Roosevelt hints at wider arms aid to Britain
Washington reports say President Roosevelt may revise the 50-50 formala for aid to Britain and keep the administration flexible on defense production. Senators Wheeler and Austin liken the speech to a major shift while others urge clearer production facts and stronger action to deter aggression.
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FDR Warns Against Strikes in Arms Rush Plea
President Roosevelt appeals for full wartime production and unity to defend democracy. He warns against strikes, urges rapid ship and weapon building, and stresses mutual sacrifice to keep America out of war while aiding Britain. He cites defense needs, industry collaboration, and the danger of appeasement.
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Fireside Speech Reaffirms United States War Resolve
President Roosevelt’s fireside chat calls for unity and a new arsenal of democracy. He asserts Axis powers threaten world order and pledges support for allies, urging expansion of military aid and production while refusing appeasement. The address emphasizes decisive action to defend freedom.
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Wheeler Drafts FDR Reply Speech On National Address
Senator Wheeler of Montana prepared a reply to President Roosevelt's national address. He plans to outline renewed suggestions for a united European peace and said he would speak tonight after hearing Roosevelt last night on the NBC program.
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Rolls Rove Plant Raided Rolls Royce Works Crewe
Berlin dispatch says German air raids at night targeted the Rolls Royce plant at Crewe and London. Reports claim bombers were destroyed offshore and a 200 ton merchantman was hit by two bombs. German claims include scattered hits over Britain and a fighter downing a bomber.
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No Foreign War Committee Appeals For Public Support
A New York message from December 30 reports the No Foreign War committee urging public backing against intervention. Signed by Verne Marshall, editor of the Gadar Ruplas in Ina Gazelle, the appeal calls for calm reflection and warns against actions of a vocal minority advocating war.
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Al Smith Praises Roosevelt Speech on Britain Aid
New York casting remarks by Governor Alfred E. Smith birthday week praising President Roosevelt. Smith called the president's speech courageous and endorsed greater aid to Britain to curb dictators, urging decisive action over isolation.
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Browder Appeals Conviction Before High Court
Earl Browder leader of the American Communist party pleads in the Supreme Court to overturn his passport violation conviction. He insists he did not lie to passport officers or commit any criminal act in obtaining passports. The government says Browder obtained passports for a parade using a forged statement and faces a substantial prison sentence.
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Global Reactions Split Over Roosevelt Speech
Across London Rome Bern Tokyo and Berlin reactions poured in to President Roosevelt's address. British officials hailed the U S stance as courageous and realistic while Italian editorials warned against axis tolerance. German spokesmen offered cautious responses as Tokyo and Vichy commentators weighed its implications. Neutral press in Bern and Madrid summarized without editorializing.
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British Freighter SOS Signals From Submarine Threat
New York December reports two British freighters flashing SOSs from submarine danger zones. One ship, the North Atlantic group, reported collision with an unidentified vessel near Bouland while another said it was sinking. The 402- ton Cly and the 2,000 ton Thodhant conveyed distress and collision details amid pursuit by a mysterious vessel off the Azores, urging immediate assistance.
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Pope Hindered in War Relief Work
Vatican radio without naming names claimed the pope’s wartime charity work faced hindrances in the current conflict. The broadcast asserted that despite the pope’s efforts, the war era obstructs relief activities and progress.
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Alberti Honored by Technical Club Election
Alleged OCR fragment notes Alberti honored by the Technical Club with officers listed as Alfred Ov Aly bert president WW. 1B Stewart vice president Mart Kargl enc Yelaty tekshay Tau Anderaen Eugene W. &toph Charlie F. Parker Ralling Ayfan alrectors.
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