Roosevelt and Churchill Hold White House War Council
President Roosevelt calls a 5 p.m. conference with army and navy officials and British Prime Minister Churchill and staff to discuss the war. The meeting, in a White House room once used by Lincoln, signals deepening Allied coordination in the fight against totalitarian powers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill
White House
War Council
Stimson
George CC. Marshall
Britain
Lord Beaverbrook
Charles F. A. Portal
John Dill
Imperal
General Staff
TE Neon Early
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Roosevelt
Allies' War Problems Face Roosevelt and Churchill
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill tackle long range issues including Russian cooperation in the Pacific, defense of French fleets, Mediterranean defense via Turkey and Spain, and keeping the Atlantic supply line open. They consider a possible supreme command for anti Axis forces and a joint supply ministry plus continued pressure on Axis in Africa and the Caucasus.
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Washington
Hitler
Germany
Roosevelt
Churchill
Western
Europe
Pacific
Mediterranean
Turkey
Spain
Africa
Russia
Moscow
Caucasus
Atlantic
United Kingdom
South America
United States
British Empire
No Strikes For Duration of War Agreement Reached
Washington December 23. Labor and management representatives agree to forego strikes and lockouts for the duration of the war and settle disputes by peaceful means. The 26 conferees urged a wartime labor board similar to World War II, with Roosevelt’s approval of the general points.
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Industry
Labor
War Dept Opposes Civilian Board For War Output
The War Department flatly opposed creating a civilian board to handle war production, saying it would divert resources from military needs. Undersecretary Patterson testified before a House committee amid defense worker migration talks. The UAW-CIO also backed the civilian board proposal, while Patterson argued procurement should stay with the armed forces.
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Washington
War Department
Board of Supply
Patterson
House
Rep. Tolan
D.-Calif
Defense
United Automobile Workers
Speculation On Sudden Berserk Poses Threat to War Fronts
The Associated Press reports world observers foresee Hitler seeking a swift, decisive pivot to new fronts as German forces mass in Bulgaria near Varna and Constanta. They warn Berlin may launch operations from southeast Europe toward Turkey the Middle East Spain Gibraltar French Africa or the British Isles. Axis leaders signal imminent actions while Stockholm notes a possible shift from east to west.
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Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Russia
North Africa
Fuehrer
Hitler
Turkey
Middle East
Spain
Gibraltar
French Africa
British Isles
Bulgaria
Varna
Constanta
Black Sea
Berlin
Rome
Stockholm
Cairo
Gulf of Sirte
Bengasi
Winchester backs parking plan for Loudoun Street trial
MA Winchester commends the Police and Traffic committee for a uniform parking trial on Loudoun between Boscawen and Piccadilly. Councilman Kremer helped bring the issue up. Early results show a potential benefit as white lines guide parking. drivers are urged to observe them and for police to issue tickets to violators.
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Police and
Trafic Committee
Loudoun
Boscawen
Piccadilly
Kremer
Special Attention Advertisers and Subscribers
The Star will not be published on Thursday, Dec. 25, 1941, Christmas Day, a national holiday.
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THE
Evening Star
Elks To Hold Annual Christmas Party
Winchester Lodge No 867 will host about 400 children at the Elks Home on Christmas afternoon at 3 oclock. Santa will attend in person to give gifts, with Rev. R. B. Nelson participating. The club also prepared 25 baskets for needy families through the Fellowship Club.
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Winchester Lodge
Chris
Elks Home
Santa
R. B. Nelson
Elks Club
Fellowship Club
Yale Business In Winchester At High Level
Winchester stores report strong Christmas trading despite wartime anxieties. Department stores claim record sales and shoppers report high spirits as they buy luxury gifts. Mail volume rises with heavy postwar dispatches as stores stay open late through Christmas Eve. Local rail agent J W Morrow notes unprecedented business.
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Yale
Winchester
Pacific
J. W. Morrow
Hable's Christmas Party at Palace Theatre
The Palace Theatre hosts its annual free Christmas party on December 24 starting at 9 and show at 10. Since 1931 the event gives candy oranges and toys to children after a program of three color cartoons Candyland The Lucky Duck Tangled Television and a Stooge comedy From Nurse to.
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Palace Theatre
Caracore
Ministers Urge Youths Buy Defense Stamps Instead of Fireworks
Winchester church leaders with Mayor Anderson and Handley School officials urged boys and girls to swap fireworks money for defense bonds and stamps. They said this would curb hazards and promote peace during Christmas. The call drew strong support from Rev. E. T. Clarke and Rev. R. B. Nelson, who urged patriotism and safer celebrations. Continues on page 2.
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Winchester
Anderson
Supet Quarles
Handley Schools
Quakies
E. T. Clarke
First Baptist Church
R. B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Germans Pressed Back Steadily On Soviet Fronts
Russian advances around Leningrad and along the Moscow front push back German lines as blizzards rage and supplies arrive from the United States and Britain. Pravda reports 800 Germans killed in a pursuit battle and multiple recaptured towns along the Tula and Kalinin regions.
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Henry C. Cassidy
Moscow
Red Army
Leningrad
Todar
Aney
United States
England
Kalinin
Tula
Pravda
Cornee Party
Tikhvin
Lake Teen
Lake Ladoga
Boldin
Virginia Woolen To Close For Christmas
The Virginia Woolen Company will close tomorrow at noon for Christmas and resume operations Monday morning. Officials said about 25 percent wage increases during the calendar year plus a Christmas gift to each employee are included in the announcement.
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Virginia Woolen Company
Six Additional Axis Vessels Sent to Bottom
The admiralty announced that British submarines destroyed six more Axis transports or supply ships in the Mediterranean. One large supply ship, previously damaged by a torpedo and beached, was sunk while Axis sailors attempted salvage operations.
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London
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Change in Malaya military situation reported
A brief update from Singapore on December 23 notes a shift in the military situation in northern Malaya. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Singapore
Malaya
Subscriptions Open for The Evening Star New Year Gift
The Evening Star announces one year gift subscriptions with a special gift card. Lowest rates of the year are in effect, and readers are urged to place orders now with the 3424 number provided.
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Evening Star
Garbage collection schedule changes and Christmas sale notice
Garbage regularly collected on Thursday December 25 will shift to Wednesday December 24. For sale an extra fancy turkey for Christmas set to be sold by phone 3476.
Fuel Oil and Kerosene Tank Wagon Delivery Notice
Fuel oil and kerosene tank wagon delivery scheduled for all day tomorrow by Southern States Petroleum Coop. Call 6541 for details.
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Southern States Petroleum Coop
Shooting Match Near Winchester on Christmas Day
A shooting match starts at 10 a.m. Christmas Day, northwest of Winchester. Prizes include turkeys and chickens. Organizer listed as L. P. Buck McDonald.
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Mi. N. W
Winchester
L. P
Buck
Dutchmen Executed by Germans in Hollang
The Netherlands East Indies Aneta agency reports four Dutchmen were executed by German troops in Hollang for aiding British aviators.
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London
Netherlands East Indies
Aneta
Hollang
German port Wilhelmshaven hit by RAF bombing
London reports that Wilhelmshaven in Germany was attacked by RAF bomber command aircraft last night according to British officials.
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London
Wilhelmshaven
R. A. F. Bomber Command
Australia outlines Pacific strategy to Roosevelt and Churchill
Canberra dispatch reports Prime Minister Curtin sent a cable to Franklin D Roosevelt and Winston Churchill detailing Australia’s view of the Pacific strategic problem and its implications for the region.
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Canberra
Australia
John Curtin
Roosevelt
Churchill
Pacific
Canadian Brigadier Killed in Hongkong Defense
Ottawa reports Brigadier J. K. Lawson commander of the Canadian contingent in Hongkong defense was killed. Canadian casualties were described as heavy in the action.
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Ottawa
Canadian Defense Headquarters
J. K. Lawson
Hongkong
Japanese Transports Sunk Off Luzon Coast
Allied forces report sinking several Japanese transports off the Luzon coast with heavy casualties after a civilian bombing at a Filipino center. Morale among Filipino forces and civilians is described as high amid ongoing actions.
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Luzon
Wake Island Invasion Report By Navy Says Forces Landed
The Navy announced Japanese forces landed on Wake Island this morning after a day of heavy bombardment. It noted a small American Marine garrison had held out since the early days of the war and could still be resisting as the air assault intensified.
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Associated Press
United States Navy
Wake Island
Leatherneck
Nelson Hensell
Ripley
Benton Snider
Nelson
Hedgesville
American tanks reinforced as Lingayen battle rages near Manila
U S mechanized units head toward a tank clash 125 miles north of Manila amid reports 47 Japanese transports sunk off Luzon. Philippine and US forces fight to stem landings as Dutch planes join action and Chinese gains near Hong Kong and Singapore backdrop.
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Associated Press
United States Army
Manila
Luzon
Philippine
United States
Hongkong
Malay Peninsula
Singapore
Philippines
U. S
Santo Tomas
War Department
Lingayen Gulf
Green
Davao
Netherlands East Indies
Hong
Hong Kong
RAF Bombard French Coast Under Moonlit Night Raid
Nighttime action reports the RAF crossing the channel to strike targets along the French coast with artillery and aerial bombardment. No further details on specific locations or results are provided.
Red Maria to replace black as new prison transport
The police committee plans to acquire a red three quarter ton International from Earl Shade, seating eight prisoners, with capacity for 12 in emergencies and potential ambulance use. Weather notes drought on Stony Creek. Helen Gordon buys defense bond. local incidents include a pumping station scare and Christmas music by a junior club.
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Earl Shade
Barnett
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Army
Henry H. Arnold
Air
Secretary of the Navy
Knox
Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
Ernest J. King
United States Fleet
Harry L. Hopkins
Lend
William H. Davis
Davis
Civilian Board For War Outputs
Special Attention
Elks
Hable
Virginia
Bulletins
Bulletin
U.S
RAF
Stony Creek
Helen Gordon
Arnold Gordon
Clearbrook
Rouss Springs
Northern Virginia Power Company
North Loudoun
Kathleen McCartney
U.S. Defense Savings
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