U S Declares War On Japan Germany and Italy This Week
The President signed the war declaration against Japan at 1 10 p m Pacific Time This Week Congress voted to declare war on Germany and Italy on December 11 The Senate backed Germany 88 to 0 and Italy 90 to 0 The President urged decisive action and warned against delay McNary led GOP support in Congress in a six paragraph message urging victory in the war.
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No Tree Neas Press Note on AP Dispatches
The Press states it relies on Associated Press resources for conflict news. AP dispatches are carefully checked for accuracy and are not spontaneous or erratic.
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Defense Council Organizes Home Defense Efforts
The local Defense Council led by George Beck with members John Johansen Harold Dawes Bd Loecken Eugene Crosse and Fred Nelson has mobilized all home defense phases. Guards are guarding strategic points industries and the water dam with trained squads. Police protection is increased and the fire department remains on alert as signals for emergency are arranged.
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Security measures expanded in town during ongoing conflict
The siten reports extensive mobilization with guards special squads air wardens messengers auxiliary police balance drivers and others placed on duty. Coast Guard and CAA now run 24 hour waterfront surveillance as water supply analysis doubles daily to prevent sabotage.
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America First Committee Dissolved Prompts War Effort Support
The organization announced its dissolution and urged followers to back the nation's war effort as the country moves toward mobilization. Leaders called for unity and action to aid the war effort.
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War damage report from Cavite raid near Manila
The speaker described a air raid on the Cavite naval base off Manila with considerable loss of life, more among civilians than naval personnel, as reported Wednesday.
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Happenings of First Six Days In the War With Japan
War news recounts Pearl Harbor attack on December 7 and rapid U S response. Roosevelt cites extraordinary Congress session, military precautions expand to Northwest Alaska and Manila censorship rises. Reports from Tokyo and Manila flow, while authorities arrest Japanese nationals and ban amateur radio unless authorized for emergencies.
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U S Declares War on Japan After Pearl Harbor Attack
The White House reports say the Pearl Harbor raid capsized a battleship and damaged several ships, with about 3 000 casualties and many planes destroyed. Roosevelt asks Congress for war, Britain declares war, and Alaska sea and air defenses go on alert as global conflict erupts.
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San Palanees First City in United States to Alarm Raid
A garbled clipping notes that San Pfanelées became the first city in the United States to sound a raid alarm with a second alarm following and a third continuing, reference to continued details on page 4.
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