Rounding Up 400 Aliens In Nationwide Sweep
Washington dispatch reports federal agents began rounding up about 400 Germans and Italians labeled dangerous. Over 300 Germans and 59 Italians listed for arrest were seized in a night effort under a proclamation similar to the Japanese roundup. Detainees to be moved to immigration detention centers, with ships and harbors handling separations.
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Uity
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Ose
Igest
Justice Deiment
Pearl harbor raids spark German Nazi ties debate
Officials and lawmakers weigh reports that torpedo plane tactics used at Pearl Harbor resemble Taranto and may involve Nazi influence. The discussion cites damage to ships including a battleship and destroyer, with concern over possible broader collaboration between Nazi and Japanese efforts and French involvement under pressure.
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Gibraltar
Navy Department
Pearl Harbor
Fed States Navy
Taranto
Navy Enlistment Freeze Planned As War Declared
Vinson announced a fast track on a Senate bill to freeze navy enlistments for the war duration. The measure would extend current service terms and apply to all personnel. The Navy aims to recruit 232,000 more this fiscal year amid post attack volunteer surge.
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Mediterranean
Japan
Vinson
Senate
Navy
Hawaii
Hitler Promised Aid To Japan Amid War Debate
The White House reported losses after Pearl Harbor as Congress weighs navAl needs and the risk of sharing the French fleet with Japan. Senators forecast a long war with Germany, Italy, and Japan, predicting years of conflict and casualties while Taft and Pepper push for immediate action.
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Hawaii
White House
United States
Japan
Atlantic
Walsh
Massachusetts
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Citer Oro
Destroyers
Navy
Congress
Hemisphere
George
Iland Empire
Taft
Ohio
Germany
Italy
Hitler
Glass
Virginia
Pepper
Florida
Rockfish Tale From Potomac River Judge’s Solo Fishing Trip
Chief Judge Harry M. Jones of the orphan's court reportedly fished alone in the lower Potomac River this fall and returned with 17 rock fish from 16 strikes, with one strike yielding two 12-pounders, illustrating a surprisingly productive outing despite a poor fishing season.
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Leonardtown
Harry M. Jones
Orphan’s Court
Potomac River
Painter Abe Chambers Survives 17 Foot Fall and Ambulance Crash
Bluefield West Virginia. Abe Chambers, a local painter, fell from a 17 foot ladder onto the sidewalk. While en route to a hospital, the ambulance collided with a car, throwing him to the floor, but he suffered no serious injuries.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Abe Chambers
Panama declares war on Japan amid global conflict updates
War bulletins report Panama's formal declaration of war on Japan as Allied forces face Japanese landings and advances across Southeast Asia. British reinforcements rush to northern Malaya while Kota Bharu battles intensify. Hong Kong reports Japanese crossing frontier as invasion attempts unfold. Berlin radio cites Japanese advances toward the Burma Road.
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Malaya
Thailand
Kota Bharu
Hong Kong
London
Berlin
Burma Road
Cotton futures drop on liquidations and rumors of price controls
New Orleans markets report cotton futures fell 1.55 to 1.80 a bale amid long liquidation spurred by talks of price controls and reports of hostile planes off the American coast. Closing prices showed modest declines, with spot cotton closing about 30 points lower and sales totaling 2,612. Receipts reached 7,636 and stock stood at 558,038.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed Oil Futures Close Mixed Across Markets
In New Orleans and New York trading on December 9, cottonseed oil futures showed varied moves. Prices for Bleachable Prime Summer Yellow and crude futures edged slightly lower or steady, with December around 12.58 and January near 12.10 in New Orleans, while New York listed mixed bids and contracts near 13.50 to 13.44 for nearby mill dates.
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New Orleans
New York
Cotton futures slump amid war jitters and price controls
New York leathered by sharp declines as war fears and a tightening price control bill sap trader confidence. Heavy liquidation and stop orders pushed prices lower with light buying support. late quotes show substantial drops across multiple contracts and futures months.
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New York
Commission House
Potatoes market report from Chicago and U S shipments
Potatoes arrivals 66 on track with United States shipments totaling 335. Supplies are moderate and demand fair. Nebraska Bliss Triumphs at United States 1 price 2.40. Minnesota and North Dakota Bliss Triumphs at United States No 1 price 1.00.
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USDA
United States
Nebraska Bliss
Minnesota
North Dakota
Livestock Prices Across Chicago Markets Report
USDA cattle and hogs figures show salable hogs at 11,000 to 22,000 total with gains of 35 to 30 cents per hundredweight. Cattle and calves total about 9,000, with fed steers and yearlings steady to strong and most prices around 12.00 to 13.25 for good to choice grades. Heifers rise to 11.00 to 12.75, bulls and vealers steady with sausage bulls to 9.40 and choice vealers near 13.00.
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Chicago
USDA
Markets At A Glance Dec 9 War Selling Hits Lists
Markets report from New York shows stocks weak with heavy war selling and bonds down seven points. Cotton weak amid liquidation. sugar softer on nervous liquidations. Chicago wheat strong on milling demand. corn weak with liquidating sales. Hogs active up 35 cents to 10.80. cattle, yearlings and steers steady to strong amid reduced receipts.
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New York
Chicago
Grain markets wobble as war risks loom over commodities
Chicago grain prices slipped and steadied amid rumors of stricter farm price controls, securities weakness, and talk of possible U S entry into the war. Wheat held near Monday's levels while corn and soybeans showed declines. traders watched hostile air activity along both coasts and regional market anxieties persisted.
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Chicago
Hitler
United States
New York Stocks Plunge Amid War Nervousness
War fears surge in New York trading as stock prices collapse with leaders dropping four to seven points. Reports of enemy planes near the East Coast and air raid alarms fuse with a heavy volume selloff, ticker delays, and 2.5 million shares traded. Bonds and commodities slide as ceilings on staples bite markets.
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New York
Dunkerque
U. S
Pacific
Commodity Exchange Administration
Chicago
World sugar futures ease amid OPA trading suspension
Sugar market slipped as nervous liquidations followed the OPA request halting futures in coffee, cocoa, and pepper. Late prices fell 91 to 0.3 cent, March and May at 2.67. Raw sugar unchanged at 3.50 cents, refined at 5.25 cents. Sales reported 1,250 tons January to March. No. 4 futures down 0.25 cent.
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New York
OPA
Butter and eggs market notes from Chicago
Butter receipts total 737,418 with prices steady at creamery 93 score 35 3 4 to 36 1 4 and 92 at 35 1 4. 90 at 33 1 2. Other prices unchanged. Eggs receipts 7,731, firm, fresh grade.
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Chicago
Ed extra firsts cars 34 3 4
Ed notes include extra firsts for cars with price 34 and 3 4, while other prices remain unchanged.
Poultry price report from Chicago market notices
Chicago December market update lists live poultry offerings with 42 truckloads and geese prices down for lighter weights. Dressed poultry steady with young turkeys A grade under 18 pounds at 25.5 cents, 18 pounds and over 24.5. hens and old fowl show various A and B grade quotes.
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Chicago
First professional forest management begun at Biltmore estate
The first professional scale forest management in the United States began on the Biltmore estate in Asheville North Carolina in 1881. In 1949 Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico received 236653 visitors.
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Biltmore Estate
Asheville
N. C
Carlsbed Caverns National Park
New Mexico
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