Commission Reports Hawaii Attack Flawed Army Navy Defense
A special commission led by Associate Justice Owen Roberts finds Hawaii defense plans inadequate and dereliction by the Army and Navy commanders. It states warnings were ignored, the aircraft warning system failed, and anti air defenses were not maintained, with 4000 casualties cited and accountability assigned to top officers. The report, while condemnatory, reassures the public that its findings reveal no whitewashing and that responsibility is exposed.
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Pearl Harbor
U.S
Hawaiiang Islands
Special Commission
Owen Roberts
Supreme Court
Army
Navy
Hawaii
Hawaiian
Chief of Naval Operations
Messares
Washington
Japan
Ha~ Waii
Eople
Tefeat
Rot
Axis Cnnorte
Washington Rises as World Center in New Era
Anne O Hara McCormick of the New York Times observes a new world hub in Washington as Geneva loses its primacy. Reporters arrive from capitals to hear the heart of events while the government and people welcome world news and open reception of international visitors.
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Europe
Geneva
League
World Center
Washington
Tima Geners
Anne O'Hare McCormick
New York ‘Times
Miss McCorns
Ceptonse
Interna
Lewis' Power as Labor Boss at Stake Amid Peace Drive
Journal analysis credits John L. Lewis with timing a labor peace appeal that could expand his influence in CIO and APL leadership. The piece notes past missteps, says administration factions and union rivals may oppose him, and argues the move could reshape wartime labor management if a broader accord holds.
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Lewis
John Grover
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
Labor
AFL
Far sightedness and myopia in daily dozen analysis
The text discusses Alyperopia and near sightedness, noting myopia as the major cause of blindness in the United States. It describes how the eyeball elongates and inheritance and growth patterns influence development, with myopia typically emerging in childhood and potentially progressing for years. It highlights sight-saving classes as beneficial and emphasizes the danger to sight from unchecked myopia.
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United States
Fragmentary notes on fish, markets, and world peace
A garbled OCR fragment mentions the introduction of smelt to the Great Lakes for food, rapid population growth, and commercial markets. It also references a race track famine in Miami, Pa, a raw meat diet preserving pink color, and vague foreign observers in Washington with a distant hope for a "New World Peace."
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Great Lakes
Hisleah
Miami
Washington
Daily Quiz Question Set From Old Classified Page
A compact quiz list asks about voting rights of a Japanese citizen in the U S, a Chinese Foreign Minister’s relation to Chiang Kai-shek, punctuation names, linseed oil source, college terms, barrel maker, and the 10th census order, plus garbled items and a quote attribution question.
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United States
So W Hy
China
Chiang Kai-shek
The tarpon or silver henge fist 15 related to herring
The fragment notes relate the tarpon or silver henge fist 15 to herring, stating its flesh is seldom eaten while its silvery scales are used for ornaments. It mentions yellow jasmine alkaloids and cautions about internal use, plus dubious references to boats, aircraft, and cars affecting air and water with minimal resistance.
Local chamber group discusses water well project and politics
Twenty years ago a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce discussed drilling several hundred wells south of the city. Fred Hoenes was named general manager to oversee operations. The piece notes weather relief promises and a mayoral assembly run, plus school heating cuts due to low gas pressure and a series of local sports results and accidents.
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Gitizens
Chamber of Gommerce
Reunived & Company
Fred Hoenes
Sugar Rationing Cards Likely In Three Weeks
Government sources say sugar rationing cards will be issued about three weeks from now to curb shortages and halt stocking by traders. Authorities note strained imports, wartime priorities, and curbed availabilities push steps, with possible future conservation orders and broader food rationing if shortages persist.
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Trouisewaves
Dournat
Pavis
Philippines
Hawai
Office of Price Administration
Washington
Wservation
Olean Woman Hurt in Accident Near Kane
Mrs Grace E Eher of 12 South Bighbix gireet Olean suffered possible internal injuries and severe bruises in a collision on Route 219 near Kane. The other driver Jes A Thrush Kane BD 2 was unhurt aside from a head cut. Mrs Ebert was taken to Kane Summit hospital for treatment.
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Olean
Kane
Grace E. Eher
South Bighbix Gireet
West
Jes A. Thrush
Kane B.D
Chirust
Ebert
Kane Summit
Wake Island marines number disputed in report
A wartime dispatch cites there were not less than 300 marines on Wake Island, contradicting earlier lower figures. The message emphasizes numerical uncertainty about troop strength and requires verification from official records.
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Tonay
Tewey
Wake Toland
Planning Small Hospital Addition to County Jail
Erie County Prison Board discussed adding a four bed hospital unit on the west side of the jail to isolate female prisoners and provide observation space. Commissioner Dell Desling and Mrs Helen Schieraff chaired the meeting to study costs and report back at the February session.
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Erie
Ie Erie
Helen Schieraff
Erie County Prison Board
Dell Desling
Schiuraif
Ny Cene
LNW
Pris
Jelicng
Hrvey Willis
Darling
Tare SehjuraMl
Euil Torling Leam
Jamestown prepares tentative 190% tax rate per thousand
Jamestown officials announce a tentative tax rate of 16 per $1 000 assessed value for 190% The rate would be about thirty cents per thousand higher than the previous tax level The council deliberations concluded with a sobering budget approval expected to pass Monday The payroll schedule remains tight with mid month salaries delayed and further revisions possible after March reassessments and board actions Major Samuel A Stroy notes the rate is the highest in ten years and subject to change by upcoming budget and valuation actions
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Jamestown
Gay
James
Rown
L. Weel
Samuel A. Stroy
Board of Re-New and Correction
Navy urges schools to aid reserves in completing studies
Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs of the Navy announces that reserves who have not reached twenty may be placed on inactive duty to finish schooling. The Navy urges colleges to provide extra physical training and support for young men enlisting under this program during the next four months.
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Teliye
Th 5
Naval Reserve
Ufron
Navy Department
Randall Jacobs
U.S. Navy
Burealy of Navigation
Unis
Burean of Navigation
Rail Fare Boost In Effect Feb 19
Washington Jan 26 The 10 percent increase in passenger fares will go into effect February 19 officials said The raise, authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission, was agreed by railroad officials in consultation with the American Association of Railroads It is estimated to add about 45 million dollars to railroad revenues in 1941 and applies to all fares with certain military or special exemptions included The basic first class fare is now 1 cent per mile with exceptions across the country and the basic parlor fare listed at 2 cents per mile in coastal regions
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Washington
Warren County Tire Allotment Exhausted and Injuries Reported
The Warren County tire allotment is exhausted, with many applicants from private citizens seeking tires. Officials announce certificates issued for eligible residents and obsolete tire replacements sold, while a serious injury occurred when a car skidded and fell from a high embankment, sending the driver to Franklin Hospital.
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Warren County
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Wiliam P. Lombard
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Detroit
Chamber of Com
Pittsburgh
Weightman
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TROU
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Iime
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APL
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Daily Dozen
Som Medical Society of State of Pennsylvania
Iyopl
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Ellen Dunnigan
Nedan Unis City
C. L. Alexander
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Bernztsin
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Edwitt Foley
Peter
Qute
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Wwoere Symbathetic Service
Mazuni
Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation
Alabama
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Warren
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Herons
Mar
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Kenneth Z. Goling
Tidiowe
RD. Siedler
Ea. C. Lowrey
Wartei Dr
HH. Robertson
Warren Victor
Landsat
Akeley
Truck Guy EF. Downey
Tidicule
Geant G Helm
Saybrook
Mrtuin A. Sauter
Sheffeld
Anderson BritHiohn Shear Grove
Ham
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Ueyore
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Char Ohden
Roy Coates
Russell
Emylem Oi Gonpany
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Bell ‘Telephone Company
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Hayt
Ben R. Jones
Aethar R. Fair
Corydan
Homer Dehnsen
Henry Abplawlp
Jain D. Eakin
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