Major U Boat Fleet Threatens Gulf Coast Reach
Washington reports a shift of a major portion of German U boats toward American waters. Since January 12, U boat activity near the Texas coast signals a broader campaign. 14 American or Allied ships sunk or damaged, including five off Canada. The Gulf and Yucatan approaches now exposed, with bases ring the Gulf, as subs push close to U.S. shores.
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Submarine War Insurance Rates Raised On Coastal Cargo
New York Jan 22 A memo to enemy submarine commanders notes U S coastal waters seeing higher cargo insurance costs Marine underwriters respond to submarine presence by doubling the prior rate of 50 cents per 3100 of insurance for coastwise shipments seeking port safety The change signals tougher wartime shipping risk and cost burdens for Yankee ships and tankers as wartime tension intensifies.
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New York
Yanke
U. S
Lifeboat From Torpedoed Prusa Reaches South Seas Isle
A lifeboat carrying 19 American marines from the torpedoed steamer Prusa reached a tiny South Seas island after a 2500 mile voyage across lonely seas. The first boat, carrying the chief mate and others, was rescued December 27. Caplin Boy’s boat landed January 39 on Nukunau island in the Gilbert Islands, about 2500 miles north of New Zealand.
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U Boats Off U S Said By Solon Officer
Representative James E Van Zandt a navy commander says Germany has about 40 submarines operating along the Atlantic coast. He notes U boats now sink stray ships, praises U S Navy efforts as a “damned good job,” and predicts the submarine menace will be mastered. He details convoy duty and rough Atlantic weather with a few ships lost to convoy disruption.
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CINS
James E van Zandt
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England
Atlantia
Japs 30 Miles From Singapore Faced By Fierce Allied Resistance
Japanese forces push toward Pontianak and Kuching as Britain reports stubborn defense on Malay front. Air and sea battles rage near Endau with British destroyers clashing with Japanese ships. one destroyer sunk and several vessels damaged amid efforts to slow reinforcements.
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Nazl School 35 Locked in Bogota Closure
The Ministry of Education in Colombia closed a German college in Call apital of Valle province. The action follows concerns about values and standards tied to a 73 blaze Want Ads.
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Colombia
Ministry of Education
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Valle
White man's civilization vs yellow peril in the Pacific
A fragment argues the Pacific war will decide whether civilization follows the white or yellow race, praising Churchill and imperial power. It warns that preserving the British empire outweighs Haile Selassie’s status and urges gathering Occidental forces to defend Western civilization and supremacy.
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Sueth
Navy sees massive 20 billion expansion bill in congress
Congress moved a 20 070 000 000 Navy expansion appropriation after sending a 12 billion Remy fund to the White House. The bill, before the Senate Appropriations Committee, aims for speed toward a floor vote this weekend. President Roosevelt expected to promptly sign a separate 12 558 672 474 army bill funding 53 000 planes. The Senate passed the measure with under three minutes of debate. Other action includes War Powers provisions granting production authority and criminal penalties for priority violations.
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House
House Group Balks Pearl Harbor Probe
The House naval committee refused to pursue a supplementary inquiry into the Pearl Harbor disaster. A motion to request the Roberts commission documentary evidence was defeated. Rep Maas said many members want to investigate the system that broke down. Senate criticism arose over lacking reinforcements to General MacArthur in the Philippines and troop transfers to Northern Ireland drew protest.
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Special Commission
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Maas
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Vinson D.gao
Senate
Cen
Dougelas MacAséhut
Philippines
R.-Minn
Howe Naval Competitive
Roberta
Charman May
D.-Ky
Ie Nouse
Roosevelt
Clark
Germany
Northern Ireland
Commissions Made Easier for Army Officer Candidates
The War Department announced relaxed officer candidate rules for enlisted men. Age limits set at 19 to 45, minimum four months service before entering officer candidate school, and a three month course toward commissions. Second lieutenants serving with troops capped at age 40, with graduates over 29 commissioned as second lieutenants then sent to advanced instruction to qualify for higher ranks.
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Washingain
War Department
Teading
Simsed
More U Boat Victims Land at Eastern Canadian Port
An Eastern Canadian port report says three British tanker survivors arrived aboard a British freighter, reporting fellow crewmen dead and 13 missing. The tally reaches 66 rescued from three sinkings, with 21 Norweigan tanker survivors and 17 Greek freighter survivors already arrived.
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Canadlan
England
Toure
Navy to Be Tops, Knox Forecasts Navy Supremacy
Secretary of the Navy Knox predicted that the United Britts navy would have supremacy of the seas once the present payal expansion program is completed. The forecast comes amid reports of naval modernization and expansion efforts influencing strategic balance.
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Washington
M— Secretary of Navy
United Britts
Officer Medal of Honor for Nininger First of War
The war department announced the posthumous Medal of Honor for Second Lieutenant Alexander R. Nininger Jr, the first such award since the war began. He was killed January 12 on Balan peninsula while volunteering with Pine scouts, engaging Japanese snipers and destroying enemy groups. His body was found with a dagger wound and two Japanese dead beside him. The citation praises conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty. The medal will be presented to his father, Alexander R. Nininger Sr, of Port Lauderdale, Florida.
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United States
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Worst U Boat Tragedy Claims 260 Lost at Sea
SAN JUAN Puerto Rico January report says the Canadian ship Lady Hawkins sank after a German U boat attack off United States waters. Only 17 survivors were found, with many from Canada and the United States among the dead or missing. Survivors endured scant rations as rescuers credited Chief Officer Percy A. Kelly for decisive seamanship and effective rationing.
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British West Indies
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Couto
Hartle Says We Will Take Fight To Germany With A E F
Jan 29. Major General Hartle vows to carry the fight to Germany with the American Expeditionary Forces in North Ireland. He praises British troops and the joint plan for cooperation as American soldiers settle into British defense of democracy with fellow Allied forces.
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Planes Roar Over Gulf As Corpus Christi Hunkers Down
Corps Christi endures an all-night blackout as planes sweep the Gulf for the first enemy sub. Navy says little on hunt progress while sirens, halted traffic, and closed businesses mark the city’s defense response. Guards restrict port area access and shipping shifts occur post alarm.
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Shoreline Drive
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Six of Auto Prowling Gang Sentenced in County Court
Six men arrested as part of a car prowling ring were sentenced to one year in county jail by Judge Charles J. Matthews. The defendants named were Jesse Barro, Be Scha Munoz, Tegis San PMilgusi, Manuel Hernandez, Alvbird Gureiy, and Andrew Mena.
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Charles J. Matthews
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Bescha Munoz
Tegis San Pmilgusi
Manuel Hernandez
Alvbird Gureiy
Andrew Mena
Weather TE PRAT UTES conraph THURADAL- Mess yen BR
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Flier Thwarts Jap Strafing in Narrow Escape
A Georgian airman recounts a harrowing dogfight with Japanese fighters high over the sea. He describes taking evasive maneuvers at about twenty one thousand feet, a collision with a rock, a near plunge into water, and a surprise return to base. Teammates and native watermen assist as he reaches the squadron. The tale ends with a dated aside about Edison era trivia.
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