80 000 French Refugees Seek Aid From Vichy
Eighty thousand Alsace and Lorraine refugees expelled during German occupation urge Marshal Petain to grant government aid and compensation. They charge German intimidation and call for special jurisdiction, land reforms, and loans to rebuild homes and livelihoods. A covering letter to Admiral Darlan accompanies the charter.
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Vichy
Alsace
Lorraine
Marshal Petain
East Front
Germany
Compiegne
Region of Terror
Hitler
Erbhof
Burckel
France
Darlan
British List Ten Mistakes They Hope U S Will Avoid
George Gallup reports that after two years of war Britons warn Americans of ten mistakes to avoid. The British Institute of Public Opinion surveyed diverse Britons in under three days by telegraph to guide the U S based on wartime experience.
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U. S
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Princeton
N. J
Britain
British Institute of Public Opinion
Telegraph
United States
Norway
Crete
Christmas Holiday Brings Death To It In Traffic Crashes
Refugio Parrella 68 dies after being struck by a car at Yuma marking Arizona’s 11th holiday traffic fatality. Morenci reports a previously unrecorded death bringing 1941 auto death toll to 258, up from 222 a year ago. Henry Seit zinger dies from truck overturn injuries at Phelps Dodge hospital. Mrs Charles Wesley Ford of Phoenix identified as bus collision victim. husband and Lester Wren also killed. Dozens treated in Phoenix hospitals as accidents spike statewide.
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Associated Press
Morenci
Florence Junction
Charles Wesley Ford
Phoenix
Lester H. Wren
Drivers urged to use caution after Arizona storm
Snow covered northern Arizona with 14 inches at McNary and up to 12 inches at Cameron. Flagstaff had about five inches Prescott six inches and roads remained open but chains were advised for slippery conditions.
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Associated Press
Arizona
McNary
White Mountains
Flagstaff
Prescott
Cameron
State Highway Department
Eton College Bowl Stolen Since Centuries Past
A silver bowl long used by Eton College students at the 500 year old well has been stolen. The boys now drink from a five cent enamel mug, replacing the cherished item.
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Eton College
England
Drive for Scrap Iron Starts Soon
The Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel announced a nationwide drive to collect scrap for 1942 steel output. Secretary E C Barringer said the campaign will operate 24/7 in cooperation with the Office of Production Management and target over 1.5 million tons from farms and about 4 million tons from auto graveyards, an increase of 1.5 million.
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New York
Institute of Scrap Iron & Steel
E. C. Barringer
Institute
Office of Production Management
Barringer
Winton Named First American Minister to New Zealand
President Roosevelt selects David J. Winton of Minnesota as the first U S minister to New Zealand. The nomination accompanies Henry L. Larsen of Denver to brigadier general in the Marine corps. Larsen, 51, born in Chicago, has commanded the 8th Regiment of the 2nd Marine Division since 1940 and served in World War I.
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Washington
Roosevelt
David J. Winton
Minnesota
New Zealand
Henry L. Larsen
Marine Corps
Larsen
Chicago
Denver
Colo
Second Marine Division
Inter Allied War Council Formed In Far East
In Chungking on December 26 the United States Britain and China formed an inter allied war council to direct Far East strategy. Maj Gen George H Brett represented the United States in talks with Chiang Kai Shek and Gen Sir Archibald Wavell. Wavell and Brett arrived by American piloted plane and met with key officials. Brig Gen John Magruder and Maj Gen Lancelot Dennys also attended along with diplomatic representatives.
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Chungking
U.P
United States
Britain
China
Far East
George H. Brett
Chiang Kai-Shek
Archibald P. Wavell
India
Wavell
Brett
John Magruder
Lancelot Dennys
Fire damages Indian School in Phoenix
Fire last night damaged the two story Phoenix Indian School building housing the art and home economics departments. Sheriff deputies estimate losses over 15000 dollars with most damage to the art department. Indian boys used school hoses to fight the blaze until firefighters arrived. Origin of the fire is undetermined. A separate Christmas day fire destroyed the Ship cafe on East Van Buren street, with losses of several thousand dollars. the club has not operated recently.
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Phoenix
Sheriff's
Phoenix Indian School
Ship Cafe
van Buren Street
Two Bodies Still Sought in Lake
San Carlos lake behind Coolidge dam remains a rescue scene as sheriff deputies press efforts to recover Lucille Wood 16 and her aunt Lillian Wood 39 missing since a drowning Sunday. William Wood the father was recovered yesterday and his wife’s body was found Monday while two other family members reached shore.
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Globe
Sheriff's Deputies
Lucille Wood
Lillian Wood
San Carlos Lake
Coolidge Dam
William Wood
Lucille
New Zealand Farmers Boost Machinery Use Amid War Drive
Military enlistments and high wages are prompting wealthier New Zealand farmers to invest more in agricultural machinery, reshaping farming practices as the war economy intensifies.
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New Zealand
Frost Damages Mexican Winter Vegetables Hit U S Market
Frost in Sonora cuts crops along the Mexican coast with heavy damage in Huatabampo. Nogales reports U S bound shipments triple last year’s pace, 431 carloads crossed versus 157 a year ago, reflecting strong American demand and limited other growing areas affected.
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Nogales
Sonora
Mex
Ariz
Huatabampo
Sinatoa
Southern Pacific Railway Office
United States
Russian Front and North Africa Battles Reported
The high command said Italian and Slovak troops aided Germans on the Russian front and heavy Soviet losses occurred. A Red Army breakout from Leningrad failed after 30 tanks were used. The North Africa setback at Benghazi was framed as planned, with Libyan port occupation by the British. Heavy Soviet tank losses and over a thousand Soviet casualties were claimed near Leningrad.
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Berlin
High Command
Red Army
Leningrad
North Africa
Libyan
Christmas Tree Looted After Window Left Open
Philadelphia report of a theft where a thief looted a downstairs Christmas tree after a lower window was found open. David Colescott, 7, and his 3-year-old brother woke their parents with the plaintive claim that Santa had not left any gifts.
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Philadelphia
David Colescott
Arizona Officer Wounded in War
Lt. Ray Schwanbeck formerly of Ash Fork has been wounded in the Philippines while serving with the U S Army Air Corps his wife Mrs Meloise Schwanbeck of Phoenix was informed Schwanbeck has served seven years in the Air Corps.
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Phoenix
Ray Schwanbeck
Ash Fork
U. S. Army Air Corps
Philippines
Meloise Schwanbeck
Schwanbeck
Air Corps
Seeley Addresses Kiwanis Club on Military Leave
Lieut. Col. George Seeley city manager on leave spoke briefly at the Kiwanis club in the Santa Rita hotel. He is stationed at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. Capt. A. A. Nicholson, personnel manager of a large oil company, delivered an address titled America Has Just Begun.
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George Seeley
Kiwanis Club
Santa Rita Hotel
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Tex
America
A. A. Nichoson
Pilots Called to Meeting Tonight at Municipal Airport
All pilots who wish to join the civilian air patrol are urged to attend a meeting at 730 tonight at the Municipal airport. Al Hudgins will preside, directing civilian defense under Mayor LaGuardia. Contact Hudgins if unable to attend.
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Civilian Air Patrol
al Hudgins
F. H. LaGuardia
New York
Hudgins
FDR Sets Time To Open White House Christmas Presents
Washington December 26 President Roosevelt, busy with war conferences, did not open any Christmas gifts yesterday. Aides said he expected to find time today to call Fala and open their gifts. Press Secretary Stephen Early noted Fala received many presents.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Fala
Scotty
Stephen Early
Many Hurt as Louisiana Storm Slams Southwest Parishes
Seventeen people were injured with three in critical condition when a heavy wind and rain storm struck southwest Louisiana. In Mamou five hurt with three serious as about $15,000 in damage was reported. Morrow saw twelve injured and twelve homes blown down.
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Eunice
Louisiana
Mamou
Here
Morrow
Schoolboys to Be Feted at Y Club Event
A group of Davis Carillo and Drachman students will be entertained at the YMCA at 5 45 p m by Optimist club members. The party will include gifts and supper. Ferron Troxel chairs the committee with Howard Bring and Bill Williams assisting.
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Davis, Carillo and Drachman
YMCA
Optimist Club
Ferron Troxel
Howard Bring
Bill Williams
School for Leprosy Children Opens in Belo Horizonte
A new school in Belo Horizonte Brazil serves healthy children of lepers. The building was funded and constructed by the Society for Protection of Lepers and Defense Against Leprosy in collaboration with the government.
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Belo Horizonte
Brazil
The
Society For Protection of Lepers
Defense
Sweden's 1941 Harvest Declines Amid Cuts and Shortages
Sweden faces a 1941 harvest described as the poorest in half a century due to unfavorable weather. Cattle herds must be reduced 15 percent beyond prior cuts, swine reserves cut 50 percent, and eggs milk and butter production fall as fodder is scarce. Bread rations remain ample but exports to Finland drop. aid to Finland shifts to private efforts while Norway aid is unlikely.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Finland
Congressmen Laud Churchill's Talk
Washington dec 26 prime minister churchills address to congress drew praise from lawmakers across party lines senator byr d called it a demonstration of unity between the united states and great britain senator van nuys urged united military forces with cautious notes on details senator kilgore warned england could have altered history with earlier cooperation senator hayden said churchills conclusions are inescapable and senator bulow urged close britain usa cooperation to prevent future wars senator mcfarland cited democracies working together to deter conflict senator gurney endorsed british empire cooperation and senator wheeler praised the clever speech emphasizing a strong defense driven by efficient government organization and materials production
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Washington
Churchill
Congress
Byrd
D-Va
United States
Great Britain
van Nuys
D-Ind
Kilgore
D-Wva
England
Orient
Japan
Hayden
D-Aziz
Bailey
D-Nc
Bulow
D-Sd
Britain
McFarland
D-Ariz
Gurney
Wheeler
D-Mont
War News: Soldiers Safe in Philippines and Enlisted Marine
Mrs. W. B. Hardy, mother of Sgt. Edward Ferguson, reports he is safe in the Philippines. Also, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Pender of 2910 North Palo Verde Avenue announce their son Tom has enlisted in the U S Marines at Long Beach California.
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W. B. Hardy
Sgt
Edward Ferguson
Philippines
Hardy
Pacific
M. L. Pender
North
Palo Verde Avenue
Tom
U. S. Marines
Long Beach
Calif
Regular VFW Post 549 Meeting Tonight
There will be a regular meeting of Post No. 549 Veterans of Foreign Wars at 7:30 p.m. in the VFW hall located at 121 East Broadway.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
V.F.W. Hall
East Broadway
Charles Young Post of American Legion Meeting Tonight
The Charles Young Post of the American Legion holds its last meeting of the year today at 8 p m in the dugout at 167 South Meyer street. Important business will be transacted.
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Charles Young
American Legion
South Meyer Street
Mrs Moffitt Elected Flag Bearer for G I A
Mrs Moffitt was elected flag bearer and Mrs Tilson named to the entertainment committee by the GIA to the BLE. The announcement was made today.
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A. C. Moffitt
C. A. Tilson
G.I.A
B.L.E
Services Tonight and Tomorrow at Anshei Israel
Congregation Anshei Israel at 526 South Stone Avenue holds services today at 8 p m with Rabbi Dr M Marcus Breger speaking on Differences and Similarities in Observing New Year. He also speaks Saturday at 9 a m. Daily services are at 8 45 a m.
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Congregation
Anshei Israel
South Stone Avenue
Marcus Breger
Tucson Public School Custodians Plan Evening at Mansfeld
The Tucson Public School custodians schedule a gathering at Mansfeld School tomorrow at 7 p.m. A brief business meeting will precede the social event.
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Tucson
Mansfeld School
Saguaro Shrine No 2 to hold regular ceremonial meeting
SAGUARO SHRINE No 2 of the White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet at 8 oclock Friday night at the Masonic Temple for its regular and ceremonial gathering.
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Saguaro Shrine No
Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
Tucson Red Cross War Relief Drive Progress Report
Elmer Present, general chairman, announced total contributions of 19000 dollars toward the 23000 dollar Tucson Red Cross war relief goal. Donations are being received at the drive headquarters located at 39 South Stone Avenue.
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Tucson
Christmas Carols Sung at All Saints Church
Traditional carols sung Christmas Eve return Sunday morning at 10 30 preceding the 11 o clock Mass The choir comprises 33 mixed voices directed by Joe Lane with Camil Van Hulse as organist.
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All Saints Church
Joe Lane
Camil van Hulse
Turkey Surges in 1941 Exports to United States
Turkey’s shipments to the United States in the first five months of 1941 rose sharply by about 50 percent compared with the same period in 1940, signaling a marked expansion of trade during early wartime.
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Turkey
United States
One Son Safe as Other Found Dead
In Los Angeles on Christmas Day the Perez family learned George Perez survived Pearl Harbor. Minutes later police reported Raymond Perez found dead in a vacant lot. They theorize he was garroted with his own necktie by robbers.
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Los Angeles
Perez
George Perez
Pearl Harbor
Raymond
Alexander the Great Employs Snow to Cool Wine
Ancient record notes Alexander the Great filling trenches with snow to chill wine for his soldiers, illustrating practical, if unusual, provisioning tactics used during campaigns.
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Alexander the Great
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By Ralph Heinzen
Tucson Daily Citizen
British Institute
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Winton
Inter-Allied War Council
Walsh
Seeley
Quisling Party
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California
Aroma DE
Fn Roma
Roma Wine Company, Inc
Fresno
N.Y
Southeastern
Cucson Daily
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