Congress weighs Navy expansion and draft amid war buildup
Congress backs a 150000 ton ship program and rapid build on two coasts while planning a 10 billion appropriations package to equip 2 million troops and supply 1.2 million more. A selective service bill seeks 19 to 44 year olds for service with older brackets for defense duties and possible 1 million reservoir activations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinson
Samuel Robinson
Navy
Bureau of Ships
House
Senate
Two Bisbee Men Die In From Fall At Shaft Work
Two Bisbee miners Thomas Mason Jr. 26 and Peter Welander 49 fell hundreds of feet from a scaffold while repairing a shaft at Whitetail Deer mile, instant deaths. Mason son of Thomas N. Mason, Welander longtime Copper Queen worker. Welander survived by widow Edna and six children. Mason by widow Dorothy and 14 month old son. Funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee
Whitetail Deer Mile
Thomas Mason, Jr
Peter Welander
Copper Queen
Mason
Thomas N. Mason
Welander
Edna
Dorothy
Arizona Birth Rate in 1940 Compared with U.S. and 1930
The 1940 birth rate in Arizona was 23.5 births per 1000 people, above the U.S. rate of 17.9 but below Arizona’s 23.7 rate in 1930, reflecting higher local fertility than the nation yet lower than the earlier state level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
United States
Navy warship details and Pearl Harbor losses described
The report lists battleships and destroyers with launch dates, tonnages, guns, and costs. It notes Oklahoma and Utah roles, aircraft counts, and armor upgrades, plus Downes Cassin Shaw vessels and Oglala mine layer, with Knox commenting on patrols and repair timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Utah
New York Shipbuilding Company
Pearl Harbor
Arizona
Oglala
Fall River
S. S. Massachusetts
Shawmut
Navy
Battle Front Claims and Movements Across Asia and Pacific
Reports describe Japanese advances around Hongkong and Malaya with heavy shelling and air attacks. Chinese forces counter in Canton Tamshui area while Manila reports limited land progress and air activity. Allied and German Italian reports note naval losses, with far-reaching casualties and a round-the-world tally of ships sunk or damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
Domei
Chungking
Canton
Tamshui
Manila
Luzon
Nichols Field
Malaya
Singapore
Thailand
Britain
Far East
Trritory
Kra
Berlin
Rome
Mediterranean
Germany
Italy
Libya
Candia
Crete
Norwegian
Far
U.S
Legaspi
Netherlands
Daily Crossword Puzzle Answers and Cryptoquote
Crossword clues spanning comfort sour wind instrument and more fill the grid with standard entries. A cryptogram quotation reads TO BE ABUSED IN DISASTER IS WORSE THAN THE DISASTER SYRUS distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SYRUS
King Features Syndicate Inc
Long War Ahead as World Conflict Deepens
The piece argues the Pacific war will be lengthy with Japan and the Axis hampered by Allied production. It stresses saving the Philippines and defending Singapore, while the United States bears the main manufacturing burden to shorten the conflict. It notes Soviet resistance against Nazi Germany and forecasts further German action as the war drags on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Singapore
United States
Japan
Roosevelt
Tojo
Germany
Italy
Bolshevists
Red
Roosevelt speaks on Pearl Harbor attack and Japan war aims
President Roosevelt recounts the December 7 1941 attack on Hawaii noting Japan sought peace while war lords pursued conquest. He cites Grew and Nomura briefings, Japan's colonial aims, and a history of U S Japanese agreements and League of Nations efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Islands
Washington
Roosevelt
U. S
Joseph Grew
Grew
Hirohito
Pacific
Mr. Roosevelt
Japan
Kichisaburo Nomura
Cordell Hull
Hull
China
Pacific Ocean
League of Nations
Orient
Philippine air alarms test Manila as Japanese raids persist
Manila endured a 90 minute air raid alarm then a second alert with Japanese planes attempting to bomb Nichols Field. Philippine defenders shot down four or more attackers while invasion forces operate in Legaspi Vigan and Aparri sectors. Ground actions remain limited to these areas as air activity continues over Luzon.
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Knox
Oklahoma
An Inquirer
Navy
War Department
Luzon
Philippines
Manila
Nichols Field
Legaspi
Lingayen
Vigan
Aparri
Washington
Philippine
Manila Bay
Russians Press On as Front Wide Gains Reported
Soviet forces regain 400 villages in six days and recapture zones near Tula and Kalinin. Meretzkov drives toward Volkhov and Tikhvin while Sevastopol and Taganrog remain contested fronts as German units retreat under heavy pressure from Red Army and air forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral Kostenko
Yefremov
Livni
Moscow
Orel
Pravda
Tikhvin
Volkhov
Kuznetsov
Tula
Timoshenko
Stalino
Kharkov
Rostov
Sevastopol
Crimea
Taganrog
River
Mius
Red Army
Baltic
Black Sea
Serpukhov
United Press
Stockholm
Leningrad
K. A. Meretzkov
Germany
Meretzkov
Kalinin
Moscow-Leningrad
Klin
Istra
Mozhaisk
Uzlovaya
Verkhoven
Yelets
Mariupol
Liberty Bell to Remain in Hall During War
The Liberty Bell will stay in Independence Hall for the war duration, described as a great comfort and reminder of American heritage. Walter Alessandroni, secretary to Acting Mayor Bernard Samuel, rejected reports it would go to Fort Knox, Ky., noting it was safeguarded in its shrine in the last war and will be kept safe again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Walter Alessandroni
Bernard Samuel
Fort Knox
Alessandroni
British Leader Faces Libya Option With Russian Front
The commander confronts two rescue jobs on his hands. His vast army in Russia and the hard pressed Axis forces in Libya. British thought a strike on Libya is possible but he may choose alternatives.
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Russia
Libya
Cupid Rides a Bus in a Florida Travel Tale
Ginger Drake accepts a ride to Florida on Tony Taylor's share expense bus after a Miami club booking. Ronny Rockaby, drunk and dangerous, confronts them but Tony punches him and Ginger joins the group with a circus lion tamer and others aboard. The trip begins from Washington Square with quirky passengers and a travelling theme.
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Ronny Rockaby
Air
Ginger” Drake
Club Caribbean
Miami
Ginger
Tony Taylor
Florida
Anthony Taylor
Park Avenue
Tony
Ronny
Mr. Smock
Miss Drake
Casanova
Thomas Cat
Grant
Bronx
Washington Square
Ida
The
Mortimer Evergreen
Fifth Avenue
Mrs. Evergreen
Mortimer
Jessica
Mr. Evergreen
Buffalo Bill
Polan Banks
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Mr. Taylor
Central Park
Bus Ride to Florida with Celebrity Passengers
Ginger and Tony leave in a green bus headed for Miami with a grip of colorful companions. Desdemona Love the actress, lion-tamer Daniel Smock and the Evergreens join, along with a talking crooner Ronny Rockaby looming in the backdrop.
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Tony
Ronny Rockaby
Ginger
Miami
Ronny
Desdemona Love
Edwin Booth
Gertrude
Florida
Daniel Smock
Mortimer Evergreen
Tony Taylor
Upper Fifth Avenue
Zoo
Espinoza Services Tomorrow in Tucson
Mrs Feliziana Espinoza 51 longtime Tucson resident died at home on Convent Street. The body rests tonight at the family home. Funeral services set for 4 PM tomorrow at San Augustin cathedral. Survived by husband Manuel and four children Jesus Juan Estanislada Anita all of Tucson. Tucson Mortuary handling arrangements.
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Feliziana Espinoza
Tucson
Convent Street
San Augustin Cathedral
Manuel Espinoza
Jesus
Juan
Estanislada Flores
Anita Madril
Bedroll stolen from Ray John Clay porch
Police report a bed roll valued at 50 dollars was removed from Ray John Clay’s front porch at 1507 East 10th Street between Saturday evening and Sunday morning. The roll included a canvas, two air mattresses, two army blankets, two cotton blankets, a camp matress and a pillow.
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Ray John Clay
East 10Th Street
Clay
Virginia Ratified Bill of Rights in December 1791
The state of Virginia voted December 15 1791 to complete ratification of the Bill of Rights the final action needed to make it law. George Mason drafted the bill and the Library of Congress displays the August 21 1789 journal of the house as the submission to state referenda. Vice President Wallace planned to wreath Mason at Gunston Hall Fairfax County. The Daughters of the American Revolution called special meetings to mark the day with Roosevelt’s proclamation recalling those who died to secure these privileges.
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Virginia
George Mason
Library of Congress
Journal
House of Representatives
Wallace
Mason
Gunston Hall
Fairfax County
Daughters of the American Revolution
US Manufacturers Produce Military Shoes for Russia
Department of Commerce says American shoe makers are supplying military footwear to Russia. The claim highlights ongoing export controls and sanctions enforcement affecting defense related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Department of Commerce
Local Jewelers Advertise Watch Repair and Service
A Tucson directory listing numerous jewelers offering watch and clock repairs. Names include Steinfelds, Max Krumpe, Bields Jewelers, F J Hortsman, P M Elias, Pitts Jewelers, Rhodes, with locations on Congress Street, Court Street, Y M C A area, and nearby Sixth Street. Services claim factory guarantees and expert repairs at moderate prices.
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Max Krumpe
Bields Credit Jewelers
Congress
F. J. Hortsman
Y.M.C
S. Court
Tucson
P. M. Elias
Pitts Jewelers
Congress and
Stone
Rhodes
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Rep. Short
R-Mo
Selective Service
Selective Service Act
Marine Corps
Cassin
Army
London
Daily Crossword
Lair
Arabian Garment
Sala
Liberty Bell
Cupid
Espinoza
Business Directory
Steinfeld
S. Ph
Don Rogers
N. Stone
Guar
Mechanica Ser
PIMA
E. Sixth St
Robbins Body & Bender Works
S. Sixth Ave
TAFP
Gil Tent & Awning Co
S. Stone
Frank Worek
Battery Service
Willard Battery Service
S. 6Th
Chenatilt’s
Roselene
Martin Drug
VOGUE
Lula
Hester Hunter
Speedway
Broadway
Priser’s
Prane W. Ganz
Josie M. Trinkle
Lewis Collection Agency
W. Alameda, Ph
William Schulmeyer
Milgrim
Santa Rita Cris
E. Edwy
Probasco’s
Young's Fuel Co
Florists Rossi's Florists
Stone Ave
Film del
Monarch Photo
P. O. Box
Lisitzky
N. Scott
Home Service
Defense
Star Citizen
COX Commercial College
Southern Arizona
Gatlin
College of Commerce
B. Congress
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