Philippine and American Forces Stand Against Invaders
Philippine and American troops resist Japanese invasion as air attacks focus on Corregidor fortress near Manila Bay. Civilians urge retaliatory bombing of Japanese cities after a quiet day. planners weigh a strike on Tokyo as the defense stiffens.
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Manila
Bec
Corregidor
Bucardian
Manila Bay
Manile
Gibril
Philippines
United States
Fager
Japs Drive Hard At Singapore In War Update
United press dispatches report Japan pressing the offensive toward Singapore and the Philippines. Manila confirms heavy bombing with widespread fires and naval losses including several American destroyers and merchant ships sunk or damaged.
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United
New York
Manifess
Hong
Kone
Singapore
Philippines
Nablure Atantis
Domeinets
High Command
Manila
United Tes Department
Buenos Aires
Cavite
United States
Apartment Fire At Grafton Damages Second Floor
A blaze at a Grafton apartment broke out around 10 43 pm in a second floor unit above a vacant feed mill beside the New York Central railroad. The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department fought the flames for over an hour and kept some firefighters on site to prevent a rekindle.
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Grafton Volunteer Fire Department
New York Central Railroad
U S Pledge Backed Philippine Stand Against Invaders
Washington reports promise of positive assistance to the Philippines as Roosevelts solemn pledge to aid their freedom and eventual independence is cited. Messages claim US manpower and fleet backing the defense while cautioning that Pacific operations remain planned but not announced.
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Washington
Philippines
U.S
Roosevelt
United States
Douglas MintAr
Navy
Dinpazi
Filipinos Hope for US Aid as War Pressure Mounts
In Manila, amid continued Japanese attacks on the capital, residents hold to President Roosevelt’s promises of aid and U.S. official Sayre’s assurance that help is on the way. Alarm bells sounded twice, then cleared as fires and prayers filled the night. churches and families prayed for safety and the revered image of Our Lady of the Rosary.
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U. S
Manila
Inday
Presideat Roosevelt
United States
Heli
Francis B. Sayre
Virgin Marty
Pacific
U.S
Philippine
British Raid Wipes Out Two Nazi Garrisons
British land sea and air forces raided the Norwegian coast wiping out two German garrisons, destroying nine ships and installations, and capturing 5 Germans and nine quislings. The operation targeted Vaagsue and Maaling islands with landings and air bombardments followed by a RAF strike on Wilhelmshaven Emden and other German targets.
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London
Bec
Aize
Vaagsee
Bergen
Kristiansund
Maa- Ing
Quisling
Admiraltty
War Office
Air Ministry
Europe
Arcti Circle
France
Bay of Bi
Germany
Royal Air Force
Wilhelmshaven
Emden
Rhineland
Dunkirk
Holland
Coastal Command
Otherlands
English Channel
Vaagsue-Manley
Start
Firaskh
Act
Dutch Battle Jap Paratroops Invasion At Sumatra
Reports state Japanese paratroops attempted to seize Medan on Sumatra near the Malacca Straits. Dutch and Australian forces struck at transports and ships, while air and sea bombardment reduced enemy strength. Casualties are listed with several killed and wounded. reports note heavy fighting around Medan and limited confirmation of enemy drop numbers.
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Tatavia
Haleh Apf
Sumatra
Hernes
Metin Aport
Singapore
Medan
Morty
Medan J
KLM Air Iiner
Ibaad Az
Netherlands
Acros
Straits of Malacca
Penang
Russians Drive German Defenders From Dozens of Areas
Soviet communique reports a strong Russian tank unit dislodging German forces from towns and villages on the Moscow defense line. Between December 17 and 27 on the Kalinin front northwest of Moscow, Germans were driven from 332 populated places with large losses. On the southwestern front 24 villages were liberated, and 2,008 German officers and men killed. Radio London noted possible German withdrawals near Mozhaisk and Maloyaroslavets sectors as Moscow continues its advance.
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Moscow
Red Army
Kalinin
Soviet Information Bureau
iRadio London
Mozhaisk
Maloraroslavets
Rehoria
Secretary Early Clarifies Roosevelt Statement On Philippine Policy
Washington December 28 White House Secretary Stephen T Early said he saw nothing in President Roosevelt s statement last night to justify an interpretation that Roosevelt was signaling a policy for the Philippine Islands He added his understanding of the President s wording did not foreclose future actions and that the public should not read more into the remarks than stated
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Washington
White House
Stephen T. Early
R.gevelt
Rowrevelt
Witte
Philiphier
Early
Half Million Dollar Fire At Lynn Mass
A half million dollar blaze swept Central Square Lynn Mass as a large church complex and nearby structures were damaged. The fire began in a boiler room and quickly spread to the sanctuary and foyer, with no injuries reported as morning Mass had concluded and buildings were vacant for holidays. Firefighters battled flames through Christmas decorations and tinderedry, fearing wider damage before containment.
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Lynn
S Myre
Ctral Square
Dretiriais
Hultz Outlines Elyria Civilian Defense Plan
Roy E. Hultz named chief air raid warden for Elyria Civilian Defense as he details organizing 3,000 workers into a structured defense, with Alva C. Smith and Carl L. Smith as assistants. He warns preparedness must proceed methodically despite inland air raid uncertainty and calls for a new civil order to prevent panic and keep city life functioning during wartime.
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Roy E. Hultz
Hultz
Carl L. Smith
Trultz
Hulta
German Officers on Luzon Front Sightings Reported
A Herald dispatch notes rumors that German officers were seen on the northern Luzon front, signaling potential enemy presence in the area and prompting official inquiry by local authorities.
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Manila
Herald Si
Luzon
Zionist District Discussion Tonight in Lorain
The Werain Elyria Zionist District holds a roundtable at Temple Reid Avenue and Ninth Street Lorain at 8 30 p m on elect of American entry into the war on Zionism and Palestine Speakers include Rabbi Lothar Lubach Carl Miller of Elyria and Rabbi Julius Kerman of Yara
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Werain-Elyria
Temple
Reid Avenue
Ninth Street
Lorain
Palestine
Lothar Lubach
Carl Miller
Elyria
Julius Kerman
Yara
Six Injured In Weekend Traffic Accidents Reported
Six persons suffered injuries in traffic accidents over the weekend. Slippery highways contributed to multiple collisions on Route 10 and Lorain Avon Road. Victims include Irehe Halter 18 Walter Messenberger 22 and others treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital. A severely hurt pair in Lorain include Robert Cornelius 20 and Don McCormick 22.
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Irehe Haller
Fields Corners
Walter Messenberger
Collins, O
Rowe 76
Miss Halter
Howard K. Haley
Columbia Station
Delbert Patrick
Norwick
Messenberger
Patrick
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Robert Cornelius
Lorain
Don McCormick
Lorain-Avon Road
Americans Hold Line as Japanese Press Tide Near Manila
American and Filipino forces stabilize a defensive line along the Taia River bank in Tayabas province, repelling Japanese efforts to breach toward Corregidor. Allied troops, aided by veterans, remain entrenched 80 miles southeast of Manila with lines firm against intensified assault.
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Philippines i
United States Army
Ous
Tay+ahas
Manila
Petts
Tiaang
Aes Capial
Banlangas
Corrigedor
Manila Bay
Tiaone
Tayabas
Cosa
Alimspan
Mauban
Marla
MacArthur Concentrates Troops Near Manila for Stand
General Douglas MacArthur consolidates most Philippine and American forces northwest of Manila to tighten lines near Pampanga Province. The communique notes high morale and stubborn resistance despite heavy Japanese reinforcements, with both sides suffering losses. Elizalde pledges U S support as officials back the battle line and aide efforts continue.
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Bulletin
Washington
U.P
Douglas MacArthur
Manila
War Department
Army
MacArthur
Pampanga
Manila Bay
Gulf of Lingayen
Alda
Joaquin M. Elizalde
United States
Elizalde
Roose No. 6
W C Leedale Dies Suddenly Leader of Elyria Beauty Shop
Willam C Leedale owner and manager of Leedales Beauty Shop died suddenly at 1 30 am Sunday at his home 1314 Middle Avenue Teath heart trouble Funeral services set for 1 pm Tuesday at Taylor Funeral Home Rev T J Mattingly Church of Christ officiating burial at Dalton Chis Survivors include wife Ada Leedale son William Leedale of Elyria sister Mrs Frank Nelson Seattle Washington half brother Lawrence Maglott Elyria and three pieces
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Willam C. Leedale
Leedale
Middle Avenue
Mr. Leedale
Braintree
England
Elyria
Bellville
1 Church of Christ
the Elks, Eagles and Moose Lodges
Sirs
Ada Leedale
William & Leedate
Frank Nelson
Seattle
Washington
Lawrence Maglott
Taylor Funeral Home
T J. ‘Mattingly
Church of Christ
Dalton, Chis
Chronicle-Telegram Staff Member Enlists In Navy
Robert Allen Fox 22% Geert street has enlisted in the United States Naval Reserves with a petty officer rating. He joined at the Navy Recruiting Station at Loral and will report to the Great Lakes Training Station for recruit training before beginning his duties aboard a naval unit. It notes his wife is Jane C. Fox.
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Robert Allen Fox
Geert Street
United States Naval
Navy
Loral
Fox
Telegram Advertising
Jane C. Fox
Great Lakes
Tinois
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