Red Tape Cuts in New York City Raid Defense
New York City moves to rapid wartime defenses with a $1,000,000 emergency fund authorized by the Board of Estimate under Mayor LaGuardia. Measures allow war time purchases, emergency repairs, and contract flexibility while 3,000 troops arrive and schools prepare air raid drills for 1,000,000 students.
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Bus Fire Deaths and Missing After NYA Vehicle Crash
FBI report states a National Youth Administration bus crashed on Wingis highway near West Union. Driver Fe Williams survived with burns. two boys Henry Waiters and another unnamed youth missing. several listed dead including Tom Otnger and Richard McClure. Witnesses describe the vehicle overturning and fire during rescue attempts. An unrelated note mentions a lost diamond ring found on Vien Square.
Rommel Tries to Hold Derna After Libyan Breakthrough
Gen Erwin Rommel faces a desperate withdrawal as British and Indian forces press 30 miles into Libya from Gazala. Allied advance reached the El Timimi to Mekili road, threatening Derna and Tenemtee as German and Italian troops retreat under heavy pressure.
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General Evacuation Threated in Cyrenaica and Rommel’s Retreat
The dispatch notes a possible general evacuation of Cyrenaica as General Rommel plans a westward retirement toward Tripoli. It’s unclear if Rommel and his forces can avoid being cut off during withdrawal and retreat. The report also mentions Senate finance action allowing armed services members a one time $5000 payment.
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State Council of Defense restricts practice blackouts in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg December 18 officials said practice blackouts in Pennsylvania are banned unless approved by the State Council of Defense after notifying the Interceptor Domine and specifying duration and necessity. Officials added practice alerts may occur without prior consultation with the interceptor command.
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