Wavell to set up Allied Far East Command in Java
Dutch officials report Gen Sir Archibald Wavell will establish a unified Far East command in Java with Batavia as the seat of authority The move prompts Dutch concerns over the mix of British American and Dutch leadership in the Indies and follows conferences in Australia with Prime Minister Curtin's government The British fleet activity and Jap air presence are noted as context in the Pacific war developments.
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Batavia
N.ele
Netherlands Fast Indies
Japgatene
Archibald PB eWayellill
Gradles
Anela News Age
Ioe
Capitel
Sperabaja
Por End
Netherlands East
Wergeli
Netherlands East Indies
Pubic
Netherlands
Yeast Indies
Javabore
United States
United Command
Australia
Josn Curtin
Qatyloe
Indies
Anda
Sitima Gut
Sumatra
War Roundup Across Fronts Cites Mixed Progress
The report notes Japan making no fresh gains in the Philippines while American bombers bolster General MacArthur's forces. Japanese destroyers collide with battleships 600 miles south of Manila as anti aircraft guns fend off a four hour assault on Corregidor and Bataan. In China, Changsha is claimed in a death trap with 40,000 Japanese troops. Soviets push in Crimea and near Leningrad, while Berlin acknowledges Russian breakthroughs before counterattacks. Heavy rains hinder British North Africa pursuit operations.
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Japan
Philippines
AlacArthur
Manila
U. S
Beai
Corregidor
Batan
Singapore
Kuantan
Malayan
Chungking
Changsha
Changshe
Yokyo
Sevastopal
Crimean
Berlin
Moscow
Red Army
Leningrad
North
Africa
Texas in Debt 30 Millions
State Treasurer Jess James reported a deficit of 30 million dollars for Texas as of December 15, comparing with 25.4 million in 1941 and noting a 31.3 million shortfall from the prior period. Confederate pension funds turned positive with a credit of 202,809 dollars and veteran widow counts stood at 2737.
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Texas
Nemen Saar
Austin
Jan
Aliens Turn in Two Air Rifles
Weapons turned over to Austin police by aliens included two air rifles. Chief FH Lt. Thorpe said the guns were brought in by an American woman married to a German citizen. The guns belonged to her sons.
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Austin
Gan
Thorpe
Police Raid Two L A Bookie Shops
Police raided two alleged bookie shops on North St Marys Street on orders from Chief Aubrey Hopkins. Two men were arrested and later released on a $25 bond. Officers W L Tumilinson and A J Hive led the raids.
War 25 Years Ago Today
Compiled notes recall actions from January 6 including British airmen destroying a railway bridge south of Adrianople in Turkey, Kenton signaling German peace proposals, Soviet and German battles near Riga, and Axis moves into Hungary and Romania. Roosevelt appeals for allied aid as democracies fight the Axis.
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Kuieli Burgas River
Adrianople
Turkey
Kenton
Germany
Rumumu
Sereth
Gulf of Riga
Kassa-Gilician
Balkan
Hungary
Rumania
Roosevelt
Mllant
Tobruk
War Relief Effort Expands In San Antonio
Local chair man Mrs James H Calvert reported a rise in San Antonio volunteers for British war relief work following the declaration of war by the United States. National officers urge continued effort as a common cause. Mrs Calvert emphasized mutual benefit with Britain.
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United State
San Antanio
James H. Calvert
Thesday
Navy to return Kearny Shipyard after 134 days control
Secretary Knox announced the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co yard in Kearny New Jersey would be returned to its owners at midnight after Navy operation of 134 days. The yard had $483 million in naval and merchant contracts and was seized August 29 following a I. O. strike with the Navy taking over August 25. The move follows a signed order by President Roosevelt. Any unresolved issues between company and union to be settled by negotiation.
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Washington, Jan
Wavy
Knox
Kearny, N. J
Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Thocks Company
Navy
Shine
I. G
Roosevelt
O. Marine and Shipbuilding Workers
Japs Name Kedah Prince as Future Malaya Leader
Berlin dispatches quote a Tokyo newspaper stating Prince Regent Abdul Rahman of Kedah, son of the sultan, would lead a united Malaya after a Japanese conquest. The prince reportedly was freed after Penang fell, having been jailed for Malayan independence activities.
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Berlin
Tokyo
Corpus Christi Health Center Bid Awarded to S A Contractors
San Antonio contractors Chamberlain and Stralt are named low bidders for the bayfront health center building in Corpus Christi. Their bid totals 02 014 and a federal grant of 105 000 was recently approved for the project.
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S. A
Corpus Job
Corpus Christi
Chamberlain and Stralt
San Antonio
Health Center
Bayfront
British retreat erodes Malaya front toward Singapore
British forces yield ground at Kuantan on the eastern Malay peninsula while s South and west coast withdrawals shrink holdings near Kuala Selangor and Johore. Tokyo says Japanese troops overwhelmed Kuantan airfield as naval and air raids pressure Singapore defenses.
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Jeff Fer
Tondon
Tokyo
Kuantan
Kuala Selangor
Singapore
Dap ~Bomthers
Johore
Battery Shortage Scare Strikes Austin Town
Hundreds of Austin residents faced a citywide battery and fan belt shortage after a rumor spread that federal permits would restrict supplies. A University of Texas professor of peyenology called the fear confusion and noted the panic began after midnight.
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Austin
Weil
University of Texea
Toner
Sheridan Brent wed in Palm Beach ceremony
Ann Sheridan and George Brent married in a simple ceremony at the Palm Beach home of Brent’s sister Mrs. Sam Harris. The couple honeymooned and planned to stay at the Harris residence for the time being.
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Ealm Beach
Ann Sheridan
Hollywood
George Brent
Palm Beach
Brent
Sam Harris
New York
Miss Sheridan
It Seems Stee Is Thing to Steal It Seems Stee
Robert Adden son, sentenced again on a burglary charge, reflects changing tastes of the times. In 1924 the target was canary birds. this time it was manhole covers.
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Stee
Denver
Robert At
Wonderful Savings On Lotions And Hair Care Items
A compact ad lists various lotions talcs shampoos and hair preparations with prices and sizes. Brands include Cashmere Lotion Colgate and Aqua Velva along with post shave items and aftershave lotions. Store bargains emphasize bulk buying and value across multiple cosmetic categories.
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Traid
Chamberlain's
Ctalin
Masia
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