Roosevelt radio address calm amid war nerves
An analysis of President Roosevelt's broadcast aimed at easing American panic over Japan's Pacific attacks and Nazi propaganda. The piece notes the intentional spread of rumors to shake morale, the double purpose for both U S and Japanese publics, and the broader Axis strategy to destabilize Allied resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Kirke L. Simps
Wide World News
Japan
Rooervelt
White House
Pacific
Europe
Asia
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
mid-Pacific
Philippines
Tokyo
Britain
United States
China
Mexico Allows Troop Movements Through United States
The United States authorizes Mexican troops to move from Nogales Arizona to Tia Juana Lower California via San Diego to reinforce defense there. The transit is expected to begin December 10 with a sizable force, and the United States says it welcomes the cooperation in hemispheric defense against a perceived aggressor. Aerial activity off the Pacific coast is noted as observers consider potential Japanese attempts.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Lower California
State Department
Nogales
Ariz
Tia Juana
Lower Cal
San Diego
California
Pacific
British Columbia
Lower
Mexican Aid to U S Pledged by Camacho
President Avila Camacho declared in a nine minute radio speech that Mexico has broken relations with Japan and can help the United States by increasing industrial and societal production. He warned that Mexico is in danger and urged unity and solidarity with the United States.
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Mexico City
Drc
Maturi Avila Camacho
Mexico
Japan
FBI Nabis California Dairyman Held by Agents
Edward H. Helms, 55, owner of a Marin County dairy ranch, was seized by FBI agents and held in communicado. His 118 acre seacoast property near San Rafael was the site of the raid. His wife Hillegard, 38, was also jailed with talking bans issued.
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San Rafael
Cal
Edward H. Helms
FBI
Marin County
Seacoast
Helms
Hiiegard
Amarillo Family Feels Impact Of Bombs Rained on Honolulu
Amarillo residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Crites recall Honolulu bombings as they reflect on friends, family, and the harbor attack. The Crites lived in Honolulu from 1938 to 1940 with ties to the Farm Security Administration and a son who served on a destroyer. The piece notes Japanese dual citizenship issues and local responses amid Pearl Harbor concerns.
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Amarillo
Honolulu
Milton Meier
Robert S. Crites
Madison Street
Crites
Harbor Islands
Department of Agriculture
Farm Security Administration
J. FE. Shekks
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Daily Advertiser
Rising Sun
Manoa Valley
Pearl Harbor
Roy Vitusek
House of Representatives
Hawai
Vitusek
USS
Japan
Citvens
Aloe
Elderly Man Donates Outdated Ammunition to U S
An older gentleman entered the marine recruiting office with a box of shells in all sizes and calibers. He told officers he wanted the government to have the ammunition to aid national defense and noted some shells dated 30 or 40 years old, the newest from 1929.
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Marine
F. M. Bell
Set
M. G. Myers
Miss Davidson Hospitalized After Surgery
Miss Jewell Davidson the county tax assessor collector is ill in an Amarillo hospital after an operation yesterday and will not return to work for at least two weeks according to her office.
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Jewell Davidson
Amarillo
Miss Davidson
War Turns Off Capitol Lights
Capitol Architect David Lynn ordered the floodlights illuminating the Capitol dome turned off at night until the war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War
Capitol
Washington
David Lynn
Capitol Dome
Legion Post Goes War Time to Lead Civil Defense
The Hanson American Legion voted to operate on a war footing with weekly meetings to handle rising demands. They will spearhead civilian defense, air raid spotter system, and defense bond and stamp drives, targeting 1900 firms and employing salary deductions.
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Hanson Post
American Legion
Legion
Legionnaires
John Boyce
Bill Gilstrap
Charles Hoppin
FE. C. Nelson
Post
Amarillo
Legion Canvass
Nelson
Judge Nelson
Roosevelt
Texas
Congress
Japan
John Maynard
Maynard
Elks Lodge Honors Grand Exalted Ruler Visit in Amarillo
Judge John S. McClelland grand exalted ruler of the Elks spoke on national defense during a Amarillo Lodge No. 923 session. J. Ford Zigelow chaired the grand board of trustees as officers and guests from West Texas lodges attended the Keep Em Flying campaign and a Roosevelt message was heard. A large class of candidates from Borger and Plainview joined the order, with a barbecue supper to close.
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John S. McClelland
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Amarillo Lodge
Order of Elks
Amarillo
J. Ford Zigelow
Grand Board of Trustees
Amarillo College
Army
Southwest
Roosevelt
Borger
Plainview
Parachutists Blamed for Attacks in Occupied France
Report from Vichy states parachutists blamed for attacks on German officers in occupied France with death penalty announced in sweeping measures to curb such actions.
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France
Vichy
Knife and Fork Address Tonight by Ex-Hitler Physician
Dr John Gelbert once Adolf Hitler’s personal physician will address Amarillo’s Knife and Fork Club tonight. He will discuss Germany and the Gestapo and also reference the Japanese in his remarks. Gelbert, now a U S citizen living in Chicago, first met Hitler in 1921 and later befriended Nazi leaders such as Goering.
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John Gelbert
Adolf Hitler
Amarillo
Knife and Fork Club
Germany
Gestapo
Gelbert
Chicago
Hitler
Goering
Baron von Richtofen
German writer Dr Gelbert Navalized Arrests and Journeys
Dr Gelbert, once ship physician and now journalist and novelist, has made several trips to Germany. He endured 97 arrests and 18 jail terms tied to his family claims and American citizenship. Knife and Fork reservations end at noon with a 7 15 pm dinner lecture at Amarillo Country Club.
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Gelbert
America
Amarillo Country Club
Globe-News Carriers Unite to Sell Defense Stamps Nationwide
About 500000 carrier boys across 48 states join Amarillo Globe-News in a campaign to raise funds for US defense by selling defense savings stamps. Each carrier delivers stamps weekly with no commission, and buyers receive stamp books for up to 18.70 in stamps, redeemable for 25. The pledge commits carriers to promote saving and patriotism without personal gain.
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United States
Amarillo
America
Uncle Sam
U. S
Lubbock Sights 140 Defense Dwellings Authorized
The Federal Works Administration authorized the Public Buildings Administration to select and submit for approval a site at Lubbock for 140 defense dwellings. Construction authorization will be withheld until funds are available.
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Washington
Federal Works Administration
Public Buildings Administration
Lubbock
Navy eases enlistment physical limits for many defects
U S Navy bases loosen medical bars for recruits as of yesterday noted by C M Norman Amarillo office. Minor defects such as varicoceles hydroceles hernias nasal deformities hay fever and undernutrition may no longer exclude applicants. New teeth requirements allow 18 natural teeth with at most four missing incisors replaced. aviation trainees and officer corps still face stricter standards.
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Navy
C. M. Norman
Amarillo
Norman
Officer Training Corps
Pupils Raise Cheer Fund With School Play
San Jacinto School pupils staged a Christmas play featuring a Salvation Army kettle. After the show, Adjutant William T. Johnson found the borrowed kettle held 3.37 in donations for the annual Christmas Cheer fund.
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San Jacinto School
Salvation Army
William T. Johnson
Amarillo Girls Seek Navy Battlewagon Hostess Posts
Three Amarillo women rushed to the Navy recruiting station after a judge at a local drug store said the navy was enlisting qualified girls as battlewagon hostesses. The trio aimed to enlist, seeking hostess roles aboard naval battlewagons.
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Amarillo
Navy
City To Employ Buying Agent In Amarillo
Amarillo voters authorize creation of a purchasing agent to handle all city purchases at a salary of 1500 dollars a year. The move aims to consolidate buying for materials, equipment, and services across departments.
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Amarillo
City Commission
A. P. Hancock
R. H. Epperson
Oscar Hargett
City Laboratory
Hancock
Gene Root
Commission
George E. Broome
Homer Jacobs
Jimmie Norris
Joe A. Jenkins
Byron Singleton
North
Eighth Avenue
Rigid Controls For Aliens in U.S. Ordered
The government imposes wartime restrictions on 1.1 million Axis subjects in the United States and territories. FBI rounds up suspected dangerous aliens, with hearings to determine further confinement and possible extended detention by the army. Authorities urge cooperation to avoid disturbances and protect peaceful aliens.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States
Los Angeles
Hans Gebhardt
New York
Ellis Island
Hawaii
Immigration Service
FBI
Army
Biddle
Secretary of War
Amarillo Organizes Navy Parents League Amid War Effort
Amarillo plans a Navy Parents League to support sons in sea forces open to all mothers and fathers. Chief C. M. Norman notes goals include morale boosting, card and gift exchanges, and tying to a national group. Contact Mrs. H. G. Frosty Hamrick for details or to help.
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Navy Parents League
C. M. Norman
Leagee
Navy
Norman
Amarillo
H. G
Frosty
Hamrick
Fifth Church Night Program Is Tonight
The Fifth Church Night at Central Presbyterian Church features a 6 15 p m covered dish supper and post supper classes on Christianity and Democracy led by Dr R Thomson Paul Hovey and Florence Whittington with nursery service provided for attending families.
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Central Presbyterian Church
R. Thomson
Paul Hovey
Florence Whittington
W. M. Staples
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