Parties Move Toward 1942 Political Realignments in Washington
Washington dispatch notes Democrats plan a January move to a 25 room Mayflower suite with Flynn as national chairman while Republicans delay headquarters reorganization awaiting a new leader. Reports compare post election spending by both parties and cite Hatch act limits.
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Washington
Democratic National
Mayflower
Flynn
Edward J. Flynn
New York
James A. Farley
Wendell L. Willkie
LaFayette Square
White House
National Press Building
House
Republican National Committee
Democrats
Democratic Nation Committee
Roosevelt outlines new four man defense board for arms program
President Roosevelt announced a four man defense board with Hillman handling labor and Stimson and Knox representing buyer users. Stettinius and Biggers would join as key aides. The board will oversee production, defense purchases, and delivery priorities with full policy authority and potential presidential consultation on wrong decisions.
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Hillman
Knox
Stimson
Army
Navy
White House
Roosevelt
Defense Commission
Edwin R. Stettinius
John D. Biggers
Knudsen
Stettinius
Nelson
Leon Henderson
Japanese minister reshuffles cabinet with General Yanagawa
General Yanagawa replaces Akira Kazami as minister of justice in a move that strengthens military ties in the cabinet. He will work closely with the army and home ministry to prosecute law violators amid reports of widespread complaints and violations of the low price policy in Japan.
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Yanagawa
Formosa
Akira Kazami
Army
Home Ministry
Air industry eyes massive hiring as war drags on
The report notes plans to hire 455,500 workers amid wartime disruption. It cites Allied naval strength in the Mediterranean and the strain on Dodecanese garrisons, with Italy relying on air raids against Alexandria and possible British retaliation from Crete.
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Turkey
Suez
Dodecanese
Mediterranean
Crete
Libyan
Adriatic
Albania
Alexandria
Italy
Germans Sound Alarm as Cross Proposal Sparks Rumors
Wilhelmstrasse officials stress urgency while press circles discuss whether Von Ribbentrop would address the cross proposal. Sources deny instructions on interpreting the three power act announcements. A commentator says the Cross proposal reveals British difficulties and mocks Bevin over Roosevelt’s goods-for-goods idea and Hitler’s compensation policy as similar ideologies.
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Germany
Wilhelmstrasse
von Ribbentrop
Ernest Bevin
Roosevelt
Bevin
Fuehrer
Hitler
President Roosevelt
Draft Plan Hailed by Officials But Not Adopted
Draft 21 year olds was proposed but never adopted due to economy concerns. Secretary of War Newton D. Baker and other officials endorsed it while Army officials questioned results. Many men deemed fit were rejected as doctors weighed ten year reserve needs. The joint Army Navy committee sought ages 21 31 but Congress chose a wider range with limited productivity. About 1 300 000 males will come of age next year and will be registered.
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Newton D. Baker
Army-Navy
Joint
Army and Navy Committee
Congress
Aircraft industry to hire 455000 by August 1941
The labor department estimates 455000 aircraft industry workers are needed by August 1941, up 252000 from October, with total fall 1941 employment around 555000. Growth expected across airframe engine and propeller plants, coast-to-coast expansions, and possible doubling if 24000 more bombers are approved.
Draft call revised for Phoenix men to report on Jan 28 and 29
Draft board secretary C. J. Hellerstedt said 44 men must report to Phoenix at 8 a m on January 28 and 34 more at 8 a m on January 29 replacing the previously announced January 3 call. The original call was for 67 men and Draft board No 1 was closed this afternoon with no word on similar instructions for that board.
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C. J. Hellerstedt
Draft Board
Phoenix
Draft Board No. 1
Accident Costs Life Of Orchestra Leader
Hal Kemp 36, orchestra leader, died in Madera California from complications after a Wednesday car crash. Pneumonia developed in a punctured lung and broken ribs, worsening his injuries. Kemp, who lived in Beverly Hills, died with his wife at his bedside.
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Madera
Calif
Hal Kemp
Beverly Hills
Kemp
Little boy chats with Greek war hero in Greenville
A young boy in Greenville, South Carolina, talks admiringly with a Greek restaurant owner about the Greek army's war with Italy. The proprietor, pleased by the conversation, invites him to have a hot dog. Both share a light moment amid the wartime discussion.
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Greenville, S. C
Italy
Local War Veteran Charles H. Hall Dies in Tucson
Charles H. Hall 47 a Tucson resident for five months died yesterday at a local hospital. He was a World War veteran and is survived by his wife Estella Hall and a daughter. Body to be shipped to Chicago Monday for funeral and burial. Parker Mortuary in charge.
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Charles H. Hall
Tucson
Hall
Estella Hall
Chicago
Parker Mortuary
Charles Johnson Dies at Local Hospital
Charles K. Johnson, 73, a Tucson resident for 10 days, died this morning at a local hospital. He is survived by his wife Nora E. Johnson and two sons Charles K. Johnson Jr and James H. Johnson, all of San Diego, plus a sister Annie E. Johnson of Mansfield Ohio. Funeral arrangements are with Tucson Mortuary and will be announced later.
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Charles K. Johnson
Tucson
Johnson
Nora E. Johnson
Charles K. Johnson, Jr
James H. Johnson
San Diego
Annie E. Johnson
Mansfield
Ohio
Venezuela Produces Nine Percent of World Petroleum Output
Venezuela produced about nine percent of global petroleum output in the last year, reflecting its significant role in world oil markets and energy supplies. The figure underscores the country’s position amid ongoing industry shifts and price debates.
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Venezuela
British Raid Victimizes Berlin and Port Docks
Berlin was thrown high into the air as incendiaries sparked a half mile long fire visible fifty miles away. Bomber formations attacked German invasion ports from evening to dawn with heavy bombs and thousands of incendiaries on Ostend docks and shipping. Last night marked the 5,000th Allied attack on enemy territory in eight months amid extensive destruction.
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Page
Ostend
Italian War Report: Sinking Ships and Air Losses
Il Popolo Di Roma says Italy struck Greek positions near Porto Edda and Viosa valley while two large sailboats in the Corfu Canal were sunk and two Gloster fighters were shot down, one Italian plane missing. Greek retreat attempts near Piquerasi Borsch and Fiera faced daily heavy bombing since December 18.
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Corfu
Il Popolo di Roma
Viosa
Porto Edda
Piquerasi
Borsch
Fiera
Early training plan favors universal class based service
The proposal argues for training by classes with all non exempted individuals assigned immediately, asserting that starting training at an early age would not greatly disrupt their lives. It contrasts with a lottery system as a method to select trainees.
Governor Jones Recovers From Influenza Attack
Phoenix awaiting word as Governor Jones returns to desk after a week bedridden with influenza. Physicians had ordered rest and limited activity while he recovered from the illness.
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Cov
Jones
Phoenix
Klerksdorp Lights Up Streets to Curb Crime
In Klerksdorp South Africa the municipality installs street lighting across neighborhoods to deter crime and improve safety for residents. The initiative aims to reduce theft vandalism and nighttime incidents. Local officials say brighter streets boost community watchfulness and confidence.
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War, Navy and Defense Commission
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Charles Johnson
Santa Claus
Poinsettias
Means & Slocum
North Fourth Avenue
Berlin
Arizona Mortuary, Inc
Ambulance Service
Arizona College of Commerce
East Congress
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Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power CO
N. Main
Persia
Stone Avenue
Pittesporum
Arizona
Monterey
Carl Monthan Nursery
Congress Street
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