Roosevelt vows Philippine freedom as war bands rally
President Roosevelt pledged to the war scarred people of the Philippines that their freedom will be redeemed and independence established and protected. The United States stands behind that pledge with its entire resources in men and material. Navy reports intensified campaign against Japanese forces to aid Philippine defense as Domei forecasts Manila’s fall before New Year’s.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Philippines
United States
Philippine Islands
Stephen Marly
Luzon
Manila
Japan
Hongkong
British Strike At Nazi Industries In Daylight Raid
London dispatch reports overnight RAF air blows targeted Wilhelmshaven Emden Rhine industrial districts and western German ports with good weather aiding the force. The raid, the second in as many nights, hit docks at Dunkirk and Dutch air bases while coastal command aircraft attacked enemy shipping and Dutch coast targets.
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London
Germany
Wilhelmshaven
Emden
Rhineland
Air Ministry
France
Europe
Dunkerque
Holland
War Bonds Drive Urges Americans to Support Defense Efforts
The Tucson Daily Citizen appeals to citizens to fund the war against Japan by buying defense bonds and stamps. Bonds start at 18.75 dollars and stamps at 10 cents, available through banks, post offices, and retailers. Regular purchases are encouraged.
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Japan
Tucson Daily Citizen
British Raid Two Isles Off Norway
British forces conducted simultaneous land sea and air operations off Norway wiping out two German garrisons destroying ships and installations and capturing 95 Germans and nine Quislings in a six hour raid on two islands near Bergen and Kristiansund. The operation featured smoke screen bombardment and long range bombing of an airfield to hinder rescue planes.
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Sidney J. Williams
London
U.A
Vyaagsee
Bergen
Kristiansund
Maaloy
Moscow Threat Removed by Red Army Drive Near Moscow
Moscow and armory Tula have been freed from danger as Red Army advances push back Germans. Russians threaten Nazi bulge at Mozhaisk and rout German youths of 17 and 18 in Kalinin sector. Soviet information bureau says 832 towns reoccupied in 10 days with more localities taken.
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Moscow
Tula
Red Army
Mozhaisk
Kalinin
Soviet Information Bureau
Arizona Joins Ban On Radio Equipment For Axis Aliens
Washington December 29 Attorney General Francis Biddle extended a surrender order to Arizona requiring Axis aliens to turn over radios short wave receivers cameras and other gear by 11 p m tomorrow or face forfeiture and possible internment. The move parallels bans already in California Oregon Washington Montana Idaho Utah and Nevada and signals nationwide action with Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to follow.
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Washington
URI
Francis Biddle
Arizona
California
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
Biddle
Srrender
Japan Cuts In On Radio With Bombing Claim
San Francisco December 29 reports say a powerful Japanese radio station interfered with American international broadcasts to announce the bombing of San Francisco. The Navy called it a new propaganda tactic aimed at panic, while noting San Francisco had a quiet night. Manila listeners reportedly heard the false report during KGHI’s Orient-directed broadcast.
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San Francisco
U.ai
Pacific
Navy
KGEI
General Electric
Manila
KGHI
Orient
Golden Gate
Japan
New Tucson Chamber elects James C Grant president
James C Grant was elected president of the Tucson Chamber of Commerce at a directors meeting in the Pioneer hotel. He succeeds Karl Barfield, who served three one year terms. New directors include Matt Mansfield A P Martin Capt Russell Fairgrieve Max Klinger and A A Sundin. E D Carmack is first vice president Neal Waugh second vice president Wray Meyer treasurer and Jack Sakii son assistant treasurer. C Edgar Goyette was renamed secretary.
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James C. Grant
Tucson Realtox
Chamber’ of Commerce
Pioneer Hotel
Karl Barfield
Matt Mansfield
A. P. Martin
Capt
Russell Fairgrieve
Max Klinger
A. A. Sundin
E. D. Carmack
Neal Waugh
Russia's Part In Strategy Held Assured
London reports that Russia's full participation in a fast forming inter Allied grand strategy has been assured after Moscow talks between Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden and Premier Joseph Stalin. Walter Thurston and Col. Philip Raymondville attended and provided daily summaries to Washington for President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill.
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London
Russia
Moscow
Anthony Eden
Josef Stalin
Walter Thurston
United States
Eden
Stalin
Washington
Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Thurston
Kubyshev
Col
Philip Raymonville
Davis to Manage Morenci Mining for Phelps Dodge
Douglas Dec 4 Davis will become manager of the Morenci branch of Phelps Dodge Corp. January 1. The $35,000,000 open pit copper mines are to begin production in January. Davis has been assistant to the Morenci general manager. Announcement came from Harrison M Lavender, general manager.
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Douglas
Davis
Morenci
Phelps Dodge Corporation
Harrison M.lavender
Phelps Dodge
Corregidor Bombed Two Hours As Manila Hears Call to Strike
Manila residents faced two air alerts and a two hour raid on Corregidor described as the fortress guarding Manila Bay. The attack left many planes shot down, with no daylight assault on Manila itself. Citizens urged retaliatory bombing of Japanese cities and expressed confidence in American help forthcoming from Roosevelt and allies.
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Frank Hewlett
Manila
U.P
Corregidor
Manila Bay
Gibraltar
Philippines
United States
Tokyo
Roosevelt
Churchill Arrives in Ottawa on North American Visit
Prime Minister Winston Churchill reached Ottawa by special train from Washington to a rousing welcome. He flashed the V sign and lifted his hat to cheering crowds at the station, cigars in hand, as snow and chill framed the scene. He would address Canadians tomorrow, alongside Canadian Prime Minister W L Mackenzie King.
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Ottawa
W. L. MacKenzie King
Canada
Further Jap Atrocities To Be Expected In Long Fight
Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes the Pacific war as the Philippines face grim odds. He notes United States Navy aid may arrive to defend the islands, or loss could be temporary. The author laments Japanese bombing in Manila and cites Goebbels on Axis resolve, urging cautious optimism until help arrives.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Philippines
United States Navy
Philippine Islands
Luzon
Manila
MacArthur
Pacific
Goebbels
Germany
Italy
Japan
Japs Forced Back On Southern Front
United States submarines report sinking five more enemy ships in the Far East and a destroyer damage from Japanese planes. In the Philippines campaign, American and Filipino forces push back toward Batangas Bay, holding a line along the Tiaong river as defense strengthens.
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Washington
Navy
United States
Far East
Central Pacific
Prusa
U. S
Philippines _ scouts
United States Army
Batangas
Tayabas
Manila
Tiaong
Philippines
Batangas Sea
Corrigedor
Manila Bay
Candelaria
Atimonan
Mauban
Atimanan
George Teodoro
United Press
Luzon
Tiaong River
Filipino Forces Hold Positions On River Lines
U S and Philippine troops fortified river lines along the Agno and Taiong fronts in northern and southern Luzon, trading retreat for stronger positions and using engineers to slow Japanese advances. Veterans from long combat press defense with tanks and anti-tank gunnery, while civilians flee surrounding villages as Japanese armor probes the lines.
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U. S. Army
Luzon
U.S
United States
Agno River
Manila
Taiong River
Philippines Scouts
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Ipoh Falls Under Japanese Advance in Malaya
Singapore dispatch reports Japanese penetration south of Ipoh, crossing the Perak river line and threatening the tin center. The advance coincides with eastern Malaya fighting near Kuatah, driving British and Indian troops back toward Singapore.
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Singapore
U.R
Ipoh
Perak River
Tokyo
High Command
Perak ‘River
Malaya
Kuatah
Perak
Berlin
Japanese Pressure Stalls North Luzon Front Near Manila
General MacArthur reported that American and Philippines forces held lines north and south of Manila amid growing Japanese pressure. Four towns in north Luzon were reportedly retaken, including Tayug, as Allied troops reinforced lines along the Agno and Taiong rivers. Dispatches varied, with some claiming victories contradicted by United Press reporters observing continued resistance and new defensive lines.
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Manila
U.R
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Agno River
Taiong River
MacArthur
Lingayen Gulf
Lamon Bay
uNewspaper
Tayug
Manila Herald
North Luzon
United Press
United States
Far East
Franz Weisblatt
Pampagna
Earthquake Shakes Portland in Morning Tremor
Earthquake struck Portland Oregon at about 11:35 a m MST shaking the city for several seconds. Windows rattled and dishes rattled but no damage was reported. Telephone circuits in the business district went out of order though whether from the quake or overload is unclear.
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Portland
Ore
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