Empire Troops Drive to Block Foe's Retreat
British desert armies push 70 miles west of Tobruk and strike at Axis lines in Libya as Allied dispatches describe a decisive phase of armor battles. The report cites remaining German tanks in Libya and renewed combat between British forces and Axis units amid mounting pressure on the frontier.
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Libya
U. S
Hong Kong
Associated Press
Britain
North Africa
Tobruk
Cairo
Canton Aims at Full Wartime Defense Training Start
Canton advisory committee on vocational defense training plans a meeting to expand facilities to seven days and 24 hours. The Canton board of education creates a 16 member civilian defense committee to design wartime school action. They authorize continuation of current vocational defense training through March 30, with possible additional classes. Existing courses include acetylene welding machine shop and drafting, funded by federal funds, plus public school evening defense programs. Case School of Applied Science offers college level defense courses.
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Cantcar
Canton Board of Education
Loren E. Souers
Case School of Applied Science
Canton Auditorium Repair Estimated At 362 500
Canton city auditorium may be remodeled and rebuilt for about 362500 but wartime priorities and material shortages make completion unlikely now. Architect Firestone submitted plans to council noting interior removal and preservation of brick walls and roof.
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Canton
Charles E. Firestone
Firestone
Philippine Defenses Hold As Japanese Landings Continue
United Press reports Allied forces in the Philippines repelling a Japanese boat flotilla at Lingayen gulf and a major effort by Japanese landings on Aparri Vigan and Legaspi while Borneo operations and Singapore risk loom. Fronts across Asia remain active from China to New Guinea with bombardments and aerial raids ongoing. The Tokyo broadcast offered no specifics on positions or reinforcements.
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Husband E. Kimmel
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Thomas C. Hart
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Vigan
Legaspi
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Olongapo Naval
United States Army
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War Department
Philippine
Guam
Thailand
Kota Bha
Allies Prepare United Efforts
In London Attlee told the House of Commons that all steps have been or will be taken to coordinate war plans among major Allied powers. He noted ongoing informal grand strategy discussions in London Moscow and Washington, with Britain and Russia preparing formal talks in Moscow and preliminary negotiations underway between Britain and the Netherlands for a war alliance.
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London
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House of Commons
Attlee
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Frederick J. Bellinger
Laborite
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Washington
Britain
Russia
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Great Britain
China
Hitler goes to Berchtesgaden for rest cure on medical orders
Informed German circles report Adolf Hitler has retreated to his Berchtesgaden mountain retreat to rest under medical orders after overtaxing his nervous system. London and Middle East reports detail Rommel’s possible retreat toward a northern exit and British advances deep into Libyan territory near Gazala and Tobruk as Axis defenses show pressure.
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Ankara
Adolf Hitler
Berchtesgaden
Hitler
Erwin Rommel
London
Rommel
Middle East
Gazala
Tobruk
Lathrop Lodge 676 F and A M Meets Tuesday Evening
Special communication of Lathrop lodge No 676 F and A M Tuesday at 7 30 pm at Masonic Temple for the M M degree with Ernest Mitchell W M and Geo C Mast Secy Adv in attendance.
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A. M
Masonic Temple
Ernest Mitchell
W. M
Geo. C. Mast
Close out 4 percent price on Christmas furniture
Open Eyes Home Furnishings at 401 Market Street advances a close out sale on Christmas furniture and toys offering a four percent discount to capture late season demand. The ad highlights featured items and seasonal savings to attract shoppers.
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Home Furn
Hoover Extols Unity and Sacrifice in Price Controls
Former President Hoover urged Congress to grant Roosevelt broad latitude for wartime price and commodity controls while opposing licensing businesses. He cited dangers of severe penalties and execution-like revocation, urging voluntary cooperation and broader stabilization of the economy as the war expands beyond price controls.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dec
Hoover
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate Banking Committee
Leon Henderson
House
Bazaar and bake sale by Margaret Sheridan Camp
Margaret Sheridan Camp of the Royal Neighbors of America announces a bazaar and bake sale on Friday December 19 at 218 Market North above Hillman’s Jewelry Store. Proceeds support unit activities and community aid.
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Margaret Sheridan Camp
Hillman’s Jewelry
Apple House Ad Breathes Fresh Daily Cider
Daily fresh cider at Apple House Fulton NW announces sweet offerings from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Open hours and location suggest a local cider shop promotion.
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Apple House
Fulton NW
Roosevelt Seeks Draft Age Cut to 19 from 21
President Roosevelt urged lowering the draft minimum from 21 to 19 to expand the pool of potential draftees. He sent identical letters to Vice President Wallace and Democratic and GOP leaders. Congress debates broadening registration to 18–64, with liability extending to 21–44. The Senate military panel weighs opposition to the 19 year minimum and 44 year upper limit.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Wallace
Sen
Barkley
Senate
McNary
Senate Military Committee
War Department
House Military Committee
Army
Reynolds
North Carolina
Wake Island Marines Demand More Japanese
Honolulu dispatch reports that when naval authorities reached the Wake Island garrison they were asked for more Japanese. The exchange, circulated in Honolulu, quoted the Marines answering yes to the request for supplies.
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Wake Island
Associated Press
Honolulu
Navy
Propaganda and War News From Enemy Capitals
Dispatches and photographs from capitals of warring nations emphasize propaganda as a driving force behind statements. Readers are cautioned to distinguish unverified rumors from confirmed news amid censorship and hostile reporting.
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