Coast Welders Set to Walk Out in Union Row
In Los Angeles 1700 welders at California shipyards on Terminal Island planned to quit after members were discharged for failing to pay AFL Boiler Makers union dues. The welders deny the Hillman AFL agreement and say they will not pay AFL dues, citing discrimination while awaiting talks with shipyard officials.
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Los Angeles
Paul Gregory
Southern California
United Welders, Cutters and Helpers Union
California
Terminal Island
AFL
Karl V. Morris
OPM
Sidney Hillman
John A. McCone
California Shipbuilding Company
Gregory
E. V. Blackwell
Boilermakers’ Union
Hillman
Jack Hardie
Nazi Planes Used By Japs In Malaya War
London reports the air ministry said Japan used Messerschmitt 109 and 110 fighters in the Malaya air battles. The ME 109 and ME 110, potentially German built or German designed, fought RAF and US planes. an RAF pilot dodged four ME 110s and later escaped from ME 109s amid several engagements.
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Malaya
London
Air Ministry
Germany
Japan
Russian Siberia
New Cruiser Slides From Ways At Camden
Camden New Jersey December 17 the 10 000 ton cruiser U S S Columbia second of a new class of so specially constructed men of war was launched at the New York Shipbuilding corporation yards today The sleek 18000000 ship slid down the ways into the Delaware river seven weeks after the launching of its sister ship the U S S Cleveland from an adjoining way The Columbia was completed seven months ahead of schedule immediately before its launching the keel of a larger cruiser the U S S Alaska was laid on an adjoining way and at Cramps shipyard across the river a floating workshop was launched.
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U. S. S. Alaska
Cramp
City Manager Appointed Vice Chairman In County Defense Panel
Acting city manager Phil J. Martin Jr was named vice chairman of the Pima county civilian defense committee for resources and production by Gov Sidney P Osborn. Registration for the March 3 city primary closes January 2 per City Clerk Charles C Irvin. voters who voted in the last general election need not re register.
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Phil J. Martin, Jr
Sidney P. Osborn
Pima County Civilian Defense Committee
Charles C. Irvin
Chicken Dinner Fundraiser by Negro Methodist Church
The Negro Methodist church sponsors a chicken dinner Thursday from 11 30 am to 7 pm at the corner of North Ninth avenue and West Fourth street. Reservations can be made by telephoning 4253.
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THE
Negro Methodist Church
North Ninth Avenue
West Fourth Street
Masons Invite Members to Third Degree in Tucson
H Cowan Drachman Master of Tucson lodge No. 4 F and A M issued invitations to visiting Masons to attend a meeting tonight at the Masonic temple where the third degree will be conferred on candidates.
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Cowan Drachman
Tucson
Masonic Temple
Pork as Home Meat Supply Highlighted in Extension Circular
Arizona university extension service released a new circular titled Pork, a Source of Home Meat Supply. Written by J. T. Rigden extension animal husbandman, the pamphlet outlines more production from farms to aid defense efforts.
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Arizona
University Extension Service
J. T. Rigden
County selectee exams move to University of Arizona gymnasium
After the regular exam at the county hospital on December 17 all Pima county selectee examinations will be held at the University of Arizona gymnasium. The board expands personnel under Dr. Arthur Engelder the medical examining board chairman. The first new examination is set for December 22 at the university gym and in January exams occur weekly starting the 7th.
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Pima County
University of Arizona
Arthur Engelder
Medical Examining Board
University Christmas Tree Program Tonight at Main Auditorium
The annual event starts at 7 PM with student skits and the combined glee clubs. Doors open at 6 30 PM for gift drop offs to Tucson Big Brothers. public invited.
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Tucson
Final date set for hoseman exam filings
J Forrest Ingle city civil service director announced January 3 18 as the final date to file applications for hoseman examinations for fire department service. He noted the deadline is set to advance the civil service process and urged interested applicants to submit promptly.
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Fire Department
J. Forrest Ingle
City Civil Service
Navy calls Johnston Island attack weak and no injuries reported
The Navy said the Japanese attack on Johnston Island caused no injuries and described the action as weak. Earlier the Army noted minor damage at Kahului Maui from a submarine shelling with no casualties. The 24 hour Pacific and Atlantic reports showed no other significant activity.
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Washington
Navy Department
Johnston Island
Navy
War Department
Kahului
Maui
Atlantic
Island
Johnston
Hawaii
Hawaiian
Pearl Harbor
Philippine
Philippine Theater
Hawaiii
First Electric Cooked Meal Prepared in England
In 1895 a historic milestone occurred as the first electrically cooked meal was prepared in England marking a key moment in culinary technology. This demonstration showcased electric cooking's potential to transform kitchens and domestic life.
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England
Twelve year old offers to join navy and inspires praise
New York reports Joseph Reid, aged twelve, obtained his mother's consent to join the Navy. He wrote to the Navy seeking information. Rear Admiral Adolphus Andrews replied, praising his spirit but noting age prevents enlistment. Joseph will frame the admiral's letter as a keepsake.
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New ‘York
Joseph Reid
Navy
Joseph
Kathryn Reid
Santa Claus
Adolphus Andrews
Third Naval District
America
Births At Stork's Nest Willie Banks Family Welcomes Daughter
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Willie Banks at 7 14 a m on December 17 at 1124 South 11th Avenue. The birth records note the family residence and time of delivery.
Girl, 15, Bags Deer on Uncompahgre Plateau
Pretty Catherine Emerson isn’t so strong but has great aim. The 15 year old returned from a hunting expedition on the Uncompahgre plateau with a deer and pear. She killed a buck last year.
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Grand Junction
Colo
U.R
Catherine Emerson
War in Far East Seen Prolonged Says Roosevelt
President Roosevelt told a national industry conference that the war in the Pacific will be long and urged unanimous support for a rapid defense production plan. He warned against a mindset that could end private industry and trade unionism, stressing speed in turning out weapons and equipment.
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Washington
Pacific
Elkhart Tavern Keeper Uses 75 Bond Pennies in Bottle
Steven Pugliese, an Elkhart tavern keeper, saved pennies to pay defense bonds totaling 75 dollars. He stored the coins in an enormous beer bottle weighing 45 pounds, a story the item notes as bound to turn up somewhere.
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Elkhart
Ind
Steven
Pugliese
Bicycles to Rise as Auto Production Cuts Reported
Washington officials say 800000 new bicycles will be produced next year despite auto production cuts. The industry will reduce average bicycle weight from 49 to 34 pounds to boost output and meet defense needs.
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Washington
OPM
Tompkinson Rites Held in Binghampton Church
Ephraim Tompkinson died yesterday at a local hospital at age 46. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Binghampton chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial took place in the Mormon cemetery. He was a Meadow Creek Utah native who had lived in Arizona for 63 years. Survived by daughter Mrs Oren Ivester of Tucson and a son. Arrangements by Parker Mortuary.
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Ephraim Tompkinson
Yester
Binghampton Chapel
Church
Jesus Christ of
Tompkinson
Meadow
Creek
Utah
Arizona
Polar seas free of ice in normal weather periods
Scientists note that during typical weather cycles the polar seas show reduced ice cover. This observation contrasts with extreme years and highlights natural variability in Arctic conditions.
Fort Sill Processes 40000th Army Recruit
Fort Sill Oklahoma reports the 40000th Army recruit passing through its reception center. Recruits are processed outfitted in uniforms and assigned to quarters as part of the draft intake and training flow.
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Fort Sill
Sill
Okla
U.P
Fort’ Sill
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