Allies Hold Japan in Fierce Pacific Battles Amid Global War
The report covers two weeks of fighting as Allied forces press against Japanese advances in Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Malaya while German and Italian forces suffer defeats on the Eastern Front and in North Africa. It notes Davao’s Japanese landing, Manila bombings, and German Christmas proclamations as the war widens across theaters.
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Associated Press
Pacific
Hong Kong
Philippines
Malaya
United States
Davao
Mindanao
Manila
Nichols Field
Tokyo
Dlailo
Washington
Cavite
Russians Drive Into Vital Town in Moscow Front
The Soviet information bureau reported the Red Army captured Volokolamsk, a key industrial and rail center 5 miles northwest of Moscow, and recaptured Voibokalo near Lake Ladoga. Nazi forces fled in retreat across Kalinin and other fronts as Soviet air and ground forces destroyed transports, tanks, and hundreds of trucks.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Red Army
Volokolamsk
Finland
Sea of Azov
Voibokalo
Lake Ladoga
Soviet Information Bureau
Kalinin
Moscow Front
Sugar Prices Frozen as Government Imposes Emergency Ceilings
The government froze sugar prices at current levels with emergency ceilings on primary and wholesale refined sugar. OPA head Leon Henderson said retail rates will not rise, noting supplies were tight but not bad after a consumer run following Pearl Harbor. Harvey S Firestone Jr announced a new reclaimed rubber tire, the victory tire, to aid the rubber emergency.
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Associated Press
Washington
Office of Price Administration
United Press
Akron
Harvey S. Firestone Jr
Leon Henderson
OPA
Philippines
Pearl Harbor
Douglas C MacKeachie
OPM
Japan
United States
Mr. MacKeachie
U S considers supreme war council setup
Washington reports President Roosevelt weighs a supreme war council of three to five members to handle policy for the war effort. Named candidates include Wendell Willkie, Admiral William Leahy, Vice President Wallace, and Philip Murray. The council would resolve interdepartmental differences and take on special tasks to ease the president’s burden.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Supreme War Council
Post
War Council
Wendell L. Willkie
New York
William D. Leahy
Vichy
France
Naval Operations
Puerto Rico
Wallace
Philip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Willkie
Admiral Leahy
Murray
Army
Navy
Supreme Group
Christmas Tree Sales Ad on Rt 8 Near SW Dueber
Advertising blurb promotes Yellow Pine Xmas trees and holiday gifts at 8 miles south on Rt 8 near Dueber SW. Open all day Sunday with inventory including gifts and toys.
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Dueber SW
Adv
Two Oil Tankers Attacked Off California Coast
Unconfirmed reports say two oil tankers the Emidio and the Agwiworld were attacked off Blunt's reef near Eureka and Cypress Point about 100 miles south of San Francisco. Navy sources note submarines are destroying American shipping off both coasts as Admiral Ernest J. King is named commander of the United States fleet.
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U.S
King
Associated Press
San Francisco
Navy
California
Emidio
Blunt’s Reef
Eureka
Agwiworld
Cypress Point
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Ernest J. King
United States
Lorain
Atlantic
Secretary of the Navy
John W. Greenslade
Navy Department
United States Fleet
Husband E. Kimmel
United States Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Knox
Admiral Kimmel
Pacific Fleet
Chester W. Nimitz
Admiral King
Atlantic Fleet
Royal E. Ingersoll
Admiral Ingersoll
Naval Operations
Hitler appeals for warm clothing for German troops
London reports Adolf Hitler told radio audiences the Soviet enemy is superior in numbers and material. He urged the German public to donate warm clothing for soldiers on the eastern front, with Goebbels distributing the appeal. The German high command said the African army was withdrawing westward "according to plan" as winter pressures mount on the Russian front.
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Associated Press
London
Adolf Hitler
Reich
Hitler
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Goebbels
Fuehrer
Defense stamps free with gas at Smith Tire
Advertisement notes defense stamps free with gas at Smith Tire located at 2nd and McKinley NW. The notice highlights a promotional offer for customers refueling at the shop.
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Smith Tire
2Nd & McKinley NW
Christmas Mail Surge Keeps Canton Post Office Busy
The Canton post office runs at peak with a record Christmas rush as 260 extra workers and 10 trucks expedite 400,000 daily pieces. Postmaster Elsaesser notes 78,999.31 in receipts this month and over 500,000 Saturday cancellations. Stamp windows open 1 to 6 pm with special service for late shoppers. deliveries pause.
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Canton Postoffice
Canton
Louis J. Elsaesser
Elsaesser
Florida
Around Our Town Amusements and Local Columns Brief
A compact reading across town sections lists items from amusements to aircraft, books, garden clinic, markets, society notes, and weather. The brief snapshot reflects a mid-century community page with multiple topics and local interests including domestic life and public notices.
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Canton
Ceic
Close out 1% price on Christmas Furniture and toys
Open Eyes. Home Furn. at 401 Market South announces closeout savings on Christmas furniture and toys. Limited stock in a seasonal sale featuring reduced prices and select items.
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Home Furn
Representatives Get Christmas Vacation From Rayburn
Speaker Rayburn told house members they could go home for Christmas and that no further legislation was needed by President Roosevelt before the next session starting January 3. He said they would be notified by wire if their presence was required.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rayburn
House
Roosevelt
Congress
Bullitt Arrives in Beirut With Near East Party
William C. Bullitt, Roosevelt’s envoy to the Near East, reached Beirut from Cairo today with six companions and was greeted by Consul General Cornelius Engert.
Boost War Output Focused by Canton Chamber in 1942
Canton Chamber of Commerce will target four key 1942 projects after a member survey. The top aim is an all-out drive to boost war material output to hasten Allied victory. Other goals include street and highway improvements, a new impounding reservoir to solve water problems, and a sewage disposal plant. The group also plans to press for a local branch of the Office of Production Management contract distribution division to speed defense subcontracting to local small plants.
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Canton Chamber of Commerce
Bert E. Freehole
Canton
Chamber
Office of Production Management
Triple Threat Boss Of Fleet Named To Naval War Role
Admiral Ernest Joseph King, praised as a strict seadog, receives the gravest U.S. naval duty of fighting a global war with a fleet not yet two ocean ready. Known as a triple threat expert on battleship bridge, submarine control, and air operations, he is to lead across two oceans.
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Admiral King
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Perak
Canton Post Office
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Harold R. Stark
Walter C. Short
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Kimmel
Nimitz
James E. Chaney
Henry Harms
George C. Marshall
C.oic
Triple Threat
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Ernest Joseph King
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