Congress Moves to Expand Navy and Draft as War Needs Grow
Congress backed a 150000 ton ship program to be built in 1942 without expanding shipyards. Aims include enlarging the Navy, extending draft ages, and granting presidential control. A $10 billion appropriation funds equipment for 2 million troops plus 1.2 million more. Selective service plans require 19 to 44 year olds, with 18 and 45 to 64 on defense duty. Some doubt going below 21 for volunteers. Up to 1,000,000 in reserve may be tapped. 50,000 to Navy and 10,000 to Marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keela
Vinson
Samuel Robinson
Navy
Bureau of Ships
House
Senate
House Military Affairs Committee
Rep. Short
R-Mo
Selective Service
Selective Service Act
Marine "Corps
Two Bisbee Men Killed in Fall at Whitetail Deer Shaft
A fall of several hundred feet from a scaffold while shaft repairs at the Whitetail Deer mile killed Thomas Mason Jr. 26, and Peter Welander 49, Copper Queen miners. Mason was son of Thomas N. Mason, Welander had 30 years with the company. Welander survived by widow Edna and six children. Mason by widow Dorothy and a 14 month old son. Funeral arrangements not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbe
Whitetail Deer Mile
Thomas Mason, Jr
Peter Welander
Copper Queen
Mason
Thomas N. Mason
Welander
Edna
Dorothy
Birth rate contrasts Arizona 1940 with nation and state history
The 1940 birth rate in Arizona was 23.5 births per 1000 people, higher than the U S rate of 17.9, but below Arizona’s 1930 rate of 23.7. The figures compare state and national fertility levels across eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
United States
Battleship details and wartime losses discussed by Knox
The article outlines specifications and costs for several battleships including the Oklahoma and Utah, plus destroyers Cassin, Shaw and Downes. It notes repairs, repairs timelines, and estimates of Japanese surprise attack planning, with updates on Army losses and ongoing ops in Luzon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
New York Shipbuilding Company
Cassin
Knox
Army
Navy
Utah
Pearl Harbor
Arizona
Oglala
Massachusetts
Shawmut
Inquirer
War Department
Luzon
Philippines
Island
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Featured
Readable crossword clues listing across and down entries with hints for comfort sour wind instrument fops etc. Includes many standard puzzle items such as biblical character cat name and Greek letters with detachable numbering and balance between across and down lists.
Cryptoquote Puzzle Quotation and Caption
A cryptogram quotation is presented with instructions and a teaser line. The note mentions a quote about disaster and abuse, attributed to kings features syndicate. The fragment ends with incomplete text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SYRUS
King Features Syndicate
Far East war fronts widen with Japanese advances
Japanese assault strengthens on Hong Kong and Malaya as British defenses weaken under shelling and air bombardment. Chinese forces on Luzon report limited land success while Manila notes enemy activity confined to air. Transpacific reports tally bomb damage to Japanese transports and allied ships in multiple theaters as Britain names Thailand an occupied territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hongkong
Domei
Chungking
Canton
Tamshui
Manila
Luzon
Eee
Nichols Field
Malaya
Singapore
Thailand
Britain
Far East
Kra
Berlin
Rome
Mediterranean
Germany
Italy
Libya
Candia
Crete
Norwegian
Far
U.S
Legaspi
U.S. Army
Netherlands
War length and strategies shape Pacific crisis outlook
The piece argues a long war is likely as the United States and Britain weigh saving the Philippines and protecting Singapore. It cites Roosevelt and Tojo predicting extended conflict, with Russia and other players expecting protracted fighting and a broader world crisis beyond the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Singapore
United States
Japan
Roosevelt
Tojo
Pacific
Roosevelt Recalls Pearl Harbor Attack and Japan’s Plea for Peace
President Roosevelt described the December 7 1941 Japanese attack on U S territories in the Pacific and noted Tokyo’s last minute peace plea while stressing Japan’s real reply showed deliberate aggression. He cited earlier Manchuria actions and outlined alliance tensions with Italy and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
U. S
Joseph Grew
Hirohito
Pacific
Mr. Roosevelt
Japan
Hull
Congress
Manchuria
Italy
Germany
Africa
Europe
China
Pacific Ocean
League of Nations
Philippines coast on alert as Japanese air raids resume
Manila lifts two air alarms with a 90 minute warning ending without incident. Japanese planes again raid Nichols Field while Philippine defenders claim four or more enemy aircraft shot down. Invasion forces reportedly active in Legaspi Vigan and Aparri sectors as war department notes continued aerial activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luzon
Manila
Nichols Field
Philippines
Legaspi
Lingayen
Vigan
Aparri
Department
Washington
Philippine
Manila Bay
Axis shortages and U S production shape war duration
The article argues Axis powers lack Allied resources and that victory hinges on rapid American production. It highlights European theater gains for the Allies and cites Soviet offensives as threatening Nazi resistance, warning of renewed Nazi aggressive moves if the Soviet advance continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Germany
Italy
United States
Bolshevists
Red
Russians Press Drive From Moscow Front In Wide Advance
Soviet dispatches report Kostenk o regaining 400 villages in six days and recapturing Yefremov and Livni south of Moscow. Front lines claim German divisions are in flight as Soviet forces storm Taganrog and push toward Mariupol, with Berlin asks panzer units to retreat near Tula and Kalinin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral Kostenko
Yefremov
Livni
Moscow
Orel
Pravda
Tikhvin
Velkhév
Kuznetsov
Tula
Timoshenko
Stalino
Miuls
Red ‘Army
Baltic
Black Sea
Serpukhov
United Press
Stockholm
Vikhvin
Leningrad
K. A Meretzkov
Volkhov
Meretzkov
Kalinin
Moscow-Leningrad
Red Army
Klin
Istra
Mozhaisk
Taganrog
Rostov
Mius
Mariupol
Liberty Bell to Stay in Independence Hall
December 15 report states the Liberty Bell will remain in Independence Hall for the duration of the war. Acting Mayor Bernard Samuel and Secretary Walter Alessandroni affirm it serves as a comfort and reminder of American heritage amid reports it might be sent to Fort Knox for safekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Walter Alessandroni
Bernard Samuel
Fort Knox
Alessandroni
Unclear wartime briefing on deployments and options
Fragmentary notes describe military actions in Russia and Libya with mentions of Axis forces, potential British strikes, and the subject considering various alternatives. The text is garbled and lacks a clear, verifiable event or quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Libya
Cupid Rides a Bus in a Comic Florida Trip
Ginger Drake joins Tony Taylor on a share-expense bus trip to Florida with an odd ensemble including a lion tamer and a glamorous couple. Ronny Rockaby tries to derail the voyage, but Ginger and Tony press on as the journey launches from Washington Square toward Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronny Rockaby
The
Air
Ginger” Drake
Caribbean
Miami
Ginger
Tony Taylor
Florida
Anthony Taylor
Park Avenue
Tony
Ronny
the Air
Mr. Taylor
Miss Drake
Central Park
Bus Ride to Florida Sparks Colorful Cast
Ginger and Tony flee in a bus toward Miami with a quirky troupe bound for Florida. Ronny Rockaby, the crooner, stares from afar as a Philippine servant and an eclectic group join their journey. Desdemona Love and a fish named Gertrude travel with Mr Smock and a talkative couple as they chase new worlds.
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Tony
Ronny Rockaby
Ginger
Miami
Ronny
Edwin Booth
Gertrude
Florida
Daniel Smock
Mortimer
Evergreen
Taylor
Fifth
Zoo
Smock
Animal House
Espinoza Services
Feliziana Espinoza 51 a Tucson resident for 16 years died at her home 482 Convent Street Funeral services will be held at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at San Augustin cathedral She is survived by husband Manuel Espinoza two sons Jesus and Juan and two daughters Estanislada Flores and Anita Madril all of Tucson Funeral arrangements are by Tucson Mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feliziana “Espinoza
Tucson
Convent Street
San Augustin Cathedral
Manuel Espinoza
Jesus
Juan
Estanislada Flores
Anita Madril
The
Tucson Mortuary
Robbery Report as Bedroll Stolen from Ray John Clay
Police report a theft of a bedroll worth 50 dollars from the front porch of Ray John Clay at 1507 East 10th Street. The item included a large canvas, two air mattresses, two army blankets, and several bed coverings. The theft occurred between Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariner
Ray John
Clay
East 10Th Street
Virginia Votes to Ratify Bill of Rights in 1791 Defense
Virginia completed the final ratification on December 15 1791 making the bill of rights the law of the land. George Mason drafted the bill and the Library of Congress display noted. August 2 1789 marked submitting the ten amendments to state referenda. Vice President Wallace planned to place a wreath at Mason’s tomb Gunston Hall. Daughters of the American Revolution held special chapters meetings to mark the day. Roosevelt urged observance and noted men died for these privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
George Mason
Library of Congress
The
Wallace
Mason
Gunston Hall
Fairfax County
Military shoe production for Russia cited by Commerce
United States manufacturers are reported by the Department of Commerce to be producing military shoes for Russia. The disclosure highlights ongoing exports or supply contracts involving defense items amid wartime or sanctions scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Department of ‘Commerce
Steinfelds Appliance Repair and Auto Services
Local businesses offer appliance repair with guaranteed service and sensible rates. Steinfelds provides auto repair and painting, emphasizing reliable workmanship and reasonable pricing.
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Daily Crossword
Booth
Ray
AIG
Lair
Liberty Bell
Cupid
Polan Banks
Grant
Bronx
Washington Square
Mr. Smock
Ida
Miss. Drake
Mrs. Evergreen
Public Library
Forty-Second Street
Mortimer Evergreen
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Evergreen
Espinoza Services
Business Directory
Steinfeld
DON Rogers
Guar
Sixth St
Robbins Body & Pender Works
Sixth Ave
TAFE
Gil Tent'& Awning Co
S. Stone
Gall Frank
Willard Battery Service
Ghenatist’s
Martin Drug No
VOGUE
Lula
N. Stone
W. Congress
Ester Hunters Book Shop
Speedway
B. Broadway
Priser’s
B. Congress
Frank W. Ganz
Josie M. Trinkle
Dietitian
Lewis Collect Agency
W. Alameda
William Schulmeyer
Aege Pat
Milgrim
Santa Rita Cris
BE. Edwy
Probasco’s
Young’s Fuel Co
Florists
Rossil Florists
Stone Ave
Film del
Monarch Photo
Box
Tisiisky
N. Scott
Star-Citizen
COX Commercial College
Southern Arizona
N. Brone
Max Krumpe
Pields
J. Hortsman
Near
Y.M.C.A
S. Court
P. M. Elias
IUS Jewelers
Congress and
Stone
Rhodes
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