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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
1
Opinion pieces discuss Germany and Italy joining Japan in the Axis war against the Allies, noting the declaration as definitive but contrasting views on German strategy. The column reflects on moral values, hysteria in Washington, and a bookbinder’s ironic Mein Kampf binding at a museum fair.
U S forces repulsed four Wake Island attacks and sank one light cruiser and one destroyer. Army bombers then destroyed the Japanese battleship Haruna off Luzon reports Stimson. The navy notes continued Japanese attempts and a possible landing as the garrison holds.
Tokyo asserts U S aircraft carrier and destroyer sunk off Hawaii, plus 81 American planes destroyed in Manila raid. It says Guam captured,George J McMillin prisoner, 350 others taken, with no Japanese losses. Also reports Apra seizure and tanker capture.
London report quotes Prime Minister Winston Churchill amid war declarations by Germany and Italy. He pledges united effort with the United States and other allies, cites Russian front reverses as Hitler’s blunders, and notes Libyan campaign plans as partisan resistance and strategic moves unfold.
Germany and Italy declared war on the United States in a joint Axis pledge. Hitler announced a four article alliance with Italy to crush Britain and the United States, reject separate peace, and bind their efforts after victory for a new order. President Roosevelt warned Britain and the Axis that patience is exhausted as he seeks to prevent Germany and Italy from existing. Continued on Page 8.
Congress rushed declarations against Germany and Italy in response to President Roosevelt’s appeal for a rapid and united effort for victory over fascist forces. The move signals swift congressional backing for the administration’s war aims.
The Senate and House approved a draft law amendment to deploy American troops anywhere in the world. The Senate passed 86 to 0, while the House approved by voice vote. The measure freezes U S soldiers’ terms until six months after the war ends, and goes to the White House. Senator David I Walsh lamented a delay.
The United States studies expanding selective service to register and classify all able bodied men and women for military and civilian defense. Brig. Gen. Louis B. Hershey said the program could involve about 40 million people with 25 percent potentially usable for armed forces, with women possibly registered for civilian defense or non combatant service.
The U S Congress declared war on Germany and Italy in rapid votes after Germany and Italy declared war. Senate approved Germany 88 to 0, Italy 90 to 0 with a present, and the House 393 to 0 on Germany and 399 to 0 on Italy. President Roosevelt urged war and signed within two hours.
Readers note marked similarity between Japan's current war plans and the Russo Japanese conflict. A review recalls tensions in Russo Japanese relations through 1903 and into 1904, when a surprise torpedo boat strike at Port Arthur showcased abrupt, clockwork tactics similar to today.
A Cedar Rapids man linked to a current Japanese figure recalls tactics valued in Japanese military schools and condemns American producer wealth as a target for deception and ambush, noting a cultural emphasis on cunning and treachery.
Iowa's congressional delegation unanimously backed a declaration of war on Germany and Italy on Thursday, aligning with national wartime unity. The AP report notes broad support across Iowa's representatives and senators during the vote.
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