Senate approves $40 billion defense bill for war effort
The Senate approved a $40,077,003,000 defense package authorizing a 2,000,000 man army, 1,200,000 more troops, a $500 million naval plane program, and expanded weapon production. House action included registration for ages 18 to 64 and compulsory service for 21 to 44, with broader wartime powers under consideration. The Navy plans a 150,000 ton fleet expansion, while a separate bill would add a discretionary death penalty for wartime sabotage resulting in death or serious injury.
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Shoppers Pack Washington County Stores Before Christmas
Even amid wartime concerns residents flood shops as stores stay open nightly through December 23 until 9 30. Christmas Eve hours end at 6 as carols prepare to ring from Public Square with city funds supporting amplification at the Elks Club ballroom.
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Red Cross Meet Tomorrow Night in Sharpsburg Town Hall
An urgent Red Cross meeting is set for Wednesday evening December 17 at 7 30 in Sharpsburg Town Hall. The purpose is to organize the Sharpsburg district for the Red Cross campaign now that the United States has declared war. All interested in Sharpsburg and vicinity are urged to attend.
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Mrs. Roosevelt Says West Coast Morale Is Very Good
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt reports morale on the west coast is very good during war emergency travel. After days of travel through principal communities she expresses confidence in the nation's war preparations and outlook.
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British fear Hong Kong may fall to the Japanese
Kowloon reports show British forces withdrawing to Hong Kong after a Malayan front advance by Japan. Japanese mechanized units smashed into southern Kedah as Allied defenders retreat. Hong Kong, though fortified with anti-aircraft guns and ammo, faces a risky stand as Singapore remains 400 miles away. British press suggests Hong Kong’s loss is near, with editorials downplaying its strategic value.
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German submarine sinks British cruiser off Alexandria
The German high command reported a British cruiser was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the eastern Mediterranean near Alexandria. Reuters cited a Vichy Berlin telegram confirming the sinking of a cruiser from a formation involved in the attack.
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We Women by Betty Brainerd
A Betty Brainerd advice column responds to a letter about friends facing a midlife marital strain and public image. The columnist admires restrained conduct in tough situations, urges gracious repression, and notes that children come first. A separate note guides job seekers to provide qualifications and consider nationwide search.
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Red Cross War Fund Campaign Proclaimed by Roosevelt
The President proclaims a Red Cross War Fund Campaign to raise fifty million dollars to support the American National Red Cross in war relief and civil defense efforts. Franklin D. Roosevelt urges immediate, patriotic public participation. Cor dell Hull signs as Secretary of State.
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Defense airport project to begin near Salisbury
Salisbury Maryland December 16. City and county officials have learned that construction of a national defense airport costing 824938 dollars will start before January. The site is regarded as a strong base for interceptor planes protecting Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and Wilmington. Plans were sent to C F Bornefeld WP A director of operations by City Engineer Clarke Gardner for immediate consideration.
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Underwear Robbery Reported In Virginia Avenue
Local police investigated a theft in the Virginia avenue area where a thief took ten pieces of men’s and women’s underwear from a home on John L. Wolf’s property. The items, mostly light colored, were stolen between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. while the family was at supper.
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Toyland Invasion Report Triggers Child’s Fearful War Glimpse
A child, age four or younger, hears a radio report claiming Toyland has been invaded. He cries that the Tans bomb Toyland, prompting his mother to explain the confusion is about Thailand, not Santa Claus’s winter quarters.
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Navy Report Details Losses From Pearl Harbor Attack
Knox described U S battleships lost or damaged including Arizona Oklahoma and Utah plus destroyers Cassin Shaw and Downes and mine layer Oglala. He noted about 150 to 300 planes participated and no German aircraft were involved while dry docks and oil facilities largely escaped damage.
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Plea for Red Cross emergency war fund urged
Mrs J C Fulée head of the Washington County Red Cross Chapter urged a community appeal for a 50 million dollar emergency war fund. She stressed the Red Cross must enlarge all services, expand disaster response, and bolster welfare work for armed forces and home front amid wartime needs.
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Oglala Mine Layer Crew Details and Hawaii Casualties
The Oglala, a converted World War mine layer formerly the S S Massachusetts and Shawmut, carried a Sinch gun and two 3 inch AA guns with 373 men aboard. Army casualty reports from Hawaii in the Japanese attack show 168 killed in action, 223 wounded and 25 missing, with officers and enlisted men among the dead and wounded.
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Four Hurt In Crossing Crashes Near Cumberland
Four men injured in two railroad crossing crashes near Cumberland Maryland on Monday. Newton Ambrose 64 of North Branch Minnesota was reported near death from a fractured skull. Injured others include John Byron 49 of Cumberland and brothers Arthur and Luther Whitacre of Green Spring West Virginia.
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