GE President Says Company Can Run Through 1942 at Full Capacity
Schenectady dispatch from December 22 reports General Electric President Charles E. Wilson stating the firm can operate at full capacity through 1942 without any new order. The piece notes wartime defense themes as Britain warns against delaying defensive action while Portugal discusses a common defense.
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Portugal
Schenectady
Charles E. Wilson
General Electric Company
Saloon Narcotic Racket Exposed by State Bureau
Albany reports a new narcotics scam using fake prescriptions that mimic reputable physicians with telephone numbers routing to saloons or poolrooms. The State Bureau of Narcotic Control urges the public to report sightings and notes doctors health workers and druggists assist checks.
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Albany
State Bureau of Narcotic Control
Mather
Stores Closed in Las Vegas Protest Against AFL Union Drive
Christmas shoppers faced a citywide shutdown as stores restaurants dry goods and salons closed in protest of the AFL union drive. Hotels served meals privately as picketing ceased during a 30 day arbitration period.
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A.F.L
Las Vegas
New
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Lingayen Bay Battle Report and Allied Observations
A dispatch notes 108000 Japanese landing rumors at Lingayen Bay while a London commentator questions Hong Kong defense. Japanese claims of Luzon landings, Guam pacification, and probes of Chinese provinces accompany reports of naval losses and Allied efforts in the Atlantic and Europe.
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Singapore
London
Hongong
Maneia
Sponess
Lingayen Gulf
Luzon Island
Vigan
Manila
Legaspi
Philippine
Guam
Chekiang
Anhwei
Kiangsi
Fukien
Domei
Philippines
Clonare MarAdrthnews
Army
Pacific
Navy
Frank Knox
U. S. Navy
Atlantic
Adolf Hitler
Walther von Brauchitsch
Axis Debacle in Russia And Pacific Battlefront Updates
The report details Axis setbacks in Russia and new combat around Lingayen Bay Mindanao and Luzon as U S and Filipino forces oppose Japanese advances toward Manila Aparri and Davao. It notes airstrikes on Nichols and Cavite, renewed allegiance pledges from Moros leaders, submarine actions near California and near the Atlantic coast, and Dutch and British reports of Japanese moves from Borneo to New Guinea.
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Lingayen Bay
United States
Vigan
Manila
Aparri
Gulf of Davao
Mindanao
MacArthur
Nichols
Cavite
Baler
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Agwiworld
California
Singapore
Hong Kong
Isle
Rome Radio
Portuguese Timor
New Guinea
Australia
Portugal
Antonio Salazar
Timor
Cape Verde Islands
Atlantic
Portuguese Guinea
War Declared by Dutch Government in Exile on Italy
The Netherlands government in exile and the Allied Netherlands authorities declare war on Italy in response to Italy joining the Germany Japan pact. They note the kingdom is already at war with Germany since 1940 and with Japan since 1941. The communique states Italy has aligned with Germany and Japan, prompting wartime action effective December 11, 1941.
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Italy
London
Netherlands
Loual IL
Germany
Japan
Holland
Far East
Britain Buys Wheat To Feed Allied Troops
Ottawa dispatch reports Trade Minister J A McKinnon announcing large wheat purchases by the United Kingdom Cereals Import Board. He says much will feed troops on far flung fronts and some shipments may go to Egypt where bread may use 50 percent wheat flour. In one day the board arranged shipments of up to 5 million bushels.
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Ottawa
Ont
J. A. McKinnon
United Kingdom Cereals Import Board
Egypt
McKinnon
British Still Holding Out At Hong Kong
As of Sunday afternoon Hong Kong defenses were reported still holding against Japanese assaults. The Colonial Office cited Governor Sir Mark Young’s communique noting the enemy active all day but that Hong Kong remained in Allied hands. Reports from Domei said resistance is fading to street fighting and guerrilla actions.
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Hong Kong
Colonial Office
Mark Young
Singapore
Domei
Tokyo
China
George VI
Lord Moyne
Chungking
Shumchun
Antonio de Oliveira Salazar
Timor
National Assembly
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