Russians Rout Nazis Retake Towns In Leningrad Front
Soviet forces have routed German units in the Volkhov sector near Leningrad, recapturing 32 villages and towns as 191 shows of heavy fighting spread along multiple fronts. The Red Army reported thousands of German casualties and continued advances toward Kaluga, Orel, and other key rail hubs, signaling a broad push to erase a German salient.
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Moscow
Volkov
Leningrad
Special
Wei Communiqhe
Valkhov
Volkhov
Mozhaisk
Maloyaroslavels
Ivan Beldin
Rahiga
Ger Hokassavsky
Volokola
Kaluga
Museu Priansk
Tula-Smolesnk Ra
Boledit
Okra River
Mosco
Ger. Gregori Zhukov
Orel
Geal
Defense Forces Mass To Meet Jap Invaders Front on Luzon
Dec 27 report describes massed forces on the southern Luzon front as Philippine regiments and U.S. units rush to block two northeastern roads toward Manila. Japanese strength estimated from 10 000 to 15 000 men, with air and sea activity and warning of possible coastal attack near Lopez Bay.
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Waustiinw
Luzon
Philpines
Manilaas
iMaz Amides
Sierra Mountain
United States
Philly
Aldat
Lopez Bay
Generally fair weather with light snow in northeast
United Press reports the west will be generally fair with southerly winds. The northeast may see occasional light snow, and temperatures will be somewhat colder tonight. Markets today found on page two.
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United Press
Elyria Families Await News on Navy Death and Missing Son
Two Elyria families faced sorrow as one son’s body was found near the Navy, while another 19 year old, Victor Rudolph Piskuran, is reported missing in action in the Pacific. Richard Jack Hysell, 18, died after injuries at sea and is to be buried at First Baptist church. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hysell, 115 Floral Court, will hold services Monday at 2 p.m. His loss follows a weeklong stay at Slave Island Naval Hospital in California. Meanwhile the Piskuran family, 216 West Hiver Street, awaits further defense word regarding their son Victor, last heard from at Pearl Harbor.
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Elyria
Concerning & Son
Navy
Richard Jack Hysell
Walter Hysell
Floral Court
Elyvia
Slave Island Naval Hospital
California
First Baptist Church
W. J. Piskuran
West Hiver Street
Victor Rudolph Piskuran
Pacific
Pearl Marbor
Anglo American War Plans Outlined by Roosevelt and Churchill
At the White House Roosevelt and Churchill brief Latin American envoys on completed Anglo American war plans. They described a common supply pool, shipping needs, and an offensive target for 1943 across all theatres, with detailed discussions continuing for weeks.
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F.D.R
Churchill
Japs Fiendish Says Sec Hall
Secretary Cordell Hull said Japan uses fiendish cruelty in the Philippines just as in China and Europe. He condemned Tokyo for disregarding the open city status of Manila and linked Japan’s actions to its invasion of China and Hitler’s methods.
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Washington
Japan
Philippines
China
Cordell Figil
Hails
Manila
Hull
Hitler
Europe
Rubber Bearing Dandelion Is Discovered
Columbus Ohio December 27 R The National Farm Chemurgic Council reports a discovery of kok sagy a rubber bearing dandelion from Russia that could yield synthetic rubber at about one third the cost. If seeds are planted soon a U S crop may begin within a year with improving yields after two years.
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Columbus
America
Chemurgic Council
Russia
Midwest
Paul J. Kolachov
Joseph E. Seagrain & Sons, Inc
Louisville
Ohio
Keolaghov
United States
Tien Shan
Kazahstar
China
No New Tires For Average Car Users
The Office of Price Administration announced on December 27 1921 that only select groups may buy new tires and tubes starting January 5 doctors surgeons visiting nurses veterinarians school bus operators and drivers of vehicles vital to public health and safety. The majority of about 220000 motorists will not qualify and must seek second-hand tires.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Japanese Flag Flying At Lucena Today
The Japanese flag lies at Lucena southeast of Manila signaling the Tayabas Isthmus cut and isolation of the peninsula from Lamon Bay to Legaspi in southeast Luzon. American tanks and Filipino regiments push into the southeast front to halt the advance from the Ati Manan Mauban sector. Lucena, a key railroad and highway junction, sits about 25 miles west of Amunanan and south of Mauban, shaping Manila’s communications outlook.
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U. S
Luzon
Lucena
Manila
Tayabas
Lamon Bay
Legaspi
Att- Menan-Mauban
Mauban
Auimanan
Ati- Manan-Mauban
Taysbas Bay
Batangas
Jap Advance Slowed Down By The British
British Empire and Japanese commands reinforced for a ferocious fight along the Perak River line 300 miles north of Singapore. Empire resistance stiffens as Japanese advance slows. fresh tropical units sent in to relieve exhausted troops. Port Swettenham, 125 miles down the coast, looms as a Japanese objective amid food control measures restricting flour, salt, sugar, milk, and butter.
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Singapore
Perak River
Enggor
Swettenham
Still Four Days Left For Hitler To Make Good
German language broadcasters wrap up today with a taunt mocking Hitler’s promise of final victory. They say England will be ready and warn that only four days remain for him to prove his claims. The message emphasizes skepticism toward Nazi promises amid ongoing war broadcasts.
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Hitler
England
Waves Of Japanese Bombers Hit Manila In Three Hour Raid
Waves of Japanese bombers blasted ships, churches and colleges in Manila for three hours. At least 37 killed and 150 wounded in Intramuros, as bombers struck open city claim. Fire raged near Santo Domingo church and Santo Tomas Medical College amid debris and panic.
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U.P
Historia Clurches
Intramuros
Walled City
Manila Catholic
Santo Tomas Medical College
Oldest
University
Philippine Appeals Court
American Army and Navy
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Intendencia
Cro-Witnesses
Santo Domingo
Aimme
Magellan Monument Stands As Bombers Fail At Pasig Landing
At the Magellanes landing near Fort Santiago in Manila’s walled city, a lone monument to Ferdinand Magellan survived bombing as attackers retreated. Erik Friman of United Press and a doctor carried bodies from a nearby treasury building where three watchmen died amid scattered coins and shattered boxes. Budget Commissioner Pio Pedrila was injured, possibly losing a leg, while other officials were hurt. Bombs destroyed several cars. vessels by the Pasig River were targeted but landed inland as Guillermo Francisco ordered river craft moved to Manila Bay.
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Guy
Santo Domingo
Intendencia
Treasury and Mint
Santa Rosa College
Magellanes
Pasig
Fort
Santiago
Ferdinand Magellan
Philippines
Manila
Erik Friman
United Press Stafl
Treasury Building
Pio Pederia
Guillermo Francisco
The
Constibulary
Manila Bay
Churchill to visit Canada for two day wartime trip
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill prepared to depart the United States for a two day visit to Canada. He will address a joint session of Canada’s Parliament and attend a Canada war cabinet meeting while in Ottawa. MclKenzie King arrived for conferences with Roosevelt and allied leaders.
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Winston Churchill
Congress
William P. Cole, Jr
House
Henry A. Wallace
Alben W. Barkley
Senate
Tower Belt
Washington
United States
Canada
MclKenzie King
Roosevelt
Churchill
Britain
Red Cross Expands First Aid Classes in Elyria
The Elyria Chapter of the American Red Cross announced plans to expand its first aid training to reach more people. Existing courses include the standard 98 hour and the CH hour advanced course, with a proposed war course for those who have completed prior classes. Instructors from Red Cross headquarters may teach the new course starting February 33, limited to qualified graduates. A volunteer staff, led by Edith Metcalf, will help recruit and coordinate Civilian Defense participants.
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Elyria
American Red Cross
Jarruary
Hatte
Red Crom
Edith Metcalf
Red Cross
Ebtia
Ira Shaw
Oberlin
AE. Sherman
Eiyria
Line Hela
Kiyris
Certrade Moat
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Pan American
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W. L. E Ring
Roosevels
Soviet Russia
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Roosevelt Terday
Ingh
Netherlands
Australia
New Zealand
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Pacific Fleet
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