Money control looms in U S defense effort
A Detroit speech by SEC member Ganson Purcell outlines planned inter-departmental capital controls to direct earnings into defense. Possible salary and dividend ceilings aim to fund expansion and postwar readjustment, with broad government action expected amid wartime needs.
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Roosevelt and Churchill plan strategy to smash Axis
Weekly analysis says conferences between Roosevelt and Churchill aim to unify Allied strategy while the war in the Pacific intensifies. It notes Manila open city status and Japanese landings around Lingayen gulf and Atimanan as forces threaten to split General MacArthur's defense.
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Reinforcements and resolve surge in Hawaii war effort
Reports from Honolulu state heavy reinforcements of bombing and fighting planes arrived to bolster Hawaii air defenses. Pearl Harbor repairs proceed with wage freezes to finish the job, hundreds of mainland mechanics rush to the scene as sea lanes to the mainland stay open, while Navy successes and ongoing battles are noted. President Roosevelt lauds uniformed servicemen saying the nation stands behind them for ultimate victory.
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Churchill Arrival in Washington Sparks War Conference Drama
Winston Churchill arrives in Washington for Christmas war talks with Franklin Roosevelt. The event shocks press and censors, prompting witty exchanges and a dramatic display in the White House. Meanwhile Japanese submarine activity off California and heavy Libyan campaigns push the war's pace.
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Hitler at the Helm and Europe War Tactics
Reports from wartime Europe describe Hitler replacing Brauchitsch and speculation on further purges and moves against Spain France and North Africa. Jitters rise over German aims while Soviet resistance stiffens and Allied actions target Japanese forces in Sarawak. The draft law expands insurance options as America plans for 2 million more troops.
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Defense begins in every home says Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt emphasizes that true defense relies on community social services and informed air raid wardens. She urges cooperation among government agencies and District of Columbia social agencies, highlighting the shift from purely military defense to civilian preparedness and welfare.
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