Pearl Harbor inquiry cites Japan attack failure and Navy findings
President Roosevelt ordered investigators to determine why the Japanese failed to cripple the United States before the war began. Secretary Knox publicly summarized a Pearl Harbor probe, saying the Japanese attack was spectacular but unsuccessful and tied to earlier war warnings. The report aligns with Roosevelt’s prior remarks about the surprise assault and its limited strategic success.
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Roosevelt
Armenar Navy
Japa
United States
Bittary
Frank Knox
Pear
Knox
Hawaii
Japan
Pearl Hacker
Deveph C. Grew
Tokyo
Pearl Harbor
Norway
Heroism Told Of Hawaii Sailor In Pearl Harbor Tale
A faded dispatch describes a sailor praised by Fleet officials for heroic action during Pearl Harbor. He reportedly manned a machine gun and engaged a torpedo aircraft, saving fellow crew and embodying swift wartime courage. The report notes Navy commendations for the sailor’s quick, decisive conduct.
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United States
Buates
Knox
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Kopex
Hev Bawan
Hower
Tarmac
Weather Summary for Ohio and Great Lakes Region
The forecast notes cloudy skies over Ohio with warmer swathes and a north trend. Wednesday brings partly cloudy conditions with snow flurries in the north. cooler by tomorrow. Cooler weather lingers in the southern regions while northern and western areas stay above normal. Lake region and Ohio Valley temperatures run about 35 degrees higher than yesterday morning. Light snow flurries in Great Lakes and New England with moderate to heavy rain in northern California Oregon and Washington.
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Wate
Ohio
Wright
Elder
Tom
Lake
Qhia Valley
Great Lakes
New England
California
Oregen
Washington
Baby Submarines Study Reveals Hidden Japanese Mini U-Boats
Washington reports reveal Japan's prewar mini submarines, possibly larger than a whale, were once considered unconfirmed rumors. Secretary Knox confirms they were used in the attack on Pearl Harbor and fought by U S forces. Senators study the official report on Japan's Pacific prewar thrust and alert status.
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Washington
Pacific
Frank Kanes
Lear
Tom Connally
Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Japan
Americar
Navy
Knox
Army
Poagi Hirbor
Hawaii
President Roosevelt vows fight until liberty is secure
In a wartime address President Roosevelt pledges the United States will not quit fighting until liberty is secure, denouncing Axis powers especially Germany for aggression and seeking to defend world order. He frames the war as a struggle against dictatorships and calls for unity to defeat tyranny.
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U.S
Revevelt
United States
Liber
Ikerry
Germany
Momentum Of Nazi Retreat Increasing Front Report
Moscow dispatches say Red Army gains along a 100 mile front mark a new phase of German retreat from Moscow. Klin near the northwest front is recaptured, Kursk area villages retaken, and advances reported north of Kursk toward Tula. German units fall back amid heavy snow as Russians seize rail lines and leave thousands of enemy dead.
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U.2
Klin
Kursk
Moscuts
Tula
Radio Khabarovsk
Red Army
Kutbyshev
London
Stockholm
Adviers
Daily Mail
Newsnane Rvada
Leningrad- Busch Railrad
Tarrtekin
Yas Poliana
Dadilipa
Bexerodilsk
State To Rest In Blair Case This Afternoon
State rests in the Blair murder trial as William Wickens prepares to testify this afternoon. Julia Blair, 41, Lorain, stands accused of killing her sailor ex husband on October 18. Jack LaVribs testified about an interview with the defendant in Lorain city jail. The witness described scenes at the rear of the home and the moment of the shooting.
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William G. Wickens
Julia
Lorain
Jack LaVribs
Prio
Lefn Plait
Watness
Blair
Fed
Mae
Alles
Nilia
Sapeen
Chronicle-Telegram Carriers Will Sell Defense Stamps
Chronicle-Telegram carriers will sell defense stamps in the community with plans to begin initial orders by December 23. Treasury Department officials expect supplies to arrive this week as Washington dispatches continue and full details of the plan are released to the public.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Treasury Department
Washington
Firemen Seek 15 Percent Salary Increase
Firemen presented a petition to the council requesting a 15 percent rise for all fire department members noting costs of living have risen 25 percent excluding new taxes. The measure, signed by department members, echoes a prior police salary request and was referred to the finance committee for consideration alongside the police proposal. The council also approved a $6,000 transfer to the state highway department for the El-N Line right of way relocation project, with conditions tied to state action.
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Jey
Cowell
George Thompson
Stile Highway Department
Lorain
State Department
Wad
Wistoddic
Bern
Congress Moves To Mobilize Our Resources
The article discusses wartime powers and the push to mobilize resources for World War II. It describes executive authority to reorganize the federal government, censor communications, and award contracts without competitive bidding to speed war production.
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Congress
New Gas Rate Ordinance Is Presented
A proposed new gas rate ordinance was offered to council with a first reading. It would keep current domestic rates for one year and then raise rates in the next four years, ending with another adjustment in the final year. City officials note the change could save residents from a step-up in the final year if approved.
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Styria Gas
Anna Kennedy
Committee of Council
C. F. Bronson
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Bombers Damage Jap Transport Near Legaspi Bay
U S bombers damaged a Japanese transport off Legaspi bay 200 air miles southeast of Manila. Four Japanese fighters were reported downed at unspecific Philippine facilities. No ground action reported in the Philippines. Manila reports mention attacks by Japanese landing forces. The Legaspi strike is described as a renewal of American attacks in the area.
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Washington
Legaspi Bay
Manila
War Department
Philippines
Philippine
Manilla
Legaspi
Luzon
Eight Elderly Die In Fire At Convalescent Home
Eight aged residents perished in a morning blaze at Riverview Convalescent Home near Schenectady. Among the victims were Robert Waugh 63 Mrs Robert Bartell 74 Mrs Robert Decamp 93 Herbert Sparrow 83 Miss Margaret Maroney 70 Mrs Addie Humphhes 76 Mrs Taylor 84 and Mr Boshm 73. Seven patients were saved by neighbors and at Ellis Hospital. Police investigated a possible in bed smoking cause.
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Schnectady
Riverview
Schenectady
Robert’ Waugh
Robert
Bartell
Robert Decamp
Herbert Sparrow
Margaret Maroney
Addie Humphes
Taylor
Boshm
Ellis Hospital
Lena Smith
France US Ties Seen Improving Amid War Strife
Washington dispatch reports experts expect Franco American relations to improve if France stays aligned with Allied aims. News notes favorable talks between French and German envoys, Darlan meeting with Goering, and German-Italian stance shape tone. Hope trade and North Africa food aid resume. rumors of Fleet surrender fade.
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Washington
Tela Gans
France
Yvesgen
Foanlad
Ceopdanice
Fonland
Aras
Henri Philippe Pete
Reichmarshal
Hermann Goering
Francois Darlan
Tishan
Galeazo Cisws
United Stat
Ans
Itake
Xis
Hares Monorth
West Africa
Vichy
Pelain
William D. Leahy
Germany
Busi
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Cordell Hull
Leahs
North Africa
Maxime Weygand
Finland
Page
Register All Males 18 To 64 Would Register All Males 18 To 64
The Senate Military Affairs Committee received a letter from President Roosevelt requesting universal registration of all males aged 18 to 64 and to draft those 19 to 44. A vote on the proposal was postponed to later today. The plan estimates 7.5 million inductees in 1944 versus 6 million under a 21 to 44 plan.
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Washington
U.P
Senate Military Af
Taira
Roosevelt
Concert by E H S Choir Sunday Return Benefit
Alumni of Elgris High School 8 cappella choir reunite Sunday afternoon at 3 pm without refreshments. Proceeds of the reunion fund go to the Red Cross. Soloist Olza Sonkoly will perform works by Rachmaninoff Chopin and Lecuona. Admission is free. The choir also participates in two Christmas assemblies.
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Elgris
Alyria
American Red Crees
J. Martin Bek
Acaretiog
Red Cross
Aschool
S A ¢Appella
Aenual High School
Sp. m
J Olza Sonkoly
Rachmaninoff
Moscow
Chopin
Lecuona
A Cappelis
Alst
Mise Nite Baker
Rea Selby Elected Elyria Country Club President
H Rea Selby was elected president at the Elyria Country Club annual re organization meeting held last night. Karl Plocher was chosen vice president and W G Zalaer secretary treasurer. At last week’s meeting four new directors were named: M Timms Paul Savage Andrew S Grmsty and Robert Oldheld.
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Elyria
Chaba
Karl Plocher Wa
W. G. Zalaer
M. Timms
Paul Savage
Andrew S. Grmsty
Robert Oldheld
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