Vast War Powers Bill Passes House Amid Debate
The House approved a second war powers bill granting broad emergency authority to federal agencies and the President. The measure includes Federal Reserve Banks may buy government obligations, a 5 billion cap on direct purchases, postages for armed forces, and waivers of some import and inspection laws. Opponents argued the omnibus approach dilutes citizenship safeguards and urged separation of key provisions.
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Drive Ordered To Speed Up Arms Output
President Roosevelt called victory dependent on higher arms production and the War Production Board ordered a fresh national drive. The plan uses joint Sector Management war plant committees, 24 hour machine use, employer and worker awards, and faster factory conversions to war needs. The White House release notes the coming months as critical and urges output schedules to be exceeded.
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Kimmel And Short Face Pearl Harbor Court Martial
Admiral Husband E. Kimmel and General Walter C. Short were ordered to stand trial by courts martial on charges of dereliction of duty for failing to take safeguards against a surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. They may be tried separately before different panels. both were allowed civilian retirement with $6000 annual pay pending the outcome. Roosevelt and cabinet officials announced the decision, with timing unclear.
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Truck and trailer rationing slated to start March 9
Washington reported the War Production Board announced rationing of new trucks truck tractors and trailers will begin March 9. Officials estimate about 196 000 trucks and trailers will be available for rationing over the next 22 months.
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Major Cities Hit With Statewide Blackout Orders
A telegram from Murchison directed Tennessee’s four major cities Nashville Memphis Knoxville and Chattanooga to immediately extinguish uncontrolled lighting as part of a blackout drill. Will Manier issued the order to store owners following the regional directive, while Washington asked for broader inland partial blackouts within 800 miles of the coasts.
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Allies Fight Furious Resistance in Java Sea Invasion
Allied forces faced a Japanese landing along Java coast as battles raged at Bantam Rembang and Indramaju. U S British Australian and Dutch units held the line while naval clashes and air strikes sought to halt the invasion forces and protect Batavia Soerabaja and nearby bases.
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Bay of Biscay
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Sub crews relate victories from Pacific undersea war
Honolulu reports sailors who had not seen daylight for months recounted heroism under the Pacific seas. They described venturing near enemy front doors and waking island defenses at Wake Island after its fall, with submarines sinking freighters, dodging destroyers, and damaging carriers amid long, perilous patrols.
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British Raid On Nazi Base In France Complete Success
An eye witness report describes a bold British parachute and infantry assault across the Channel to Bruneval near Le Havre. The operation, supported by RAF and Royal Navy forces, destroyed a radio location center with light casualties and returned with prisoners and captured equipment.
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U. S. Fleet Sinks Four Warships Near Java Sea
American and Allied forces engaged in the Java Sea action, sinking a Japanese Mogami-class cruiser and several destroyers. Submarine units claimed multiple enemy ships sunk in the western Pacific as part of ongoing operations. The navy described the Java action as initial phase with further action expected.
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Burma Situation Deepens as Japs Reinforce Forces
British observers say the Burma situation is very serious with Japanese troops massing to push toward Rangoon. Reports suggest roads and railways north of Pegu may be cut, while the Flying Tigers are credited by Chungking with destroying 47 Japanese planes and damaging seven others over Rangoon.
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