Battleship Arizona Sunk Among Pearl Harbor Losses
Allied losses at Pearl Harbor include the battleship Arizona with 91 officers and 2638 others killed. Japanese counter offenses threaten deeper air and submarine war as U S and Dutch forces report sinking troop transports en route to the Philippines and Malaya. The struggle tightens around Formosa and Hongkong as Japan presses toward coastal incursions.
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Arizona
Pearl Harbor
Associated Press
Oriental
Japan
United States Air Force
China Sea
Formosa
China
Takao
Reds Counterdrive Spreads Across 1000 Mile Front
Moscow dispatch reports a Soviet counteroffensive along a 1000 mile front from Taganrog to via 110 miles east of Lenin grad, with Meretskov’s forces pushing west and reclaiming villages while German defenses on the Volkhov River are said to be breached. Pravda cites 20,000 German losses retreating from Tikhvin.
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Henry Shapiro
Moscow
U.R
Red Army
Taganre
Sea of Azov
Via
Leningrad
K. A. Meretskov
Tikhvin
Volkhov
Pravda
President To Speak On U S Bill Of Rights
Americans celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Bill of Rights as President Roosevelt prepares a national broadcast between 6 and 7 p m MST. The program will originate from the steps of the old sub treasury building in New York, the site of first Capitol and where the first Congress enacted the bill of rights. Governors Lehman and Price attend the observance.
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United States
Roosevelt
Treasury
New York
Old Federal Hall
Lehman
Price
Rose Bowl Game Moved to Durham Duke Duke Oregon State
The New Year football game once set for Pasadena between Duke University and Oregon State College was officially moved today to Durham North Carolina home of Duke.
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Calif
Duke University
Oregon State College
Durham
N.C
Duke
Eastbound Traffic Jumps 100 Percent As War Sparks Exodus
Phoenix report shows California to Arizona traffic doubling since Pacific war began. Ehrenberg and Topock see heavy eastbound flows with Colorado River crossings rising from 300 to 600–700 at Ehrenberg and 225 to 450–500 at Topock. Inspectors note women travelers cite war as a reason.
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Phoenix
Ariz
California
Arizona
Pacific
B. H. McAhren
State
Ehrenberg
Topock
McAhren
Colorado River
House votes death penalty for sabotage
Washington December 15 UPR The house passed legislation to provide an optional death penalty for sabotage that exposes any person to serious injury Rep Jeannette Rankin of Montana opposed the war with Japan and failed to block the bill’s passage.
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Washington
House
Senate
Jeannette Rankin
Mont
Japan
Expansion Of Navy Speeded In Quick Vote
The House Military Committee approved a draft expansion bill for universal military registration from 18 to 64 years and service for 21 to 44. The House Naval Affairs Committee approved a Navy expansion reduced to 150 000 tons, with ships to be chosen by the President and Navy. no battleships.
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Washington
House Military Committee
United States
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Navy
Navy Department
Vinson
D-Ga
Congress
British Beat Off Counter Attacks Near Gazala
British headquarters reported further gains southwest of Gazala as the Libyan campaign shifts toward a decisive clash. German tanks and infantry were repulsed in two counter-attacks. 16 German tanks were destroyed and 370 Axis personnel captured. Over 700 Axis prisoners, mainly German, were taken. Rommel’s forces lost seven guns, three tanks, and a fuel dump of 70 000 gallons, with six Axis planes destroyed by British ground forces.
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Cairo
Egypt
Gazala
Erwin Rommel
Italy and Japan alliance deemed not contradictory by radio
Radio Rome claimed the Japan Italy Anglo alliance aligns with the idea that Japanese are yellow Aryans. In Melbourne Maj. Gen. Gordon Bennett warned that a Japanese landing would fail if confronted by Australian troops and vowed to give the Yellow Huns the same reception as in the last war.
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Radio Rome
NBC
Japan
Italy
Melbourne
Gordon Bennett
Malaya
Far East
FDR Says Japs Sought Peace After Attacks
President Roosevelt disclosed to Congress that Japanese submarines and aircraft participated in the December 7 surprise attack on Hawaii. He cited Japanese protests of peace efforts three hours and forty minutes after the assault began, while Navy Secretary Knox reported firsthand damage to the fleet and bases.
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Lyle C. Wilson
Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
Hawaiian Islands
Congress
Japan
Secretary of Navy
Frank Knox
Hawaii
FDR
Cavalry Arrives for Guard Duty at Randolph Park
The 14th U S Cavalry of about 1500 mounted troops arrived to occupy Randolph Park as guard duty for Davis Monthan air base and federal stations. City council to formally grant permission tonight. Col. J T Pierce and staff were luncheon guests of the Chamber of Commerce in the Old Pueblo club.
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14Th
U. S. Cavalry
Randolph Park
Davis Monthan Air Base
Fort Riley
Kans
J. T. Pierce
Chamber of Commerce
Old Pueblo Club
Navy Secretary reports Pearl Harbor losses and fleet status
Secretary Knox announced 91 officers and 2,638 enlisted men killed in the Pearl Harbor raid. Arizona and five other ships were lost. Utah, Cassin, Downes, Shaw, and Oglala damaged or sunk. Oklahoma capsized but repairable. He said the Pacific fleet remains at sea, pursuing the enemy, and a formal inquiry will follow.
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Washington
Knox
Arizona
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Roosevelt
Naval
Utah
Cassin
Downes
Oglala
Oklahoma
United States
Northway
U. S. Force Holds Japs in Philippines
American defense forces pin Japanese attackers of Luzon into three small areas and strike at invasion units and sea-borne reinforcements. Unofficial reports say Japanese land operations are stalled by American and Philippine air forces. The official brief notes renewed Japanese air activity and an attempted strike on Nichols Field near Manila.
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Frank Hewlett
Manila
U.S
Luzon
Nichols Army
Manina
U. S
Aparri
Vigan
Legaspi
Jap Blitz Fails To Shake Uncle Sam In First Week
Wide World War Analyst notes United States holds its own as Japan bombs Manila in the Philippines. He warns Japan must land troops to take the strategic naval base, citing transport losses of four ships sunk and five damaged in the first week and the need for stronger air power in the islands.
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Jap Blitz
Uncle Sam
Sam
Far East
Manila
Philippines
Hawaii
Tokyo
Defense Bonds and Stamps Urged for War Funds
The Tucson Daily Citizen urges Americans to support the war effort by buying defense bonds or stamps daily. Bonds cost as little as 18.75 dollars and stamps as low as 10 cents, purchasable at banks post offices and many retail stores.
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Japan
Tucson Daily Citizen
Arizona battleship details from World War I era
The secretary notes the Arizona went down to a lucky hit. Built in New York Navy yard and launched June 19, 1915 the 32 600 ton Pennsylvania class ship fielded 12 14 inch guns and 12 5 inch guns with a crew of 1 358.
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Arizona
New York Navy Yard
Betts Seeks Joint Rail Action On Fares Increase
Arizona regulator Amos A Betts urged a joint review by the Interstate Commerce Commission and state agencies of railroad requests to lift passenger and freight rates. Railroads seek about 350 million dollars more annually, impacting farming livestock and mining sectors across several states.
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Phoenix
Arizona Corporation Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lc.c. and Corporation of Railroad Commissions
Pennsylvania
Ohio
South Carolina
Tennessee
South Dakota
Iowa
California
Amos A. Betts
Arizona Commission
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U. S. Force
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