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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1941
Page
7
Plan now to create an outdoor Christmas lighting display as a joyful front-yard greeting. Start early to dream, discuss with an electrical dealer, and experiment. Emphasize pleasing angles, star toppers, soft window lights, and varicolored lamps for a warm, ethereal home display.
Japanese tanks reinforced near Wake and Manila flank. British Malaya holds with heavy damage to invaders in a jungle drive toward Singapore. RAF claims nine enemy planes shot down. Tokyo silent on Manila north fighting. reports say Japanese captors claim Little Japo city and Davao province. Russian Far East leadership may shift with Voroshilov named commander. Manila alert interrupts air raid warnings.
The article recalls a July 4 1917 Paris address at Picpus Cemetery where Col C E Stanton invoked Lafayette with Lafayette, we are here while pledging Allied effort and sacrifice. It also notes World War II era air activity around Costa Rica and Bengasi and mentions talks in Chungking between anti Axis powers.
The article discusses a continued speculation that described a tactic aimed at preventing Axis forces from escaping southward. It analyzes potential strategic moves and their implications for ongoing military operations.
Add Bright Afghan to your home for comfort and beauty. The pattern shows how to form a lasting afghan and matching pillow from simple squares in three yarn colors. Includes instructions, illustrations of afghan and stitches, materials, and color schemes. Send ten cents to Winchester Dept. 259 W 14th Street New York NY with name, address, and pattern number.
Berlin reports a Transocean News Agency broadcast saying Churchill's Washington visit surprised no one in Berlin. It notes discussions on joint war conduct likely began or were about to begin, with Stockholm rumors shifting between Washington Moscow and the Near East. Britain seeks US aid at Singapore while the US seeks Britain's help in the Pacific.
The Roosevelt appointed commission to investigate the Pearl Harbor attack has arrived in Honolulu. Justice Owen J. Roberts heads the group and said no statement could be issued now. The panel will report to the President in Washington after completing its inquiry.
Market Street Christmas events include a boys choir and girls chorus caroling on Christmas Eve. Shut in carols can be arranged by notifying the church office or contact persons listed. Christmas midnight communion is at 11 o clock with an all male choir and a program of carols anthems and chants.
The Rev S L Flickinger D D pastor of Centenary Reformed Church will conduct special Christmas services with the Adoration of the Nativity tomorrow night at 11 oclock. The public is cordially invited.
Washington dispatch reports navy release of Arizona battle ship photos after the December 7 attack. The 2,600 ton dreadnought lies bottom near Pearl Harbor with smoke still visible and a salvage tug moored at the stern. Secretary Knox called it destroyed, but deck is shallow and stern appears undamaged.
SAN FRANCISCO December 23 Two American oil tankers were shelled off Estero Bay by an enemy submarine as rescue boats gathered survivors from one ship The Larry Doheny of 4348 net tons was reported hit with no further communications from the vessel Explosions and gunfire were heard along the coast including Morro Bay and Estero Bay from about 3 to 6 a.m.
Baltimore authorities report an on board accident on a docked British ship killed Martin Driscoll a Bethlehem Steel pipefitter about 25 and critically burned five others including Walter Keller. Steam was accidentally released in the mess room yesterday injuring four British sailors.
Mr and Mrs Roy Baker of near Emmitsburg received a Christmas surprise a letter from Private George M Baker their son presumed dead after the December 7 attack on Hawaii He writes December 10 that he came through unscathed The War Department later notified the Bakers he was killed in action December 7 in Hawaii They are checking with the War Department for confirmation
An answer states that the Rouge Plant of Ford Motor Company employs 11,882 physically handicapped men, including 26 totally blind, 353 blind in one eye, and 66 deaf and dumb workers. It adds that weapons collected from criminals are destroyed annually by submersion. no provision for sale exists.
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