Wake Island held by strong civilian and military defense
Tucson resident Robert L. Henderson recalls Wake Island defenses and the 500 to 1,000 American civilian workers aiding Marines and sailors. He notes passes, strict limits, and confidence in Wake’s fortifications while analyzing Japan’s Pacific push and the outlook for Guam and Midway.
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Henderson
Wake
Guam
Midway Islands
Mikaco
China Sea
Pan American Airlines
Navy
British charges German U boats sink French Spanish ships
London reports Germany claims indiscriminate submarine attacks while Britain denies a Vichy communique accusing a British sub of sinking the French merchantman St Denis. The eight week Mediterranean U boat activity includes attacks on Tarn Castillo Opopesa Badalona Greshead Fjord.
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London
Great Britain
Britain
Russia
Libya
St. Denis
Mediterranean
Tarn
Castillo Opopesa
Badalona
Greshead
Changes Seen in Military Course At Arizona University
Visiting Col EB A Keyes from the eighth corps area says personnel shifts and possible course changes may occur in the university military department. Keyes, in Tucson for a two day inspection, conferred with President Alfred Atkinson and Col A W Holderness and urged students to stay with their present military studies as the armed forces will call when needed.
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University Military Department
EB. A. Keyes
Eighth Corps
San Antonio
Keyes
Tucson
Alfred Atkinson
A. W. Holderness
Ele
Irish To Play Santa At University Christmas Program
Tenor Jack Irish will appear as Santa Claus in the University of Arizona annual Community Christmas tree program. Registrar Zaner Lesher announced a full carol and musical program with doors opening at 6 30 pm and the event starting at 7. Bill Daily will serve as master of ceremonies. Gifts collected under the 18 foot tree will be given to the Tucson Big Brothers Society.
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Santa’ Claus
Jack Irish
University of Arizona
University
Zaner Lesher
Lesher
Bill Daily
Saint Nick
Tucson
Big Brothers
Stephens Funeral for Mrs Ella Elizabeth Stephens
Private funeral services for Mrs Ella Elizabeth Stephens 74 who died here yesterday will be held tomorrow at 2 PM in Bring's chapel with Elder W P Pyper of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. A Tyrone Ga native, she had lived in Arizona 55 years, 22 of them in Tucson.
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Ella Elizabeth .Stephens
Bring’s Chapel
W. P. Pyper
Church of Jesus Christ
Evergreen Cemetery
Stephens
Tyrone
Arizona
Tucson
Christmas tree harvests dip in Canada last year
Last year Canada harvested about six million evergreens for Christmas trees. The figures reflect industry output amid demand for festive greenery.
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Canada
City Rummage Shop Reopens Amid Renovation Pause
The Rummage Shop sponsored by the Arizona Children’s Home will reopen tomorrow at 318 North Fourth Avenue, operating daily 9 am to 5 pm except Sundays. Capt. C. Burt Cosgrove reports he and Mrs. Cosgrove are safe after the first Japanese attacks. In the Chiricahua mountains Rustlers Park sees eight inches of snow with skiing for a winter sports report. Major R. C. Davis’s nephew was killed near Honolulu. death date and cause not disclosed.
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E Rummage
The
Arizona’. Children’s Home
North Fourth Avenue
C. Burt Cosgrove
Aundred Ari
Rustlers Park
Chiricahua Mountains
Coronado -National, Forest
Fred Winn
Forest
Arizona
W. H. McConnico
South Sixth
Wass
Corps of Engineers
Honolulu
Hickam Field
Pearl Harbor
Baker Family Informs Son Is Safe In Honolulu
Mr and Mrs W H Baker of 1017 North Tyndall avenue report their son Private Raymond Baker is safe at Hickam Field Honolulu after earlier reports.
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W. H. Baker
North Tyndall Avenue
Raymond Baker
Hickam Field
Honolulu
Sunnyside District Organizes for Civilian Defense
At a mass meeting last night Sunnyside district formed a civilian defense cooperation in Pima county. The community was divided into five zones with a chairman for each zone appointed. John W Bleckar named general chairman and John Dayton secretary and treasurer.
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Sunnyside
Pima County
John W. Bleckar
John ‘Dayton
Birth of Daughter Marilyn Joan to Mansfield Family
Word has been received of the birth of a baby daughter on December 10 to Mr and Mrs Edward Mansfield now residing in Peoria Illinois The baby has been named Marilyn Joan The Mansfields formerly lived in Tucson Mrs Mansfield was Miss Jeanne Chamberlaine before marriage Mrs Beatrice Chamberlaine of Tucson mother of Mrs Mansfield is visiting her daughter.
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Edward Mansfield
Peoria
Illinois
Marilyn Joan
Mansfield
Tucson
Scout Court of Honor Set For Tomorrow Night
A Boy Scout court of honor will be held tomorrow at 7 30 PM in Roskruge junior high school. Dr F B Sowerby serves as chairman of the committee in charge.
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Roskruge
F .B. Sowerby
Scouts Plan Meeting at Pima County Court House
Girl Scouts are asked to meet in front of the Pima County Court House tomorrow between 4 15 and 4 30 p m. The event centers on a singing program organized by scouts and led by Carol.
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Carol
Pima County Court House
Tucson Man Arraigned After Liquor Sale Charge
Antonio Grijalvas of Tucson was arrested Sunday for selling liquor to Indians. He was held on a $750 bond for arraignment before U S Commissioner C Wayne Clampitt following today's court action.
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Antonio Grijalvas
Tucson
U. S
C. Wayne Clampitt
Draft board 2 percent to Phoenix for final army exams
A small group of drafters from Pima county selective service boards 2 and 11 and board 1 will depart January 5 for Phoenix to undergo their final Army physical examinations the following day.
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Pima County Selective Service ‘Board No
Board No. 1
Phoenix
1942 Rodeo Approval By Tucson Chamber
The Tucson Chamber of Commerce rodeo committee unanimously approved the 1942 Fiesta de los Vaqueros plans after calls urging continuation. The Pima county fair, held alongside, will proceed as scheduled. Indian Day shows set for February 14 and 15, rodeo dates February 20 to 22 with exhibition space urged for local businesses.
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Rodeo Committee
Tucson
Hy. Stark
C. W.W. Gardner
Gardner
Harry Embleton
C. B. Brown
P. H. Ross
Roy Robison
Charles’ Dietz
Sam Falvey
City Donates 12-Foot Christmas Tree for Visitors' Party
The recreation department provides a 12 foot tree to be decorated for the Visitors' club Christmas Eve party at the Tucson Chamber of Commerce after the motorcade. The Visitors' room in the chamber will host games and refreshments, with the party committee led by chairman Rd Benton and members including Mrs Benton and others.
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Tucson Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Pima
Neilsut
Club
Rd. la
Benton
Roy Brown
H. H. Smith
Carl McKee
Mabel
King
C. Fox
Paul
Pennewitz
Clement Vaughn
Pilot Tells How He Shot Down Four Jap Bombers Over Hawaii
Honolulu dispatch details Lieut George Welch from Wilmington Delaware recounting December 7 1941 air battles over Hawaii. He describes four kills and returning with three bullet holes in his aircraft after aiding teammate Lieut Kenneth Taylor and engaging multiple Japanese bombers near Wahiawa Barbers Point.
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Hawaii
Honolulu
George Welch
Wilmington
Del
Welch
Army
Barbers’ Point
Women volunteers sought for emergency dressings at Pima County Hospital
Mrs Elizabeth Steelsmith, hospital superintendent, appeals for women volunteers to sew emergency surgical dressings at Tucson's county hospital. The unit will be housed in the doctors auditorium and uses cellucoatton material, with allergy considerations noted for participants.
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Pima
Mount Evans Hosts Nation's Highest New Year Eve Party
The summit of Mount Evans in Colorado hosts America's highest New Year Eve celebration. Attendees gather at the alpine venue to ring in the new year with views of the surrounding peaks and a festive program.
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America
Mount Evans
Colorado
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