Roosevelt Speech Praised as Nation Edges Toward War Unity
An editorial tribute to President Roosevelt's wartime address lauds its frank realism and moral resolve. It argues the speech united Americans, justified sacrifices, and strengthened resolve to defend the Philippines Singapore and distant frontiers against Japanese aggression, while promising broad mobilization and vigilance at home.
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Ryckman
Dutch East Indies
English East Indies
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Australia
New Zealand
America
England
Hitler
Philippines
Singapore
Hearst
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Congress
Zero Hour Near in Philippines British Score U. S. War Effort
In a London session Eden defended British Singapore defenses against attack and denied neglect in preparations. Churchill deputy Attlee noted a review of duties for a new supreme commander in the South West Pacific. Critics argued the United States lacked sufficient Pacific defense and questioned placing American crews over British command.
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Singapore
East Indies
Australia
New Zealand
Alaska
British Columbia
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House of Commons
Middle East
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Toy
Conmons
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Aitlee
Churchill
House
Brita
Pacific
United Nations
Amtefea
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Far East
Archibald Boothby
Japan
Beblar
West Indies
Iowa
Hawaii
George Jeffreys
Madero
Weather forecast for San Antonio and Texas region
Forecast shows partly cloudy and continued cold conditions across San Antonio area Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Temperature highs around 38 Thursday afternoon and 48 Wednesday with a low near 23 Thursday morning. Friday morning near 24. Northwest Texas mostly cold with freezing temps Friday morning along coast. Rio Grande Valley and El Paso expect colder conditions with widespread cloudiness elsewhere.
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East Texas
Rio Grande Valley
West Texas
el Paso
J. H. Javboc
Texas
Rio Grande
Red Cross Drive Urges San Antonio Sacrifices Now
In a lengthy appeal the Red Cross drive leaders urge San Antonio and Bexar County to meet their $135,000 quota toward the national $50 million fund. They note about 70 percent has been raised, criticize civic apathy, and stress civilian sacrifice alongside the boy in uniform, urging action to support wartime care and medical supplies.
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Alamo
Red Cross
Sales Tax Favored in Congress
Washington rumors say a federal sales tax gain in Congress as lawmakers work toward President Roosevelt’s request for a 59 billion dollar revenue plan. Support centers on avoiding further income and corporate tax hikes, though debt limits and social security expansion loom.
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D.ma
House Appropriations Committee
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Japs Mass New Forces For Assault Front
War dispatches report renewed Japanese reinforcements and a looming general attack on the Engen front. MacArthur notes high morale among American and Filipino troops as reconnaissance and fortification activity increase. Air attack is limited, with no enemy air raids on Maynila Bay observed, and official briefings cite uncertain losses in the Philippines.
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J. Meloy
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Weather forecaster J H Javboc predicts continuation of a cold spell across Texas with freezing temperatures 20 to 28 degrees in the Panhandle and 30s in the valley. A low around 23 to 24 degrees is expected, risking damage to coastal cattle and winter crops in the valley.
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Thursby Viptt
Luzon Defenders Bog Japan's Plan
War department spokesmen said Intrepid defense of the Philippines has postponed and possibly prevented Japanese successes at Singapore and other Far Eastern points. In the Philippines monthlong fighting has tied up over 200000 Japanese troops and dozens of planes and ships, while Allied forces strengthen positions elsewhere.
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War Department
Philippines
Singapore
Ater
United States
Britain
Ching
Nethers
Auto Tax Stickers To Be Sold Soon
The treasury announced that neny auto tax stickers would go on sale in post offices and federal revenue offices nationwide. The first sticker costing $2.08 must be carried after February 1, with validity until July 1 when annual stickers rise to $5.
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Treasury
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Tariary
Cary
Texans drive to fund a fighter plane in South Texas
Texans participate in a regional war effort to raise funds for a fighter plane. Contributions come in as donations, with early gifts listed from individuals and organizations. The drive, backed by The Light offices, targets South Texas and San Antonio residents, urging all to donate, buy defense stamps, and help fund a war aircraft.
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Light
Trusfer
South Texas
San Antono
Leta
Taye
Hearst
Ters
Amerten
Texas
Uncle Bam
Europeans Lead Japs In Malaya Front Reports Say
Reuters dispatch from Malaya describes a British led defense with Indian troops holding a bridge while two uniformed Europeans claim command. The report notes tension between pseudo-British officers and Indian soldiers amid the campaign as fires and clashes occur. Dorothy Marie Lee, age 4, died in a farm fire at Nacogdoches.
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Worihy
Ino Leoopa
Singapore
Reuters
Inon
Malaya
Imejovsu
Nacoqdoches
Dorothy Marie Lee
Paredy
Mra
Glavonce Lee
Death by own action torpedoes New Italy weapon
Official dispatch records a December 1718 night raid by D Assalto torpedoes on British warships in Alexandria harbor. A 20,600-ton Valiant class ship was badly damaged and towed to drydock. Italian claims about the raid remain unclear and London reports are inconclusive.
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