Churchill Sees 1943 as Year to Take Initiative in War
United States and Britain rally Allies as Winston Churchill tells Congress that 1943 will bring a broader, more aggressive war effort. He warns of continued hardships yet asserts Allied strength, citing Russian resistance, North Atlantic lifeline, and efforts against Mussolini.
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Winston Churchill
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Five Die in Stark County Christmas Day Crashes
Holiday traffic toll peaks in Stark county with five dead and 34 hurt. Names include Phillip Ricker of Massillon, Oron Shrigley of Reedurban, and others from Barberton and Akron. County totals reach 102 deaths for the year, near the all time high. Oron Shrigley dies at Aultman hospital after a Massillon road collision, involving James Vance and Peter Soufales.
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Stark County
Phillip Ricker
Massillon
Oron Shrigley
Reedurban
Canton- Massillon
George Gottwalt
Gertrude Dine
Barberton
Edith Please
Peter Please
Upsonave
Akron
Navarre
Canton
Four Japanese ships sunk or likely sunk by U S submarines
U S Navy reports a Japanese transport and a minesweeper sunk and two more ships probably sunk by submarines in the Far East. Manila open city stance noted. Wake Island garrison miscount corrected. Pacific operations pause on coastwise raids with nine ships attacked Dec 18–24, one sunk, six civilians aboard, and casualties.
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Central Pacific
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California
Hull initiates step for Vichy to get islands
United States Secretary of State Hull states joint action with Great Britain Canada and Vichy aims to withdraw Free French forces from St Pierre Miquelon near Newfoundland. Roosevelt awaits Canada’s reply on restoring the status quo of the islands.
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Newfoundland
Emile Muselier
Wavell and Chiang Create Far East Allied War Council
British and Chinese military delegates formed an Allied war council in Chungking after a three day secret meeting. Gen Sir Archibald Wavell and Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek led talks on joint war action and future Far East strategy, with full harmony reported.
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United Press
Chungking
China
Far East
Archibald Wavell
India
Chiang Kai-shek
Manila Open City Status Declared Amid Manila Battle
United States and Philippine forces fight heavy battles southeast of Manila as MacArthur proclaims the capital an open city to shield it from air and ground assaults. Japanese pressures mount on Luzon while defense lines hold north and south with reinforcements and caution over possible baguio fall.
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Tokyo
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Nichols Airport
Corregidor Island
Manila Bay
Francis B. Sayre
Baguio
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Sayre
Dutch Sinke Two More Warships During Indies Offensive
United Press reports from Batavia that Dutch air and sea forces sank two enemy ships, boosting total sunk to 15. A bombing raid near Kuching, Sarawak, destroyed a destroyer or transport of about 2,100 tons, likely crewed by 200. A Dutch submarine reportedly hit a mine on a prior mission, with all hands lost except one.
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Borneo
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Natuna Islands
French say they welcome US condemnation of De Gaulle occupation
The French in Vichy stated they welcomed the US State Department condemnation of the DeGaullist occupation of St Pierre and Miquelon. They argued the De Gaullist move hinges on Anglo-Saxon decisions and that France expects a prompt restoration of the pre December 25 status to achieve satisfaction.
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Free French seize assets amid wartime conference talks
Free French naval forces seized items on Wednesday while Ottawa kept silence. Belief centers on a reply from Prime Minister Mackenzie King in Washington for the Rome-Berlin axis meeting with President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill. The British Press Association said Admiral Emile Muselier acted without Allied consultation. Official comment withheld.
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Winston Churchill
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London
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Gephart Named Stark Defense Head
County commissioners appoint William H. Gephart bridge engineer to head rural district civilian defense setup. He may serve as assistant to Canton council executive director while remaining on the engineer's payroll, a question raised on legality and feasibility to be decided later. Gephart chosen for township and village organization due to his knowledge of the county road and bridge system.
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Canton Council of Civilian Defense
British Capture 13000 Axis Prisoners in Libya
The British Middle East command said over 13,000 Axis troops have been removed to rear areas as British forces push 300 miles westward in Libya. In the Age dabia area near Bengasi and Barce, Axis resistance is largely reduced with tanks and vehicles abandoned. London circles deem Bengasi capture as removing the Axis threat to Egypt and freeing forces for Libyan mopping up efforts.
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Cyrenacia
Senate
House of Representatives
Libya
Far East
England
Malaya
Associated Press
Middle East
Agedabia
Bengasi
Italy
North African
Barce
London
Egypt
Tripoli
War News And Rain Fail To Put Damper On Yule Spirit Here
Canton's Christmas and holiday spirit stays high despite war bulletins and overcast skies. The thermometer stayed near 39 during the day and 36 at night with drizzle and fog at times. Many Cantonians visited decorations while defense plants kept regular schedules and aid groups distributed gifts to children and the poor.
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Children’s Bureau
Catholic Community League
Salvation Army
Goodwill Mission
Sherwin - Williams Paint Co
Crystal Park Hardware Co
Apple House Announces Daily Sweet Cider Hours
Apple House in Fulton NW offers fresh sweet cider daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The notice invites customers to enjoy the seasonal beverage at the local shop.
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Defense stamps free with gas in Smithire ad
An advertisement notes free defense stamps with gas purchases at Smithire located at 2nd and McKinley NW, highlighting a promotional offer likely during wartime. The brief item presents a local business incentive without additional details.
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2Nd
McKinley NW
Fall of Hong Kong Affects Singapore Offensive
December 26 dispatches report Hong Kong fell after a week of heavy fighting, signaling a likely intensification of the Japanese drive on Singapore. London says water supplies were destroyed hampering British, Indian, Canadian, and Chinese defenders. casualties are described as heavy. Domei notes a 15 minute parley.
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Malaya
Britain
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London
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Foreign Office
Police Guard Churchill at Capitol Like a President
International News Service reports that Capitol security for Winston Churchill's visit was tightened to wartime levels. Augustus Cook ordered guards to treat him as a president with restricted access, secret service presence, and stringent identification for legislators and visitors.
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Churchill
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Augustus Cook
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