Roosevelt's Talk Signals War's Broad Course
The article notes wartime debates on striking the Pacific and Asian fronts, with targets like Navy bases and shipyards under consideration. It cites Capitol Hill, sources in California, and discussions on Hitler’s promises, Japan, and the French fleet, amid calls for a massive victory program and increased defense spending.
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Japan
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Xis
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Germany
Italy
Congress
Taft
R-Ohio
Harold D. Smith
Mapng Oh
SPAB
Vinson
D-Ga
Loase Naval Committee
Army
Navy
New York
Pacific Coast
Federal Bureau
National Unity Boosted As War Declared Across Nation
Reports describe a nationwide roundup of German and Danish residents and Japanese aliens as wartime measures intensify. Congress discusses executive power amid declarations of war, with leaders urging unity and support for the President. The Philippines and Asian fronts draw attention as Latin American nations consider joining in a regional war effort. A Pan American conference is proposed to coordinate policies.
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Philippines
Cavite
Malaya
Singapore
United States
Ragat
Cuba
Japan
Chile
Havana
New York City Civil Defense Instructions Remind Citizens to Prepare
Mayor LaGuardia issues civilian defense guidance urging calm and orderly action in case of air attack. Citizens are told to avoid panic and follow upcoming official instructions, with basics like staying away from open spaces, using cellars, and turning off lights to hinder enemy surveillance.
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PF. H. LaGuardia
Hull Moves to Swap Envoys With Tokyo Amid War Talks
The United States seeks a neutral nation to arrange exchanges of diplomats and consular officials between the United States and Japan. More than 100 American officials are in Japan, with 35 to 50 Japanese officials in American territory. Exchanges would follow international law as soon as transportation can be arranged. Officials named include Joseph Grew and Saburo Kurusu, with neutrals like Switzerland and Sweden in mediation. Both nations have closed borders as talks continue.
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Japan
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Hull
China
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Indo-China
Hawaii
Philippines
Switzerland
Sweden
Portugal
Spain
Joseph C. Grew
Tokyo
Wills R. Peck
Thailand
Kichisaburo ‘Nomura
Saburo Kurusu
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Pacific
Labor Solid In Pledge to Defeat Japs
New York December 9 Organized labor across affiliations pledged full support to the war effort against Japan. The New York State Federation of Labor with 1.5 million AFL workers joined the Greater New York Industrial Union Council with 500,000 CIO members in backing government war aims. Leaders urged cooperation from Gov Lehman and Mayor LaGuardia to boost productivity as unions including United Auto Workers and United Mine Workers signaled unwavering support.
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Greater New York Industrial Union
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Lewis
Roosevelt
Joseph Curren
Greater New York Industrial Union Council
Lehman
F. H. LaGuardia
United Eelectrical, Radio and Machine Workers
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International Longshoremen’s Association
National Maritime Union
C. I. O.-Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Welfare caseload in Onondaga County increases
The Onondaga County Welfare Department reports a net rise of five in the caseload for the week ending December 6. Total cases rose from 2,655 on November 29 to 2,660 on December 6, with 19 new cases, 29 recurrent reopenings, and 93 closures.
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Onondaga County Welfare Department
Heavy Japanese air raids strike Mindanao and Manila evacuations begin
Reports from Manila relay heavy air attacks on Davao and other Philippine areas. Ensign Tills was killed and several Marines were seriously wounded as Japanese carriers reportedly sank another craft. Manila may evacuate up to 100000 people while Quezon orders safety moves. Guam and Lubang Island incursions noted with limited detail. Evacuation sites include Baguio for American women and children.
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Robert George ‘Tills
Davao
Mindanao
Royal Arch Gunnison
Mutual Broadcasting System
Manila
R. E. White
Ang Wac Aledi
J Guam
Albert Legatto
Harry E. Anderson
James W. Bogg
Gunnison
Columbia Broadcasting System
Philippines
Manuel Quezon
United States Naval
America
Mid- Pacific
Guam
Lubang Island
E. S. Turner
American Defense Group
Baguio
Beguilo
State Educators Stress Thrift In Defense Effort
Albany reports the State Education Department will stress thrift budgeting and citizenship in New York schools with Federal Treasury cooperation. The program will not emphasize defense stamp sales but aims to foster thrift and civic responsibility as part of national defense. Education Commissioner E E Cole urged teachers and pupils to buy stamps and bonds.
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Albany
New York
State Education Department
Treasury
E. E. Cole
Cole
Vargas Decree Locks Finances of Non American Warring Nations
President Getulio Vargas issued a decree placing the financial operations of citizens from non American warring countries under control of the Bank of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro. The move reduces access to funds and tightens monetary oversight during the wartime period.
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Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Getulio Vargas
Bank of Brazil
Tousant Seeks Alimony Reduction in Contempt Petition
John C. Tousant asked Supreme Court Justice Jesse E. Kingsley yesterday to reduce his alimony from 15 a week to a lesser amount. He said he is out of work and unable to pay the $60 child support for Gordon. Mrs Marlon Tousant of 306 Chemung Street filed the petition claiming contempt of court for nonpayment.
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Marlon Tousant
Chemung Street
Gordon
John C. Tousant
Jesse E.kingsley
Supreme Court
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