Japan Will Need Fast War Win If Delays Disrupt Plan
A New York report analyzes Japan's blitz strategy stating it mobilized fully for war and must win quickly as oil, metals, and supplies are scarce. It warns Japan relies on conquests for resources, faces prolonged occupation costs, and risks shift of strategic advantage if Wake Island or Philippine battles fail.
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Hypocrisy Hit In Sermon By Reverend Litz
A Tucson church report notes Grace Evangelical Lutheran pastor Rev. E Arnold Litz denounces religious hypocrisy in Monday sermons at 9 and 11 am. He warns that external forms without inner faith produce a hollow life and cites Jesus and Paul on justice, mercy, and living by deeds.
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Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Christ Jesus
St. Paul
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Martin Luther
Nazi raids down nine RAF planes over Germany
Berlin December 29. The German high command said nine British planes were shot down last night during raids on northern and western Germany. The communique noted civilian casualties, especially in Emden, a major German naval base. One British plane had also been shot down over German-occupied territory.
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Berlin
Germany
High Command
Emden
Australian RAF pilot finds driving hard off ground
An Australian pilot serving in the British RAF coastal command is perfectly at home in the air but concedes he cannot learn to drive an automobile. The remark highlights the difference between his aerial skill and everyday road sense.
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RAF Coastal Command
Philippine Attack Rehearsed By Japs
The dispatch details Japanese rehearsals along the Korean coast for attacks on Hong Kong Singapore the Philippines and the East Indies. It describes dive bombing training from Yokosuka Yokohama to China maneuvers at Hangzhou Hainan and Bias Bay and notes vast prewar stockpiling from the United States prior to export controls.
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Australia Backs US Pacific Policy in War Effort
Prime Minister John Curtin told the Melbourne Herald that Australia views the United States as its closest partner in the Pacific war and aims to shape a joint strategy with US leadership. He stressed Australia will not be dictated by Britain and seeks support from Russia while coordinating with Britain, China, and the Dutch. Curtin added Australia will not let its ties to Britain weaken its resolve. He noted Australia had prior to the war sought to...
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Australia
John Curtin
Melbourne Herald
Britain
Pacific
United States
America
Nazi Officers Reported Active On Luzon Front
An UP dispatch in Manila cites the Herald reporting German officers seen on the northern Luzon front. Filipino troops who fought at Damortis say they mistook Germans for Americans as they advanced with Japanese troops. The Germans allegedly urged movement, then Japanese fire followed.
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Luzon
Damortis
Kiwanis Clubs to Aid War Information Nationwide
Kiwanis clubs in the United States and Canada will aid in disseminating war information and supporting the national war effort. William S. Knudsen, head of the Office of Production Management, designated the service, with 2,100 clubs collaborating on citizenship, public affairs, agriculture, youth work, vocational guidance, and church support. Donley plans visits to Prescott and Los Angeles, with a stop in Salt Lake City on return.
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Office of Production Management
Charles S. Donley
Pittsburgh
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Donley
Knudsen
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Canada
Prescott
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Salt Lake City
Press praised in Churchill secret visit coverage
Washington December 29. White House Press Secretary Stephen T Early on behalf of President Roosevelt extends a belated praise to newspapers and radio stations for voluntary censorship. Early said the President was delighted noting no outlet released in advance the news of Churchill’s trip, despite it being an open secret among the news corps.
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Alliance Plans with Russia For Defense Against Japan
The report notes a proposal to secure an agreement with Russia to defend against possible Japanese aggression. It states the effort was historically viewed as premature and not timely pursued at the moment.
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Russia
Busy Season for Clinton Postmaster Includes Train Incidents
Clinton Indiana reports a chaotic holiday season for Postmaster Richard Herrick of Hillsdale. A mail pouch was shredded by a fast train, then Herrick, using car headlights to view the wreckage, backed onto the track and another train destroyed the remaining mail. He also welcomed twins.
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Clinton, Ind
Richard Herrick
Hillsdale
Herrick
Cubans shift from Spanish to American wines
Cuban consumers increasingly opt for American wines over Spanish options as tastes and availability evolve. Markets note rising imports, with retailers citing changing preferences and price considerations influencing purchases.
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