Nimitz Warns Submarines May Shell West Coast Cities
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, newly named Pacific fleet commander, told reporters aboard a submarine that Japanese subs off the U S West Coast could shell coastal cities. He said surfacing to shell a port is simple and not entirely preventable, noting past Hawaiian Island incidents.
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Pearl Harbor Patrols To Keep Sea Lanes Open
Admiral Chester W Nimmitz announced the United States Pacific fleet will maintain open sea lanes. He said the army and navy are working in close cooperation to patrol Hawaii and nearby islands.
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Nimitz Assumes Command Amid Colorful Hawaii Press Event
In a sunlit deck ceremony the new commander in chief, Admiral Nimitz, accepts the Navy Cross from two rescued pilots and signals a calm, patient approach. He notes a possible Hawaii attack but pledges the Pacific fleet will do its utmost to prevent it while awaiting time to unfold events.
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Farm Measure Drawing Fire
A joint congressional committee urged sharp cuts in farm appropriations drawing strong criticism from House agriculture committee members. They condemned the proposed savings from non-essential expenditures, including possible reductions in the farm program, totaling about 400 million dollars of the 1.3 billion dollars the panel suggested could be saved during the emergency.
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Japs Battle for Changsha Amid Wide Chinese Countermoves
Reports from Chungking describe fierce fighting around Changsha as Japanese forces press to seize the Hunan capital after entering the Milo River area. Chinese dispatches claim success in Kiangsi recapturing villages while Japanese units attack north of the Yellow River with armored cars.
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People of Allied Powers Welcome New Year With Hope
AP reports varied New Year scenes as Allied nations anticipate victory. Americans in New York celebrated in Times Square while others faced blackouts and hardships. In London quiet celebrations continued amid shortages and fear for occupied territories. In Tokyo hopefuls heralded recent gains yet warnings of longer war persisted. Russians, buoyed by Eastern Front wins, marked the year with festive elm-tree gifts as Axis prospects dimmed.
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Duchess of Windsor Tops 1941 Best Dressed List in Poll
New York reports the Duchess of Windsor led the annual best dressed in the world poll with 50 voters including fashion editors and designers. She displaced Mrs Harrison Williams who dropped to fourth as Mrs Stanley Mortimer and Mrs Byron Foy rose to second and third respectively.
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Colorful Laura Wheeler Peacock Wall Hanging Pattern
Pattern 2985 offers a 15 by 19 34 inch transfer image with color chart and stitch illustrations. Include a color selection and key materials, and mail ten cents plus your name and address to The Amarillo Globe Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY.
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Old Man Texas Returns For War Year 1942
On New Year's Day 1942 Texas declares itself ready to fight with 47 allied states, fueling war effort with oil, cattle, farms, and student enlistments. The piece links Texas spirit to Alam o legends and Pearl Harbor resolve, noting industrial and human resources fueling the army and navy. It also mentions Peggy ONeill facing a theft charge in London and a Moscow inventor introducing a mechanical fire-watcher.
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Charlie McCarthy Denounced As a Two Faced Soldier
Riverside California January 1 1941 Master Sergeant Charlie McCarthy accused of dual service in air corps and marines and A W O L since July. Transfer to Moffett Field ordered for court martial January 18 to contest a sergeant major commission in the Marine Corps. Col Davidson calls it good riddance of a two faced soldier and urges action for Army Air Corps honor. Additional records from March Field detail prior AWOL dates and uniforms.
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