Ship Building Goes on 24-Hour Basis
Washington date line reportsHeightened drive to build warships faster than ever in the U S to prepare for two ocean war Vinson D Ga chairman of the house naval committee says naval work will run on a 24 hour basis and will consult navy heads to accelerate construction He notes urgency in prioritizing naval needs and discusses Pearl Harbor damage and potential use of French submarines amid wartime fears
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Navy enlistment freeze moves to halt wartime recruitment
In Washington an official said a Senate backed bill to freeze all navy enlistments for the war may be acted on promptly. The navy aims to muster about 232000 men for the fiscal year balance while recruiting officers note a strong volunteer surge amid a global conflict. The piece also notes Japan's submarine counts and U S labor force data from October.
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True Size of Jap Navy Secret Here Are Stores for 4 States
Washington dispatch reports that the U S Navy splits between Pacific and Atlantic missions, concealing how much strength remains in the Atlantic. There is no reliable data on Japan's naval strength or plans since the London treaty expired, with rumors linking Berlin plans to a Bismarck class build and uncertainty about air power comparisons.
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Army Changes Air Course for Navigator Bombardier Training
The Army consolidates navigator bombardier training into a 45 week program. Training will be at Gulf Coast center with courses at Kelly Field and Midland. Observation training shifts to Brooks Field as observers and ground officers are prepared for duty.
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30 Days Given in Sling Shot Case
Mary Thews in County Court-at-Law No 2 was sentenced to 30 days in jail for unlawfully carrying a sling shot on October 18. Gladys Kriewald at 816 Hays street was fined $10 and costs for aggravated assault on Leslie Colp at 1218 Lamar street on November 23. Cosme Salas, jailed for county, was fined $10 and sentenced to 16 days in jail for theft of $6 from Augustine Carrilla at 317 Morales street on December 2.
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Cotton Production in Texas Drops
A Texas cotton crop of 2,745,000 bales is forecast by the U S agricultural marketing service based on December 1 conditions. The figure is slightly below the November 1 forecast and well under last year’s final production of 9,424,000 bales. Estimated yield is 169 pounds per acre, up from 164 last year.
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Nazis Sink Five Ships in North Sea Convoy Attack
Berlin reported the German air force sank a destroyer and four merchant ships totaling 14,000 tons east of Dundee Scotland. Night raids hit Newcastle causing heavy explosions and fires. The British lost 12 planes on the channel front and six in air battles. In North Africa, harbor facilities and air bases on Malta were said to be attacked.
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Finns Capture Lake Onega Town
Finnish headquarters announced the capture of Pigmatkon village on the northeast shore of Lake Onega, about 26 miles south of Payenets. The maneuver was carried out by Soviet speedboats.
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Street Car Rails Will Be Removed
Commissioner Paul Stefler said removal of remaining rails in Ban Antonius will start soon and final approval from the WPA is awaited. Steffler noted past San Antonio rails were sold to Japan and may be sent as U S armaments.
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Potato Treatment In Insulin Shock War Neuroses Use
English dentists substitute potatoes for sugar in insulin shock therapy for shell shock. The wartime neuroses condition is treated by dietary insulin-induced reactions to stabilize patients.
Winchell Seeks Immediate Navy Service
Miami December reports Walter Winchell, lieutenant commander in the naval reserve, requesting active duty at once by telegram to the Third Naval District commandant. He enlisted as an apprentice seaman in 1917, joined the reserve in 1934, and was commissioned lieutenant, promoted last year.
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Pope Pius Sees Protracted War Outlook
Vatican City dispatch: Pope Pius XII tells 8000 pilgrims in Rome that the war shows no foreseeable end, calling it already long and growing worse. The pilgrims arrived for the beatification of Marchessa Maddalena di Canale.
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Hiker from Miami Burns Feet Near Willow Springs Course
A hitchhiker from Miami Florida rolled into a fire he had built to stay warm while sleeping near the Willow Springs golf course. He suffered float and second degree burns and was under treatment._named_ Robert B. Green.
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