Germans Mass in Balkans Move Raises Alarm
German troops push toward Bulgaria threatening routes to Turkey and Greece. Estimates of involved Nazi forces range from 300 000 to 600 000 as Hungary mobilizes thousands for a winter Balkans campaign. Budapest reports suggest Hungary may back German flanks against Russia.
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Associated Press
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Romania
Bulgaria
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Albanian Peasants Provide Vital Intelligence to Greeks
The Albanian peasants and mountaineers supplied the Greek army with crucial intelligence on Italian positions behind hills and fortifications. The piece lauds Albanian bravery and notes their historic role and distinct language, highlighting their impact on Greek WWII victories.
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Washington
Royal Air Force
Europe
Albania
Mussolini
Turkey
Egypt
Albanian Alps
To Wed Rancher Mary Lightner and Richard Robins
Engagement announced between Mary Lightner of Guymon Oklahoma and Richard Robins former president of Transcontinental Western Air now a Kansas cattle rancher Miss Lightner a University of Oklahoma graduate and school teacher
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Mary Lightner
Guymon
Okla
Richard Robbins
Transcontinental & Western Airlines
Kansas
Miss Lightner
University of Oklahoma
Africans Urged to Join War Against Axis
General Charles De Gaulle urged French North Africa to rise against the Axis in a bid for a Mediterranean victory. The broadcast appeal targeted military leaders loyal to the Vichy government and called for united action under Free French forces.
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London
Charles de Gaulle
North Africa
Axis
Mediterranean
West Indies Powers Granted to French Admiral under Vichy
Admiral Georges Robert appointed High Commissioner with plenipotentiary powers to govern defense of the West Indies French Guiana St Pierre and Miquelon and to negotiate with the United States and other American nations under Vichy dictates.
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Western Hemisphere
Georges Robert
French West Indies
West Indies
French Guiana
St. Pierre and
Miquelon
U.S
London Under Fire as Nazi Raid Ravages City
British report describes a night of devastating firebombing over London by German raiders. The Associated Press building on Tudor Street was destroyed. St Pauls and Guild Hall suffered damage while cathedral flames threatened the landmark. Firefighters fought through explosions as water pressure failed and rains aided the effort.
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Germany
London
Associated Press
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Newspaper Row
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Thames
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Church of St. Lawrence
Dick Whittington
St. Paul's
British Bombers Strike Targets in Germany and Italy
British air raids countered the London attack by bombing targets in Germany and Naples, Italy, with Mussolini’s command reporting seven killed and several wounded as two waves dropped explosives and propaganda leaflets.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Naples
Italy
Mussolini
Backwash from the 40s Democratic Convention Ties Jones McNutt
Washington dispatch notes the Chicago convention boosting Jesse Jones and Paul V. McNutt. Jones bears the Commerce and Federal Loan roles while McNutt gains coordination of health, welfare, nutrition, recreation for national defense amid speculation of a 1944 presidential run.
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Washington
Chicago
Jesse Jones
Paul V. McNutt
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Social Security
Public Health Service
United States Office of Education
National Youth Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Al Smith backs FDR on his 67th birthday
Former New York Governor Al Smith, known for opposing Roosevelt policies, said on his 67th birthday that he is in accord with the president's speech last night. Smith praised the speech as courageous and straight hitting, saying it clearly identified the issues.
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New York
al Smith
Roosevelt
Smith
London station hits and Swiss reports bomb damage
Swiss and Yugoslav broadcasters say London failed to reply all day. It is believed German bombs may have hit the London station, leaving big radio in Bern off air as of December 30.
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London Broadcasting
Bern
Switzerland
Yugoslavia
London
Mrs Glenn Hyner Heads to Juneau After Southern Visit
Mrs. Glenn Hyner traveled to Juneau as a passenger following several weeks in the South, where she visited and then departed for her destination.
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Glenn Hyner
Juneau
Wheeler Plans Peace Speech After Roosevelt Message
United States Senator Burton K. Wheeler prepares a 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time address via NBC responding to President Roosevelt’s nationwide message. An aide says the speech will renew Wheeler’s call for the U S government to seek a just peace among European nations.
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Washington
United States
Burton K. Wheeler
NBC
Roosevelt
Theo
Roosevelt Voices Tremendous Approval For Defense Address
President Roosevelt is described as tremendously pleased with the defense address reaction. Secretary Stephen Early notes the message received far greater response than any prior address, with about 100 to 1 in favor of the views expressed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Secrtary
Stephen Early
Early
Robber Promises Refund in Newport News
Mr and Mrs Ray Mosby report a bandit took 49 dollars from them in Newport News on December 30 saying he hated to do it and would repay with three percent interest. The incident mirrors a small-town crime with a strange repayment promise.
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Newport News
Ray Mosby
President Calls Nation to Great Arsenal of Democracy
President Roosevelt in a nationwide radio address urged America to become a permanent militaristic power and an arsenal of democracy to counter Axis aggression. He warned that Britain’s defeat would leave the Hemisphere under Nazi control and emphasized no talk of peace until aggressors abandon domination. He urged labor and industry to unite, ban strikes, and speed crucial war production.
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America
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Australia
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt speech draws mixed praise across Allies and Axis
Britain hails Roosevelt address on world hostilities as courageous and realistic praise, while Rome brands him man of undeclared war and German reaction remains undisclosed. Fascist editor Virginio Gayda argues the speech adds nothing new and cements the U.S. move toward neutrality.
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Berlin
Rome
United States
Virginio Gayda
Rome-Berlin
Gironale D'Italia
Gayda
Hitler
Siege of Bardia Intensifies As Italian Holdouts Refuse Defeat
Associated Press reports 20,000 Italian defenders remain at Bardia as British forces close in around the port. Official word says preparations for a major assault are progressing smoothly while Italian defenses respond with more active guns. Unconfirmed dispatches say Mussolini ordered a fateful port defense.
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Bardia
Mussolini
Territorial Treasurer Oscar Olson to visit Juneau by PAA Electra
Treasurer Oscar G. Olson is due in Juneau this afternoon aboard a Pan American Airways Electra flight from Fairbanks where he completed a business trip.
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Oscar G. Olson
Juneau
PAA Electra
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