Navy approves smaller two ocean expansion plan
The House Naval Affairs Committee approved a 150000 ton two ocean expansion reducing from 900000 tons. No battleships are required though the Navy notes the idea remains under consideration. Ships will be built in 1942 with facilities kept on full speed on both coasts.
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Washington
United States
House Naval Affairs Committee
Navy Department
Vinson
D.-Ga
Samuel Robinson
Navy
Bureau of Ships
Japan Warns of Protracted War as Submarine Threat Grows
Japanese officials warned of an Allied counter-offensive sinking eight troop ships and two supply vessels bound for the Philippines and Malaya. Formosa reported reconnaissance aircraft offshore as Hongkong faced mounting pressure and a British withdrawal proceeded toward Kowloon as Tokyo claimed defense lines were deteriorating.
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Associated Press
Oriental Battlegrounds
Japan
United States Air Force
China Sea
Air
Formosa
China
Takao
Philippines
Kedah
Malaya
Hongkong
South China
No. 2
Far East
Greater East Asia
Kowloon
Kowloon Peninsula
London
Hongkong Island
Winchester urges all to stay busy during defense drive
A California resident cites Lady Astor on keeping busy amid nerves from blackout rumors and looming air raids. The piece urges all ages to assist Red Cross and defense groups, noting the Fellowship Club needs funds to provide Christmas for about 400 children in Winchester and Frederick counties.
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California
Lady Astor
Fellowship Club
Winchester
Frederick County
Public sale notice for Tedford B. Patton estate
Public sale Dec 22 1941 at 2 PM in Shenandoah Valley National Bank banking room Shenandoah Valley National Bank estate of Tedford B Patton. One share George Washington Hotel common and one share Winchester Golf Club common offered. Printed for Colonial Art and Craft Shop ads and local listings.
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George Washington Hotel
Winchester Golf Club
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Valley National Bank
Tedford B. Patton
Lend Lease Aid to Allies Reaches 1.2 Billion Through November
President Roosevelt announced that total Lend-Lease aid to 33 eligible Allied nations reached 1.202 billion dollars through November 30, with exports to December 1 at 595 million. The third report to Congress shows evolving aid from 18 million in March to 283 million available in November, amid Congress approving nearly 13 billion for the program. Roosevelt urged use of weapons by Britain, Russia, China, and other nations in the democracy arsenal.
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Washington
Roosevelt
America
Congress
Britain
Russia
China
Assets of Enemy Aliens Seized for U S Claims
The government planned to seize up to a billion dollars of enemy alien assets as collateral for U S claims against hostile powers. A special force of G Men was ready to impound enemy property. Title would rest with Axis nationals abroad and those in custody, while law abiding aliens would not have their property disturbed.
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Washington
G-Men
United States
Dare Not Fail Judge Williams Says Of Drive
Judge Philip Williams urges Winchester community to support a Red Cross emergency fund of 10000 as war entry heightens need. Campaign avoids house to house canvass and directs donations to banks, Red Cross, county offices, and listed local stores and residences.
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Williams
Red Cross
United States
Philip Williams
Corporation and Frederick Circuit Courts
The
Winchester
Frederick County
Banks of
City
Carl Honeycutt
P. E. Lineburg
Stephens City
E. R. Marker
Opequon Ene Bayliss
Opeon
Grover Schlack
Louis Hudson
Albin
C.W. Lamp
White Hall
E. S. Orndorft
Grimes
Mrs. V. N. Kline
Urgent Christmas Help Sought by Fellowship Club
Fellowship Club officials urged immediate gifts for children as more than 200 families and 400 children risk losing Christmas cheer. With one week left and no personal solicitations, the appeal asks cash food or clothing donations. Headquarters are at the American Building.
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Fellowship Clubo
Fellowship Club
Americom
Two Boys Die In Head On Collision With Bus
Richard Nelson twenty and Harold Pugh sixteen were killed when the car carrying five young men collided head on with a Greyhound bus on Route 9 east of Capon Bridge West Virginia. Four injured include Muriel Mantz Elza Sirbaugh Floyd Sirbaugh and Austin Horner with Elza Sirbaugh the heaviest injured remaining in Winchester Memorial Hospital. The bus driver Davis was exonerated after state troopers Hawkins Mills and Hamp shire prosecutor Ralph W Haines investigated.
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Richard Nelson
Harold Pugh
Greyhound
Capon Bridge
Muriel Mantz
Kernstown
Elza Sirbaugh
Floyd Sirbaugh
Capon
Austin Horner
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mantz
West Virginia
Hawkins and Mills
Ralph W. Haines
Hampshire County
W. Va
Romney
Davis
Haines
Winchester
President Roosevelt Outlines War Time Peace Stand
Roosevelt told Congress that Japan's Pacific aggression culminated in a surprise attack as it professed peace, declaring the United States now at war in self defense. He presented a chronology of talks with Japan and the events preceding the eight day onslaught, arguing for defense of law, order, and democracy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Japan
Pacific
United States
Deat
Annual Meeting Of Festival To Be On Thursday
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Inc holds a Thursday meeting at 1100 to decide on the 1942 celebration amid defense production concerns. Directors will hear last year’s reports, elect officers, and discuss next year’s plans with emphasis on conserving funds for national needs.
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Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, Inc
Winchester
T. Russell Cather
Russia Turns To Extermination Of Hitler Hordes
Moscow reports say the Red Army is shifting to a general offensive to reopen the Moscow Leningrad route through Klin and So viets claim 42 settlements and 75 tanks taken in one day. Pravda adds retaken Solentschno gorski near Moscow and that Hitler’s forces retreat in disorder with hundreds dead. The Red Army claims major gains south of Tula and Uzlovaya recaptured. Extermination of Hitler's hordes is urged by Red Star.
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Moscow
Red Army
Leningrad
Caucasus
Moscow-Leningrad
Klin
Pravda
Communist Party
Solentschnogorski
Yakhrona
Pravada
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Germany
Sea of Azov
Taganrog
London
Tikhvin
Kharkov
Red Star
Tula
Uzlovaya
Dubna
Verkhove
Iivny
Orel
Swastika Remover Seeks Navy Reenlistment
HAVERILL Massachusetts December 15 A 20 year old former sailor Harold J Sturtevent who left the navy over a flag incident at the German consulate in San Francisco has asked to reenlist Recruiting Officer Charles Mitchell said the man is not dishonorably discharged and seeks return to service.
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Haverill
Mass
Navy
San Francisco
Charles Mitchell
Harold J. Sturtevent
Navy Secretary Knox reports Pearl Harbor losses and fleet status
Secretary of the Navy Knox announced the Pearl Harbor raid killed 91 officers and 2,638 enlisted men, with Japanese losses including 3 submarines and 41 aircraft. He listed ships destroyed or damaged, confirmed the rest of the Pacific fleet at sea seeking contact, and noted an immediate formal investigation by President Roosevelt.
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Knox
Arizona
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Roosevelt
Naval
Utah
Cassin
Downes
Shaw
Oglala
Oklahoma
United States
Washington
Star Delays Report on Japanese Bombing Damage
The Star delayed publication about one hour as Secretary Knox did not meet reporters to discuss the damage in the Hawaiian Islands caused by Japanese bombing on Sunday December 7. Permission to report on the conference was denied after it had concluded.
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the Star
Knox
Pp. m
Hawai+ ian islands
Caracofe Named Manager at Winchester Theatre
T M Caracofe has accepted the manager position at a Winchester theatre succeeding H A I It comes from Harrisonburg where he managed the State Strand theatres He will move with his wife and three children to join as arrangements are completed He has five years in theatre work and may be joined by Mr Doman who is expected to take a position in Jeanette previously located there
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T. M. Caracofe
Caracofe
Harrisonburg
State Strand Theatres
Doman
Jeanette
Winchester
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