War Department Censorship Rules Suppress Local War Project News
Kingsport Times reports on wartime censorship guiding what the press may publish about cantonments training sites and war industries. Official policy bars confirming site locations contract awards or project specifics without War Department approval, with public notices withheld until authorized.
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Kingsport
War Department
United States
War Department Bureau of Public Relations
Jonesville
Wer Department
Indiana
Under Secretary of War
Jones & Company
Richmond
Kentucky
Louisville
Corps of Engineers
Oor
Smith Corporation
St. Louis
St Louis
Kingsport Times
Too Little Too Late in War Production Pace
An older voice laments delays in timing and cascading effects. A late action by one party can cause a chain of postponements, turning hours into days and days into weeks, ultimately impacting monthly outcomes in war production and delivery.
Australia’s War Crisis Seen In 43
New Zealand troops and fliers joined Australian and United States forces massing to repel a possible Japanese invasion. Gen Blamey warned that next year would decide Australia’s fate. Allied bombers hit Koepang, Darwin raids continued, and Chinese and British forces strengthened positions in Burma. Submarines reportedly hit Japanese shipping near Australia as forces from New Zealand and Australia prepare for defense.
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New Zealand
United States
Thomas Blamey
Australia
Timor
Darwin
Burma
Prome
Toungno
Yenangyaung
Toungoo
Ratgoon
Joseph W. Stilwell
Chungking
Tan
Port Moresby
New Guinea
Sidney
The
Landen Star
Netherlands Indies
Brisbane
Tobruk
Crete
Libyan Desert
Malaya
Singapore
Divide And Conquer Nazi Strategy In U S
The Office of Facts and Figures released a list claiming Hitler adapted his propaganda to America during wartime. It alleges aims to weaken national unity, split groups, and erode resolve, urging Americans to doubt allied support and focus on defending only U S shores. The document warns of a divided public and stronger Bolshevism in Europe.
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Washington
Hitler
United States
Pacific
Stalin
Europe
Germany
Japan
Office of Facts and Figures
Munitions Plant Blast Leaves 6 Missing, 25 Hurt
Bridgeport authorities report a blast at the Remington Arms munitions plant causing a fire and extensive damage. Six workers are missing, three men and three women, with 25 others injured. A freight car and a car were destroyed and several employees treated for shock.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Sispergang
Satirday & Small
Remington Arms Company
Americans Give Jap Air and Land Forces New Jobs
The War Department reported Japanese raids on Manila Bay failed to cause significant damage as Corregidor endured renewed bombardment. American and Filipino forces on Bataan and Mindanao carried out raids and inflicted casualties, while Patrolling units probed near Zemboanga as air attacks continued at Corregidor.
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Washington
Manila
Bay Boris
Philippines
War Department
Corregidor
Bay
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Bataan
Artilery
Zemboanga
Mindanao
Manila Bay
Cripps to Meet Gandhi and Nehru Today in New Delhi
Sir Stafford Cripps, a British war cabinet member seeking dominion status for India, will meet again with Mohandas Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru in New Delhi. The plan to grant dominion status may be released Monday morning as talks aim to conclude within ten days. The All India Congress working committee will meet to discuss Cripps proposals.
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New Delhi
India
Sir Stafford Cripps
Mohandas X. Gandhi
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
All India Congress
Congress
War Bill Passes House With Profits Limit Provision
The House approved an $18.3 billion army appropriation after a debate on war profits limits. An amendment to cap profits on contracts was welcomed by Rep Case but called unworkable by Chairman Cannon. The measure funds 31,070 new warplanes and extensive equipment, mostly for the Army, as Roosevelt pursues a high air output goal. The chamber recessed for two weeks with daily sessions planned.
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Washington
House
Rep
Case
R-Sd
Cannon
D-Mo
Appropriations Committee
Resporters
Senate
Army
Air Corps
Roosevelt
McCormack
Massachusetts
Ditter
MccCormack
Teber
New York
Congress
Chase
Taher
Madame Perkins
Lahor
National Defense
National Labor Relations Board
Wage-Noar
Ninth Democrats Re nominating J W Flannagan for Congress
Bristol Virginia ninth district Democrats renominated John W Flannagan Jr by acclamation to the House seat he has held for 12 years. Flannagan urged faster war effort, said longer hours may be needed, and called for a 24 hour work week. Minor Long of St Paul praised speedup, urging no strikes in war plants. Convention adopted resolutions praising the national administration, Byrd Glass and former Gov Price and Gov Darder.
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Bristol
John W. Flannagan
Flannagan
Fighting Minth
MM. M. Long
St. Paul
Virginia House of Delegates
Long
Byrd and Glass
Price
Darder
Harlan Wets Win In Election In Kentucky
In Harlan Kentucky an unofficial lead of 71 gave the wets a victory in a local option election. Final tallies: wets 8739 drys 168. Drys trailed by 2700 until five questioned precincts were counted yielding wets 1677 votes to none for the drys.
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Harlan
Harlan County
County Election Commission
Explosive Destroyer Attacks St Nazaire Dock Gates
Britain's raid against the St Nazaire U boat and navy base involved ramming the dock gates with an explosive laden destroyer, landing Commandos to wreck installations, and diverting defenders with air attacks. The operation echoed Zeebrugge and aimed to cripple the Atlantic base used by German ships including the Tirpitz.
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Zaire
Atlantic
Britain
Zeebrugge
U. S
St. Nazaire
Germany
Berlin
le Havre
Red Army
Red Star
Bach
Bulgaria pledges axis stance while signaling limited troops
Bulgarian premier Bogdan Filov told parliament Bulgaria would fulfill axis duties and boost production, insisting destruction of Bolshevism as core. Observers doubt full troop deployment, suggesting token volunteers. Reports claim influx of German troops into Bulgaria and border defenses near Turkey as Hitler presses Soviet attack.
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Bern
Switzerland
Istanbul
Bulgaria
Sofia
Hitler
Soviet Union
Russia
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Ranie
W. K. Cummings
Cummings
J. B. Galloway
Inter-Mountain Telephone Co
U.S
Rep. Ditter
R-Pa
David Bowes-Lyon
England
Queen Elizabeth
Clipper
Ministry of Economic Warfare
J. W. Flannagan
Harlan ‘Wets
Associated Press
St. Na
Norway
Finland
Murmansk
Arctic Circle
Brittany
Second Front
St. Malo
Brest
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
RAP
Todt
Roger Keyes
Commando
Belgian
Indian Oceans
France
RAF
Channel
English
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