Enemy Carrier In Pacific Is Being Sought
NBC announced the Army resumed radio broadcasting after a blackout from 7 15 last night. Army and Navy hunted an enemy carrier thought to have sent two squadrons of reconnaissance aircraft over San Francisco Bay area plants and Mare Island Naval Yard. The blackout marked San Francisco's first, with follow up blackouts in early morning. Interceptors pursued the planes but could not confirm their final location. Navy continued the search for the carrier off the coast.
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Tobey questions fleet damage reports on Pearl Harbor
Senator Tobey told the senate floor a large part of the Pacific fleet has been wiped out and urged the public be told the truth about the fleet's condition. He pressed Senator Walsh of the naval affairs committee during their exchange on December 9 in Washington.
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Japanese plan to panic U S with far east attack
Washington reports a daring Japanese strategy to immobilize the U S Pacific fleet as a first move, following Pearl Harbor. Recon flights near California and Aleutian activity sparked air raid warnings and blackout of cities, bringing war to Americans' doors.
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Emergency Declared Across Arizona by Governor Osborn
Governor Osborn proclaimed a state of emergency and used his powers to allocate 25000 for the Civilian Defense Coordinating Council. State agencies were ordered to protect transportation routes and vulnerable communications points amid saboteur concerns. The FBI arrested four aliens and handed them to immigration officials.
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Roosevelt to address Nazi pattern in war goal
President Roosevelt will devote his nationwide address to the Nazi pattern in the war involving the United States. Officials say the speech emphasizes overall strategy rather than Pacific operations and hints at possible diplomatic shifts amid Axis tensions. Reports from Berlin suggest moves toward clarification of Nazi positions within 24 hours.
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Huachuca Soldiers Guard Douglas to Prevent Sabotage
A detachment of 12 officers and 334 men from Fort Huachuca arrived in Douglas to guard against possible sabotage and other contingencies. Major Smith commands the unit.
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Six Million Germans Claimed Casualties In War With Russia
Moscow dispatch reports Pravda estimates that in the first five months of fighting on Soviet soil Germany lost about 6,000,000 men killed wounded or captured. The report cites losses of about 15,000 tanks 13,000 aircraft and 19,000 guns, while the German news agency says nearly 10,000,000 Soviet troops have been put out of action since the invasion began. Weather and Soviet counteractions reduced German advances near Moscow’s Tula front.
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All East Coast Thrown Into Uproar By Air Raid Alarm
Reports from Washington and New York describe an air raid alert over the East Coast with enemy reconnaissance planes near San Francisco and discussions in Congress about widening the war. Officials portrayed mixed views on whether the alarm was a real attack or a rehearsal as President Roosevelt sought war progress updates.
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New York alarms as war-time air alerts sweep coast to coast
Reports say hostile planes were near New York and San Francisco, triggering two Atlantic coast air-raid alarms. Mitchel Field evacuated all planes while Washington and Hull warned of possible Nazi-Japan moves. Tokyo denied direct attacks though broadcasts claimed Japanese progress.
United States weighs seven day work week to speed war effort
Roosevelt indicated possible move to institute a seven day week to speed war production and suggested a labor and industry conference to discuss replacing anti strike legislation. In Manila light signals aided Japanese raids and two air alarms were heard. The Office of Production Management established a machinery to requisition war materials from private owners. Roosevelt placed enemy aliens in the United States under new conduct proclamations. Transpacific Anzac clipper arrived at Treasure Island. Berlin asserted America faces two fronts in war and is unprepared.
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Why Defenses Caught Still Burning Question In U S
War analyst Dewitt Mackenzie weighs why U S defenses in the Pacific seemed unprepared as Japan began aggression. He notes the real answer lies with naval and military authorities, and warns Hitler could strike next if Japanese actions continue. Mayor La Guardia cautions New York remains in danger zones as headlines warn of looming global threats.
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