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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
1
Spru le Braden, 47, appointed by President Roosevelt as ambassador to Cuba and sent to the Senate for confirmation. The AP wirephoto notes his designation and current post as envoy to Ca 4%.
U S Second Air Force reports spotting and attacking an enemy submarine off the Pacific Northwest. General Harmon commends air crew and staff for alertness and rapid action. San Francisco and Seattle prepare air raid defenses as Gov Olson calls a special session to grant defense funds.
Honolulu dispatch reports U S Army officers saying Japanese airmen, though competent bombers, panic under fire and become easy targets. After the opening raid, at least 41 raiders were downed. damage to Lae facilities and defense sites is being repaired amid hurried civilian work.
Officials said precautions at the Zoo were taken after a threat from bombs. An Army man fired at planes while another fled a bombed building. Gasoline rationing sent Honolulu businessmen to bicycles as stores near sellout. Hawaii’s sugar and pineapple plantations prepared for food production amid air raid warnings and blackouts.
Alexander Trovanosky, ex Soviet Ambassador to the United States, predicted in a special article for the Russian press that America would crush Japan after a long strategy, despite Japan's surprise attacks and strategic advantages.
In Palice California residents fear after vandalized HQs with tar paper and board. Police report a neighborhood character and interior decorator is being sought to paint murals on tarred windows. Firefighters saved a house as a cat caused a wiring mishap during the incident.
Harvey Benschulter a 25 year old ranch employee from Hay Springs Nebraska sold his car and horse along with other personal property for 500 dollars. He invested the money in defense bonds and then left for Denver to enlist in the cavalry.
Des Moines reports on an Iowa conservation officers exam answer sheet listing aquatic plants and owls. The aquatic plants named include poison ivy, poison oak, and nettles, while owl varieties listed are barn owl, hoot owl, and wise owl.
Freehold officials report security lapse at the Monmouth County Court House as prisoners slept on the third floor. Court Street entrance left open allowed access. a night watch will be installed to monitor the warden and conduct.
Richard Simmons, six foot seven, 240 pounds, visited an Army recruiting station in Oklahoma City. Officers consulted with Texas and Eighth Corps Area, then Washington, which authorized him to enlist despite being taller than the standard regulation.
The Defense Housing Division reports 105 802 homes built or under construction for defense workers and enlisted personnel. For the week ending Nov 29 50 581 completed or occupied. Privately financed starts 3 831 that week and 200 540 since January. Dormitory units for single workers 6 585. Federal funds allotted for 126 259 defense homes.
The Bronx Zoo announced measures to protect its animal inhabitants. Officials said enhanced safety protocols and welfare standards would be implemented to ensure humane care and safeguarding of all species on exhibit.
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