.S. Naval
Bisa
Cavite
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
Corregidor Island
Batu Peninsula
War Department
Amercant
Maniia
MasActhuc
Philippine
Dome
Jap News
Navy
Manila Bay
Mancchu
U. S
la Maine
Washington
Mikardo
San Antonio
Manila
Seelous
Fwar
Lo Coupeeshor
Ane
Baton Peninsula
Manalin Bay
To Noth
General MacArthur
America
MacArthur anchors lines as Manila falls to Japs
Washington dispatch reports General MacArthur’s forces in strong positions north and northwest of Manila after the city’s loss. Fortifications at the bay, including Corregidor and Forts Hughes Drumond Brauk, remain. The fall came 18 days after the Lingayen Gulf landing, signaling a prolonged siege likely.
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MacArthur
Auto dealers and repairmen feel auto market shift
New York reports a sharp shift as the ban on new car sales nears, with 41,000 dealers seeking angles to stay afloat. Repairers fear costs of parts shortages and layoffs as unemployment rises, while used car sellers anticipate a modest uptick. Dealers expect increased demand for servicing and keeping older cars on the road, with many eyeing 1946 models or upgrades to maintain business.
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New York
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Rey
Borla
Iup
Lorge
Palais An
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