Gibraltar May Be Target of Nazi Assault
German strategy may turn to new European fronts after Field Marshal von Brauchitsch ousting as Hitler assumes direct command. Speculation includes a possible invasion of Spain and a drive toward Gibraltar to project Axis power in Africa and the Middle East. British patrols push into Tripolitania as Germany seeks a turning point in Libya.
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Adolf Hitler
Walter von Brauchitsch
Fuehrer
Germany
Russia
Europe
Spain
Gibraltar
French
West Africa
Middle East
Turk
Britain
Atlantic
London
Hitler
North Africa
Madrid
French North Africa
Libya
Dakar
Tripolitania
Tunisia
von Brauchitsch
Ynand
President Signs New Draft Bill During War Rally
President Roosevelt today signed the draft bill amending the selective service act. It requires registration of all men aged 18 to 64 and expands the manpower pool by an estimated 7 million, enabling armed services to draw from a larger pool.
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Wisuincion
Preddem Roosevelt
Congress
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Cloudy and Warmer OHTO Cloudy and warmer with
Cloudy and warmer conditions described for OHTO with a mild temperature rise. Expect overcast skies and light wind as the day progresses. No precipitation noted in readable text.
Mayor's Yule Party Draws 800 Children In Zanesville
More than 1,800 underprivileged youngsters attended the Kiddles Christmas party hosted by Mayor Tom V. Moorehead and the Zanesville American Legion. The event opened at Liberty theater with Hopalong Cassidy screen action and two cartoons, then moved to the municipal auditorium for a two-shift turkey dinner with all trimmings.
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Kiddles
Tom V. Moorehead
Zanesville
Peters
Zane Hotel
Legionnaires
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Troops Stall Shipyard Strike Amid Court Ruling
In San Francisco and Washington the Supreme Court upheld that the Wagner Act does not bar an employer from expressing views during a labor dispute. Troops were posted to guard major California shipyard sites as welders’ union calls for a strike faced government and company reports of pickets and lockouts.
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Sol- Washington
Murphy
Labor Board
Virginia Electric
United’ Soo Brotherhood of Welders, Cutters and Helpers of America
California
American Federation of Totes C
Eer
Chicago Youth Admits Attacks
An 18 year old Wright junior college freshman confessed to attacking or attempting to attack 23 women in Chicago. Authorities say he also led Roosevelt high school football in 1940 and is son of a commission merchant. Police pursue more connections and deny murder.
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Cours Ayy
Steffey
Loeb-Leopold
Wright Junior College
Roosevelt High School
Mra
Bergit Kyvik
Bomber Loses Wheel Lands Safely in Dawn Landing
A four motor Liberator bomber made a safe crash landing at Lindbergh Field after a night flight from Tucson. None of the crew was injured. San Diego radio stations were ordered off air for 45 minutes to clear communications during the landing. The order came from the Federal Communications Commission.
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San Diego
Calif
Tuscon
Judge Blocks Federal Wheat Penalty in Champaign County
Judge Marion B. Quentoday granted an injunction blocking the federal government from collecting a 49 cent per bushel penalty on wheat sold by farmers beyond their quota. The order follows a request by 42 Champaign County growers who argued the penalty violated the state constitution.
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Urbana
Marion B. Quentoday
Imilar
Champaign County
Two Killed in Week-End Traffic Near Cambridge
In the Zanesville area over the weekend two people died and eight were injured in a series of crashes. Darrl Taylor 27 of New Concord died at San hospital in Cambridge from a fractured skull after a head on collision on the National highway west of Cambridge. Marian Ullstrom 11, also from New Concord, remained in serious condition at Swan hospital with loss of sight in both eyes, broken nose and other injuries. Evelyn White 15 and Max Thompson 17, New Concord high school students, were in fair condition with White having a crushed chest and Thompson injuries to hand and knee. Frank Reynard 30 of Martins Ferry, driver of one car, was in satisfactory condition at St. Francis hospital in Cambridge.
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Zanesville
Darrl Taylor
Frank M.taylor
San Hospital
Cambridge
Marian Shirley Ullstrom
New Concord High School
Swan Hospital
Max Thompson
Evelyn White
Frank Reynard
Martins Ferry
St.Francs Hospital
Roosevelt Welcomes Grandchild Eugene Dupont Roosevelt
Philadelphia dispatch reports President Roosevelt's 11th grandchild, Eugene Dupont Roosevelt, born to Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. and his wife at Lying-In Hospital. The infant weighs eight pounds three ounces and both mother and child are doing splendidly. The father serves as a navy ensign aboard a destroyer in the Atlantic.
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Philadelphia
INS
Roosevelt
Eugene Dupont I Roosevelt
Father Dupont Roosevelt
Navy Reports Submarine Attacks Off California Coast
The Navy announced attacks by submarines off California and in the Pacific, detailing the sinking of the Lahina and damage to the Samoa, with casualties and survivors. Another attack on the Emidio left casualties and missing crew as naval forces pursue the undersea threat.
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California
Secretary of the Navy
Knox
Atlantic
San Franciso
Eureka
Emidio
Emidlo
Emblo
San Francisco
General Petroleum Company
Cape Medecino
Agwiworld
Richfield al Company
Monterey
Union
L. P. St. Clair
Columbia River
West
British radio reports decisive East Indies battles abroad
Unclear dispatches describe naval actions with two Russian destroyers sunk by German ships in a night engagement. The Berlin official broadcast released no location details, while Washington reports the garrison message arriving at 4 30 pm.
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Berlin
Washington CP
Pilot Unhurt in Helldiver Crash Near Columbus
The Curtiss-Wright Helldiver experimental dive bomber crashed during tests four miles southwest of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Pilot Barton T. Hulse bailed out with a parachute, sustaining a sprained ankle and bruises, no hospital care needed. The plane, weighing 11,900 pounds and 1,700 horsepower, was a two-model navy project at the Columbus plant.
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Curtis-Wright
Barton T. “Red
Hulse
Curtiss-Wright
Navy
J. A. Williams
Williams
Reynoldaburg, Co
Guards On Duty At Philo Locks
Four uniformed guards provided by the U S Army are stationed at Muskingum river lock No 9 in Philo for 24 hour duty. Citizens are asked to stay away from the locks at night as guards are armed and may view individuals as suspicious. Maj F H Falkner notes 14 guards at 12 rocks on the Ohio river. others are at Fairmont W Va and Monongahela locks.
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Muskingum River
Philo
Muskingum County
McConnelsville
F. H. Falkner
U.S. Engineers Office
Ohio River
Fairmont
W. Va
U. S
Monongahela River
War Tire Goes Into Production By Goodyear
Akron report says Goodyear Tire and Rubber has begun making a wartime tire from reclaimed rubber to counter Japanese threats to U S rubber supplies in the Far East. Chairman P W Litchfield calls it strictly a wartime expedient and warns against driving above 35 mph. The material, regenerated rubber, is not equal to standard crude rubber but is better than no tire. The piece notes scorched earth tactics threaten rubber plants amid invasion fears and notes some trees are beginning to produce again.
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Goodyear! Tire and Rubber Company
Far East
P.W. Litchfield
America
Hull Horne discuss neutralization of Martinique island
Secretary of State Hull met for an hour with Rear Admiral Frederick J. Horne who had just returned from talks with the French high commissioner at Martinique. Hull indicated an agreement was reached with French authorities to neutralize the strategic Caribbean island.
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Washington
Hull
Frederick J. Horne
Martinique
Hell
Martiniqne
Bloody Battle Rages as Japanese Landings Fail
American and Filipino troops resist a major Japanese landing in Lingayen Gulf near Manila. Reports say heavy fighting, tank action, and rumors of sinking Japanese transports while U S forces claim to hold the coast and prevent a large incursion. General MacArthur’s headquarters confirm fierce combat along the northern Luzon coast.
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Lingayen
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Philippine
BSE i
MacArthur
Agus
Mawila
Interior Mountains
Lingayes
Te U. & Rermandu
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Douglas MacArthur
Vigan
Tih
Far
Gig
Leson
Snd St Lege
U. S
Philippines
Baker
Manuel Qewson
Luzon
American Tanks and Guns Fight Japan In Luzon Defense
United Press reports heavy US firepower and tanks halting a major Japanese assault on Luzon near Lingayen Gulf. Gen Douglas MacArthur says Allied troops, many veterans, held their own against突established Japanese foothold as battles raged on the Philippines frontier.
Smoking Strike Shuts Half Of Detroit Tank Plant
About 500 of 1,000 night shift workers at the large Chmaler tank arsenal quit work in protest over a smoking rule violation and dismissal of several employees. In Annapolis Maryland Commander John E Wheichel was named head football coach at the U S Naval Academy succeeding Major Emery Larson.
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Arsenal
Annapolis
John E. Wheichel
U.S. N
Washington
Hemi
U. S. Naval Academy Today
Emery E
Sxede) Larson
U. S
Marine Cotom
Japanese pressing Hongkong amid stubborn British defense
Hongkong held out late Sunday as Japanese forces pressed a fierce assault. Governor Sir Mark Young remained at his post while Hongkong reported continued resistance, despite heavy losses and the enemy’s strong advance toward the temporary Chinese capital Chungking.
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Hongkong
Saults
Colonial Office
Mark Young
Hong
Kong
Ume
Jalancee
Chungking
Redie
Samdey
Boutix
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