December 7, 1941

2100 EST

NBC Blue

The Jergens Journal (2:00)

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Walter Winchell was known for his fast-paced, overly dramatic style. 0:00: The Department of Justice is moving quickly to intern all Japanese nationals. Japanese property will be seized at once. General Chiang Kai Shek will launch a 4 million man counteroffensive. Winchell repeats most of what has already been reported. Naval authorities believe that the force which attacked Hawaii was probably a suicide force that did not expect to return to base. We anticipated the attack today. England's prestige is at stake in the Libyan campaign. Report on the Russian front. We owe a debt to this country, and your debt has come due. Winchell attacks those who have not been sympathetic to Roosevelt in the past and enemies of freedom who mask themselves in patriotic rhetoric. 9:00 Commercial break. 9:43 Program resumes: The Hong Kong garrison will fight to the last man. A great battle in the China Sea could happen at any time. The British will fight that battle. Rumor persists that two sister ships of the Bismarck or in the China Sea flying the Japanese flag. Phoenix will help west coast evacuation if necessary. The army has banned all commercial communication with Alaska. The Japs are producing 1,000 fighting planes per month and have German planes too. The military is appealing for enlistments. 12:33 program conclusion and commercial.