Wartime pleas and letters to Hearst on defense bonds
A chaotic compilation from 1942 includes letters urging public defense bond purchases, praising patriotism and Pearl Harbor memory. It features figures like William Randolph Hearst and Lynn U. Stambaugh, plus references to the Normandie troop ship and Navy control. The text mixes slogans, poems, and appeals from American Legionnaires and mothers, aiming to boost wartime funding and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
William Randolph Hearst
Cate
Los Angeles Examiner
Los Angeles
Calif
Dent
Hearst
Pearl Hargor
Japan
Pacific
Brooklys
N. Y
New York Journal-American
New York
United States
U. 5
Jafayelle
Normandie
T. A. Navy
Joseph Curean
Harry Bridges
National Maritime Union of America
Nave
U. S. Navy
Fresh Japs Crack Luzon Lines and Australia Mobilizes
Australia mobilized home defenses and accelerated drafting as Japanese landings threaten New Britain and Rabaul. War Minister Forde announced intensified measures, alien and refugee registration, and urgent calls for Allied help from the United States and Britain to shore up Pacific defenses.
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Melbourne
Australia
Rabaul
New Britain
Francis M. Forde
Outer Islands
Cripps Sees Red Victory Next Winter
Sir Stafford Cripps, retiring British ambassador to Moscow, said the Soviet Union and Britain plan to deliver a final blow to Germany next fall and winter and that the Soviets intend to make the conquest of Germany thorough. He estimated the Red army at 9,000,000 and predicted spring strength would double since June. He warned against believing Germany is routed and noted heavy losses on both sides.
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London
Stafford Cripps
Moscow
Germany
Tokyo
Russia
Japan
Red Army
Stafford
Ruseiam
Dutch Bombs Sink Large Jap Liner
Dutch army bombers hit a large passenger liner near Balikpapan and damaged a large transport and a destroyer in the Macassar Strait area. Reports say one ship turned over after near misses and a destroyer was hit by bombs. The strike was launched from jungle bases in Borneo and Balikpapan remains a coastal oil center.
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Batavia
Italy
Straits of Macassar
Enai
Borneo
Shwag
Avey
Straits of
Macassar
Balik Faypias
War drives aid drive in San Antonio and Texans join effort
In San Antonio and across South Texas, civilians rally for the war, with Texans and local figures joining in. The San Antonio Light urges readers to donate funds or contribute supplies such as fighter plane parts, urging individuals, cities, schools, and organizations to participate in the drive to aid the war effort.
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Trustes
San Antonio Light
Nla
Libya Struggle Rages in North Africa Gulf of Sirte Battle
British reports describe a very large tank clash north of Agedabia with Lieut Gen Nell Ritchie's main forces engaging German Italian counterattacks. Dispatches indicate Gen Erwin Rommel has fed substantial armor into a triangular front near Agedabia, Saunt and Antelat as Axis troops press an offensive. German communiques claim continued success amid bomber support.
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Britain
Gulf of Sirte
Agedabia
British Headquartters
Nell Ritchic
Geran
Ernit Raytinel
Agedabin
Bengast
Saunt
Antes
Antelat
Aredabia
North Africa
Prophetic Allied Strategy Sees Tokyo Bay Landing
The article cites Chinese and Allied claims that a coordinated UN war plan will draw Japan away from home waters and pave a landing in Tokyo Bay. It emphasizes a sound strategy and capable command leading to anticipated victories, with Taiwan and Chungking perspectives backing the forecast.
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Chungking
Van
China
Malaya
Philippines
United Nations
Tokyo Bay
Lee
Takunsgao
Smolensk Almost Encircled by Reds
Soviet reports Saturday said Red armies nearly encircled Smolensk, 230 miles west of Moscow, and pressed toward the Latvian frontier. Reevh, northwest of Moscow, remained a German defense anchor as Soviet gains urged Baltic republics to capitalize on victories. Soviet strik es included capture announcements of Eholin and other northern front settlements.
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Iressa
Hitler
Smolensk
Moseny
Rehev
Moscow
Mozhalsk
Balta
Rusesla
A&uesus
Lithuanian
Latvia
Estontia
Malas
Te DI
S. RB
Germany
Eholin
Rentice
Khon
Radio Set Output Will Be Curtailed by War Board
The War Production Board ordered radio and phonograph makers to cut civilian output by about half for the next 60 to 90 days and shift major companies toward war production. The plan aims to deploy $2 billion in military contracts, with field radios and sets installed for 18 000 planes and 120 000 tanks. Restrictions target reducing copper, aluminum, and steel use while preserving essential repair parts.
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Washington
War Production Board
Tin Laird
Tal
Thedy Cf Viliar
WPB
Reputy md
Soliditio
WPA
Royal couple to lease fourth London apartment soon
London reports the king and queen have leased a fourth apartment in Went fend and will move in about a fortnight. The decision to leave the royal palace follows a shortage of servants and a wish for a more intimate home, the Daily Mail said.
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London
Win
Ea—Wi
King
Land Queen
Matt Snd
Rinall
UT Scientist and Senator O Daniel Confer on Acetylene Use
University of Texas chemistry professor Dr EF Schock and Senator W He O Daniel conferred with officials to discuss a formula aimed at producing acetylene for synthetic rubber. No statement was issued.
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Washington, Dan
EF. P. Schock
University of Texas
W. Hee O'Daniel
Front-line clashes as Japanese push near Singapore
British, Australian and Indian troops clash with Japanese forces about 60 miles north of Singapore in a major battle. Reports claim Tokyo broadcasts exaggerate gains while British and Allied defenses hold key positions in the Labis and Mersing sectors with air support aiding ground troops.
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Singapore
R. Alt. Fiers
Labis
Mersing
Tokyo
Parit Sulong
Livts
Yong Peng
Kuang
Mian
Johore State
Cehlers
Singapore Radio
Sugar Rationing To Start Soon
Washington reports indicate upcoming sugar rationing as heavy runs on supplies push government action. Officially designed rationing books are near completion and will limit monthly allocations, with retailers already enforcing per customer limits amid widespread shortages and consumer pressure.
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Washington
OPA
Europe Amid Severe Deep Freeze Across Continent
A 100 year low of 11.2 degrees below zero Fahrenheit was recorded in Basel as Europe endures record cold. Budapest reports reveal 21 below zero with heavy snow and winter storms gripping the region.
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Europe
Berm
Switzerland
Basel
Budapest
Los Tent
British Lord Foresees Pacific Victory in Allied Navies
A Southern English port report states A. V. Alexander the First Sea Lord predicted today the combined strength of the British and United States navies would bring victory to the United Nations in the Pacific.
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Dan
A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
United Nations
Pacific
Landings Made Under Naval Guns
Washington reports heavy losses on both sides in the Philippines as Japanese forces land on the Datan peninsula under naval and air fire. American and Filipino troops resistance stiffens but deteriorating morale and fatigue cloud the battle near Subic Bay and along the peninsula’s west coast. Massanari Homma tightens control with harsh penalties from death for rebellion to petty infractions as guerrilla resistance and reinforcements continue.
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Washington
Philippines
Datan Peninsula
Subic Bay
Utn
Min Japs
MacArthur
South China
Imine
Macarthy
Penghes
Pilipinas
Kanelong
Hing
Nippon
Massanur Homma
Dows & Mldney Teller
Tel
Jap Sub Sunk By British Ship
London reports a Japanese submarine destroyed by a British ship in the Far East. The submarine was depth charged and sunk by gunfire after being depth charged, with some crew reportedly taken prisoner.
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London
Jan
Par East
Admiralty Commaniky
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