Navy to Train 30 000 Pilots a Year for War
The navy announces plans to churn out 30 000 pilots annually in a vast aviation training program. Four major universities will host ground schools likened to Annapolis of the air. Induction targets 2 500 cadets monthly with a brutal three month prep and strenuous physical, drill, and combat conditioning.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Annapolis
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Knox
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Naval Academy
Gene Tunney
Naval Reserve
New Zealand Minister Urges U S War Command in Pacific
New Zealand’s first minister to Washington Wal ter Nash argued Washington should helm all UN fighting forces in the Pacific. He proposed a Pacific war council based in Washington to coordinate operations while leaving combat to a unified high command. Nash warned of a tough 12 months ahead but expressed confidence in victory due to morale and resources.
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Washington
Walter Nash
New Zealand
United States
Pacific
United Nations
Pacific War Council
Archibald Wavell
Southwest Pacific
War Council
Nash
High Command
Japan
Great Britain
Col
Patrick Hurley
Honolulu
Welles Returns to US to Report on Pan American Parley
Sumner Welles flew back from the Pan American emergency defense conference aboard the Pan American Pacific clipper with 39 passengers. He said the two week meeting aimed to build a united hemispheric front against the Axis, despite Argentina blocking a full diplomatic break by 21 republics. 19 of 21 nations cut ties, with Chile’s move expected after tomorrow’s Chilean presidential vote.
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Miami
Fla
Sumner Welles
Pan American Emergency Defense Conference
Rio de Janeiro
Welles
Axis
Argentina
Chile
Nazis Hit Back To Check Reds Above Ukraine
Soviet forces pressed advances in Ukraine as German defenses stiffened delaying the Russian counteroffensive. Moscow claimed heavy Red Army gains around Kursk and retook 200 villages, while German-held Bere Stavovaya and Rostov areas faced renewed Soviet thrusts and ski mounted artillery aided advances.
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Associated Press
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Moscow
Hungary
Red Army
Royal Air Force
Erwin Rommel
Dnepr
Kuibyshev
Lozovaya
Berestovaya
Taganrog
Ossipenko
Sea of Azov
Melitpol
Mariupol
Rostov
Caucasus
Traffic Warnings Grow As Icy Streets Cause Injuries
Slushy snow and a rapid temperature drop paralyzed northern Ohio roads. Three pedestrians were injured in Canton as icy streets blamed on the weather led to accidents. Grace Bane died later from a skull fracture, the second Canton traffic fatality of 1942. Deputy sheriffs reported slick rural roads and several minor crashes while state police issued widespread warnings.
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Canton
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Battle Over Draft Rules Affects Navy and Marine Enlistment
A clash between selective service and Navy Marine recruiting emerged as policy shifted on Saturday. Boards may deny enlistment without a release, while recruiters may accept men who swear they have not yet faced final type examinations. Light draft age recruiting followed the mixed directives in Canton, with four navy and three marine enlistments among 16 total draft-age men.
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Rhea
Army
Edward S. Neese
Chester W. Goble
Marine Recruiting Service
Neese
Destructive Flood Hits Newfoundland Citywide
A 10 hour snowstorm followed by a 24 hour downpour caused severe flooding in St Johns Newfoundland. Streets utilities and private property suffered extensive damage with tram and bus lines out of action and main roads blocked for a day. Stores and homes were flooded across the city.
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United Press
ST. Johns
Newfoundland
Besieged Singapore Hopes For Reinforcements Amid Food Shortage
British report notes Singapore under siege as Japan’s armies push along the Malay peninsula. General MacArthur remains in the Philippines, while Singaporean defenders claim food stores to last through a long siege with fresh reserves and water supplies on the island.
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Associated Press
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Malay Peninsula
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Johore Strait
United Nations
Pacific
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Moulmein
Kipling
Rangoon
Burma
Dutch East Indies
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Salween
Thailand-Burma
MacArthur
Hong Kong
Philippines
Boys Older Men To Register By May For Defense Duties
About 13,000,000 men and boys aged 18 19 and 45 64 will likely register in April or May under the revised selective service act. The non military enrollment will map the nation s non military manpower over a month long period. Draft officials note readiness for the February 16 enrollment of unregistered men aged 20 to 44 who may be drafted for military training and service.
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United Press
Washington
National Selective Service
Congress
Pacific
China Gets Supplies Despite Burma Raids
Chinese ministry of information reports Rangoon cargo handling at about 1,000 tons daily with only superficial damage from Japanese air attacks. Supplies would still reach Chungking via Burma Road even if Singapore falls, through Calcutta Rangoon routes. Civilian casualties in Rangoon reach about 2,600 with 1,350 killed. Chiang Kai-shek has sent technicians to Rangoon to oversee cargo discharge and speedy transfer to Free China.
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Rangoon
Burma
Free China
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Singapore
China
Burma Road
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Calcutta-Rangoon
Chiang Kai-shek
Auto rationing to start Feb Twenty Sixth
Washington announces that new passenger automobiles will not be rationed until February 26 for eligible users certified by local boards. Deliveries of cars purchased before January 1 will begin February 12, with a two week window to resolve transfer car issues. The plan aims to release all dealer stock by year end except late January stockpiles. Evidence requirements include title or registration, sworn agency statement, or dealer documents showing trade in or in transit before January 1.
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United Press
Washington
OPA
Leon Henderson
Henderson
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