Pownall Named Far East Leader To Halt Japanese Invasion
London reports General Henry Pownall, 58, an artillery specialist, takes command as British forces in the Far East amid Malaya setbacks. He succeeds Air Chief Marshal Broke-Popham, arrives from Singapore duties, amid warnings of further reverses and criticism of Malayan defense.
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Christmas Cheer in Spokane and British Staff Safe in Tokyo
Lloyd G. Christman contemplates changing his surname to end with S citing two reasons: daughter Joan born on Christmas Day and a baby boy Dennis Oliver born this year. In London, Britain confirms Ambassador Sir Robert Craigie and staff are safe in Tokyo, with talks seen unlikely to quickly swap diplomatic personnel due to geographical constraints.
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Japan
Tokyo
Contractor Fatally Shot in Delaware Home
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. December 27 State police said contractor John S. Tyndall, 60, was found shot to death last night in his home. A person detained for questioning was identified by police as a suspect but not named. Mrs Tyndall reportedly found the body in a bedroom upon her return from a walk. Police planned a further investigation and declined to discuss details.
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Deaths Flora May Strite Dies Near Lestersburg After Long Illness
Flora May Strite died at her home near Lestersburg at 1 am after a extended illness. She was born in Smithstars daughter of Charles V Ridenour and spent her life in Tehesburg district. Survived by husband Chess ler A Strite and several siblings. Funeral at Long Meadow church Monday at 2 pm with Rowland officiating. Burial in Green Hill cemetery. casket will lie in state from noon to 2 pm.
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Racing Meet Sets Record at Charles Town Jockey Club
The Charles Town Jockey Club reported total wagering of 2,112,381 for the 18 day Fall meeting ending last Saturday. A 4 daily average of 122,899 marked a 28 percent rise from the prior Fall meet. Purses totaled 76,600 shared by 202 owners. Riding honors went to Paul Glidewell with 17 winners, ahead of runner-up Danny Scacca who had 11. C. M. Feliner served as the trainer.
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Navy recruits parade marks local enlistment surge
A 16 man group from the community heads to Baltimore for final Navy exams after enlisting at the local office. Recruiter Dunaway leads a parade from City Hall to the station with the Drum Corps and Legion members assisting. In December, 22 youths have enlisted locally for the Navy.
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FHA Won't Require Bomb Damage Repair
The Federal Housing Administration announced it will not require repair of damage from enemy bombs before accepting foreclosed homes insured for mortgage. It says the insurance contract covers homes undamaged by fire, earthquake, flood, tornado, or waste and bomb damage does not count as waste. Fire damage remains reparable if a bomb starts a fire.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Abner H. Ferguson
Philadelphia mummers parade hopes to march with troops home
About 700 members of Philadelphia marching groups in the Army or Navy have been granted furloughs to join the New Year’s mummers parade. Organizers expect 8 000 to 16 000 mummers to compete for the city’s 25 000 prize fund as the parade begins at 5 20 a.m.
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Cite
Soviet Drive Aims to Lift Leningrad Siege
Soviet forces push a large scale offensive in a parallel thrust to break the siege of Leningrad. Reports say Red Army units are advancing toward the Vaikhove area, attempting to encircle and defeat German positions and relieve the city’s stranglehold.
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Chilly reprimand at army office in Nashville memo
An Army officer entered a subordinate's office at 4 PM and left a memo noting the chair was not warm. The subordinate found the note the next morning, accusing him of arriving late and failing his duties in a cold office setting.
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Churchill outlines wartime alliance and invasion defenses
Report summarizes Prime Minister Churchill’s Capitol Hill address and allied plans with the United States. It notes Britain’s strengthened air superiority, anticipated 1943 initiative, and cooperation under General Sir John Dill while addressing invasion risks, shipping needs, and submarine threats.
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John Dill
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Great Britain
English Channel
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Libya
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Churchill Greets Isolationist Chief at Luncheon
Prime Minister Churchill greeted Senator Wheeler D-Monty at a luncheon, praising the meeting and resisting criticism of Munich while noting cautious remarks to his colleagues about past actions.
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Open City Manila Bombing by Japanese Strikes Fear
Japanese air raid on Manila opens with 36 planes in multiple waves. Manila remains under an open city proclamation by General MacArthur, while communications falter and fires rage. Lingayen Gulf and Luzon fronts see heavy fighting as American Filipino forces defend the capital from advancing Japanese troops.
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He's Excused
Louis Lopez, 4, from Puerto Rico, explored a red metal fire alarm box as firemen rushed to the scene. A Gaithers Bay bus incident left 37 passengers transferred after a brake fire, with no serious damage or injuries reported.
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Local Woman Wins Prize For Essay
Mrs. Bernard Heneny of 712 George Street received a prize for a 50 word essay on What Good Neighbor Program Means to Me. Dr. Leo S. Rowe of the Pan American Union presented during a broadcast. The contest by Yeos Pearson supported Pan American relations with Latin American prize grants.
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Sleeping Beauty Marry End Of Long Recovery
Ruth Stevenson, once in a coma after a 1940 car crash, plans to marry Edward Carney whom she credited with keeping vigil. After three months unconscious and multiple surgeries to relieve brain fluid, she regained consciousness last Easter and has recovered except for slight mouth paralysis.
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Navy academy language table attracts brides to Saum's diamonds
In Chicago, a naval academy mess hall hosts language tables where English isn’t spoken. Meanwhile a prospective bride seeks a quality diamond and wedding ring, planning to select at Saum's, 21 Jonathan Street.
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British mop up in Libya report captures prisoners
Cairo dispatch says several hundred Axis prisoners have been captured and a large ammunition dump seized in British mopping-up operations south of Bengasi. Despite days of rain, forces harass Main Axis units in the Agedabia area near the Gulf of Sirte, clearing pockets in the Bengasi Ghemines Sokich triangle as air force strikes hit troop concentrations and transport columns.
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Related Recognition of Unfitness Scored
Sydney reports Australian deputy opposition leader W M Hughes called the removal of Air Chief Sir Rob ert Brooke Popham from command of Britain's Far Eastern forces a related recognition of unfitness and incompetence. He criticized what he called Peace conditions for Far East garrisons before Japan attacked, saying defenders have gone down the pins in a bowling alley.
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Costly Jam Delays Traffic In Michigan City Court
In Michigan City Indiana a motorist jailed for drunken driving was fined after a costly traffic jam formed as vehicles remained unmoved for over half an hour. Policeman James Shelton observed the stalled line and acted, leading to the legal action in city court.
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Wanted Aleut 25 volunteers for Aircraft Warning Service
Wanted volunteers to join the county Aircraft Warning Service at a county operation post. The unit will run 24 hour duty with two hour shifts every Saturday day. Twelve men currently serve, and this is a vital county need. Phone Harry Wiehl for an assignment.
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