Government Agencies Move To Contain War Information Censorship
Washington reports detail a coordinated push to censor wartime information under the 1918 espionage act. Agencies including the War Department and Navy implement restrictions on troop movements casualty data and vessel movements while urging editors to withhold sensitive details.
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Washington
United States
Oo Wan
Federal Loan Agency
Jesse Jones
War Department
Navy
Hawaii
Philippines
Germany
Italy
Finland
Japan
Berlin
Rome
Helsinki
Tokyo
Arthur J. Hepburn
Bureau of Public Relations
Honolulu
Manila
Berenpal
Intelligence Ice
W. W. Smith Enlists in Marine Corps
Winford Wesley Smith son of Mr and Mrs Jasper N Smith of Moulton Route four has enlisted in the U S Marine Corps from the local recruiting station and has been sent to Parris Island South Carolina where he will spend six weeks in training. After recruit training he will enter a trade school and later join a permanent branch for active duty in his chosen field.
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Winford Wesley Smith
Jasper N. Smith
Moulton
Route Four
U. S. Marine Corps
Parris Island
South Aration
And
Ignto
Railroads Plan 10 Percent Fare Increase
Chicago. Members of the Association of Railroads decided to seek a 10 percent rise in basic passenger fares to offset an estimated $300000 annual payroll boost from a wage settlement.
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Chicago
Dee
Association of A Railroads
Douglas Dam Plea Draws Fresh White House Backing
Washington officials urged congressional approval for the Tennessee Valley Authority Douglas dam. Top officials from the Office of Wane Auction Management sought swift action, reiterating support for the project.
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Washington
Dec
Tennessee Valley Authority
Douglas Dam
Office of
Wane Auction Management
War nerves hit stock market in heavy liquidation wave
New York stocks slumped as war fears intensified with air raid alarms and reports of enemy planes near the East Coast. Transfers reached around 2,500,000 shares, the largest turnover since May, while futures closed lower across the board amid heavy selling and widespread nervous liquidation.
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Victor Fabank
New York
Dunkerque
Commission House
Stoplosa
Chicago
Oort
Pilots Ordered to Register by Alabama Aviation Commission
Montgomery December 6 The Alabama Aviation Commission orders all civilian pilots and private plane owners to register immediately. Asa Rountree director says civilian defense authorities will announce required duties. About 300 pilots and 100 planes already registered. 200 pilots and 75 planes remain unregistered.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Aviation Commission
Asa Rountree
Tree
War Casualties and Global Outlook Warn of Rising Axis Threat
The article lists casualties and nearest relatives for numerous service members from Cumberland Kentucky to Pittsburgh and Joliet, emphasizing the broader war context. It argues a dangerous Axis move looms with potential for Japan and Germany to threaten the Allies, urging continued U S military production and sustained aid to Russia and Britain.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Hitler
Japan
Germany
Herr Hitler
War Bulletin From the Far East and U S War Measures
The FBI began rounding up about 400 dangerous aliens including 360 Germans and 50 Italians. Congress fast tracked a bill to keep navy enlisted men in service for the duration of the war. Four anti aircraft regiments totaling 6000 men moved toward Atlantic Coast industry areas to deter surprise raids, efforts disclosed by Major General Francis B Wilby.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Boston
Atlantic
Francis B. Wilby
New England
Browns Chief Proposes Transfer to Coast
St. Louis Browns president Barnes said he would present at the American League meeting a proposal to move the franchise to the coast, with Chicago, Nec. SF as potential options, as reported today.
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Chicago
Nec
Barnes
St. Louis Browns
Los
Army officers bolster civilian guard at Alabama ordnance works
More than 200 Army officers arrived at Childersburg Alabama to guard the smokeless powder plant on a government day of observance. Lieut. Col. J D McIntyre said troops will bolster the civilian guard and operate here indefinitely while public access is restricted to manufacturing areas by day and the entire reservation at night.
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Childersburg
Ala
Caa Ana
J. D. McThtyre
Alabama Ordnance Works
Col. MclIntyre
Air raid alert in the New York area ends as all clear signals come in
Officials say skies are clear after a citywide air raid alert with Navy and Army patrols in Boston and Mitchel Field warning of possible attack. Evacuations ordered near Mitchel Field, emergency refueling depots set up, and volunteers man air raid listening posts across Long Island.
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New York
Adolphus Andrews
North Atlantic Naval Frontier
Navy
Army
Boston
Pam
Mitchel Field
Washington
Hull
U.S
Long Island
Navy enlistment freeze pushed by Senate panel
A House naval committee debated a wartime enlistment freeze as Rep Vincent pressed questions about the fitness of senior officers including Rear Admiral Hart at Manila. Chairman Vinson urged assumptions on officers and Hawaii defense readiness as the panel planned an executive session with Secretary Knox and Admiral Stark to probe how Japan penetrated Hawaiian defenses.
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Dingell
House
Oval Committee
Rep
Vintent
D-Ky
Sete Sear
Committee
Senate
Vincent
Hart
Manila
Vinson
D.-Ga
Hawaii
Army Grants Christmas Leaves as Draft Age Rises
Washington reports the Army moved to permit Christmas leaves amid ongoing mobilization. The war continues to discharge many men reaching the new draft age of 28, while leaves are approved for active service personnel.
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Washington
Floyd elected president of Alabama Dahlia Society
Thomas M. Floyd of Birmingham was elected president of the Dahlia Society of Alabama at a meeting held last night in Birmingham.
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Hpads Society
Birmingham
Ala
Thomas M. Floyd
The
Dahlia Society of
Alabama
Seven aliens held in jail in Alabama
The Pecoral Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of seven dangerous aliens in Alabama. The FBI lists five Germans, one Japanese, and one Italian. Two jailed in Birmingham, four in Mobile, one in Athens. Names not released.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pecoral Bureau of Investigation
Alabama
FBI
Mobile
Athens
Attack Fears Sweep Pacific as War Breaks Out
Japanese planes threaten Manila and Bangkok as Britain and the United States declare war. Blackouts sweep the Pacific coast from San Diego to British Columbia, with rapid bulletins on Manila, Midway, and Thailand. Authorities report carrier involvement and widespread public alarm.
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En Bay Area
California
Army
Aia
McGavin
Aleuen Ponte
A. G. Frey
Pacific
Japan
United States
Pacific Coast
San Diego
Sacramento
British Columbia
Golden Gate
Wasden
Germany
Lubang
Manila Bay
Philippines
Philippine Archipelago
China Sea
Manila
Imperial Ebro Hr
Annoyn Brat
Midway Island
Honolulu
DNB
Singapore
Malaya
Kota Bharu
Bangkok
Thailand
Berlin
Burma
Comet
China
Herrison
Great Britain
San Francisco
San Jose
San Francisco Bay
John L. Dewitt
Fourth’ Army
Washington
War Department
Bowling Leagues Begin Elimination Round At King Center
Local bowling leagues opened last night at the King Center with the Classic League first in action. Garrison's and F. C. Peters Company split wins as Otto Holliman bowled the high game at 225 and Ed Johnson led the three-game series with a 170 average. Other top averages included Erskine Boyd 160 Mahlon Yarbrough 156 F. C. Peters 154 Hollis Cobb 135. The airport league is set for tonight.
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King Center
Garrison's
F. C. Peters
Decatur Daily
Otto Holliman
Ed Johnson
Erskine Boyd
Mahlon Yarbrough
Hollis Cobb
Scout Council Officers to Be Elected Tonight
Harley Erb regional scout executive will attend the Ekecutive Board meeting of the Tennessee Valley Council Scouts of America at the Cornelia Court Hotel. Representatives from Tri Cities Russellville Cullman Hartselle Huntsville Athens Scottsboro are to attend. Decatur board members include C. M. Scales D. L. Mixson W. T. Jordan O. B. Hagerman J. J. Quirin. Henry MacKelvie presides as council president.
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Harley £. Erb
Memphis
D. L. Mixson
W. T. Jordan
Hagerman
J. J. Quirin
Henry MacKelvie
Army recruiting surge as offices report rush of applicants
Recruiting centers for Army Navy and Marine saw unusually large crowds seeking enlistment information. Cadets trained under Army personnel patrolled Keller bridge while another guard group stood at police headquarters contact point. No definite figures yet as many applications remained pending.
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Keller Bridge
Police
Army
Navy
Marine
Nationwide war mood as Pacific threats spur mobilization
Fronts in Pacific and coastal cities signal intensified conflict as Japan Eyes major naval targets. U S plans a sweeping victory program with a projected outlay up to 150 billion dollars, while Naval construction shifts to 24 hour pace. Volunteers surge across states and FBI rounds up aliens amid national unity calls.
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Pepter
D-Fla
Ax’s
Congress
Germany
Italy
Taft
Ohio
Harold D. Smith
Army
Navy
Defense
SPAB
Naval Building
Vinson
D-Ga
House Naval Committee
New York
Pacific Coast
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Herbert Hoover
United States
America
Army recruiting office busy as applicants flood in
In Montgomery on December 9 the Army recruiting office logged 25 enlistment applications within an hour of opening, many applicants veterans of prior wars. Some sought waivers for married status, while others were under 18 and sent home for parental consent. Navy meanwhile accepted 1 of 28 applications and turned down about 17.
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Montgomery
Ala
Army
Philippines
Navy
Nazi Retreats and North African Fronts Reported
Pravda cites German setbacks near Moscow with retreats toward Rostov and possible danger at Taganrog while Rommel’s force reorients in Libya. British reports say 4,000 Italians trapped as mobile units press pockets near Bardia and El Adem with 8,000 prisoners claimed.
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Moscow
Pravda
Communist Party
Tula
London
Rostov
Mariupol
Sea of Azov
Taganrog
Erwin Rommel
Libya
Tobruk
el Adem
Bir el Gobi
Bardia
Cairo
Welfare funds allotted for Alabama child and dependent aid
The U S Children's Bureau has allotted 517731 for old age assistance aid to the blind and aid to dependent children in Alabama with 14974 allocated for other child welfare activities across the state.
Congress Demands Court Martial Over Pacific Alert Failures
Rep Dingell accuses Army and Navy leaders of sleep at the switch after Pearl Harbor. He calls for court martial of the Pacific fleet commandant and Hawaiian Army chief. White House says lend lease to Axis foes continues in full, despite fears of a drive to war.
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Army of Union
War and Navy Departments
Far East
Hawaii
Dingell
D-Mich
Pacific Fleet
Hawaiian Department of the Army
Army
Navy
White House
Stephen Early
Pacific
Germany
Japan
United States
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Wall Street
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Market News
Cumberland
Frank J. DePolis
Laura G. DePolis
Renovo
James H. Derthick
Paul” Derthick
Ravenna
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John W. Everett
Jemez Springs
John R. Pletcher
A Fletcher
Jonesville
Joseph E. Good
Ellen Good
Pittsburgh
James E. Guthrie
Claude M Guthrie
Nathalie
Joseph C. Herbert
Oe J. Bortort
Keat
Timothy
William H. Manley
Eli_ J. Manley
Atlanta
John G. Mitchell
Clara Mitchell
Holsington
Kas
Robert R. Niedzwiecki
Peter P. Niedawiecki
Grand Rapids
Mich
Donald D. Plant
Mabie Plant
Wausau
Wis
John A. Price
Leona Price
McComb
Anson E. Robbins
Kelsey Robbins
Mass
George R. Schimersal
Edith D. Schmersal
Corona
N. Y
Robert N. Schott
Hwei C. Schott
Elkhart
Ind
Robert R. Shattuck
Joseph Shattuck
Blue River
Robert O. Sherman
Ursula Krack
Middletown
Yoe Morris
James H. Stacey
Fairmont
W. Va
Andrew A. Walczynski
Catherine Waloczynski
Duluth
Minn
Lumus E. Walker
Seth
Bessie Walker
Nagis
Oreover
WAR Bulletin
Rankin
Limestone
Naval
Mare Island
Vallejo
U. S
Godfrey
Canada
Angelo J. Rossi
Tokyo Radio
Rising Sun
Guam
Wake
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Cmt
Greater East Asia
N Avinemeets
Philippine Islands
Mindanao
Davao
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