Sinking of Japanese Battleship Confirmed By War Dept
In Manila a report says Japanese parachutists seized an airport near Iligan in eastern Luzon while Allied forces pressed to drive Japanese from the coast. Secretary Stimson confirms the Harana sinking off Luzon and notes heavy raids on Cavite and Nichols Field with Republic planes replacing losses.
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Guam Falls as Japanese Claim Guam Occupied
Japanese army communique proclaims capital Guam captured with 350 Americans including Governor McMillan. Navy says U S tanker captured as landings push from all sides. Wake Island attacked again with barracks and warehouses burned. U S planes downed. Japanese report losses include five planes and three missing. Cavite and Manila bay attacked with destroyer and submarine sunk. Nearby, William D. Hutton bags 14-point buck on his father’s farm near Columbus.
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MacArthur Says First Round Won in Philippines Battle
Gen Douglas MacArthur's spokesman announces that the first round in the Philippines campaign is in hand. Enemy detachments along the Lion coast are being disposed of while mopping up operations proceed. A native Filipino division repulsed Japanese lead attacks at Lingayen and proceeded toward Manila.
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Freighter Oregon Sinks After Collision Off Bedford
A U S Navy collision near Nantucket left eight dead and several survivors from the freighter Oregon. The American vessel, returning from South Africa, stayed afloat for hours before sinking near Cape Cod. Survivors were taken to New Bedford and then transferred to a fishing vessel at State Pier. exact details remain unavailable.
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Governor to Appoint New Special Guards in Pa
Harrisburg Pa Dec 11 With federal troops guarding railroad bridges the Reserve Defense Corps with 2000 members patrols other spans and vital spots Some home guard may protect water works where needed The executive said he soon would appoint private industrial police as an anti sabotage measure Companies will pay salaries and officers will be deputized with full police authority.
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Eye-Witness Reports Sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse
Singapore dispatch reports over 2,000 of about 3,000 crew members saved from the Prince of Wales and the battle cruiser Repulse after a Japanese air and submarine attack. Survivors boarded destroyers at Singapore while British officials debate causes. Tokyo reportedly claimed submarine torpedoes preceded the air strike.
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Selective Service Expands to Register All Able-Bodied Citizens
Brig. Gen Hershey announced a broad plan to register and classify all able-bodied men and women for potential defense service. He described the goal as the nation viewing a wide pool for mobilization, with flexibility for varying liabilities and a move toward registering women.
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German War Note Charges Aggression
The German charge d affaires read Berlin’s declaration of war against the United States to the State Department, accusing America of aggression. The note, signed by Foreign Minister Von Ribbentrop, claims U.S. naval actions since September 1941 created a de facto state of war and cites Roosevelt and Knox statements supporting hostile acts against German vessels on the high seas.
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Churchill Warns Peril Now Grave Across Fronts
In a stark address London urged unity as Prime Minister Churchill warned the peril facing Britain and allies. He condemned Hitler’s colossal blunder and predicted victory in Africa despite reverses, calling for defense worldwide with the United States and resistance against aggression.
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Bulletins From London Bolster War News Across Fronts
London dispatches report Allied and Axis actions in Europe and the Pacific. News notes Germany’s leadership reshuffle with Field Marshal List replacing Von Bock as Moscow front commander. Soviet advances claim gains near Rostov and Leningrad fronts while Tokyo and Washington signals foreclose public lists and harbor patrols. Local Brest residents faced premeditated violence and arms seizures.
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Senate and House Unite in War Vote
Congress rushed to declare war on Germany and Italy following President Roosevelt's urgent appeal. The Senate approved unanimously and the House voted 398 to 1, with Rankin voting present on the Japan war question. Roosevelt urged a united effort to defeat the Axis and preserve civilization.
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Axis declares war as Mussolini and Hitler pledge victory
Italian leader Mussolini on the balcony at the palace praised a new continental bloc and vowed victory while announcing a wartime shift with the United States and Japan. Hitler, addressing the Reichstag, declared war on the United States and affirmed Germany’s drive against Russia and Britain.
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British Intelligence Warned US of Pearl Harbor Attack
Senators from both parties called for a full investigation into how Japanese forces were able to strike Pearl Harbor. They urged finding who bore responsibility for alert failures and negligence. Senator Van Nuys cited alleged warnings by British intelligence and urged accountability, while Senator Bridges pressed for an inquiry and removal of negligent officials.
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Subversive Activity Check Amid War Declarations
Federal agents plan a sweep for suspected aliens as war with Germany and Italy looms. FBI operatives are stationed in Corey Iris weeks cataloguing a group, including Japanese, Italian, and other foreign-born residents, with arrests expected. The inquiry will continue over the next several days and involve local police coordination.
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