Red Pincers Drive May Trap Nazis
Soviet reports say the Red Army pushed a Belev offensive 100 miles west of the Moscow line. Casualties for the Germans total about 2300 in Belev area as the drive threatens Mozhaysk and Borovsk, with Russians closing in toward Moscow and Feodosiya noted as a target. British Foreign Minister Eden claimed growing Anglo Soviet unity amid the war.
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Zeilel
Levantopol
Russia
Anthony Eden
Britain
Officers Seize 12 Stills in Month in San Antonio District
Twelve stills with a combined capacity of 535 gallons of whiskey were seized by the alcohol tax unit of the San Antonio district in December, according to investigator in charge T. D. Barton. Other actions included the seizure of 82 persons, 115 gallons of whiskey, 2645 gallons of mush, and two pistols. Remember Pearl Uxrear.
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T. D. Bartom
Louisiana Supreme Court rejects Jones sheriff pick
NEW ORLEANS January 5 The Louisiana Supreme Court refused to recognize Governor Sam Jones appointment of a criminal sheriff for Grienus parish succeeding inter Sheriff George B Williams and held that John Williams son of the late sheriff appointed by the criminal court should serve only as the new sheriff elected in the next term, overturning the governor’s move.
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Lawisiana Supreme Court
Sam Jones
Grieaus Parish
George B. Willams
John 3. Wiliams
Criminal Court
Youth Safe at Pearl Harbor reported
Edward Albert Zadig on duty at Pearl Harbor reported safe and well. His mother Mrs Elizabeth Zadik of Stratford Court was informed. BOITLES NEXT Washington dated January 4 notes the government asked manufacturers of bottle materials to conserve war essentials by simplifying sizes and shapes.
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Pearl Harbor
Eilaebeth Zadik
Dib Steatford Court
Monasa
Boitles
Washington
Congress urged to cut nondefense spending to fund military needs
The report advocates swift action to reduce nondefense expenditures as a practical tool to finance weapons purchases and curb inflation. Senators Byrd and Mor gen thau praised for turning vague goals into a workable economic approach, urging states and localities to join the movement.
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Benator Byrd
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U S Planes Down Seven Jap Craft
Rangoon dispatch reports seven Japanese aircraft downed in a raid on a Burma RAF airfield near Moulmein. American planes claimed three bombers shot down and four others destroyed while RAF station reportedly remained intact. other raids in the region credited to American and British forces with multiple Japanese losses.
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Japs Claim U S Warship Damaged In Pacific Assault
Tokyo reports Imperial headquarters says Japanese naval units heavily damaged an enemy warship at Hilo Hawaii during a December 31 attack on three Hawaiian islands. The communiqué also claims further hits on Maui and Kauai harbors while the US Navy reports only slight submarine damage near Hilo.
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United States War Department
Flu Cure in Two to Three Years, Says Stanley
Prominent New York researcher Dr. Wendell Stanley of the Rockefeller Institute predicts a potent influenza vaccine within two to three years. He bases optimism on isolating a tiny bullet-shaped molecule of the flu virus. The image, magnified 25,000 times, was obtained in Philadelphia via electron microscope, from a flu infection that killed a local resident three years ago. The molecule is among the largest disease agents known, with researchers Lest A. Chambers and Werner Henle of the University of Pennsylvania contributing to the isolation report.
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Wendell Stanley
Rockefeller Institute
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Dra. Lest A. Chambers
Werner Henle
Eldridge Reeves Johnson Research Foundation
Aniversity of Pennsylvania
Rmenminder Beart Harliar
Nazi Sub Base Raided Near Piraeus Greece
German submarine base at Galamis east of Piraeus Greece was raided by the Royal Air Force on Saturday. Bombs hit the base and nearby munition depots and workshops, causing fires and material damage in the Greek theater of operations.
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Destroyer Sinks Two Subs During Pearl Harbor Action
A 1500 ton destroyer, with four ensigns aboard, repelled Japanese air attacks at Pearl Harbor on December 7. The ship engaged four planes, depth charged two submarines, and aided a cruiser as the battle raged. The acting captain lauded the crew for courage and teamwork and noted a safe port return the next day.
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War Roundup from AP Highlights Global Fronts
AP summarizes global clashes as Finland hints at quitting war with Russia. Japanese landings push westward in Malaya and Borneo with Brunei and Yaban Islands claimed. Manila pressure, Burma buildup, and Perak river fighting mark Malay theater. Chungking cites 30,000 Japanese dead as Changsha retreat. Soviet recaptures near Moscow tighten pincers on Mozhaisk. new air strikes promised. Paris curfews and Brest suspensions tied to anti German incidents.
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Draft Registry Set February 16 For Wartime Service
Congress notes 25.9 million men aged 16 to 64 eligible for various duties under a draft program. About 17.5 million already enrolled. local boards aided by volunteers speed up classifications. Men 20 to 44 not yet registered would be enrolled first. later groups include 12 to 20 and 44 to 64. Some could become fire wardens, air raid spotters, or emergency police.
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Hull Silent on Free French Grab
State department officials declined comment on a Berlin radio broadcast claiming the Saint-Plane Mi quaion affair had been settled. No new information was provided by Secretary Hull regarding the status or details and an announcement might follow.
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State Department
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St. Plame
Doolittle Named Lieutenant Colonel In Army
James H. Doolittle, noted aviator, is promoted to lieutenant colonel on active duty since July 1, 1940. He works on research and engineering issues tied to aircraft production at headquarters in Baltimore.
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Texas Farm Income Rises in November
Texas farmers reported rising cash income in November per the University of Texas bureau. Agricultural income nearly doubled from a year earlier, with cash income around 44 million in November 1940 and 327 million for January-November 1941, marking a rise of over 31 percent.
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Austin
Texas Farmera
University of Texas
Frederick A. Buechel
Bureau
Child Labor Dates Set for Week End Observance
A statewide celebration of child labor week end is planned January 24 2015 by schools churches and social agencies with the Austin offices of the United States Children's Bureau coordinating. The drive aims to curb child labor and keep youths in school, especially urging them not to abandon education to work in defense industries.
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Dougherty
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Flue Fires Threaten Homeowners After Weekly Spate
After Sundays record of 12 flue fires, Chief C. A Hart warned owners who fail to have chimneys swept risk charges. The old city ordinance requires yearly chimney sweeping, but many homes may not comply, prompting enforcement steps to ensure safe hearths.
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Elty Ordnance
Skis Go to Army Contests Ended in Switzerland
In Bern Switzerland Germany cancelled all ski competitions after Hitler's appeal for skis and ski-hoots for use on the eastern front. The advisory note mentions Pearl Murdoch and references a wartime rationing context.
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Pearl Murdor
U S Big Pe Victory in Burma Drives Allied Plans East
United States reports a major victory in Burma as Allied forces push Japanese back and divert attention from other theatres. British and American briefings note growing Allied strength, with MacArthur accused of withholding cooperation. The Navy denies Tokyo claims of trapping ships at Cavite, stating evacuees moved safely to Clongen.
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Arkansas Guard Heads Selected for State Guard
Brig. Gen. E. L. Compere announced the appointment of Hendrix Lackey of Mountain View, Ark. as commander of the Arkansas State Guard. The selection was disclosed in Little Rock on January 6.
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Hendrix Lackey
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