Surprise Attack February 1 on Pacific Bases Declared
The United States Pacific fleet reports four major air bases destroyed, 16 ships sunk, and two modern villages wiped out in the February 1 assault on the Marshall and Gilbert Islands. At least 38 planes, including four engined bombers, were destroyed. enemy tonnage sunk exceeds 100,000 with about 60,000 damaged. American losses totaled 11 planes.
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Eugen E. Boons
Pearl Harbor
T. H
United States Pacific Fleet
Marshall and
Gilbert Islands
mid-Pacific
Hawaii
Australia
United States
Theaer
Plunge of Japanese Pilot Described in Pearl Harbor Raid
A vivid account by Paramount newsreel veteran Joseph Rucker recalls the February 1 Pearl Harbor attack from aboard an aircraft carrier. He details the futile death of a Japanese dive bomber, the rapid scramble to battle stations, and the dawn action as planes take off into the strike.
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Pearl Harbor
T HL
Joseph Rucker
Paramount
U. S
mid-Pacific
Associated Press
Rucker
Oahu
Dutch High Command Reports Slowed Japanese Drive
The Netherlands East Indies war bulletin says Japanese progress slows in the Indies and Macassar harbor works are destroyed effectively. Officials note fires still blaze in Macassar harbor area on Celebes as defense forces continue scorched-earth tactics. Nokyo claimed Macassar occupied. Dutch and Allied resolve remains firm despite anticipated Japanese assault on Sumatra and Java.
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Batavia
N. E
Netherlands Indies
Macassar
Celebes
Nokyo
Netherlands East Indies
Singapore
Sumatra
Java
United States
Britain
Michigan Reports Readiness for Third Draft Registration
Michigan state officials say the state is in a state of readiness for Monday’s third draft registration. About 435,000 men aged 20 to 45 are expected to register, with 20,000 volunteers already recruited. Local draft boards will stay open nationwide Saturday and Sunday to accept advance registrations to avoid later inconvenience. Officials warn registrations prior to May at the earliest, with induction likely at least a month later.
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Lansing
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Michigan
Roaring Might of U S Navy Blasts Japs at Taroa
The United States Navy attacked Japanese positions at Taroa in the Marshall Islands. Photographer Jack Rice reports a cruiser scene as salvos silenced shore batteries and the island base was set to destruction. Navy forces, amid air and sea resistance, delivered what appears to be a heavy beating.
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Pearl Harbor
T. H
United States Navy
Marshall
Gilbert Islands
Jack Rice
Associated Press
United States
Tmne
Taroa
Warns Japan Can Expect Same Attack
Navy officials describe the February 2 strike as the largest of its kind in U.S. history and warn Japan could face similar long distance attacks. The operation involved ships at sea for weeks, covering over 10,000 miles en route to Marshall and Gilbert islands, with additional undisclosed maneuvers. Admiral Nimitz pledged further Pacific offensives and officers lauded the force’s courage, while a post-battle message praised the crew for making history in the Marshall Islands.
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Wendell Webb
Pearl Harbor
T. H
Japan
mid-Pacific
Navy
U.S
Marshall
Gilbert
H Awaii
Tokyo
U. S
Santiago
Cuba
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
America
Rtuure
Marshall Islands
Union Submits Demands At Ervin Foundry Strike
Representatives of J F Ervin Foundry and Local 63 CIO met Detroit NLRB official George Halverson to discuss the strike. Union demands include a ten cent per hour raise and a signed labor contract with seniority rights. O A Roberts says the raise is to be relayed to president Ervin. one department remains at work. picket lines form at Michigan Street entrance. Sicilian air raids reported by Rome as British targets attacked Catania with explosives and incendiaries.
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J. F. Ervin Foundry & Manufacturing Company
Uawcio
George Halverson
Detroit
National Labor Relations Board
Ervin
Tthe
O. A. Roberts
J. F. Ervin
Florida
Roberts
Michigan Street
Michigan Legislature Reverses War Time Change
The Adrian city commission protested to Governor Van Wagoner over the legislature’s move to abolish the new War Time. Mayor Lindahl and others voiced opposition, urging veto, while officials cite power conservation and public familiarity with the change. Governor held action to hear both sides before deciding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian
Associated Press
Lansing
van Wagoner
Michigan
Attack Facts Pearl Harbor February 1 1942
Facts of the February 1 attack by the U S fleet on Japanese bases in the Marshall and Gilbert Islands. Time of assault 58 minutes past midnight. Objectives Marshall and Gilbert groups. Attacking force all combat ships. Military air bases destroyed Watje Roi and Say etary village Kwajele and Koi. Ships destroyed at least 16 ships damaged at least eight plus smaller vessels. Total tonnage in excess of 106000 tons. Estimated damaged tonnage about 50000 tons. Aircraft destroyed 33 plus. Four major stations damaged as Japanese Pacific strength shown.
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Pearl. Harbor
Marshall and
Gilbert Islands
Gilbert
Ee” Watje
Roi
Say
Etary
Kwajele
Koi
Eee
British Hold Singapore City Under Japanese Pressure
British forces defend Singapore City as Japanese shock troops push between Tanglin and the metropole. Front reports say water supplies in central reservoirs are in Japanese hands while air and artillery bombardment escalates around the city. A Singaporean correspondent cites a determined British defense and a potential pincer against Seletar naval base as commu niqués emphasize a fight to the death to preserve British prestige.
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Associated Press
London
Singapore City
Tanglin
Singapore
Itjself
Seletary
Domner
Britain
Gibraltar
Russians Overcome German Resistance at Sevastopol
Moscow reports heavy German resistance overcome as Red Marines seize fortified hill near Sevastopol in three month battle. Izvestia says 121st German infantry dispersed by sea troops who captured high emplacement overlooking the Crimean port. Russians also claim occupation of several populated places and recapture of Borok village on Lake Timen near Leningrad.
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Moscow
Sevastopol
Izvestia
Red Feet
Crimea
Black Sea
Geran
Kerch
Red Army
the- Red
Bu Resu
Borok
Lake Timen
Leningrad
Radio Industry Is Ordered Into War Production
The War Production Board ordered the radio manufacturing industry to convert its facilities to arms production within months or face government takeover. Representatives of 55 makers heard the ultimatum from R R Guthrie as civilian output was cut 40 percent in 1941 to pave arms contracts totaling about 32 billion dollars. Officials expect most conversion to be completed within three months.
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Washington
War Production Board
R. R. Guthrie
WPB Bureau of Industry
Van Wagoner Plans Early Draft Pre-Registration
Governor Van Wagoner announced he will register for the draft tomorrow at 10 a.m. rather than wait for the general registration. He aims to be in Washington Saturday night with legislators to discuss federal action on unemployment compensation and liberalization with other state governors. The group includes Reps Robert N. Sawyer and Edward J. Walsh and Senator T. Hammond.
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Lansing
van Wagoner
Washington
Robert N. Sawyer
Monroe
Edward J . Walsh
Detroit
T. J. Washington
Hammond
Benton Harbor
Philippines
Michimentgan
Draft Board No. 2
122Nd
Gener 1
Aldra Nara
Advocates Unified Labor Movement Gains Support
Port Huron to February 13 The Michigan Federation of Labor backs a unified labor movement as the sole means to defeat the Axis and preserve American democracy. At its 50th annual convention delegates adopted a resolution after removing AFL CIO phrasing. Alfred Stringari elected to the executive board alongside R J Darrow. Muskegon to host 1943 meeting. In Detroit a separate incident reports Hazel Blue, 45, of Ann Arbor, struck by a car while discussing a police complaint against her husband. Her husband, 45, faces reckless driving charges.
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Port Huron
Michigan Federation of Labor
Lanity
AFL
CIO
Victory Labor Board
United Action
Alfred M. Stringari
Detroit City Employees Union
Federation
Stringari
R. J. Darrow
Marquette
Muskegon
Detroit
Hazel- Blue
Ann Arbor
British hold Burma Road defenses near Paan region
British and American volunteer air fighters aid the defense along the Salween as Koyli troops, including the King s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, fight Japanese pickets and force counterattacks. Japanese operations pause near Paan and Martaban with Allied infiltrations pressing.
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Rangoon
Burma
China
Burma Road
Paan
Bartaban
Selween River
Paan Ungles
King’s Own
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Salween
Paana
Martaban
Return to Americanism urged by county grange speaker
Judge Irving J. Tucker of Allegan probate court addressed Lenawee County Pomona Grange at North Adrian Grange hall urging a return to Founding Fathers values. He praised Lincoln as a symbol of Americanism, urged loyalty through duty during wartime, and stressed community spirit and teamwork after discussion. He urged careful constructive criticism during war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving J. Tucker
Allegan County
Wei
Willkie Proposes MacArthur as U S Armed Forces Head
Willkie urges making General Douglas MacArthur supreme commander of all U S armed forces responsible only to the President to cut waste and red tape in the Army and Navy. He calls for removing bureaucratic and political interference and stresses coordinated defense leadership amid praise for Hull and criticism of Knox.
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Boston
Douglas MacArthur
Wen- Sell Willkie
Middlesex
Republican Club
Wilkie
United States
Willkie
Unidentified Air Force
War Department
Navy
Willekie
Bevins
Frank Knox
Hull
Will- Kie
Knox
British Lose 42 Warplanes and Ships Escape Brest
British and German forces clashed as three major German ships escaped from Brest through the English Channel under heavy firing. The PRINZ EUGEN, Scharnhorst, and Gneisenau reached open water. Britain reported the loss of 42 aircraft and damage to ships, while analysts warned Germany could dominate the North Atlantic if not challenged.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Britain
English Channel
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Pring Eugen
RAF
Fleet Air Arm
Prince of Wales
Malaya
Stamp and bond sales rise in three localities
Reports show bond and stamp sales across Morenci Waldron and Cement City totaling $24,802 with additions of $24,502.45 to a prior million dollar defense bonds sale. Morenci posts $16,618.75 in bond sales and $1,081.50 in stamps while Waldron reports $6, Se5.75 in bonds and $260.35 in stamps. Cement City post office lists $289.10 in defense stamps.
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Morenci
Waldron
Cement City
Blorenci
President Roosevelt Signs $500 Million Loan Bill
President Roosevelt signed a bill providing 500 million dollars for aid to China. The measure makes available funds authorized to be loaned in a prior act and aims to bolster China's internal economy and support its war effort.
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Washington
China
Roosevelt
Ching
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