France China Peace Effort Seen
Washington report notes Senator George D Ga? foreseen a Japanese move to seek peace with China if Singapore falls and Rangoon is breached. Chairman Connally warned Singapore would likely fall, seeing a major UN military setback. He warned Burma defences would be strained and Japan could threaten India via Burma.
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Washington
George D.ga
China
Shigapore
Rangoon
Burma
George
Benate Foreign Relations
Malaya
Charman Connally
D.-Texas
Ress
Singapore
Connally
United Nations
India
British Meet Setback In Libya From Rommel Counteroffensive
British and Axis reports disagree on a clash near Brega as Allied light forces withdraw under pressure from three Axis columns. British headquarters say casualties were inflicted while Axis commands claim a surprise push drove the British back toward Agedabia, with Mussolini’s forces claiming repeated air attacks on retreating troops and depots.
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Associareu Wress
Agedabia
EL Agheila
Agedibia
Gabia
Mussolini
Mediterranean
London Air Ministry
Malta
Libya
Catania
Sicily
Wide Open Spaces Clash With Obstructing Fence
San Antonio reports a rugged individualist challenged by obstruction and injury to a public street. A fence across the intersection of Northwest Orange and Custer streets blocked passage to his home and car, prompting a warrant issued by the corporation court. Assistant City Attorney Phil Snock filed the complaint.
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San Antonio
Thersday
Sethe Taw
Orange
Custer
Wilde
Dinsmore
Corporation Court
Ballitt
Phil Snock
Ctmrics
Alvere &R
Alvarez
Shock
Travel Advice On Auto Travel To Mexico In 1940s Tone
Uncle Gardoeari’s town travel guidance cites Inter American Highway head William Furlong stating Ickes favors civilian auto travel for relaxation. Kuday says no government orders ban travel. warns only about tire wear and owner responsibility for how tires are used.
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Mexico
Gardoeari
William Harelaan Vurlong
Inter- American Highway — Association
One Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Furlong
Paw] Kuday
Ies
Kuday
War Roundup From Associated Press Hits Global Fronts
British counter offensive in Malaya presses Jap invasion forces 70 miles north of Singapore as Singapore reports 504 killed and 725 wounded from a 10 plane assault. RAF Hurricanes reinforce defenses while Dutch destroy wells at Balik Papan and U S Fortress bombers move to Dutch East Indies. Reinforcements reach the Philippines to bolster MacArthur as Japanese forces total about 200000. Russians push at Mozhaisk and Sevastopol while Nazis retreat near Leningrad. British raids target Sicily’s Catania as Axis eyes Malta and Libya reinforcements.
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Associated Press
Malaya
Singapore
Balik Papan
U. S
Australia
Zapan
Philippines
MacArthur
Jap Fourteenth Army
Luzon Island
Lvaders
Batan
London
Smolensk
Trish
Axis
Volumos
Aghelia
Agedabia
Mediterranean
Sicilian
Catania
Malta
Libya
War 25 Years Ago Today
British, French and Italian naval forces head south to rid the seas of German raiders off Argentina. Cross forces repel German attacks in Barnevitchi and Kovel on Russia's east front. Two German assaults against French forts at Verdun are repulsed. Greek planes sink and destroy a Tunisian convoy in central Albania. British in Egypt capture Tunisian brig. Riots sweep Fumania.
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Argentina
Barnevitchi
Kovel
Russia
Verdun
Albania
Egypt
Tubrak
Fumania
Man Found on Highway Near City Limits
A well dressed middle aged man, believed victim of a robbery, was found unconscious three miles from the city on the Seguin highway Thursday morning. Passing motorists alerted the sheriff, and he was taken to Robert By Green hospital for treatment. Sheriff’s officials suspect a blackjack assault as no bruises or money were found on the man.
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Seguin
Robert By .Green Hospital
Jack Higdon
Hlaton
Car Delivery Ban Clarified in San Antonio Pre-Countdown
Glarification of the car delivery ban shows some vehicles may be sold in San Antonio before rationing starts. The Washington ODM sets a 5 p.m. January 1 1942 deadline for instalment contracts on cars. Transfers entered before that date remain allowed. repossession and delivery upon default may occur under preexisting terms.
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San Antonio
Bool
OPM
Washington
Pool
ODM
Dividend Voted By Credit Union
City employees who are members of the Federal Credit Union voted a six percent dividend and elected new officers. Elected were Marcus Butler president, J. N. Flaire vice president, G. H. Sarran treasurer, E. J. Berg, Bennett, J. F. Cadena, and Stanley Miller directors. Supervisory committee members include Stewart King, Gus Krieger and William Heye. Loan committee members are Willisty B. Hatuittan, W. B. Harlos and I. E. Pytel.
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Federal Credit Union
Hng
Marcus Butler
J. N. Flaire
G. H. Sarran
E. J. Berg
Sai” Bennett
J. F. Cadena
Stanley Miller
Arities
Stewart King
Gus Krieger
William Heye
Willisty B. Hatuittan
W. B. Harlos
I. E. Pytel
Ickes Lifts Oil Output
The office of the petroleum coordinator recommends a February Texas crude oil output of 1,596,000 barrels, up 22,500 from January. Telegrams confirm the increase to Texas Railroad Commission chairman Ernest Thompson, who notes the February standard shows a continuing rise in demand.
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Austin
Office of the Petroleum Co-Ordinator
Texas
Mgeney
Harald L
Thken
Ernest
Thompson
Texas Raitlroad Commission
All
OPC
British Officers Plan Malaya Front Headquarters in Jungle
British officers map a Malayan front to dislodge Japanese positions in northern Kedah province as Lieutenant General Gordon Bennett coordinates defense. Across the road, Australian and Indian detachments hunker under rubber trees awaiting orders while low-flying Japanese planes strike nearby in constant pressure along the Muar river area.
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Ty G
Yates McDanie
Malaya
Dohora Provinee
Singapore
Wille
Kohore
Muar
Sone
Tin
Gordon Bentell
Mander
Isroapa
Tndian
Whiel
Bennett
Aussins
Baptists Honor Webb With Anniversary Services
First Baptist Church members plan 11 am Sunday services to honor Dr Perry F Webb who died here. A special musical program features Roy Kay Dean speaking on Webb's service. Departments of Bible school will stage programs with attendance goals set for 2196. Webb, from Pine Bluff Arkansas, led the church since January 1937 and saw 659 members, $512000 in gifts, and property valued at $725000 including the church, education building, goodwill center, student center, and parsonage. Deacons will host a Friday night reception at the parsonage.
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Perry F. Webb
First Baptist’ Church
Roy BR. Kay
Taner High School
King's Highway
Goorwill Center
Ouachita
Webb
Southern Baptist
Mary
Louisville
Ouachits Hapital College
Ark-lhe
Wortham Rites Planned in Austin
Funeral rites were planned today in Austin for Mrs W B Wortham aged 85 who died yesterday. She was the widow of a former state treasurer who eyed during the Hoggad Culberson administrations.
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Austin
W. B. Wortham
Culberson
R.A.F Nazis Exchange Bomb Raids Across Britain
British and German raids reported in Britain and Germany. The British ministry says RAF bombers struck Bremen and Emden, attacked Dutch ports, and damaged Boulogne docks. Six British planes reported missing. Berlin claims German bombers sank a 000-ton merchant ship off Scotland and damaged a large merchant vessel off southwest England.
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London
Jan
Germany
Sir Minintry
Gost
England
Sir Ministry
Bremen
Emden
Holland
Boulogne
Berlin
Scotland
Eygind
High Command
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