Russians Repel German Drive Near Moscow In Fierce Winter
Massed Red armies fight off a renewed German assault as winter orders a brutal battle line. Moscow faces danger with reports of 1,500,000 German troops, 8,000 tanks, and heavy guns pouring into the front. Reds claim gains near Klin and Orel while pressing around Tikhvin and Murmansk. News from Helsinki notes Britain’s war on Finland and a Northern victory on the Murmansk railroad.
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Red Army
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Risto Ryti
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C. J. Corey Dies Headed Fame Laundry Manager
Charles J. Corey 64, of 1606 Woodland Ave NW, former Fame Laundry Co. manager, died Saturday night after months of illness. A Massillon native, he led a long laundry career starting at age 12, helped found Corey-Beck Laundry, and later managed Fame Laundry Co. until retiring last March. Survived by widow Verna, son Whitney, stepdaughter Birdine Clouser, siblings, and grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at First Congregational Church. Burial Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Canton Lodge
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Order of Eastern Star
Oyah 2
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Whitney
Canton
Birdine’ Clouser
North Canton
James
Akron
Lewis
Fred Gunny
First Congregational Church
W. H. Longsworth
R. G. Clark
Forest Hill Cemetery
Spiker
Mine Arbiters Near Agreement In Parley
New York dispatch reports a three man arbitration board chaired by Dr. John R. Steelman aiming to settle the union shop dispute in steel company captive coal mines. John L. Lewis and Benjamin F. Fairless sit on the board which hopes to decide within 48 hours. The eight companies and the union agreed to abide by any award as the panel reconvened.
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New York
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Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Benjamin F. Fairless
United States Steel Corp
Knox foresees two ocean war in wartime navy report
Secretary of the Navy Knox told President Roosevelt the United States must arm rapidly for major operations in both the Atlantic and Pacific. He cited a vast wartime expansion, with 325 ships commissioned, 2,059 planes bought, and a huge increase in personnel, aiming for complete freedom of action in either ocean.
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Washington
Knox
Roosevelt
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Marine Corps
Roosevelt Sends Direct Message to Emperor Hirohito
President Roosevelt dispatched a personal message to Emperor Hirohito as 125,000 Japanese troops mass in French Indo China areas and two escorted convoys head toward the Gulf of Siam. State department notes Tokyo's explanation for troop concentrations while diplomacy stalls and officials weigh next steps.
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Prince Fumimaro Konoye
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Victor Emanuel
Italy
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Thailand
Japanese press blames U S policy as Talks stall
Tokyo reports accuse President Roosevelt of insincerity and stall tactics while promoting an offensive posture. Domei says Tojo Togo and Shimada will address the council, warning of a broader East Asia arms conflict if American aggression continues. Embass y attaches recalled. Nippon Yusen Kaisha ships home.
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Imperial Rule Assistance Association
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Weather Report Local Temperatures Stark County Notice
Stark County division of the State Highway Department reports local temperatures with highs and lows. Today's readings include 32 at 10 p.m., 29 at 7 p.m., 28 at midnight, and 31 at 11 p.m. The record highs and lows for the date are 57 in 1939 and 14 in 1926. Almanac notes show sunrise at 7:41 a.m. and sunset at 4:57 p.m. Moonrise 9:45 p.m. and moonset 10:56 a.m.
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State Highway Department
Philadelphia Mint strikes 500000 coins for Dutch treasury
The Philadelphia Mint filled a Dutch order disclosing that 500000 coins were minted for the Netherlands Guiana. Each coin is one tenth of a guilder, valued about 53 cents, while United States troops are on duty in the area.
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Treasury
Netherlands Guiana
United States
Philadelphia
Rush Saturday Crowds Hit Canton Stores, Lawmen Brace Next Week
Downtown Canton saw its largest Saturday crowd since Easter as shoppers flooded Market Street aisles. Merchants report receipts 50 to 60 percent higher than last year with others citing cold weather and early buying fears. Fifteen extra police controlled traffic. next Saturday expected busier.
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Litvinov vows Reds will fight on in Washington
Maxim Litvinov, newly arrived Soviet ambassador, assured the United States that the Red Army would continue the struggle against Hitler “in fortune or misfortune.” He declined to discuss politics at the San Francisco clipper base but looked ahead to meeting President Roosevelt and starting work in Washington amid a large reception by military, diplomatic, and business officials.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Maxim Litvinov
United States
Red Army
Hitler
Honolulu
Washington
United States Army and Navy
Free France Organization
Russian Purchasing Commission
U.S. Department of State
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Washington, D. C
Canton
Clipper Base
Generous Canton Volunteers Help 600 Children This Christmas
Canton citizens again answer the call to gift 600 youngsters, babies to high schoolers, through the Children's Bureau and Catholic Community League. The two agencies join to collect suitable gifts, ensuring a joyful holiday for all.
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Children’s Bureau
Catholic Community League
Natives Hunt Storm Cellars For Big Blow In South Seas
Manila orders evacuation of danger zones as Far East war tensions rise. Singapore defenses go on full war footing, volunteers recalled, fleet fully manned, and air bases prepared. Non-British subjects barred from leaving Malaya amid rising Pacific pressure.
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