Peak arms production seen by end of 1941
Washington, INS reports Undersecretary Patterson forecasts peak defense output by end of 1941. He cites double plane production by December 1941, from 700 to 1,400 monthly, and discusses labor rules and mass production plans with Knudsen heading the new production office.
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Omaha Newsman Otto Kinder Retires After 53 Years
Otto Kinder, 77 on Christmas Day, retires this week after 53 years in journalism. He spent 22 years as managing editor and editorial writer for the Omaha Daily Tribune and once owned the Western Press. Kinder previously worked in Columbus, Nebraska and in Montana, saying he wants to watch from the sidelines now.
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Midwest Firms Receive U S Army Meat Contracts
The War Department announced contracts totaling 2,479,741 dollars were awarded to 10 midwestern packing houses for canned meat products. The supplies will cover the next three months to supplement fresh meat vegetables and fruit on Army menus. Rath Company of Waterloo Iowa is among the recipients.
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Britain Says Seapower Sapping German War Strength
The British ministry of information reports a year end review noting seapower pressure slowly sapping Germany. It cites ship losses, convoy resilience, and continued Atlantic munitions flow while highlighting Mediterranean gains and shifting naval balance.
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Britain’s Seapower Drives Allied War Effort in 1943
The year’s review stresses the need for destroyers and escort ships, noting 50 destroyers arriving from the United States. It warns Britain remains short of ships for global tasks and that seapower underpins Allied operations, with British communications at risk of failing the war within weeks if cut.
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King George Names New Year Honors Leaders
King George VI designated Lord Camrose head of the New Year honors list, elevating him to viscount while creating four new barons and three baronets. The war era list honors many across fields, with emphasis on airplane, arms, and ship production. it marks the eighth list of his reign.
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Wheeler Reports 93 Percent Favorable Telegrams On Peace Speech
Senator Wheeler of Montana said more than 1 000 telegrams praised his Monday night speech urging a U S peace move and 93 percent were favorable The replies included messages from former Secretary of War Harry Woodring and Col Charles Lindbergh praising his speech and urging its impact on America
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Barnes Named Temporary Head of Iowa Employment Service
William S. Barnes of Des Moines was named temporary head of the Iowa state employment service. He fills the vacancy after Edwin R. Herbert resigned to join the U S department of labor. Barnes previously served as an employment service field supervisor.
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Britain Counts 3500 Luftwaffe Losses In 1940 War Year
London reports RAF and anti aircraft records show Allied air defenses downed 3090 German planes in 1940 with over 3500 total losses. An RAF officer credits Americans for aiding a stronger post 1940 force while warning invasion remains a threat and noting German night raids aimed at fatigue.
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Britain forecasts 38 million daily wartime outlay for 1940
London AP reports Britain expects average war spending of 38 million dollars per day in the current fiscal year ending March 31. The treasury estimates total outlay at 3.466 billion pounds about 14.864 billion dollars. A week to Dec 10 saw a daily peak of 62.6 million dollars.
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Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger Sold to Cresswell Group
Sale of the Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger by Cyrus H. K. Curtis estate trustees was announced Tuesday night. Robert Cresswell leads the buyer group, with C. M. Morrison returning as editor under new ownership. The Ledger, founded in 1914, has been run by Curtis estate trustees since his 1933 death.
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