Germans may open new front near Turkey in world war drift
The report claims Hitler seeks a fresh front in regions friendlier than winter Russia with possible targets including Turkey the Middle East Spain Gibraltar French Africa or the British Isles. A Soviet broadcast says Bulgaria mobilizes near the Turkish frontier with Varna as a probable port activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Gibraltar
French Africa
British Isles
Associated Press
Russia
North Africa
Fuehrer
Huropean
Hitg Jey
Turkey
Middle East
Bulgaria
Varna
Roosevelt backs labor peace conference for wartime unity
Washington CIO President Phil Murray led a labor management conference proposed by Roosevelt to craft a voluntary system for industrial harmony during the war. The plan aims to replace the drastic anti-strike Smith bill while Senate action is paused to let the conference shape outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
CIO
Phil Murray
Roosevelt
Murray
House
John L. Lewis
National Defense Mediation Board
Lewis
Senate Labor Committee
Smith
AFL
William Green
APL
Emil
Civilian Defense Board urges midnight curfew and blackout
In Juneau the Civilian Defense Board chaired by Frank Metcalf urged immediate city action to extinguish neon and other bright lights by midnight and to install shades over street lamps to prevent sky glare. The plan includes dark rooms in homes and precautions for holidays, referencing Pearl Harbor as a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Metcalf
Civilian Defense Board
Ernest Gruening
Juneau
Pearl Harbor
Tanker Attacks Off California Reported By Navy
Navy confirms an enemy ship fired on the Richfield tanker Larry Doheny off Esteros Bay causing loss of contact with the vessel. Reports say lifeboats with survivors landed on the coast. sounds of gunfire were heard near Esteros Bay and Morro Bay. Another tanker Montebello was sunk nearby with four lifeboats saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Navy
Larry Doheny
Esteros Bay
Richfield Oil Company
Morro Bay
San Luis Obispo
California
Calif
Twelfth Naval District
Navy Department
Larry Doheney
Defenders Hold Out as Chinese Forces Press Near Hong Kong
In the siege of Hongkong the defenders counter attack and gain ground while Chinese troops on the mainland strike the rear of Japanese siege armies. Reports place Chinese advances 14 miles from the island with other forces 26 to 40 miles away as American airmen support with U S planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated ‘ Press
Hongkong
Private planes grounded along Pacific coast by CAA
The CAA ordered grounding of all private planes from the Mexican to the Canadian border and inland 150 miles. Flying schools and managers will relocate inland beyond the deadline. Commercial flights continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
CAA
Pacific
Wake Island Landing by Invaders Reported
Washington reports a Japanese force landed on Wake Island this morning. The Marines, aided by laborers, beat off air and naval assaults in the thirteenth attack since hostilities began. Unspecified strength Japanese units were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wake Island
Navy
Wake
Devil, Dogs
U S and British Chiefs Hold War Meeting in Washington
Roosevelt calls 2 PM conference with U S Army and Navy leaders and Churchill and aides. Invited U S participants include Stimson Arnold Knox Stark King Hopkins. British delegation features Beaverbrook Pound Portal Dill and others. This marks first full Roosevelt British mission meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
White House
War Council
Stimson
Churchill
Lord Beaverbrook
Dudley Pound
Charles Portal
John Dill
Imperial Staff
Bombay
That’s Really Losing Warsaw Luncheon Plan
Ernest D. Olin will wash dishes for five guests at a luncheon while Betas captain of a team in a Test Agricultural Conservation Service attendance contest urges buying defense stamps to support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ernest D. Olin
Betas
Agricultural Conservation Service
Defenders of Islands Battle In World War II Pacific Theater
The wartime report notes Roosevelt and Churchill map a Victory Program against the Axis as American and Filipino fighters delay Japanese landings in the Philippines. Japanese amphibious advances near Lingayen Gulf are observed while U S and Filipino forces harass them from jungles and air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
D. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Washington
Philippines
Ses Aru
Bante Tomas
United States
Bombers Hit Manila Evacuation Center Causing Heavy Casualties
Three Japanese planes bombed a Manila evacuation center, targeting nearby gasoline stores. The strike produced heavy casualties among evacuees moved from crowded districts under Red Cross supervision. The attack marked the first time such centers were hit during the ongoing air raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Red Cross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rome
Berlin
Byron Price
George A. Parks
George F. Freeburger
Ralph B. Martin
Minard Mill
Hickam Field
Honolulu
Hickam
Hawaiian
Oahu
U. S. Naval
Army
U.S
Singapore
E. L. Bartlett
Alaska
Charles 0. Thompson
Tyeon
Alsata
U. S Wat
Liz
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!