Wake Island Marines Hold Against Japanese Attacks
War news from Washington reports major policy moves as Congress plans new tax legislation to fund the war effort. President Roosevelt praises Wake Island Marines for withstanding 48 hours of attacks, while Navy ships sink or damage Japanese vessels and Britain, Russia, and the United States coordinate a total war stance with production cuts and labor talks pending.
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Philippines
Churchill
Treasury
Rayburn
Congress
War Department
Ms.t
Douglas Macarthur
Luzon
Aparri
Vigan
Pearl Harbor
Trussia
Russia
United States
Britain
Germany
Italy
Tokyo
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Labor and Management
Libyan Front Advance Reported From Tobruk to Derna
The Libyan field command announced by Prime Minister Churchill says British and Indian forces remain within 60 miles of Derna. Italian high command reports Derna bombarded by British naval units as bombers strike Bengali. New Zealand forces push west from Tobruk near Gazala, with Indian and British troops taking 120 prisoners east of Gazala.
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Libya
Church‘i
Comunique
Derna
Iitalian High Command
Middle East
New Zealand
Tobrut
Gazela
Gazala
Crossword Puzzle Clues and Cryptoquote Header
A compact page shows a large crossword with across and down clues and a cryptoquote by MILAAPLS. The grid lists numerous numbered entries and synonyms, followed by a filled quotation attributed to Voltaire via Sing Features Syndicate.
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Voltaire
Sing Features Syndicate, Inc
Forces poised for pincer attack north and south Luzon
The Allied command reported Japanese forces ready a pincer move on Luzon while noting a stronger foe at the island’s north end. U.S. planes claimed sinking a Kongo-class battleship and a light cruiser, with Haruna officially declared sunk by Tokyo. In Malaya, Hong Kong, and the Philippines area, updates spoke of heavy fighting and mixed withdrawals as Japan pressed toward British Singapore and Hong Kong.
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Navy
Philippines
Thomas C.hart
Army
U. S
Pearl Harbor
Wake Island
Wake
Uncle Sam
Tobruk
Roosevelt
Knox
Hawaii
Clysian
Hart
U.S
Luzon
Tokyo
Imperial Headquarters
Far East
Malaya
Britain
Singapore
Hongkong
London
Kedih
Kowloon
Victoria
Kwangtung
Hong
Kong
China
United States
Germany
Italy
Japan
Berlin
Rome
Washington
Costa Rica
Cuba
Nicaragua
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Russia
Pravda
Communist Party
Imperial
Tokyo Radio
Phiippines
Domei
Haruna
Tokyo High Command
Clark Field
Army Air Base
Manila
Olongapo
Defense signals blackout plan in Phoenix and defense drive
Central Arizona Light and Power will notify citizens of a Phoenix blackout as civilian defense in Arizona organizes a plane spotter system to be later run by the Army. The American Legion conference focuses on defense activities as tribes offer service and Governor Osborn urges waste paper conservation for a statewide salvage drive.
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Central Arizona Light and Power Company
Phoenix
Home Defense Division
Arizona: Civilian Defense Coordinating
Council
Army
Arizona ‘Department of the American Legion
Fort McDowell
Sacaton
Salt River
Gila River
Ak Chin Reservations
Soviet Air Force Claims Major German Losses Near Moscow
The Soviet Information Bureau reports eleven German planes destroyed yesterday with five downed after an air battle near Moscow. Soviet air forces also damaged seven tanks fourteen field guns fourteen trucks with troops and supplies and related equipment. A Spanish language Romeo and Juliet film with regional Mexican costumes will be produced in Mexico.
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Red Army
Moscow
Mexico
Ginger Plans Miami Run With Share-Expense Stranger
Ginger Drake seeks a route to Club Caribbean in Miami, hoping Tony Taylor will take passengers on a share-expense voyage from New Haven. Taylor, Yale-educated yet expelled, peddles a radical talk on wealth sharing as he awaits departure with a road troupe and a mystery female passenger to Florida.
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Ronny Rokaby
Prince of the Air
Ginger” Drake
Miami
Ginger
Tony Taylor
Florida
West 52Nd Street
Park Avenue
Collegiana
Manila and Moscow clash in looming world war turns
Manila comes into the war against Japan at a critical juncture with a potential devastating effect on the island empire. The Red airfloat at Vladivostok threatens Japan while Soviet rejection of Nazi peace overtures aligns with the Allies. The column notes that European conflict may crush either Hitler or Stalin, as Moscow widens counter offensives and Russia aims to seize wealth of their country. Harder’s arm operation update ends the piece with Cleveland distribution details.
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Pago
Japan
Empire
Vwladivostok
Moscow
Hitler
Stalin
Europe
Fuehrer
Russians Consider Dramatic Siberian Role in War Strategy
The article discusses potential Soviet actions to disrupt Japan, suggesting if Russia makes a decisive move it would close the ring of military powers and aid the Anglo American front. It highlights Siberian forces and air bases as strategic assets that could alter Japanese plans during a broad Pacific crisis.
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Japan
Russia
Siberia
Radio War News Advice From Broadcasters Leaders
Washington December 12 1940 President Neville Miller of the National Association of Broadcasters advised radio stations to exercise unusually careful editorial judgment in selecting war news Announcers and news casters should report war news calmly slowly and deliberately to avoid horror suspense and undue excitement He supported the War Department on establishing definite periods for handling war news except for transferrent importance Chairman James Lawrence Fly of the Federal Communications Commission said censorship was not being undertaken and that industry facilities would generally remain in private hands.
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Washington
Neville Miller
National Association of Broadcasters
Miller
War Department
James Lawrence Fly
Federal Communications Commission
Cardenas Named Chief of Pacific Forces in Mexico
Dec 12 report states former Mexican president Lázaro Cárdenas has been named commander in chief of all national Pacific forces on land sea and air. President Avila Camacho, who created a general staff from the presidential aides, coordinates defenses.
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Mexico
City
Lagaro Cardenas
Manuel ‘Avila Camacho
Hig
Kingman Utility Rates Reduced by Company
The Citizens Utilities company granted a reduction in commercial rates in Kingman totaling 10,929 dollars annually, announced by the state corporation commission. The new rate will be 3.14 cents per kilowatt hour, versus the old 4 cents for 200 kWh, 5 cents for the next 300 kWh, and 6 cents for the next 500 kWh.
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Phoenex
Citizens Utilities“v Company
Kingman
Corporation- Commission
Coast Officials Enforce Nighttime Blackout Across Coastline
In a Los Angeles area alert, unidentified offshore planes triggered a 4 15 p m to 8 14 p m blackout. Evacuations were ordered for 1 000 plus residents within 40 miles of the coast from Santa Cruz to Monterey, then canceled an hour later. Major plants like Boeing Seattle and Douglas Long Beach prepared with windowless, bombproof setups while other factories nationwide tightened defenses.
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Consolidated
San
Los Angeles
Zerse
Santa Cruz
Monterey
Fort Ord
4Th Interceptor Command
Salinas
Carmel
Watsonville
Pacific Grove
Fiorello LaGuardia
New York
Office
Civilian Defense
Tacoma
Wash
Boeing Aircraft
Seattle
Douglas Aircraft
Long Beach
San Diego
National emergency powers path eyed for foreign news censorship
The piece notes continued discussion on a national emergency measure with possible new authority for government censorship of foreign news. Sponsors were vague on specifics but expect a censorship framework. Lawmakers consider approval a must before the Christmas recess.
Richardson Heads Methodist Bishops
Bishop E R Richardson of Philadelphia elected president of the Methodist Council of Bishops at the annual session in Savannah Georgia named byline officers W W Peele as vice president G B Obman secretary J C Broomfield and A W Leonard to the executive committee Bishop Arthur J Moore of Atlanta, after six years in the Orient, denounced Japan's aggression as brutal and unwarranted while stressing resistance to force.
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Sha Island
E. R. Richardson
Philadelphia
Methodist Council of Bishops
Council
W.W. Peele
Richmond
G. B. Obnan
Bostom
J. C
Broomfield
St. Louis
A. W. Leonard
Washington
Atlanta
Orient
Japan
China
Arizona urged to aid copper price rise in hearings
Phoenix December 12 Arizona should take a prominent part in the office of production management hearings to determine means of increasing copper production Governor Osborn was advised by Charles F Wills chairman of the board of governors of the Arizona department of mineral resources Willis said participation offers a chance to secure a higher price for copper and thereby raise wages and tax revenue for the government An upward copper price advance is estimated to add about seven thousand dollars yearly to Arizona per pound?
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Phoenix
Arizona
Office of Production Management
Osborn
Arizona Department of Mineral Resources
Willis
Allies Have More Supplies Than Axis Powers
United States Great Britain Soviet Union China and Netherlands Indies control the majority of the world wheat petroleum coal ore and sugar, per Census Bureau. The United States alone accounts for about 83 percent of petroleum and over a third of coal and iron ore. The Soviet Union supplies more than one quarter of the world wheat and potatoes.
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Washington
U.P
United States
Great Britain
Russia
China
Netherlands Indies
Census
Bureau
Soviet Union
Explosion at Burlington Arms Plant Injures Many Workers
A December blast at the Burlington small arms munitions plant wrecked a three story structure and wounded numerous workers. Guarding the plant, Lt. Col. K. F. Adamson restricted access as ambulances and city fire crews ferried injured to area hospitals. The ordnance plant, built for about 50 million dollars and opened last summer, was reported not fully completed.
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Burlington
U.P —An
K. F. Adamson
Burington
Ordnance
War casualty notices include nine officers and 155 enlisted killed
The President said belligerents followed a policy of not publishing casualty lists. The War Department issued three lists naming nine officers and 155 enlisted dead in Havwall. The Navy will not release casualty names publicly while notifying next of kin and requesting non disclosure of ship or station.
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Washington
Japan
United States
War Department
Havwall
Navy
Navy Department
Pink Boll Worm Meeting Called in Phoenix Capitol
Cotton growers will discuss eradicating a pink bollworm infestation in the Salt River valley at a meeting tonight in the senate chambers of the capitol. The infestation has spread to the Glendale district this year. R. E. McDonald of San Antonio heads the pink bollworm eradication and control program of the U. S. Bureau of Entomology will attend.
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Phoenix
Salt River
Senate
Capitol
Glendale
R. E. McDonald
San Antonio
Tex
U. B. Bureau of Entomology
Willcox Man Faces Loss of Left Eye
Blann of Willcox is hospitalized with a likely loss of his left eye after a collision on US 84 two miles west of Red Rock. I B Allen of Los Angeles told the sheriff Blann did not see a warning flare and crashed into Allen’s parked truck, suffering eye injuries, cuts, bruises, and shock. Allen said Blann admitted seeing the flare but could not avoid impact.
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Blann
Willcox
Red Rock
I. B. Allen
Los Angeles
Sheriff's Office
Allen
Amateur Radio Men Called To Service
Washington report says the Army seeks unmarried amateur radio operators ages 18 to 35 to volunteer for the signal corps. Qualified individuals should apply at nearest recruiting station and bring their licenses. Those ineligible for active service may serve in civilian roles at Army radio stations and headquarters.
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Washington
Signal Corps
Army
Los Angeles Livestock Market Mixed Prices Shows Steady Trend
In Los Angeles on December 12 market notes show hogs salable at 12.00 to 14.00 per 100 pounds with scarce high weights, sows 9.50 to 10.25. Cattle supply 350 with firm pricing across classes, cows 5.50 to 9.00, bulls 8.00 to 9.50. Calves 10.50 to 14.00, vealers 10.50 to 12.50, lambs 11.00 to 50, ewes 4.50 to 5.50. sheep none.
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Los Angeles
Market News Service
Godo
Produce market receipts from U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Los Angeles reporting Dec 12 ex change receipts show butter 72,884 lbs cheese 58,215 lbs eggs 2,787 cases. Butter bulk 37. Candled large eggs 0.40, med 0.38, small 0.34 per dozen or unit as listed.
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Los Angeles
U.S. Dept
Air Raid Order Enforces Sirens And Air Fence Rules
Coordinator Martin issues immediate air raid order through Chief Wheeler detailing air fence requirements for ambulances fire equipment police vehicles and all siren equipped buildings. Whistles blow at railroad plants and industrial sites with three short blasts for five minutes and sirens rise and fall for five minutes. All Clear is one long blast by whistle and siren for 30 seconds. Citizens urged to stay off streets and walk if moving. police deputies and auxiliaries to station at key points to prevent looting direct traffic and keep roads clear for official vehicles.
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Martin
Wheeler
Southern Pacific Railroad
Sheriff's Deputies
Theft of Suits Charged to Man
Denver resident Vader Whitworth, 54, was charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing three suits from Montgomery Ward on West Congress Street. He reportedly took one suit yesterday and two more today, then sought a suit box at Levy's department store prompting police to investigate. Whitworth denied the theft when questioned at the station.
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West Congress Street
Montgomery Ward
Company
Vader
Whitworth
Denver
Levy's
C Elio Myers
Myers
Local Repair Ads Highlight Awnings Tires And Auto Services
An eclectic page of small ads lists appliance repairs with guarantees from Steinfelds and contact lines, auto repairs and painting services, tire sales from Manly's Tire Service, and various shops including Pima Paint and Top Shop, Robbins Body and Bender, and Gillant Running Co. with multiple phone numbers and addresses.
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Steinfeld
Manly's
Stone
DON Rogers
Guar Mater Tineun Mechanical Ser
PIMA
Robbins Body & Bender Worf
Sixth Ave
Martin
Josephine
Congress
VOGUE
Dula's
Isl-N. Stone
W. Congress
Hester Hunter
Speadway Phopes
B. Broadway
Priser's
Tanes Varane W. Ganz
CEWIS
W. Alameda
Courteois
Fwilliam
Schulmeyer
Milgrim
Santa Rita
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