War Production Program Sets Targets for 1942 and 1943
The President outlined a measured build up to war, detailing 60 000 planes, 45 000 tanks, 20 000 anti aircraft guns and 8 000 000 tons of shipping in 12 months, then 125 000 planes 75 000 tanks 35 000 anti aircraft guns and 10 000 000 tons in 1943, with forces ready to deploy worldwide. The piece emphasizes turning the production order into action and the need for rest and postwar planning. It also notes the shift toward increasing productive capacity as the path to higher living standards and broader peace.
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United States
Congress Tuesay
Asia
Europe
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
U.S. Bombers Sink Jap Destroyer and Hit Battleship
United States air and naval forces reported major strikes in the South Pacific. Army bombers destroyed a Japanese destroyer and hit a battleship near Davao Bay in the Philippines, while the USS Heron repelled a seven hour attack by 15 bombers, with its skipper earning the Navy Cross. MacArthur’s Luzon defense remained critical as Manila Bay came under heavy bombardment from four hours of air strikes.
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Associated Press
United States
South Pacific
Washington
Far East
Army
Davao Bay
Philippines
Navy
William Leverette Kabler
Heron
Douglas MacArthur
Luzon
War Department
Manila Bay
Tokio
MacArthur
Batan Peninsula
Rimai
Balanga
Subic
Zambales
Batan Province
Subic Bay
Batan
South Pacific Theater
No Rationing Of Auto Batteries Being Planned
Cedar Rapids rumors of auto battery rationing prompted Linn county civilian defense chair Edward E. Lowe to say Leon Henderson has no plans to ration batteries. Lowe relayed Monday night discussions in Des Moines and urged citizens to await official announcements.
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Cedar Rounds
Edward E. Lowe
Linn County Civilian Defense Committee
Leon Henderson
Lowe
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Henderson
British Withdraw Near Singapore In Malaya Fighting
British forces pull back from the Kuantan area and part of Perak to blunt a Japanese left flank threat near Singapore. Reports say Kuala Selangor area activity and possible new landings north of Kuala Lumpur. Japanese planes bombed Johore with minor civilian damage and one casualty.
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Singapore
Kuantan
Perak
Kuala Selangor
Johore Sultanate
Rome Radio
London
United Press
Bibor
Kuala Lumpur
Malaya
Headquarters of Wavell in Java
BATAVIA IN Netherlands East Indies officials disclosed Tuesday that the headquarters of the United Nations armed forces high command in the Far East will be established on the island of Java.
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Batavia
INS
United Nations Armed Forces High Command
Far East
Java
Netherlands East Indies
Hess Flight Threatens Nazi Unity and Germany's Strategy
The final instalment of Pierre Huss's profile on Rudolf Hess reveals how Hess's mission to Britain nearly fractured the Nazi leadership. Huss details internal rivalries, Hess's health and flights, Goering's rise as de facto successor, and Hitler's calculated moves against Russia amid wartime pressures.
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Pierre J. Huss
Berlin
International News Service
Huss
New York
Ins
Hess
Hitler
Balkans
Aegean Sea
Greece
England
Willy Messerschmitt
Augsburg
Germany
Messerschmitt
Wilhelmstrasse
Nazi Bormann
Hitler of
Goering
Third Reich
Fuehrer
Taverne
Devil-May-Care
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Pola Negri
Lya de Putti
Weather warms up to 6 before new cold plunge
Cedar Rapids residents note a brief thaw as temperatures rise to six above zero mid morning, then drop again. Forecasters warn of a 20 below zero night with continued cold Tuesday afternoon and night. Streets were plowed but packed snow on state roads remains treacherous.
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Cedar Rapids
Chambers
Mercury
City Street Department
Highway Commission
Former Iowa Track Star Cuhel Broadcasts News From Java
Former Iowa track star Frank Cuhel now broadcasts news from Java for Mutual Broadcasting system. An Olympic hurdler from Cedar Rapids, he held Big Ten and national titles in the 220 yard low hurdles and placed second in the 400 meter hurdles at the 1928 Olympics. He is linked to a move by the United Nations on Far East headquarters in Java.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Frank
Bob” Cuhel
Java
Cuhel
Cedar Rapids
Samarang
Mutual Broadcasting System
Bitter cold grips Iowa with up to 30 below in northeast
Des Moines AP reports fifth straight sub zero day as wind up to 20 mph deepens cold risk. Northeast Iowa may reach 30 below tonight with other areas near 25 below in the northwest and 10 below in the southeast as parts of the state see slight daytime relief only to plunge again. Record lows from Elkader Ames Des Moines and several cities are noted.
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Iowa
Elkader
Mercury
Ames
Burlington
Charles City
Davenport
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Iowa City
Mason City
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Story City
Enemy Aliens Ordered to Surrender Contraband Items
Under orders from the U S Attorney General and Police Chief, enemy aliens including Japs Italians and Germans are told to turn over short wave radios cameras firearms and ammunition to police. Items surrendered will be returned after hostilities end. One German Jewish owned camera has already been given up. FBI tags and receipts accompany seized property and refusals will invite seizure.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
Francis Biddle
Tom Condon
Condon
FBI
Ribbentrop Visits Hungary on Official Invitation
Berlin reports Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop left for Hungary after accepting an invitation from Regent Admiral Miklós Horthy. The communiqué gave no further details on the visit.
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Berlin
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Hungary
Nicholas Horthy
Roosevelt outlines 1943 war production push for planes tanks ships
President Roosevelt pledges a total war effort with 125000 planes 75000 tanks 35000 anti aircraft guns and 10000000 tons of shipping planned for 1943 in a joint session address. He calls for taxes bonds and shared sacrifice to fund the drive and vows united Allied action.
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Sage
Senate
House
Addressing the state of the union a grim world war portrait
The president proclaims national unity and resolve as he recalls Japan and Italy as aggressors. He traces imperial aims from 1894 through 1937 and links Hitler’s Nazi plans with Tokyo and Rome in a drive to dominate the globe and cut Allied supply lines.
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Italy
Libya
Tripoli
Abyssinia
North Africa
Egypt
France
Mediterranean
Hitler
Earth
Japan
Britain
Russia
China
Roosevelt declares wartime strategy for next year
President Roosevelt outlines a total war plan with per person costs of 427.48 and calls for aggressive, worldwide action against Berlin and Tokyo. He emphasizes mobilization, offensive and defensive operations, and striking the enemy on their home grounds to encircle and defeat the Axis powers. He also notes the Unity declaration signed by 26 nations in Washington.
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Washington
Roosevelt
The
United States
Chungking
Berlin
Tokio
We'll Produce The Goods-OPM Vow
The United States pledges 1942 production of 60 000 planes 45 000 tanks 20 000 anti aircraft guns and 8 000 000 tons of ships. Knudsen and Hillman say target set by President Roosevelt will be met by 130 million Americans contributing through the Office of Production Management.
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Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Office of Production Management
OPM
William S. Knudsen
Sidney Hillman
Knudsen
Hillman
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