Volume 19 , Issue 3

Feb. 2 (1942) - War Time Replaces 'Daylight Saving"

Washington, Feb. 2 (1942) -- President Roosevelt has suggested that the term "war time" be used when the nation's cocks are advanced one hour on February 9 (1942) instead of the usual "daylight saving time," the White House disclosed today.

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Secretary Stephen T. Early said railroads, industries and certain government agencies with branches extending into several time zones had sought the proper terminology for the new "fast" time.

To their inquiries the president suggested that after the time goes into effect at 2a.m., February 9, it be known as "eastern war time," "central war time," "mountain war time," or "Pacific war time."
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