Congress Talks On Neglect In Hawaii Surprise
Senators from both parties pressed for a sweeping inquiry into how Japan could launch a surprise Pearl Harbor attack amid warnings and alleged missteps. Some officers proposed that dawn patrol regularity or clouded approaches aided the assault, while others cautioned against divulging sensitive details, amid calls for accountability and possible dismissals.
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Clipper Plane At Wake Isle Fends Off Japs Attack
Pan American Airways pilot Captain J H Hamilton and crew of 10 escaped a Japanese air raid at Wake Island. They dumped fuel to land weight, ducked into a drain, avoided bombs, and flew via Midway to Hawaii with 26 ground personnel aboard. The ship then proceeded to San Francisco.
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Hull Says Russia Will Stand With The U.S. In The War
Secretary Hull stated that the Soviet Union would play its full part alongside liberty loving nations against the common menace. He referenced the Dec. 8 U.S. pledge to aid the Soviet Union and noted an imminent meeting with Maxim Litvinoff for exchange of information.
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Wake Island Hold Declared After Rapid War Updates
War bulletins report US navy claims sinking of a Japanese light cruiser and a destroyer within 48 hours. Japanese attacks on Wake Island failed as Marines defend the outpost with unspecified aircraft losses. Simultaneously an army bomber strike reportedly sinks the Japanese battleship Haruna off Luzon. Unofficial Manila reports suggest Aparri recaptured and the invader driven from northern Luzon.
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Budapest premier orders passports handed to U.S. diplomats
Budapest radio reported that the Hungarian premier ordered passports turned over to United States diplomatic representatives in Hungary and recalled the Hungarian minister to Washington.
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German commander List takes Moscow front post
An exchange telegraph dispatch from Liubershev reported that Field Marshal Siegmund Wilhelm List has replaced General Fedor Von Bock as commander in chief on the Moscow front, reflecting a high level shift in Soviet theatre leadership.
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Batista asks Congress for war declaration on Germany and Italy
Havana reports President Batista asked Cuba's congress to declare war on Germany and Italy and convened an extraordinary session at 7 p m. Cuba remains allied with the United States against Japan.
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Mercier Named President of Southern Pacific Railroad
Armana T. Mercier, vice president of the Southern Pacific Railroad, was appointed president of the $2 billion concern today, succeeding the late Angus D. McDonald.
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City sets defense stamp prizes for Christmas lights
The chamber of commerce lighting committee announced a city wide campaign with seventeen prizes in defense stamps. Homes and rural properties within ten miles are eligible. lights must be on December 22 to 28. Ballots go to members and non members can obtain them at the chamber. Top four homes win 10 dollars in stamps, next three win five dollars, and ten win two dollars each.
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Weather bulletin grounds planes across west after storm
Bulletin from the Associated Press reports low clouds grounding continental and western flights west of Kansas City as a broad storm moves across Arizona, west Texas and New Mexico. Flights to Denver and El Paso resumed behind schedule while Roswell Hobbs Carlsbad were cancelled until tomorrow morning. Rain and snow extended to all but the northeast corner of the state.
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Government assures ample wartime food supplies
Washington officials reassured housewives that America has bulging granaries and well stocked pastures. They supported President Roosevelt's claim that there is enough food for everyone with surplus to send abroad, noting only spices cocoa and some luxury imports face shortages.
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Copper firms extend work week to seven days
Louis S. Cates, president of Phelps Dodge Corp., announced that the company will extend its six day work week to a seven day week at its Bisbee Arizona mines and United Verde property in response to President Roosevelt's call for a seven day week in defense industries, signaling restricted supply from the Far East may be unavoidable.
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Buckley’s CANADIOS Mixture Now Bestselling Cough Medicine
Buckley’s CANADIOS Mixture promotes quick relief from coughs caused by colds and bronchial irritation. It claims instant action to loosen thick phlegm and soothe throat membranes, with over 10 million bottles sold and available at Platt Drug Store and other druggists.
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Senate Debates Easing Troop Deployment Restrictions
Senate considers a bill to remove restrictions on using U S troops outside the Western Hemisphere while the Banking Committee continues its session.
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Price control hearings and defense budget debate unfold
Republican caucus discusses legislative program as hearings on price control legislation proceed. Defense investigating committee weighs an eight million pound defense measure. House may act to remove service time limits and territorial restrictions on selective service. Yesterday Senate passed minor legislation while the House held routine session.
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New Mexico Defense Plants Inspected for Capacity
In Albuquerque on December 10 a survey of New Mexico defense manufacturing facilities was ordered. George Lusk of the Office of Production Management said an expert from the Kansas City OPM office would inventory space, labor, and utilities. Floyd B. Odlum urged rapid action to expand and staff offices and to assign larger manufacturers to transfer personnel if needed.
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Candy Crisp Carrots They Are Delicious
Anderson's Gardens advertises Candy Crisp Carrots in a festive 11 24tfc edition. Product is praised for taste and versatility, inviting readers to purchase fresh vegetables from the local vendor.
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