Negotiations With Tokyo Under Way in Siam
British forces in Thailand halted resistance after brief clashes with Japanese troops advancing from three coastal points and across the Indo China border. Tokyo announced Thailand’s independence being preserved as Japan moves to secure the region. About 200 American citizens are in Thailand with instructions to stay put or leave via Burma as the American Legation seeks to assist.
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Thailand
Thailad
Indo-China
Cnspested iv
Prachuapgirixhand
Singora
Patani
Gulf of Siam
British Malaya
Siemreap
Tokyo
Bangkok
Malaya
Japan
United States
Burma
Japan Thai accord allows passage for Japanese troops
Tokyo reports an agreement between Japan and Thailand permitting Japanese troop movement through Thai territory. The board cites evidence of British forces crossing the Malaya border at dawn and says Japan sought to protect peace in the Southern Pacific and Thailand's independence while engaging British forces on Thai soil.
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Tokyo
Japanese Board of Information
Japan
Thailand
Malaya
Pacific
Indo-China
Philippines
East Indies
United States
Chin
South Pacific
Soviets Claim New Victory Near Moscow in Subzero Battle
Soviet troops breached German lines north of Moscow and in the Kalinin sector as cold battles raged on the central front. The Soviet Information Bureau claimed air forces destroyed 2,000 German units and more than 8,000 enemy troops.
Roosevelt message to Emperor of Japan on Pacific crisis
The White House released President Roosevelt’s text to the Emperor of Japan urging withdrawal of Japanese forces from Indo China and outlining fears of continued military buildup. He argues a peaceful Pacific requires disarmament and a new regional balance to avoid war and preserve humanity.
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Emperor of Japan
Washington
White House
Japan
United States
Pacific
China
The
Maesty
French
Indo-China
Farlane Mneth — Amathin Mentees
Semet
War News: Japanese Attacks and Allied Losses Reported
Far East radio reports claim U S battleships West Virginia and Oklahoma sunk or damaged amid broader clashes. NBC and CBS cite Manila and Bangkok notes of ships sunk or seized, Guam base bombed, Thai troop movements, and 63 American soldiers disarmed in Tientsin with no independent verification.
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United States
Berlin
West Virginia
Oklahoma
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Theatero
N.B.C
New York City
Manila
U. S. Army
Hugh L. Scott
Harrison
China
Yangtze River
Shanghai
Pan American Airways
Guam
British Broadcasting Corporation
Bangkok
Thailand
Oahu
Hawaiian Islands
NBC
Gulf of Siam
Burma
Tokyo
Tientsin
Soviet Crimea landing failed as invaders suffer heavy losses
Soviet Russian troops made an ineffective attempt to land on the Crimea Saturday night but the bulk of the invaders was destroyed. An attack by German and Italian troops in the Donets Basin is making progress. The High Command said winter would dictate the conduct of the war on the Eastern Front with only local operations.
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Berlin
Dec
Crimea
Donets
High Command
LaGuardia Issues Civil Defense Bulletin For Air Raids
Mayor LaGuardia as national civilian defense chief issues Bulletin No. 1 “If It Comes” advising 3.9 to 4 million copies. Instructs residents to stay calm avoid open spaces and crowds, seek safety, avoid elevators, use cellars in sturdy buildings, and leave personal belongings behind for safety.
State takes over six Japanese banks in New York City
New York December 8 State Superintendent of Banking William R White announced possession of the six Japanese bank branches in the city. The Banking Department and the U S Treasury will guard records and assets until transfer to a new authority. The agencies include Yokohama Specie Bank Ltd and others.
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New York
William R. ‘White
BCE
Banking Department
United States Treasury Department
White
Treasury Department
Bakae
Rukisuiusta Shavlal Garthority
Showdown Tank Battle in Libya Escalates Desert Fighting
German and British tanks clashed in a massive North Africa showdown while Soviet forces reported a counteroffensive north of Moscow. Nazi HQ claimed a failed Soviet landing near Yevpatoriya and described German Italian counterattacks in the Donets basin. Soviet reports said German progress near Mozhaisk and Solnechnogorosk was checked, with heavy fighting along the Mius River and near Taganrog. In Africa, British forces reported gains southeast of Tobruk as Axis defenses were driven back, with Mussolini’s command citing fierce clashes around El Gobi and El Adem and Egyptian-Libyan frontier operations.
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Associated Press
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Moscow
Adolf Hitler
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Yevpatoriya
Sevastopol
Donets
Rostov
Mius River
Taganrog
Rostov-on-Don
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Mozhaisk
Maloyaroslavets
Tobruk
el Gobi
el Adem
Rezegh
Mussolini
Desert Oasis
Zamzam Survivor Dies of Heart Attack
Arthur H. Mueller of Butte Montana 33 died of a heart attack He was a survivor of the Zamzam sinking in April and one of 24 American volunteers with the British American Ambulance Corps aboard the liner when it was sunk by a German raider in the South Atlantic
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New York
Arthur H. Mueller
Mueller
Butte, Mont
South Atlantic
Naval Strength Chart Shows U S Fleet Compared
AP Wirephoto presents a chart comparing United States naval strength by ships. The image highlights carrier and battleship counts and overall fleet size to illustrate relative power.
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Yaar Adekh
Radwa & Bae
United States
The War Today on Axis Allies and the Pacific
The column analyzes the global Sino Pacific war, weighing Japan's gamble, Russia's potential entry, and U S and British naval strategy. It notes Pearl Harbor era losses, predicts possible Japanese attacks and incendiary raids, and calls for Allied unity and readiness as war expands.
Lines greet service recruiters as war breaks in Far East
New York December 8 crowds line up at Army Navy and Marine recruiting offices as war escalates in the Far East. Chief Yeoman Gerald Pater said Buffalo Naval Recruiting Station opened with many volunteers including three former sailors in their forties.
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Far East
New York
Army
Navy
Marine
Gerald Pater
Ulan Oi
Buffalo Naval
Adel Aee
FBI Arrests 736 Japanese Aliens in United States and Hawaii
Federal agents arrested 736 Japanese aliens during the night in the United States and Hawaii. They are held for immigration officials while hearing boards decide their future status. Attorney General Biddle notes loyalty of many Japanese in the country and urges state and local authorities to avoid direct action.
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Washington
Dec
United States
Hawaii
Biddle
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
FREI
Shin
Department of Justice
Chimney Fire At 423 Erie Street In Fulton
Fulton firefighters were called to extinguish a chimney blaze at Royal Easter’s home 423 Erie Street on Saturday night. No injuries reported. Local residents assisted as crews worked to contain the fire and prevent spread.
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Fulton
Royal Easter
Erie Street
Father John's Medicine Promoted as Cold Refresher for Children
An old advertisement touts Father John’s Medicine as rich in vitamins A and D to prevent colds and build resistance in children. It claims the product is pure wholesome nutritive and free from harmful drugs and notes over 85 years of use.
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John
Pacific War To Call Off U S Strikes
Union officials in San Diego ordered striking A F of L mill workers back to work as a wage dispute nears settlement. Negotiations expected tomorrow could end a stoppage affecting defense housing construction valued in the millions in the San Diego area. Over 1,300 millmen walked out last Monday over a 10 cent hourly raise from 70 cents. The Building and Construction Trades Council aims to have workers on the job at dawn. Alco Products Co employees at Dunirk, in a separate action, paused strikes for 1942 at a defense plant making gun carriages for the Army and gun turrets for the Navy with $4 million in orders.
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San Diego
Lumbermen's Service Bureau
K. G. Bitter
Building and Construction Trades Council
Alco Products Company
Dunkirk
Army
Navy
Household Finance loan offer for couples and individuals
A payday style ad describes Household Finance loans for up to 300 dollars with private terms. It outlines three repayment options on personal notes, cars, or furniture, emphasizes quick, simple approval, and cites 24 percent monthly interest up to 100 dollars and 2 percent on balances above 100. It invites applications by phone or visit.
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