War Experts Fear German Dirigible Raids on U S
War experts warn that Germany could use Zeppelins to raid East Coast cities with bombers aboard, citing past giant airships Graf Zeppelin and LZ-130 as potential carriers. They say hydrogen-filled dirigibles remain vulnerable yet capable of long Atlantic crossings, aided by experienced Nazi crews. Roosevelt acknowledged the threat of terror attacks on population centers.
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Weriet Wton
Germany
United States
RIL
Lekehurst
WN. J
Atlantic
Roosevelt
Congress
New York
Tunis
Hindenburg
London
War Roundup From Fronts Across World War II Dialog
War round up notes Allied and Axis actions across the Dutch East Indies Malay Peninsula and Soviet fronts. Parachute troops land in Borneo while Japanese air and sea operations threaten key Dutch bases. MacArthur reports defending the Philippines as Soviet forces press toward Sevastopol and Kharkov with thousands of German casualties and towns recaptured. Finnish leaders in Stockholm hint at possible separate peace with Russia.
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Byle
Dutch East Indies
Japan
Dutch Borneo
East Indies
Ambolna
U. S. Army
Daveo
MacArthur
War Department
Batan Peninsula
Malayan
Duftore
Singapore
Malay Peninsula
Hitler
High Command
Sevastopol
Mharkov
Russia
Pittsburgh
Moscow
Leningrad
Stockholm
Finland
Thousands Lose In Jap Retreat In Central China
AP dispatch from Hankow reports Japanese forces began withdrawing from Changsha after failing to take the city in Hunan province. Chinese forces blocked the retreat on the Laotao river north of Changsha with heavy rain hindering movement. Chinese troops trapped around Lanluo and Yochow raided positions as the Yangtze region saw renewed activity.
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Tok YY
Yan
V—yurudat
Hankow
Central China
Toyey
Changsha
Ghungelng
China
St Changsha
Chariksna
Hunan
Laotao
Lanluo
Chenksha
Mur
Chiang Kal-gnek
Yochow
Saas Shere
War 25 Years Ago Today January 7 1941
Compiled by I N S war chronicle recalls January 7 1941 events. French troops withdraw from Piraeus after riot, Russians counter off to central Romania, German attacks at Vaux Tes Palemieux Vosges fail, British defeat German thrust at Beaumont France. British blockade lifted allowing Red Sea ships to bring aid. Italian airbase at El Adem altered. Greek fleet bombs Valona port.
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I. N.S
Piraeur
Greece
Rlota
Thet Port
Tentims
Fukeshanl
Fonden
Romania
Garman
Vaux Tes Palemieux
Vosges
France
Beaumont
Spain
el Adem
Egypt
Valona
Poison Liquor Claims Nine Lives in Nashville
A toxic liquor believed to contain wood alcohol killed nine people and left eight in critical condition, all victims described as Black men. Chief Jah Griffin said five deaths occurred yesterday as the death toll rose from earlier hours.
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Aashville
Tend. Gan
INB
Jah F. Griffy
Griffin
Actress Nancy Gates Seeks Gift After Tahitian Pareux Favor
Hollywood reports that 17 year old Nancy Gates learned from Lily Lamore about pareux worn in The Tubes of Tahiti. After Lily complimented her pareux Nancy received a package containing the admired garments. Now Nancy seeks a suitable gift to show her appreciation to Lily Lamore.
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Hollywood
Nancy Gates
Dorothy Lamore
Nanty
Denelson
Texas
Tahiti
Heali
Nancy
Colony
Gilly Alani
Natey
Lily
Pareux
Jane
Luly
British to Organize Eastern Fleet
Singapore reports Britain to organize an eastern fleet to gain sea supremacy in the Far East. British forces withdraw south on the Malayan peninsula as Japanese advances near Singapore continue. Heavy fighting and a mechanized assault penetrate British lines on the Perak front. London notes repeated losses in the Malaya theatre and contemplates forming a RAF corps to defend airports, trained on Crete lessons. Coal deposits in Sweden are estimated at 12 million tons per the commerce department.
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Singapore
Agémini
Geoffry Layton
Jrander-M-Ahlet
Britain
Far East
Malayan
Perak
London
Kant
Malaya
R.A F
Crete
Sweden
Department of Commerce
Boy's Tongue Freezes to Iron Pole
Louis Sabritini, 14, and his sister Flyera, 47, were racing home in subzero weather when Louis slipped on ice. His tongue touched a frozen iron pole and instantly froze to it. Firefighters freed him after twenty minutes using water to detach the tongue.
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Boy
Chtoagq
Louis Sabritini
Flyera
Louis
Elvera
Pearl Harbor Evacuees Arrive on West Coast
West coast ports welcomed evacuees from Pearl Harbor as three groups, mostly army and Navy personnel, arrived in San Francisco, San Diego, and Seattle. Evacuees’ numbers were kept secret amid housing and cargo space needs, with few slightly wounded among arrivals and many wives expressing pride in their men. Mrs. J. S. Sawyer, hospital patient at the time of the attack, described the Japanese assault on Hawaii and called for strong response.
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Ban Framcisgo
Jan
INS
America
Pacific
Itawaii
San Francisco
San Diego
Bixty
Seattle
Alaska
Army
Navy
Sawyer
Chicago
Sheron Sawyer
Hawaii
Jusk
H. W. Burke
Port Knox
Jane
Pearl Harbor
Maine
G. A. Blake
Engineering Corps
Bacshara
Gerry
Bobby
Malnel
Hat Chécolate
Graham Cracker
Boybare
Exim
Naval
M.N. Haughé
Brooklyn
Honolulu
Survivors recall Jap attack amid evacuees from Hawaii
Survivors describe the surprise Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor as a 1941 convoy evacuated to the mainland. Captain Einar Andersons freighter was torpedoed with 38 aboard, rescued by an American warship. Evacuees included families from Hawaii and San Diego and Wake Island Marines. many faced fear and confusion as they fled.
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Ban Frangisgy
Van
Einar Anderson
Bottorn
Pacific
Hawaii
oTanere
Laurin Locke
Campbell
Calif
Ira
Biggest Party For Soldiers Set
San Antonio hosts a major service members dance on the mezzanine floor of the Gun. It is coordinated by USO partners including Salvation Army National Catholic Community Service Jewish Welfare Board and Traveler's Aid with WPA Pineapple Orchestra and the Joint Salt Band providing music. Over 2600 invitations issued by USO agencies and 1000 more to groups and Liberty Belles. Hostesses listed include Mrs O B Mendel Marion Perking Wortham Maxwell and others. KTLA will broadcast 4 46 to 10 p.m.
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San Antonio
Iter
Salvation Army
National Catholic Community Service
Jewish Welfare Board
Traveler's Aid
USO Organizatiana
WPA
Tiplce Orchestra
J¢in Salt Band
Hbx
USO
Liberty Belles
KTLA
Mosdames O. B. Mendel
Marion Perking
Wortham Maxwell
RH. Welder
Andrew Wrasela
Luteher Brown
Matthews
Ed Oettinger
TB. Alexander
Rony Goodwin
Yar
Pelty
H. E. Bultenpulf
George Otoanan
F. W.W. Mathie
Preston Dlol
Martin Wil
Major Spode Named Provost Marshal in San Antonio
Fragmentary report indicates Major Spode is appointed provost marshal for downtown San Antonio while references to assistants and other corps officials are unclear. The text mentions security efforts and directs readers to a later section for further details in the newspaper.
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Herman
Spode
San Antonio
Arca
Cai Ce My Tiller
Corps
Hee
Gladsitics Lions
Chalce Waliea
Soldier Is War Victim in Family Notice
Mrs Virginie Ansler Edwards of 11 Hast Himiva Street reports her husband Sergeant Robs art B Edwards has been killed in action. Edwards was a marine and is survived by his mother Mrs Pearl Austin of Twsa. In Hawaii James William Gunter Jr son of Mrs J W Gunter of 1210 Wyoming Street is reported safe. In San Antonio Mrs George L Parkins of 1418 Fashion Commerce Street says Ellis and Alfred Parkins formerly with the U S Okla unit are alive and well. Meanwhile Mrs Louie F Tame and her niece Miss Barbara Hertz, arriving from Hawaii, are at the home of Mrs Meen ee’s father D B Castro at 2204 West Travis Street.
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Virginie Ansler Edwards
Himiva Street
Robsart B. Edwards
Edwards
Pearl Austin
Twsa
James William Gunter Jr
J. W.,gunter
San. Antonians
George L. Parkins
Fash Commerce Street
Inhalator Squad Rescues Couple from Gas Exposure
A man and his wife were nearly asphyxiated by gas in a tourist cabin on Fredericksburg Road. Paul F. Watts, 27, and Patricia Ann Watts, 23, of Boston were revived after 10 minutes of efforts by the city ice department inhalator squad led by Capt. T. A. Hughes. The pair were overcome when a gas stove burned out oxygen all night. Watts regained consciousness and notified the clerk of their condition.
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Fredericksburg Road
Paul F. Watts
Patricia Ann
Boston
Ice Department
T. A. Hughes
Watts
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