Heroes of the Seas Save Scores in Four Torpedoed Vessels
U S seamen risked and gave their lives to save shipmates on four torpedoed United Nations merchant ships off South America and the Atlantic. Seaman Frederick J. Mills patched a lifeboat while others lowered boats as crews endured eight days at sea. Naval reports list 135 dead or missing from the action, with 299 aboard the struck vessel and 164 rescued.
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Washington
Dec. S
GOP
United Nations
South America
Frederick J. Mills
Detroit
South American
Leaby
South Atlantic
Mills
Leoby
Phooey
Woodside C. Richardson
Carpenter
New York
Associated Press
Aces Atlantic
Pet panther claws boy to death in yard incident
In Oxnard California on December 8 194? coroner reports a panther household pet killed 2 year old Donald Fletcher son of Mr and Mrs Roland Fletcher of Thousand Oaks. The animal reportedly attacked the boy in the throat after playing with children nearby. No witness to the attack.
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Oxnard
Calif
Donald Fletcher
Roland Fletcher
Thousand Oaks
Tey. Mayer
Comb New Color Into Gray Hair
A simple home recipe uses bay rum glycerine and Barbo compound mixed in water to tint gray hair. The solution is combed into hair for a uniform natural look that won t wash off or stain the scalp. It promises a glossy lustrous color and a younger appearance at low cost.
Evacuation Ordered at Manzanar After Japs Riot
At Manzanar Relocation Center Army authorities imposed strict military rule after a pro Axis riot led to a fatal shooting and injuries. Non-Japanese personnel were evacuated while rioters clashed with troops using tear gas and rocks. Camp director Ralph Merritt cited identification of Axis sympathizers as the aim. Fred Tayama and Tay Uyeno, leaders of pro Japanese groups, were hospitalized or jailed amid the chaos.
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Manzanar
Calif
Manzanar Relocation Center
Pearl Harbor
Ralph P. Merritt
Merritt
Fred Tayama
American Citizens' League
Tay Uyeno
United Nations
Inyo County
Independence
Austrian Faces Federal Charge After Alien Registration Act
Domenico Bondoni a 62 year old Australian native and restaurant worker was taken into custody on capits issued by Judge Frederick 4H Bryant for failing to register under the alien registration act of 1940. Bondoni of 122 West Adams Street was lodged in Madison County jail at Wampsville last night awaiting Federal Court appearance. He was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal Nicholas F Burns.
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Frederick
Bryant
Domenico Bondoni
West Adams Street
Madison County
Wampsville
Bondoni
U. S
Nicholas F. Burns
Australia
Casualties Of America Total 58 307
Washington reports the 1941 year war cost for US armed forces totals 58 307 casualties including dead wounded missing imprisoned and interned. Army 35 678 dead or missing 3 332 wounded. Navy 4 532 dead 4 579 wounded 8 636 missing. Marine Corps 1 129 dead 1 413 wounded 1 926 missing. Coast Guard 40 dead 11 wounded 119 missing. Merchant Marine 482 dead 2 762 missing.
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Washington
United States
Office of War Information
Army
Dutch East Indies
Philippine
Japan
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Merchant Marine
U. S
Philippine Scouts
Philippines
Las Vegas Closes After Nightlife Curfew Declared
Las Vegas dimmed as gambling clubs and nightlife venues shut at 2 A.M. in a first nightly curfew since Nevada legalized gambling. Bars and clubs followed suit along with other entertainment establishments to honor western defense recommendations.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Nevada
Western Defense Command
Fiscal Expert Sees Further Tax Increase
Chicago Dec report shows Dr. Henri Bloch of University of Chicago warns taxes will rise as war finances expand. He cites personal income taxes as top revenue, favors closing tax loopholes and suggests forced savings and postwar credits. He predicts a 2.2 billion boost in revenue this year and notes Congress may delay action until July.
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Chicago
Dec. S
Henri 8. Bloch
Bloch
University of Chicago
City Club of Chicago
Treasury
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Congress
Japanese Mission in Ankara on Way Home From Berlin
Vice Admiral Naokuni Nomura leads a Japanese mission into Ankara en route to home from Berlin. The group, tied to the 1940 Berlin pact, may act as observers for Tokyo while planning a route through Soviet territory back to the Orient.
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Ankara
Berlin
Vichy
Naokuni Nomura
Turkey
Havas
Orient
Nomura
Tokyo
Axis
Europe
Balkans
Japan
Russia
Britain Cuts Draft Age to 18 Amid War Factory Push
London reports Britain lowers minimum draft age to 18 while sending men aged 37 to 41 directly into war factories to meet manpower needs. Bevin says no immediate overseas service for under 19, long training advised, and married women with older children shift to part time arms work.
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London
Britain
House of Commons
Ernest Bevin
Commons
Bevin
Oliver Lyttelton
United States
Great Britain
Jamestown Opens Plywood Plane Plant
Jamestown observes Pearl Harbor anniversary with dedication of the $350,000 American Aviation Corporation plywood plane assembly plant for Navy service. Commander R. G. Walling of Erie, Pa., Naval material inspection officer, was principal speaker.
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Jamestown
American Aviation Corporation
Navy
R. G. Walling
Erie
Naval
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Barbara Ann Clark
Flint, Mich
California Center
America
Chicago University
Oye
Orcer
Marines
Manhattan
Wells & Coverly
Man
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