President Names Roberts to Head Hawaii Investigation Board
The President appoints Associate Justice Owen J. Roberts to lead the inquiry into the Hawaii surprise attack, signaling a nonpartisan, thorough process likely to curb political bickering over findings. Byron Price headed war censorship is praised as essential for harmony, with trust from editors nationwide. The German front reverses in Russia are described bluntly as defeats despite gloss. Gazette stamps policy for 25 and 10 cent stamps is clarified, allowing 10 cent stamps with 18.75 bond exchange. 20,000 stamps ordered last week. Hitler’s Berchtesgaden rest call rumor noted as a slight morale boost. Handwriting vs forger claim discussed. curiosity about a forger named N. O. Good sparked.
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Japan
Owen J. Roberts
Supreme Court
Hawaii
Justice Roberts
Byron Price
Post Office
Gazette
Japanese landings threaten Sarawak and Malaya front
British headquarters in Singapore acknowledged landings by Japanese troops at three Sarawak points on Borneo within bomber range of Singapore. Fresh British troops and heavy equipment moved to northern Malaya as Tokyo claimed a decisive Malay victory. Hong Kong defense and Singapore’s fate loom as Japanese forces press from Thailand with air and sea support.
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Sarawak
Borneo
Sir Charles Vyner Brooke
Manila
London
Macao
Hongkong
Japan
Portugal
Lisbon
South China Sea
Tokio
Berlin
Hideki Tojo
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Thailand
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Malay
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Luzon
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Guam
Thursday civilian defense registration planned in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids plans completed for volunteer registration Thursday under Linn County Civilian Defense council. Edward E. Lowe says women may volunteer along with men. A sample blank appears on page 2. Enrollment focuses on auxiliary police fire fighters first aid and emergency repairs.
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Linn County Civilian Defense Council
Edward E. Lowe
Lowe
Linn County
Bruce A West
Civilian Defense Committee
Hanford
American Legion
Cedar Rapids
Woman's Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Yeggs Fail to Crack Safe at Immaculate Conception Church
Thieves used a basement entry during foggy night hours to reach the church safe behind the altar. The combination dial was broken but no money was taken as offerings were small. In the same spree, four cars on Cedar Rapids west side were raided with minor thefts including pedals cigarets and tools valued at a few dollars.
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Yeggs
Immaculate Conception
Cedar Rapids
Ed Tubbs
Fourteenth Avenue SW
Jim Dougherty
H Avenue NW
Bill Birky
Eighth Street NW
H Avenue
Birky
F Avenue NW
Leo Carney
Second Avenue SE
Oliver Zahn
Tenth Street NW
No Injuries In Raids On Hawaii Area
The Navy and War Departments reported no injuries from Japanese attacks on Johnston Island and Maui. Johnston was hit at dusk by naval units while Maui suffered minor damage from a submarine shelling on a nearby pineapple loading platform.
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Washington
Navy Department
Johnston Island
Navy
War Department
Kahului
Maui
Johnston
Hawaii
Hawaiian
Pearl Harbor
Japan
United States Pacific
Tokio
United States
Midway
Wake
Kengo Tominaga
Imperial Headquarters
Roosevelt Seeks No-Strike Pact At War Conference
President Roosevelt urges labor and management delegates at the White House to craft a master agreement to prevent strikes during the war. The special conference includes six CIO leaders, six AFL chiefs, and twelve industrialists. a report is to be delivered by Thursday night on progress.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Labor and Management
White House
CIO
AFL
Unions Agree Not to Strike During War
The Maritime Commission announced that all seamen's and longshoremen's unions have agreed not to strike during the war.
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Washington
Maritime Commission
Censorship Power Shifts Toward Roosevelt War Aids
Senate approves a compromise bill granting President Roosevelt broad war powers including censorship. Byron Price to lead the censorship, with plans for mandatory and voluntary controls across press radio and mails. Price to report to Washington as censorship offices set up. news access remains allowed via government channels.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Congress
Byron Price
Associated Press
House
Stephen Early
Price
Early
Wallace
Francis Biddle
Frank Walker
Lowell Mellett
White House
Nazis Admit Shortening of Lines on East Front
Russia claimed major German setbacks as Hitler's high command acknowledged shortening their lines on the Soviet front. Soviet dispatches described German retreats and pursuit by Red Army forces. Pravda reported 90 villages recaptured while Kalinin fell under renewed Soviet pressure. The British BBC noted restored rail and telegraph links between Leningrad and Moscow.
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East Front
Russia
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Soviet
Moscow
Vassily Bluecher
Far East
Kiementi Voroshilov
Semyon Budenny
Red Army
Kalinin
Kalinin Zone
British Broadcasting Corporation
Leningrad
Senate Panels Back Draft Expansion to 19-Year-Olds
Washington reports show the Senate military affairs committee approved registering all men 18 to 64 and including those 19 to 44 for the draft. House leaders oppose dropping the floor below 21, while President Roosevelt urged youth service. The debate continues as both chambers consider similar bills.
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House
McCormack
Massachusetts
House Military Committee
INS
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Roosevelt
Senate
Military Affairs Committee
May
House Committee
Senate Military Committee
Reynolds
N. C
Senate Committee
Barkley
McNary
Oress
Hawaiian Pictures Show Bomb Damage
The Gazette publishes a back page photo set illustrating destruction from Japan’s surprise bombing raid on Hawaii. Early images depict the damage and impact as observers record the event.
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the Gazette
Japan
Hawaii
Extend Ban On New Tires Into January
Washington U P reports the Office of Production Management will extend the ban on selling new tires and tubes for non defense use from Dec 22 to the first week in January. The order excludes used tires retreaded tires and defense needs. New cars may be equipped with four new tires and no spare.
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Washington
Office of Production Management
First Army Bomber From Auto Parts To Roll Off Line
OPM announced on Tuesday that the first army bomber assembled from automobile industry parts would roll off the production line at the new Kansas City bomber plant shortly after January 1.
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First Auto Part
Washington
OPM
Kansas City
Justice Roberts Heads Hawaiian Bombing Inquiry
President Roosevelt named a five man board led by Associate Justice Owen J Roberts to investigate Japan's attack on Hawaii. The panel met with War Secretary Stimson and Navy Secretary Knox, then planned a Hawaii trip. Members include Maj Gen Frank R McCoy Brig Gen Joseph P McNarney Rear Adm William H Standley and Rear Adm Joseph M Reeves.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Owen J. Roberts
Supreme Court
Japan
Hawaii
Dee
Henry L. Stimson
Navy
Frank Knox
Roberts
Stone
Frank R McCoy
Joseph P McNarney
Air Corps
William H Standley
Naval Operations
Joseph M Reeves
United States Fleet
Thwart Nazi Plot To Cut Off U S Metal
Buenos Aires reports a German plan to stop Bolivian metal exports to the United States by sabotaging railway lines to Chilean ports. Bolivian censorship has been tightened, though its link to the plot remains unclear. Bolivia supplies tin and lead to the United States under a purchase agreement.
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U. S
Buenos Aires
United States
Africa
Antofagasta
Bolivia
Rock Island Train Derails In Naravisa Near Dalhart
A westbound Rock Island passenger train derailed at Naravisa 56 miles southwest of Dalhart injuring four people. Six cars left the tracks as the derailment occurred on a Wednesday, with emergency crews responding to the scene.
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Dalhart, Tex
Rock Island
Naravisa
Dalhart
Simple Dignity Marks Yanks Burial in Hawaii
AP report from Honolulu recounts daily sunset burials of U S sailors and soldiers at a green hillside cemetery after Pearl Harbor losses. Marines fire three volleys, taps sounds, and a chaplain blesses each grave as dignified, hopeful rites continue.
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Hawaii
Honolulu
America
Navy
Army
Americans Destroy 26 Jap Planes in Pacific Action
United States forces claim heavy blows on Japanese aircraft with at least 26 destroyed at Vigan and American submarines active off Japanese waters. Admiral Hart asserts broad war aims and vows full victory without premature attack on Japan.
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Japan
United States
Thomas C. Hart
United States Army
Manila
Vigan
Luzon
Hart
Far East
American Air Corps
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