Fighting Texans Prepare To Extend War Efforts
An Associated Press report details Texas mobilization efforts as volunteers surge, defenses expand, and industries coordinate with federal authorities. Governor Stevenson and Representative Kinard pledge unity and readiness while police, guards, and industry workers organize to protect defense contracts and sustain war production across Houston, Galveston, Beaumont, and Dallas areas.
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Associated Press
Texas
America
Japan
Nar
Dewitt Kinard
Port Arthur
Tepol
Roosevelt
Kinard
Coke Stevenson
Danis
Yeas
Stevenson
Fred Hickman
Texas Home Defense Guard
Colorado
Flger
Austin
Joe Steadham
They Joint Railway Labor Board of
Texee
Houston
Masuro Gan0
R. P. Abbatinchio
Federes of Investigation
John C. Meadows
San Jacinto
A. F
Phillip Whitehead
A. F. of L
Eiere
Texas City
Carbon and Carbide Chemicals Corporation
Kellogg Pipe Fabricating
Waco
Universal Building Products Company
Dallas
Guilprison Diesel Engine Company
Garland
Southern’ Acraft Company
Navy
Coast Guard
Beaumont
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Palstapp
America
War 25 Years Ago December 3 1856 News Digest
London reports a German raider prowling the North Atlantic preying on shipping. Russians plan big drive into Romania to expel Toulon army from Bucharest. French battleship Suffren with 700 aboard feared lost since November 25. One year ago today Greek forces capture Argyrokastron in Albania as Nazi raids hit London and fires burn citywide. German freighter Darwak captured by a British cruiser off Cuba.
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London
Atlanthe
Rumania
Toulon
Bucharest
Tinge
Argyrokastron
Albania
Cuba
War declaration urged by city leaders in wake of attack
Washington leaders urge immediate war against Japan as Senator and Representatives express support. South and Wortley call for full mobilization while others back prompt action. Citizens rush defense stamps and troops loom as Corpus Christi trains for wartime schedule amid rapid mobilization efforts.
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Charles South
Eugene Wortley
Washington
Worley
W. Lee O'Daniel
BR. E. Thomason
Gainesville
Houston
Wilk Vyal- Onleer
K. Akishii
Galveston
Gesho Cotton Company
United States
Corpus Ohrishi
W. D. DeGrassi
Amarilla
J. Watt Paget
Selective Service
Fort Worth
Jap in U S Army Held for Desertion
ABILENE Des 8 The only Japanese soldier in the 45th Division was a prisoner in Camp Barkeley today division headquarters announced He is serving six months at Hard Jaber toy desertion and he refused to tell a court martial where he had been during two months agoaigne.
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Abilene
Des
Barkeley Sidckade
Agarnne
Singapore Bombardment and Falls at Kota Bahru Reported
Japanese air raids killed 63 and wounded 133 in Singapore as landings were reported at Kota Bahru and in northern Malaya. British losses included three missing aircraft amid rapid mop up near Kota Bahru and sabre landings in southern Thailand. Air and naval forces from Britain and the Netherlands mounted defense as Singapore suffered sporadic damage and civilian casualties.
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Singapore
Malaya
Thailand
Kota Bahru
Gulf of Siam
Sabek
Mota Bahru
Netherlands East Indies
Hatavla
East Indies
Mersing
Japan Lacks Planes and Pilots for Pacific War
New York dispatch notes Japan's air power is limited by few sturdy fighters and a shortage of twin-engine interceptors. It cites scarce pilots, reliance on US fuel, and weaker aircraft performance versus American planes. Experts say production could grow fast but current capability remains far behind.
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Robert Brooke-Popham
Far East
Geoffrey Layton
Japan
Teady
Hove
New York
Pacific
United States
Aeroplane
Lincolent
Stirling
Navy
Nakajima
Dozens Besiege Recruiting Office in Ariana District
Dozens of would-be soldiers aged 16 to 70 gathered at a local recruiting office in Ariana district on Sunday amid rising tensions after Japan declared war with the United States. Sgt. Glen J. Simpson, an office clerk, reported phone and monetary inquiries from multiple applicants while many World War II veterans were present among the crowd.
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FRNA
UCC
Alaska Feels Threat From Japanese Warships Move
Alaska defense command tightens security after warnings of possible Japanese naval approach from Hawaii. Buckner orders blackout continuation, recalls troops, and deploys home guard at Sitka Ketchtkan Fairbanks and Anchorage. Civilian squads guard key points as remote areas receive news via official and private radio networks.
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Ancmorage
Alaska
Hawa
Alaska Defense Command
Wile Uye Navy
Jon
Army
Japan
Hawaii
Anchorage
Biman Buckner
Buckner
Alaska Communications System
Fairbanks
U S Seizes Jap Banks in New York City
In New York on December 8, William R. White, superintendent of banks, took possession of six Japanese banking agencies in the city. The takeover followed action by the state banking department with cooperation from the U S treasury. Agencies included Yokohama Specie Bank, Sumitomo Bank, Mitsubishi Bank, Mts Bank, Bank of Tokyo, and a fourth unidentified bank.
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New York
Des
m—Alate
William R. White
New York City
State Banking Department
States Treasury Department
White
Treasury Department
Banking Department
Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd
Sumitomo Bank
Utd
Dallas Police hold six Japanese suspects for immigration
Dallas police detained six Japanese nationals Sunday night for immigration authorities. Four admitted patronage of Japan, two claimed U.S. citizenship. Inspector Will Brits said the detention was a local police matter with no FBI involvement or related activities.
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Alla
Lie
VFI
Dallas Poelice
Japan
United States
Will Brits
FBI
Father Told Son Killed in Action
Grand Rapids dispatch says the War Department notified Peter Jedzwiecke that his son Robert, 22, died in yesterday's action in Hawaii. The message lists his death at 11 a m December 7 from machine gun and shrapnel wounds in battle.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
War Department
Peter Jedzwiecke
Robert
Hawait
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