White House favors Knox and Stimson on Pearl Harbor blame
The current comment notes the Pearl Harbor inquiry blames Kimmel and Short but spares some Washington superiors, suggesting Knox and Stimson may face critique while the President privately weighs stronger words. It also muses on a covert A F force in Northern Ireland and youth in the Russian army.
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White House
Admiral Kimmel
Short
Special
Pearl Harbor
Washington
Wes
Hawaii
Knox
Stimson
Kimmel
American troops arrive in Northern Ireland led by Hartle
The War Department announced Major General Russell P. Hartle will command the first U S units to reach the British Isles since the war began. Details on force size and unit composition remain withheld, with Hartle noted for prior command in Camp Claiborne Louisiana and service in World War I and overseas postings.
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Northern Ireland
British Isles
Libya
Far East
England
Russell P. Hartle
General Hartle
34Th Infantry Division
Camp Claiborne
France
Philippines
Porto Rico
Chewsville
University of Maryland
Iceland
War Department
United States
Europe
Hartle
George Pushes New Tax to Boost Federal Revenues
Washington AP George says a 9 billion dollar revenue rise needs a new tax form. Senate finance Chairman George D Ga notes sales tax payroll withholding or other system are possible options. Three more weeks of work expected before concrete recommendations to Ways and Means.
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Washington
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Labor Council To Be Little Cabinet For War Efforts
A six member CIO-AFL labor council formed at Roosevelt's suggestion will act as a little cabinet to advise on labor's role in the war. The six members, three from each union, are chosen to extend beyond keeping labor peace, guiding wartime labor policy and cooperation.
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Washington
Cio-Afl Council
Roosevelt
FCC Denies Dr. Watson Communist Accusation
Washington FCC chairman James L. Fly said on Monday that Dr. Goodwin Watson chief broadcast analyst for the commission is not a communist.
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Washington
INS
James L. Fly
Federal Communications Commission
Goodwin Watson
FCC
Congress seeks Pearl Harbor inquiry and war role review
Two Republican lawmakers Hamilton Fish and Melvin Maas called for a full congressional probe of Pearl Harbor. The White House said decisions on Kimmel Short action rest with Secretary Stimson and Secretary Knox with court martial possible if charges arise. Secretary Early noted actions require a judge advocate general and presidential direction. Anger rose over alleged incompetence and calls for a super‑command to control both services.
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Washington
House
Hamilton Fish
New York
Melvin Maas
Minnesota
Pearl Harbor
White House
Husband E. Kimmel
Walter C. Short
Roberts Commission
Henry L Stimson
Navy
Frank Knox
Stephen Early
Early
Army
Secretary ‘of War
Secretaries of War and Navy
Roberts
Congress
Bandit Robs Cedar Rapids Service Station
A man believed armed held up a service station near the Twin Towers cafe west of Cedar Rapids on Highway 30 about 1 30 a.m. Sunday escaping with $26. Attendant Philip Wilhelm said the robber tailed him, forced the man into the wash room for five minutes, then fled toward Highway 30 after a brief return to the cafe. Police tracked the suspect as he left the scene.
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Cedar Rapids
Philip Wilhelm
Wilhelm
Harlan Snyder
Pete Whittemore
Twin Towers
Snyder
MacArthur Celebrates 62nd Birthday After Major Victory
General Douglas MacArthur observes his sixty second birthday on the Philippines front as American and Filipino troops score a smashing victory on the Batan peninsula. The war department hails the operation as brilliant and notes renewed enemy pressure may follow as forces reorganize.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
MacArthur
War Department
South Pacific
MaccArthur
Sun Emerges From Cedar Rapids Fog and Warmed Up
The Cedar Rapids area clears fog after Sunday night with sun boosting temperatures to 40 degrees by 1 pm Monday. A low of 23 degrees was recorded early Monday morning, while highs earlier reached 50 degrees in the afternoon. winds and light showers discussed.
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Cedar Rapids
January Showers February Flowers Amid Mild Midwest Forecast
Des Moines reports mild conditions continue with forecast of slightly warmer temperatures in the eastern state. The weather bureau predicts scattered very light showers and a mild Monday night as highs reach around 58 in Omaha and lows dip to 25 in Cedar Rapids and Charles City. The local 9 am temperature stands at 34.
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Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Charles City
Radio Blackout Hits Southern California Airwaves
The FCC ordered all Southern California radio stations off the air as a precaution due to unidentified aircraft in the area. The Fourth Interceptor Command ordered the shutdown, and stations resumed broadcasting after nearly four hours.
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Los Angeles
INS
California
Federal Communications Commission
Former C. R. Woman May Be In Thailand Concentration Camp
Relatives fear Mrs. J. C. Warner living in Bangkok is in a concentration camp after not hearing since December 8. Her husband E. J. Buser and his wife at 1242 Fourth Avenue SE report it may be so. Paul Barnhart, stationed at the YMCA in Bangkok, wired his wife in Iowa City confirming English speakers are in a deferment camp. Warner works for International Engineering.
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Cedar Rapids
J. C. Warner
Bangkok
Thailand
E. J. Buser
Fourth Avenue
Paul Barnhart
Y M C. A
Iowa City
Barnhart
Switzerland
Warner
International Engineering Company
S S Venore Sunk Off N C. 22 Die In Axis Sub Attack
The U S Navy confirms the ore carrier Venore was sunk off the North Carolina coast by a submarine. Twenty one survivors were rescued. 22 lives are lost including Capt Albert Tyler. The attack followed two shells and a torpedo. Survivors described wave chaos and lifeboat capsizing.
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Norfolk, Va
Navy
North Carolina
United States
Ore Steamship Company of New York
Albert Tyler
Santumas Island
West Indies
William Newton
Baltimore
Submarine Sinks Varanger Near Atlantic Coast
An enemy submarine sank the Norwegian tanker Varanger 35 miles off the New Jersey coast in a pre dawn attack. Forty-two crewmen were saved after 12 minutes of torpedo strikes. Survivors reached Townsend's Inlet and Atlantic City area where seven were treated for exposure and injuries.
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Sea Isle City N J
Atlantic
United States
Atlantic Coast
South Jersey
Atlantic City
Townsend's Inlet
Fourth Naval District
Philadelphia
Appar
Yanks Dutch Sink or Damage 30 Ships in Java Invasion Battle
In a four day running battle in the Macassar Strait United States and Dutch sea and air forces sank or damaged at least 30 Japanese transports and warships. American bombers, Dutch planes, and U S destroyers helped halt parts of the invasion and the UN command praised the losses inflicted on the Japanese convoy.
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United Nations
Macassar Strait
Arrow
Celebes
Balik Papan
Borneo
Java
Associated Press
United States
Southwest Pacific
Netherlands East Indies
Washington
Southern
Pacific
Kendari
Celebes Island
Tokio
Philippines
War Department
Jolo
Batavia
Faelfic Dee. 7
Netherlands
British Yield Batu Pahat as Malaya Front Retreats
British Imperial forces surrender Batu Pahat western anchor of Malaya's defense near Singapore. Communique notes no major front change though fighting persists near Kluang and Mersing river area. Sikh battalion inflicts 400 Japanese casualties at Kluang. 200 Japanese cyclists routed. Air attacks and damage to Batu Pahat Airdrome and Kuala Lumpur objectives reported. Shipping at Muar river mouth hit. one 600 ton vessel damaged.
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Singapore
Batu Pehat
Kluang
Here
Mersing River
Batu Pahat
Kuala Lumpur
Malaya
Muar River
Japanese forces seize Kluang and threaten Singapore
Tokyo reports Domei says Japanese troops have occupied inland Kluang and Ayer Hitam in Malaya. British aircraft bomb the advancing Japanese as Seggarang area operations cut off retreat along the coast toward Singapore and threaten rear lines around Kluang and Ayer Hitam.
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Tokio
Domei
Malaya
Kluang
Ayer Hitam
Batau Pahat
Seggarang
Batu Pahat
Singapore
Kluang Sand Ayernitam
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