Russia claims greatest modern victory in Moscow drive
Kuibyshev, Russia, Dec. 13 United Press reports Russia claimed a major victory in its counter offensive against 51 German divisions near Moscow. The offensive recaptured 400 towns, pushed Germans west of Taganrog, and damaged German forces with reported losses of 85 000 killed and over 1 400 tanks destroyed. Pravda criticized Japan while Russia vowed no respite in the war.
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Weather Trend Report Shows Widespread Precipitation Across East
Precipitation was general through the eastern half of the country in the past 24 hours with cold rain in the southeast and freezing rain in parts of Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia and the lake region. Temperatures nationwide hover near seasonal averages with little change from yesterday morning.
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France Names Allied Ships for Parole and Guard
U S war front reports that Azores to Zamboanga stations will check passports before paroled release. French officials affirm the French flag will fly over vessels including New York Normandie Fort Royal Ile De Noir Moutier and others, with tonnages listed for each ship such as Michigan Tou raine Wisconsin Scheherazade and more.
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Canal Zone
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Dutch Sink 4 Ships Tokyo Admits Wake Island Raids Fail
The navy reported it cannot contact Guam by radio or cable and said capture by Japan is probable. About 400 naval personnel and 155 Marines defended Guam, facing repeated bombing and landings at several points. Wake and Midway islands adjacent to Hawaii continue to resist.
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U S Takes Over 14 French Ships Including Normandie
Washington government tightens custody over 14 French vessels and replaces crews with Coastguardsmen and marines for protection while weighing formal requisition. Justice Department says French crew were taken to immigration authorities.
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US Seizes Swedish Liner Kungsholm From Sweden
The State Department announced that the United States has taken over the Swedish motor ship Kungsholm. The vessel, once plying the Atlantic and more recently cruising Caribbean pleasure trips, is now under American control.
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Railroads seek 10 percent rate hike to cover costs
The Association of American Railroads petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission for a 10 percent rise in passenger and freight rates to offset wage increases and war-related costs. The proposed annual revenue gain is estimated at 356.525 million dollars.
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Ford Places Arms Work On 24 Hour, 7 Day Week Basis
Ford Motor Co with defense contracts totaling more than 900 million dollars began turning out arms on a 24 hour seven day schedule. Edsel Ford announced the plan as in effect where practical. Pratt & Whitney plant at River Rouge and a Ypsilanti area facility will run two 10 hour shifts and a seven day schedule to boost bomber production.
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Today’s Index and Page Topics
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Two Motorists Die In Stark County Traffic Toll
Stark county reports two more traffic deaths raising the yearly toll to 92. Austin Bealer, 44, of North Canton, died at Mercy hospital from injuries after his car struck a tree on Wiserd west of North Canton Friday night. Bealer, a Hoover Co. employee, was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic church and the Eagles lodge. He is survived by his widow and seven brothers and five sisters. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wackerly parlor. Frank Whitmore, 39, of Massillon died Friday evening at City Hospital after a traffic incident.
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Litvinov Calls Japan the Common Enemy
Russian ambassador Maxim Litvinov branded Japan as the common enemy and Axis gangsters. He asserted complete understanding exists or will be reached among the powers united against Axis aggression.
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Washington
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Japan
Filipinos Aid Allied Forces in Aparri Battle
Filipino civilians join United States and Filipino troops against Japanese land ing forces in the Aparri area of northern Luzon. Dispatches from the front report the action today.
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Thailand Seizes Allied Assets and Breaks Diplomatic Ties
Radio Tokyo reported that Thailand, which had capitulated to Japan, has frozen all American and British assets and will sever diplomatic relations with the United States and Britain.
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Army Appeals For 20000 Fliers A Month
The army recruiting service called for 20,000 applicants monthly aged 20 to 26 for training as fliers to meet rising wartime needs. The appeal was issued in Washington on December 13.
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Japanese Fishing Boat Held At Costa Rica
U S navy patrol planes reportedly dropped warning bombs and forced a motorized fishing vessel flying the Stars and Stripes to return to Pun ta Arenas Costa Rica. The Japanese crew was interned according to the Costa Rican government.
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Planes Trigger 26 Minute Air Raid Alarm at Balboa
Three planes prompted a 26 minute alarm in Balboa Panama Canal Zone. The alert caused no incidents and was identified satisfactorily after the sighting.
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Italian Cruisers Sunk and Damaged in Central Mediterranean
The admiralty said an Italian cruiser was sunk and another severely damaged in the central Mediterranean today. A torpedo boat and an E boat were also badly damaged or sunk, with yesterday's report that a British submarine sunk another Italian cruiser.
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Dutch Annihilate Japanese Post On Borneo Coast
A Japanese post on the east coast of Borneo has been annihilated by a unit of The Netherlands East Indies navy, officials announced tonight. The action reflects ongoing Allied operations in the Pacific theater and confirms a hostile engagement near Batavia region. The report cites military sources in Batavia with no further operational details released.
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Veterans Volunteer for Defense Emergency Pledge Cooperation
Veterans from several ex service organizations joined the Civilian Defense Committee last night to pledge full cooperation. At D A V headquarters, officers discussed organized action and adopted a plan to send questionnaires seeking home addresses, phone numbers, employer, job nature, hours, age, health, and related qualifications for auxiliary policemen and air raid wardens.
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County Gets Taste of Winter Driving
Glistening ice covered Stark county highways with treacherous spots for two hours as a drizzling rain fell and ground remained frozen from sub freezing weather. Temperatures rose and highway workers cleared the dangerous patches by 8 a.m. Roads were reported clear and traffic moved slowly upward.
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Seaborne Japanese wiped out near Lin gayen Luzon
AP reports Japanese foothold at Lin gayen on Luzon’s west coast destroyed as American fighters engage in heavy dogfights over Manila. Batavia radio notes 4,000 Japanese dead after Netherlands submarines sink four transports off southern Thailand near Malaya. Tokyo HQ concedes US forces still hold Wake Island amid ongoing attacks and defense by Marines.
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Damage At Wake Island and Far East Developments
Japanese headquarters report severe damage to Wake Island in a Thursday attack by naval units with some Japanese losses acknowledged. A Tokyo communique claimed eight American planes shot down over the Philippines and 14 destroyed on the ground, with eleven American flying boats also lost. Domei also said British troops in Hong Kong withdrew after Kowloon fell, signaling a grim fate for the colony.
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No Changes in Land Battles in the Philippines
A Manila bulletin from Lieut. Gen. Douglas MacArthur states Japanese forces failed to gain new bridgeheads on Luzon. The situation remains unchanged with Lingayen mopping up concluded. Japan's renewed effort at Lingayen smashed. other coastal attacks were sporadic with no confirmed parachute landings.
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Enemy Plan Seen In Moves In Washington War Communique
The War Department released a Pacific theater communique noting enemy air raids on Cebu and Clark Field by medium strength forces and sporadic Lu zon ground activity. It states a plan to secure improvised air bases outside current ground defenses, plus awards and promotions for Far East leaders as MacArthur is empowered. In Hawaii, no new enemy activity is reported.
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Fifth Columnists in Manila Clash in Blazing Night
Manila endured a wild night as sentries and police battled fifth columnists firing red signal rockets. Rifle fire cracked in districts where rockets rose and sentries shot at houses showing lights in blackout violations. Reuters cited Domei dispatches for details.
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