U S Waits For Japs To Reach Decision
The United States waits for Japan to choose between concession or further Far East conquest. Tokyo’s reply to Secretary Hull on Indo China and the stalled talks shape the crisis as Axis actions loom in Europe and Asia. Japan’s note delay is viewed as pivotal by informed quarters.
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Washington
Pacific
Aes
Japan
Far East
S Ae
U . Japan
Roosevelt
Indo-China
Tokyo
Hull
Kichisaburo Nomura
Saburo Kurusu
Mainine
Paramount
Thailand
China
Burma
Jeal- Shek
Chai
Malaya
Independents in Welders Group Ready to Strike
The Brotherhood of Welders, Cutters and Helpers independent faction is ready to call a nationwide strike to demand autonomy within the AFL. Heber James Brown said the executive board has decided on the walkout but not the date, with about 125000 members affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
Roosevelt
Brotherhood of Welders, Cutters and Helpers
A. F.L
Heber James Brown
Oakland
Calif
Independent Brotherhood
Brown
Brotherhood
Washington
Army
H. B. Darling
Quartermasters’ Corps
Lloyd Payne
United Brotherhood of Welders
America
Payne
American Federation of Labor
F. L
Public information access and ban on secret vote sought
H F Byrd Jr asks Winchester Virginia City Council to vote on two resolutions at the next meeting The first would publish formal written committee reports to the public The second would end the practice of secret voting and make council deliberations public property clear and concise for readers.
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H. F. Byrd, Jr
Anderson
Common Council
Byrd
The
Star
C. R. Anderson
City Council
Winchester
Virginia
Britain recalls all fighters to Singapore posts in crisis
The Associated Press reports Britain orders all service members to report to Singapore as Far East tensions rise. Australia reportedly plans to send tank troops to the Dutch East Indies if war breaks out. Non-Britons in Malaya barred from leaving without permission. Japanese assets and diplomats recalled as regional strains deepen.
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Great Britain
Singapore
Far East
Australia
Dutch East
Indies
Britain
Gibraltar
Orient
British Malaya
Thailand
United States
Kokumin
East Asia
Nichi Nichi
Asahi
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Bombay
Japan
Washington
Tadamori
Ariuo Uchida
Domei
India
Ceylon
Tokyo
Market Street Men Plan Oyster Roast
Market Street Men of Market Street Methodist Church plan an oyster roast to be held Wednesday evening at 7 at the Winchester Steam. Organizers include A C Halvosa Wade Guard Oscar Harry Dr R R Sartelle Roger Lane and Carlton Staples.
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Men of
Market Street
Market Street Methodist Church
Winchester Steam
A.C. Halvosa
Wade Guard
Oscar Harry
R. R. Sartelle
Roger Lane
Carlton Staples
Christmas Holidays Begin For Frederick County Schools
At a Frederick County Teachers Association meeting in the courthouse superintendent Leslie D. Kline announced that the Christmas vacation will begin December 19 and classes will resume January 5. Reports from the State Education Association meeting in Richmond were given by H. Denis Hoover, Betty McKee, and Anita Suny Mary.
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Frederick County Teachers Association
Leslie D. Kline
State Education Association
Richmond
H. Denis Hoover
Betty McKee
Anita Sunymary
Bryan Stotle
Rd Lions Club
Dad Aevtite
Hoover
Hodgson and Brown Sell QUA Counter Stamps
A local shop, Hodgson and Brown, advertises sale items including 50c 1p 1t counter stamps and assorted denominations, highlighting affordable pricing and availability.
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Hodgson& Brown
Commission For Pacific Study Urged In Japan
Count Kentarō Kaneko a Japanese privy councillor urged the appointment of a joint Japanese American commission to study the Pacific crisis and seek a peaceful solution without arms. He proposed a respected panel from economic political and diplomatic circles in both nations and suggested meetings in either country. He said both capitals would work to find a common formula for peace.
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Tokyo
Privy Council
Pacific
Washington
Kentaro Kaneko
United States
Count Kaneko
Japan
United State
28th Division To Pass Through Inchester On Tuesday
The 28th Division homeward from the Carolinas will pass through Inchester on December 9 in two columns labeled A. The first elements reach around 7 15 a.m. and the rear by 12 35 p.m. Commanded by Brig Generals Stackpole and Gill the column includes 1245 motor vehicles 456 officers 8753 men and 60 military police.
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Carolinas
Inchester
Stackpole
Gill
Ee Ingram
Sperryville
Iron Division
Edward Martin
Indiantown Pa
Winchester
Indiantown Gap
Strasburg Man Injured In Crash Near City
Jack Lashley of Strasburg was injured when his car struck a culvert on the Berryville pike about a quarter mile east of the city. He is recovering at Memorial Hospital with shock and abrasions. X rays show no broken bones and his condition was reported satisfactory this morning.
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Jack Lashley
Strasburg
Memorial Hospital
Berryville Pike
Alexandria
Lashley
Mad Hermit of Perkiomen Valley Dies in Posse Shootout
In Schwenkville Pennsylvania on December 6 a lone resident William F. Ludwig 55 known as the Mad Hermit of the Perkiomen Valley was killed by a detective’s shot after he attacked deputy Culp with a firearm. Ludwig had long lived with his five dogs amid rumors of night roamings and wolf like howls. Authorities said Culp was shot unprovoked as he moved trunks up a hillside. A state order to arrest Ludwig for recommittment followed prior complaints of his acts.
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Schwenklyville
Perkiomen Valley
Binnis
Tien
William F. Ludwig
Montgomery
Kaye Munshower
Ludwig
Culp
Munshower
Jamies Gleason
Harry Rankin
Prom
Ryti Denounces Soviet Offer as Leper’s Handclasp
President Risto Ryti on Finnish independence day denounces Soviet proposals as a lepers handclasp that could wound Britain and the United States. He asserts Finland cannot withdraw from the anti-Russian struggle and hopes for friendship with the Soviet Union without harming Allied nations. The Finnish high command reports another great victory against Russian forces.
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Helsinkn
Britain
Risto Ryti
Russia
United States
Soviet Union
Finland
Europe
Ryti
Karhumaeki
Twenty ninth division to move in two columns
The Twenty ninth division launches two 100 mile long truck columns from Cheraw on Dec 6 bound for Fort Meade and Christmas furloughs. The west column includes Maryland’s 115th and 175th infantry along with 104th units and Virginia’s 116th and 176th infantry. North Carolina’s 16th and 11th divisions also take part as roads and facilities at Meade are upgraded with chapels and a new theatre.
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Cheraw
S. C
Fort George G. Meade
Maryland
Sanford
Durham
W.pingeeee Sinaia
Mossela
A. P. Hill Reservation
Virginia
Pan
Hill. Meade
60 Baskets Of Gifts For The Fellowship Club
Over 1 100 children attended the Christmas Movie program at Capitol theatre as admission was a toy or clothing or food. Boy Scouts collected sixty bushels of contributions and acted as doormen and ushers. Lamar Keen, theatre manager, expects to hand gifts to the Fellowship Club immediately for distribution to city and county families on Christmas Eve.
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Capitol Theatre
Fellowship Ub
Fellowship Club
Lamar Keen
Booth Tarkington
Plane Accident Investigated at Mars Flying Boat Site
BALITMORE Dec 6 Glen L Martin Company officials began a very complete examination to determine damage and cause after an accident and fire struck the 70 ton Mars flying boat during water tests. The ship beached in shallow water after losing control. Ken Ebel the Martin test pilot guided the craft over Darkhead Creek. A propeller blade ripped through the side injuring one man and flames scorched the hull as a 2000 horsepower engine twisted to wreckage. Officials said no possibility of salvage was ruled out at that time.
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Balitmore
Glen L. Martin Company
Ken Ebel
Martin
Darkhead Creek
Omer
Friendship Co Pays Off Note On Truck Rebuild
The Friendship Fire Company retired the last outstanding debt from the truck remodeling. The total obligation was about $5,000. Officers requested community appreciation for a citizen and approved purchasing a $5 health band and donating $5 to the Winchester, Eng., soup kitchen fund. The meeting featured a program with music by the Northern Virginia Orchestra.
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Friendship Fire Company
E Company
Feith
The
Winchester
Eng
Northern Virginia Orchestra
Famous Cruiser Sinks Raider in South Atlantic
The British cruiser Dorsetshire sank a German commerce raider in the South Atlantic after the raider tried to escape. Five lifeboats with oil and provisions were found alongside the vessel. Survivors were not picked up due to suspected submarines nearby. The admiralty did not identify the raider by name.
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London
Admiralty
Forestshire
South Atlantic
Rio Deaon
Canada To Act On War Declaration Soon
Ottawa reports a Canadian declaration of war against land, Romania and Hungary is expected over the weekend.
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Canada
Ottawa
Rumaiia
Hungary
British Prepare For Great Battle In Middle East Front
Cairo report describes Britain beefing up defenses across Syria Iraq and Iran to deter Nazi advances. Observers note signs targeting March 1945 and massive labor mobilization including 30 000 Arabs in Syria building airfields and highways under Allied direction.
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Cairo
Egypt
Caucasus
Turkey
Mediterranean
Syria
Iraq
Iran
India
Suez
Britain
Africa
British Middle-East
Local visitor brings old candy samples tied to Russia bet
Mrs. T S Cooper delivered a glass jar of candy at the office, later identified as a sample from the Radford Virginia plant bound for Russia. Her son John R Cooper works at Radford. Corporal H R Shields of the West Virginia State Police shot a 7 point 182 pound buck at 67 paces while on patrol near McNeil with Trooper O G Webley. The buck was struck in the neck after a brief encounter with hunters on Trench Road.
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T. S. Cooper
Radford
Russia
H. R. Shields
West, Virginia
McNeil
Shields
O. G. Webley
German Gains Reported In Moscow Front As Counterattacks Grow
German dispatches claim capture of Kaisk and Klin near Moscow and five towns east of Orel as Soviet counter offenses intensify. Pravda notes fierce battles south of Moscow with large German tank forces, while Leningrad area gains are reported and North Africa sees new heavy fighting after a lull. The third Apple Bowl features Manassas AC against Brown Bombers on December 7 in City Park.
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Kalinin
Moscow
Volga
Leningrad
Tikhvin
Mosccow
Kaisk
Klin
Orel
Kursk
Ukraine
Malo« Arkhangelsk
Liiony
Novosil
Mtsensk
Chern
Reuters
Red Army
Pravda
Tula-Moscow
Tith
Libyan
North Africa
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Red Capital
By Lloyd Lehebas
Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Commission For Pacific
Capitol
Preston Grove
Manassas
A. C
Browm
City, Park
U.S. Defense
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