New U-Boat Raids Threaten Atlantic Shipping
The Associated Press reports a new wave of U boat attacks on Atlantic coast shipping is considered likely despite rising American anti submarine effectiveness. Navy says enemy subs operate off the east coast as far south as Florida and may refit fresh from Germany to replace those sunk or expended. Submarines off Los Angeles harbor were attacked with depth charges, and Marines on Midway Island claim to have driven off two subs surfacing to shell the garrison.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic
Navy
United States
Florida
Francis E Powell
Germany
North Atlantic
Pacific
Knox
Los Angeles
Central Pacific
Midway Island
Allen Says Barham Sank in Minutes
AP war correspondent Larry Allen reports aboard the Queen Elizabeth witnessed the Barham sinking off the Libyan coast on November 25 1941 the attack by torpedoes and a massive explosion described as one of the war’s most spectacular scenes. The censor delayed the dispatch until after Allied strategic needs were met.
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Larry Allen
New York
H. M
Barham
Allen
United States
William C Bullitt
Galates
Egypt
Lamey Avien
Mediterranean
Carance
New Revenue Bill Draws Fire In Washington
Washington January 3 0 7 A 15 per cent payroll tax on all salaries over 1000 a year was reported under discussion in Administration circles as evidence grew that Congressional and Treasury officials had not agreed on core principles of the bill. Treasury experts needed to raise 37 billion in general taxes and renewed last year’s proposal for payroll withholdings at the source.
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Washington
Congressional
Treasury
Roosevelt
Unity of Military Command Urged in US Defense
Rep Vinson urges a unified continental command to coordinate Army Navy Coast Guard and air forces as a single team. He proposed dividing the country into military areas with one officer responsible for each coastal defense zone, citing Pearl Harbor lessons.
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Washington
Continental
United States
Rep. Vinson
D-Ga
House Naval Committee
Vinson
Navy
Knox
Pearl Harbor
Army
Coast Guard
Ait
Stimson
President Roosevelt Turns Fifty In Active Year Of War
Washington January 3 194? President Roosevelt is fifty years old today yet acts younger. Since war began December 7 he has hardly left the White House and continues to work hard and enjoy travel, defying early retirement.
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Washington
Jan
Roosevelt
White House
Pape
Fighting light on Batan Peninsula brief report
Washington reports sparse fighting on the Batan Peninsula in the last 24 hours. The War Department notes fresh Japanese troops arriving at the front and movements behind lines, signaling a planned large scale offensive against General Douglas MacArthur's positions.
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Washington
Batan Peninsula
War Department
Douglas MacArthur
British Admit loss of Bengasi as Axis forces press advance
Cairo report says a strong Axis column and heavy frontal attacks compelled a second British withdrawal from Bengasi amid a stubborn Libyan defense. British patrols near Msus, 70 miles southeast, reportedly pushed Axis forces back briefly. Italian and German reoccupation of Bengasi announced.
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Cairo
Egypt
Bengesi
Middle East
Msus
Bengasi
London
American Soldier Buried at Sea News From Reykjavik
In Reykjavik Iceland the convoy paused for a sea burial of Private Francis E. Metras of Detroit, believed to be the first U S soldier given a formal burial at sea in this war. The ceremony featured a chaplain reading the 23rd Psalm, a three volley salute and taps. Meanwhile Michigan highways were reported slippery due to snow sleet and mist affecting driving in southwestern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
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Seo
Braniam
Reykjavik
Iceland
North Atlantic
United States Army
Francis E. Metras
Detroit
Metras
Lansing
State Highway Department
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
AFL Union Named In Racketeering Charges
Detroit mayor to probe intimidation allegations against the AFL Teamsters Union from a produce grower delivering to city wholesale market in trucks run by non AFL drivers. Olson alleges racketeering by market racketeers. Union official denies wrongdoing. officials cite federal action in past struggle against such practices.
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Detroit
Edward J. Jeffries
AFL Teamsters' Union
AFL
Don W Olson
Alma
Jeffries
George W. Branch
Olson
James Hoffs
AFL Teamsters Union
New York
FBI
Branch
Resigns from Michigan State Fair Board over politics
Detroit Republican Karl H. Smith sent a resignation letter to Governor Van Wagoner stating that politicians seek personal gain. He criticized board decisions driven by politics and warned that budget targets promised profits were unmet, resulting in a reported $10,000 deficit.
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Detroit
Karl H. Smith
Detroit Republican
State Fair Board
van Wagoner
Smith
Dutch say 54 Jap ships sunk or damaged in 54 days
Dutch regular army units and Indies guerrillas report heavy losses inflicted on Japanese shipping in 54 days of war. Fighting continues near Batik Papan and in Minahassa Peninsula, with guerrilla harassment against occupiers in four areas. Bombing caused minor material damage. no deaths reported. Java invasion thrusts continue toward the Java seat of command.
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Batavia
East Indies
One High Command
Batik Papan
Borneo
Bands of Indies
Minahessa
Celebes
Pontianak
Kendari
Macassar Strait
Java
The
Indies
United Nations
Supreme Command
Southwest Pacific
England
Wales
Lawmaker seeks 4 billion to expand navy air power
Washington reports Chairman Overton of Louisiana urged a 4 billion war planes fund to be added to the navy appropriation, aiming to boost fleet air arm strength. He said he would seek subcommittee approval and anticipated a presidential budget request. The move follows House passage of a record navy bill and Senate action on army air force funds.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fleet Air Arm
Overton
D-La
Ibe
Navy
Senate Appropriations
Senate
S Army
Air Force
Knox
Curfew Drawn For Singapore As Malaya War Advances
British authorities impose a curfew on Singapore Island at 9 p.m. as heavy fighting rages along Johore State corridors. Imperial troops clash with Japanese columns near the strait while Tokyo broadcasts claim Japanese gains along the Malacca Strait coast and access to the Singapore Batu Pahat route.
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Associated Press
Singapore
Johore
Malay Peninsta
A. E. Percival
Malaya
Johore State
Johore Strait
Tokyo
Sedenak
Malacca Strait
Singapore-Batu Pahat
Aliens Ordered Out of Defense Areas in West Coast
The Department of Justice on recommendation of the army and navy orders thousands of enemy aliens to leave vital defense zones. German Japanese and Italian residents in Los Angeles and San Francisco waterfronts must depart by Feb 24. Additional sectors will be restricted from Feb 25. About 1,100,000 aliens nationwide must apply for identification certificates next month with questionnaires to gauge potential risks.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Army
Navy
Los Angeles
San Francisco
United States
Western
California
Oregon
Nevada
Montana
Utah
Arizona
Idaho
Tyan
Japan May Have To Risk Parts Of Her Main Fleet
Washington reports the South Pacific war risks force Japan to sacrifice parts of its main fleet to defend a Indies invasion. Analysts note heavy losses in Macassar Strait push escorts to include more destroyers cruisers and carriers while island chains invite hit and run submarine and air attacks. Japan’s supply lines stretch from Japan to the Philippines Mandate islands Australia and China complicating reinforcement plans.
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Japan
Washington
South Pacific
The
Indies
Macassar Strait
Philippines
Australia
Borneo
Malaya
Indo-China
Thailand
China
Manchukuo
Pacific
Seizure of Irish naval bases feared by Dublin
An informed source in Dublin says United States troops in Ulster may precede a push to seize Ireland's naval bases needed for the Atlantic war. Officials stress Ireland's neutrality but warn that British blockade or allied demand could trigger strong defensive measures and a mutual defense pact if Ulster joins Ireland.
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Eire
United States
Ulster
Germany
Efre
U. S
Britain
Northern Ireland
Erie
de Valera
Ireland
Etre
Provisions of Price Control Law
Washington reports major provisions of the price control law signed by President Roosevelt. A single price administrator may set maximums for many war and civilian commodities using a base from October 1 to 15 last year, with fishery and farm products allowed up to 110 percent of parity before controls. Maximum rents may apply to defense housing areas using rents since April 1, 1941 as a standard. Violations carry penalties up to 5,000 dollars and up to two years in jail. courts may grant triple damages for overcharges. Wages are exempt along with newspapers, periodicals, radio, film, theaters, railroads, utilities, insurance, and professional fees. Appeals proceed to the administrator, an emergency federal court, and the Supreme Court.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Defense
Supreme Court
Hitler Denounces Churchill Roosevelt in Berlin Speech
Berlin reports that Hitler, announcing a new world war against old foes, attacked President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill in his January 30 address. He labeled Churchill a warmonger and Roosevelt the ally of Woodrow Wilson, defended German policy, and questioned England’s democracy while citing its control over India.
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Berlin
United States
Hitler
Roosevelt
Churchill
Germany
Woodrow Wilson
Paul Joseph Goebbelse
Fuehrer
Nazi Winter Lines to Sea of Azov Moved by Reds
Russian cavalry and infantry drive 70 miles from the Donets basin toward the Dnieper bend as they recapture Lozovaya and rout multiple German divisions. Reports claim heavy German losses, captured standards and battle trophies, with advancing Soviet forces threatening key cities like Slavyansk, Artemovsk, Taganrog and Mariupol along the Sea of Azov.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Donets Basin
Dniepye
Sea of Azov
Dnieperopetrovsk
Russia
Ewald von Kleist
Russian Information Bureau
Lozvaya
Donets
Dnieper
257Th
Information Bureau
Red Army
Izvestia
Slavyansk
Artemoysk
Statine
Taganrog
Mariupol
Iezovays
Kharkov
Pittsburgh
Jan
Buyers of Frozen Autos To Take Possession Feb 9
Lansing dispatch reports that buyers holding undelivered cars under the federal freezing order may obtain possession beginning February 9 when Michigan begins car sales rationing. Secretary of State Harry F. Kelly said authorization from the War Production Board's automotive chief, Ernest Kanzler, allows bona fide pre January 1 sales to present proof for title and plates. Arthur H. Sarvis, state rationing director, will supervise. cars not delivered before the freeze are expected to be released without priority disputes.
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Lansing
Michigan
Harry F. Kelly
Ernest C. Kanzler
War Production Board
Kelly
Kanzler
Arthur H. Sarvis
Sarvis
Roosevelt backs price control bill amid farm parity concerns
President Roosevelt signed the price control bill and warned provisions threaten farm parity, saying no farm price could drop below 110 percent of parity. He called the bill the best obtainable but noted risks. Hitler claimed the war with Japan frees him to act and warned what U boats may achieve. A Springfield arsenal blaze damaged a new 432000 building, fire crews gaining control. Roosevelt asked Congress to add 8.0163 billion to the navy appropriations, with a request for authority to transfer ships to vital nations.
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Roosevelt
Congress
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Overton D-Law
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