Japanese Landing Report Complicates Borneo Conflict
Imperial HQ said Japan's expeditionary forces landed at dawn on the shores of British North Borneo amid heavy gale conditions. Reports from Tokyo claimed a landing on Berney Anata, while British and Australian bombers attacked a new assault. Fierce fighting followed as Japanese forces pressed along key sea routes between Hong Kong Singapore and the Philippines.
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Roosevelt urges lowering draft age to 19 to widen pool
President Roosevelt urged reducing the military draft minimum from 21 to 19 calling for a larger pool of men to meet contingencies. He sent identical letters to Wallace and party leaders as Congress weighs broadening the draft to cover ages 18 to 64. In Texas, Bexar County prepares registration for men 16 to 45 amid plans for four posts downtown.
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Wake Marines Demand More Action From Home Front
Honolulu dispatch reports calls in Congress to reinforce Wake Island and Midway garrisons as Japanese attacks draw fierce resistance. Senators praise Wake and Midway defenders and urge reinforcement to aid Guam and the Philippines.
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Raid on Hawaii Planned Long Ago
Tokyo dispatch recalls a long planned Japanese raid on Hawaii tied to Yamamoto strategy. The Yomiuri published Yamamoto’s January letter asserting future war with the United States should it occur and noting pride over past actions at London naval talks.
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Weather Forecast Banned in Los Angeles War Dept Orders
Weather forecasts are restricted as Washington withholds authority. San Antonio, like other cities, must rely on limited public data only, with no long range outlooks or detailed trends. The Weather Bureau will release only 24 hour temperature extremes and severe weather alerts.
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FDR's Flying Son Assigned to Reconnaissance Squadron
Captain Elliott Roosevelt, son of the president, was assigned by the War Department to the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron at Moros California for instruction after being a reserve officer in active duty with the Army Air Corps. The assignment became effective December 20.
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Manila News Sketches War Action and Neutral Bomb Report
Manila reports a Japanese time bomb exploded without casualties as U S bombers struck off Legaspi southeast of Manila crushing a transport. Allied forces claimed four Japanese fighters down and Russian and Allied leaders discuss coordinated action while Tokyo claims bombings near Manila bay and Borneo foothold. Local notes include Louis H Krough Jr a 1940 St Marys graduate in navigation class at Kelly Field.
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Air Corps Plans San Antonio Night Air Attack Drill
Air Corps will stage a mock raid over San Antonio on Wednesday night during a city blackout drill from 9 to 9:30 p m. The plan, finalized at a city hall conference with Mayor Pro Tem Henry Hela and other officials, calls for 49 planes at 20 000 feet altitude.
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U S Fleet Seeks Japs for Revenge
The United States Navy hunts the Japanese Fleet in the Pacific after devastating Pearl Harbor. Secretary Knox reports the main U S force remains uninjured and at sea, seeking contact with the enemy while Congress debates responsibility and a formal inquiry.
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British War Spending Reaches 33 Billion
London reports Chancellor Kingsley Wood states Britain has spent 33.2 billion dollars on the war to date and parliament votes 4.0 billion in war credits for the current year. He notes only 12 billion voted since March 31 and daily expenditure at 49 million, with year-end costs likely 0.8 billion above estimates for the 1941 42 period.
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Jap Submarines Implemented By Mother's Ship Plan
The Navy outlined details of two man Japanese midget submarines used in Pearl Harbor raids and revealed a “mother ship” operated about 140 miles from Oahu. Submersibles measure 41 feet long with 5 foot beams, carry two 11 inch torpedoes, and can be launched from larger vessels. One midget submarine was sunk and another captured. a standard submarine was also sunk. The crews reportedly prepare for self sacrifice to complete their mission. Secretary Knox added that losses in Hawaii included one small submarine sunk and one captured.
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House Approves Navy Expansion Bill for 150000 Tons
Washington December 16 The House unanimously passed and sent to the Senate legislation authorizing the construction of 150000 tons of naval fighting ships. Chairman Vinson said the tonnage would add craft carriers destroyers and submarines and would use existing facilities. He stressed no battleships were included and denied any link to Pearl Harbor events.
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Jap Drive Also Perils Singapore
LUNA, Dec. 19. A Tokyo report says Japanese forces invaded parts of Hong Kong Island. A London source warns Hong Kong may be evacuated and Singapore faces inland threats on the Malay peninsula. British naval inferiority has shifted the balance, raising the danger of a land assault on Singapore as Hong Kong fights a siege with civilian food needs a deciding factor.
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November Raids Leave 89 Britons Dead in UK
London reports from the Ministry of Home Security confirm 89 Britons were killed in November raids across the United Kingdom. Civilian casualties include widespread missing persons and 139 injured, with the total toll reflecting a deadly campaign during the month.
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Heroism at Pearl Harbor Remembrance Lines
Des. 16 article recalls Pearl Harbor valor with vivid mentions of a captain dying on the bridge, a rookie sailors action against torpedo planes, and crew members aiding ships under fire. Secretary Knox calls it the gravest hour, while the Navy’s resolve and discipline are praised as the fleet endured.
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