The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16
Ion the SpOt- Pearl HarbOr Probe StoryGiUen Readers M Detailed Report
By United Press

stations on Oahu, where Pearl Har- bor is located, were not radar sta- tions.
 He said vessels were under "l2 hour notice" meaning that they were ready to repel attack within l2 hours after notice.
 Thielen said that on Dec. 6, Maj. Gen. Walter c. Short, Army com- mander, had approximately 43,oOO troops.
 Inglis took up the story again and said there is "No written rec ord" of aircraft searches either from Hawaii or Midway.
 He said at p. m. on Dec. the carrier Enterprise launched 15 planes to search ahead of the ship in the direction of Hawaii.
 He said there is no record avail able of any Gin shore" (30 mile radius) reconnaissance by Navy planes on Dec. 6 or early Dec. 2.
 Thielen resumed testifying at 11.26 8. m.
 He said there is no evidence of any inshore or reconnaissance pa- trol by Army planes on Dec. 6 or T.
 Five Stations Mobile
 T'hielen testified that five mobile Army radar stations were in opera tion on Dec. 2, with radius of 150 miles, capable of detecting planes flying at 10000 feet. Their operating schedule was Al a. m., 7-11 a. m. for training (except Sun days). Dec. ' was 8 Sunday.
 He told how Pvt. George E. Eliot had volunteered to stay at the Opana radar station on Dec. ' to train a new man. At TOP a. m. Eliot and Pvt. Joseph L. Lockhard piched up & flight 132 miles away.
 "A 7:20 Pvt. Lockhard called It. Tyler and told him." he said, "but that officer decided to take no ac- tion."
 Shortly after 8 8. m. he added, Tyler was notified that Hickam Field was under attack and recalled all radar crews.
 Sub Sighted First Inglis resumed at n:36 a. m. He said the Navy's first Japanese con- tact was made in the waters near Pearl Harbor at 3:50 a. m. by the minesweeper Condor, which spotted periscope. It informed the de- stroyer Ward, which spotted the sub at 6:4 5. The Ward attacked and scored a direct hit. At 6:54 the Ward notified the commandant of the 14th Naval district at Pearl Har- bor.
 We have attacked, fired upon and dropped charges upon submarine op- erating in defensive sea area" the Wards message read.
 From Inglis the committee heard a detailed recounting of the Japa- nese attack by air which began at 755 a. m., just before colors were hoisted on the island. Mixed in with his ktatistics were descriptions Of heroism displayed by American men. He told of planes gone up in smoke" where they were parked on the ground, and of battleships set aflame and sunk.
 Barkley, strictly following the rules, closed the first morning seS- sion promptly st noon.
 Had Ample Personnel
 The afternoon session got under way at 2 p. m. Inglis testified that the Navy had ample personnel ready to man all shore installations.
 Thielen took over again at 2:05 and said the first sign of attack noted at Hickam field was at 7:55 a. m., Dec. when nine Japanese planes were observed flying toward Pearl Harbor at an altitude of 50 feet.
 Thielen said the attack on Bel lows field was well planned and well-executed" and that the enemy had rigid flight discipline"
 Accurate bombing was evi- denced," he said. Such attacks could not have been performed without many rehearsals."
 Thielen said three or four min utes" elapsed before Maj. Gen. Short was advised an attack was in progress. Short immediately or dered the troops to their battle sta- tions.
 Planes Not Dispersed
 Thielen testified that most of the men had approximately 30 rounds of ammunition. He said some anti aircraft units were able to operate at once but others could not get into position until afternoon.
 Army planes were not dispersed, he said, and were under orders which gave them four hours to pre- pare for combat.
 Maps taken from planes shot down indicated that the enemy had complete and up-to-date informa- ton" regarding location of units, depots and installations, Thielen testified.
 English took over again at 2;3l :