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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1941
Page
3
Navy historian Knox details courageous rescue attempts and battlefield deeds across Pearl Harbor. Sailors risked lives to save shipmates and fight back, with small submarines, blazing ships, and guided signals shaping the defense.
The navy described the captured midget sub from Pearl Harbor with a 300 pound demolition charge under the stern and two 18 inch torpedoes. The craft measures 41 feet long with a crew of one officer and one rating and can remain at sea five days.
The remarks praise a continual demonstration of courage bravery and fearlessness that the American nation may well be proud of highlighting steadfast resolve and patriotic virtue in the face of challenge.
The Office of Production Management asks 27 million motorists to save rubber by using streetcars and buses when possible and limiting pleasure driving. It urges car sharing, curbside deliveries, and lists 10 tire saving rules including retreading, moderate speeds, weekly inflation checks, smooth starts, curb avoidance, and biennial wheel alignment checks.
Washington officials said a U S consumer rationing plan may be adopted if war shortages deepen. Likely targets include autos tires batteries refrigerators radios and other items tied to defense materials. President Roosevelt pledged ample food while officials warn normal consumption will drop and packing practices may change due to tin and rubber limits.
Earl E. Busby 21 suffered injuries in a collision between his car and an army truck while en route to an operation. He was taken to the hospital room he had already reserved.
The 83 23 ton liner Normandie was seized at the Hudson River by guards led by Capt Joan Baylis with crews of 14 French ships in American and Panamanian ports removed as a protection measure. Rear Admiral Andrews ordered navy control and said the Normandie could serve as transport or aircraft carrier.
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of the late Tom Inman this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the administrator or his attorney at his office on or before November 14 1942 and file proof thereof as required by law.
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