Invasion fear framed in Pacific theater discussion
The article discusses the hypothetical US west coast invasion after Pearl Harbor, noting Gen. John L. DeWitt's alert stance and the vast supply challenges. It cites Homer Lea’s 20th century scenario of 170,000 Japanese troops landing on Washington's coast and advancing to Portland and Seattle, with San Francisco potentially falling in five months if defended forces were light.
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Hawaii
Alaska
John L. DeWitt
Pearl Harbor
Pacific Northwest
Japan
Jis
Yokohama
Homer Lea
United States Army
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Washington
Centralia
Wash
Portland
Seattle
San Francisco
Boy Writes After War Fund Gift From 11 Year Old
Teddy Burton of Royal Oak Michigan age eleven sent the president a check for 428.88 the amount of his entire bank account. He withdrew the money yesterday with parental permission and mailed the cashier’s check to support the war effort.
Modern Etiquette Q A Guide for Job Talks and Visits
Questions to avoid with employers include inquiries about ars salary overtime and pay for overtime. When calling friends stay out of the car and ring the bell rather than honk. At dinner guests may begin eating as soon as served rather than waiting for all.
Army May Aim For Four Million Strong In War Drive
Washington reports officials say inductions into the army are doubling or tripling the peace time rate. The immediate goal is a hard hitting land force of four million men, with present registrants being accelerated and about 1 000 000 already classified as 1 A. No limit on wartime size for forces to Britain or other theaters. Secretary Stimson notes the pool of fit men could supply 8 000 000 to 10 000 000. current strength around 1 700 000 to rise to 2 000 000. Allocations for equipment for up to four million men are funded. Draft calls are not officially published, but rate may soon triple. December volunteers may exceed 60 000, nearly doubling the May 1917 record. Distribution cards are prepared for the Feb 16 draft registration among male citizens and eligible non citizens.
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Selective Service
Japanese drive in China cited with casualties near Ichang
A report notes progress of Japan’s China campaign above Hankow with a battle northeast of Ichang inflicting about 200 casualties on Japanese forces. The item emphasizes rising intensity of the Japanese advance and local combat losses as recorded on page one.
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Rommel’s retreat widens as Libya battles affect Europe
British fears mount that Axis plans in North Africa could foil or delay Britain's aim to destroy the enemy armored forces. Rommel’s forces, retreating from Abedabia after a days long clash with British columns, faced mud, sand storms, and mined defenses aiding the retreat. Die Zeitung reports Mussolini recalls Balkan troops as Libya losses threaten Italy, while Germany may divert Hungary to policing the Balkans. Observers question how far Rommel will pull back, noting Malta’s air and sea defenses complicate a strong stand. In the Mediterranean Malta’s planes raid Tripoli as RAF Middle East command reports. Also listed is a Friday evening prayer service at 3224 Franklin Street hosted by Mrs. J. D. Deving.
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Reds Hit Donets and Dzerzhinski Blitz Kills German Officers
In the Donets basin Reds blew up a house on Dzerzhinski street where German officers were quartered, killing a German general and nine other officers. Crimean reports suggest Soviet troops are gaining ground from Sevastopol's garrison operations, while propaganda usage among German soldiers grows as summer uniforms freeze.
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Americans claim air raid success against Japan bases in Thailand
American volunteers with the Royal Air Force report destroying several enemy planes on the ground during air strikes on Thai bases. Most raiders returned safely to their Burma base. Navy notes Wake defense as heroic. Marines reportedly sank a Japanese destroyer and gun boat, in addition to earlier sea losses, with Roosevelt praising the defenders for gallantry and heroism.
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Japan
Navy
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Walter L. J. Baylor
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Slim River
SEVEN Bomber Losses Revised In Burma War
SEVEN was heavier than first believed as AVG aircraft claim 53 Japanese planes destroyed by allied forces this war theater. It is known that 2010 30 Japanese planes failed to reach bases after raids on Burma or were probably destroyed on the ground.
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Burma
Etiquette Q and A on Thievery Hats and Bride Headwear
A modern etiquette column addresses friendship with petty thieves noting a path to grand larceny and urges avoiding such ties. It also affirms a hat and gloves with an informal fraternity dance and states brides should wear something on the head during church weddings.
Weather outlook across Carolinas and Georgia tonight
North Carolina shows considerable cloudiness with slightly warmer air and scattered snow slurries possible in places. South Carolina remains mostly cloudy with a risk of snow flurries in the mountains and coastal drizzle. Georgia is mostly cloudy with lighter cold in the south and center and some scattered drizzle or light rain southward. Virginia fair tonight with light snow in the far north, not as cold later. Charlotte reports official weather bureau records for 24 hours ending 0 a.m. in major cotton growing areas and surrounding regions.
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Japanese push toward Kuala Lumpur advances in Burma and Malaya
Japanese forces driving down the Malay peninsula have advanced over 20 miles beyond Tanjong Malim, placing the vanguard about 30 miles from Kuala Lumpur. Tokyo reports German reports doubt Kuala Lumpur fallen while British lines retreat in orderly confusion, destroying bridges as they fall back into Selangor. Japanese claim 68 guns, 50 armored cars, and 500 vehicles captured in the final battle in Southern Perak.
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Ma'va Peninsula
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Kuala Lumpu
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Rome Radio
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Enemy submarine within 100 miles of Tokyo admitted
Tokyo January 9 Imperial headquarters announced a submarine attack near the Izu Shichito islands south of Yokohama, torpedoing and damaging the freighter Ukana Maru Number One. All crew were saved. the attackers' nationality was not disclosed.
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Imperial Headquarters
Japan
Izu Shichito
Yokohama
Chinese Troops Advance Toward British Burma Posts
Chinese forces in Burma move toward designated positions as more units prepare to join the move, providing a measured advance under Chungking authority. The action signals intensified pressure on British Burma defenses amid ongoing wartime operations.
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Chungking
British
Burma
Galatea Sunk By U-Boat Off London
The British cruiser Galatea 5120 tons was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat. The admiralty confirmed the loss and listed the captain as E W Sim with casualties, while noting the next of kin had been interned. Separately, the Army studies parachute gasolene refueling for tanks in Burma and a Chinese spokesman said the main force is in northern Burma with no definite plans to move toward Rangoon.
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H. M. S. Galatea
R. ON
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Association financial statement of North Carolina section loan details
The document outlines assets including cash on hand and in banks, government bonds, mortgage loans secured by real estate, stock in Federal Home Loan Bank, and real estate owned. It lists advances to shareholders, notes payable to Federal Home Loan Bank, accounts payable, undivided profits, reserve for contingencies, and other liabilities totaling 1 248 310.02 dollars. B. F. Johnson, Secretary Treasurer, swears to the accuracy before Bessie A. Foster, Notary Public, on a January day in 1942.
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U.S
Federal Home Loan Bank
Focal
Guilford
B. F. Johnson
Bessie A. Foster
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