Soviets May Soon Hit at Jap Empire
AP reports two new developments suggesting Russia will soon take an active Pacific role as German resistance in the west continues. Attlee says Britain, Russia, and the United States are coordinating military plans while Evatt in Canberra pushes for a full alliance with Russia against Japan.
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Bibarla
House approves added ships for U S Navy
The House unanimously passed and sent to the Senate legislation to authorize construction of an additional 150000 tons of naval fighting ships. The brief item notes Navajo Indians typically occupy two homes during the year with summer and winter hogans.
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White House aides discuss Pearl Harbor shock after surprise attack
President meets Cabinet and congressional chiefs in a grim session as Senator Connally presses for explanations on Hawaii defense gaps. The President says he will seek a war declaration while acknowledging heavy losses, noting at least one battleship and one destroyer sunk and about 1,500 killed based on available reports.
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Navy Secretary Reports Pearl Harbor Losses After Japan Attack
Secretary Frank Knox told reporters in Washington that the Pearl Harbor raid sank the battleship Arizona and six other warships, with 91 officers and 2,638 enlisted men killed. He cited Japanese losses, noted two man submarines, and said 159 to 800 planes participated. A formal investigation will follow, with no immediate command changes.
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No Surrender Of Liberties FDR Declares
Washington December 16 President Roosevelt marked the 150th anniversary of the Bill of Rights by warning that efforts to cancel the liberty guarantees risk despotism He urged Americans to resist any attempt to surrender constitutional rights and pledged that no power on earth shall shake their hold on fundamental liberties.
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Government takes over huge liner Nor mandy
The United States took control of the luxury liner Normandy valued at 60.9 million dollars. It has sat in New York harbor since the outbreak of the European war. The Maritime Commission will compensate the owner under existing law. Bertha M. Tiber leaves for Seattle en route to Washington for Public Health Service assignment.
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Office of Indian Affairs
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Public Health Service
Filipino Traitors Arrested in Manila Case
The Philips pines Secret Service announced the leader of the Anti American group Ganap confessed to aiding Japan's conquest of the Philippines. Ramema Mantile implicated many followers. Twenty seven Ganap members, including Mantile, were arrested after the Japanese attack began and charged with illegal association treason.
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Philipspines Secret Service
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Philippines
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Mantile
FDR Seeks Lower Draft Age to 19 Years
President Roosevelt urged reducing the minimum induction age from 21 to 19 to enlarge the pool for armed forces. Congress weighing a plan to draft men 21 to 44 and require 18 to 64 to register, in a push to meet wartime contingencies.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Threat on Singapore under serious ring of danger
A British source reports Singapore faces a serious threat from land fighting on the Malay Peninsula. It says British naval inferiority and Allied setbacks have enabled Japan to push a large offensive, creating a real danger to Singapore.
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Singapore
Malay Peninsula
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Stock Quotes and Aged Captain Kegel in Army Notice
Closing quotations for Alaska Juneau mine and major stocks show mixed results with American Can and Bethlehem Steel among notable figures. The Dow Jones averages for industrials and rails are 110.86 and 24.90 respectively, with utilities at 13.92. Paul Kegel, longtime mariner of Gasfinoau Channel, reports joining the Army Transport Service for Christmas duties.
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Army Transport Service
Axis Forces Drive Deep into North Africa Battle
Allied reports say British desert armies swept seven miles west of Tobruk as they press a major tank clash in Libya. Rommel withdraws toward the coast in a bid to escape, while imperial troops outflank an Axis division near Gatta and push further west. A stray note mentions freshwater sponges with no commercial value.
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Libya
Rommel
London
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Weather maps and forecasts cut by weather bureau
The United States Weather Bureau announced the discontinuation of weather maps long range forecasts and most wind fog and cloud data and other crop statistics deemed useful to enemies. Chief Reichelderfer said public weather info will be limited to temperature extremes every 26 hours.
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United States Weather Bureau Today
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Island of Hongkong Invaded Reported by Tokyo Radio
London dispatch quotes German radio reporting Japanese forces have invaded parts of Hongkong Island. Defense stamp appeal follows the brief notice.
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London
Tokyo
Hongkong Island
Japanese Drive Across Borneo Malaya Hongkong Fronts
Imperial Headquarters reports seaborne Japanese troops gained a dawn foothold on Borneo while fierce fighting rages in Malaya as Japanese mechanised units push toward Singapore. Hongkong defenses, aided by Chinese forces, resist three-front pressure amid heavy combat. Kangaroo rats of the American Southwest can live for months without water.
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Japan's Luzon Drive Eases After Philippine Assault
Manila dispatch reports Japan has slackened its drive on the Luzon Islands with a shift to air attacks on Olongapo. Observers say this may be a temporary respite as Japan likely moves forces, supplies, pilots, and fuel for new offensives, while U S bombers damage Japanese transports off Luzon. The Navy and War Department notes indicate ongoing heavy aerial activity and uncertain outcomes as the siege of Hongkong continues.
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Hongkong
Hongkong in Danger Report Sees Evacuation Imminent
An informed British source says Hongkong may need evacuation as Japanese forces attack from three sides. The report notes stubborn resistance continues despite mounting pressure and ongoing assaults around the colony.
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