Weather and community notes from a Tennessee town
Cloudy with rain tonight and Friday and warmer in parts. River rising to 15.76 feet, high 55 and low 34 degrees with no rainfall. Cotton prices posted: strict middling 17.35, middling 17.10, strict low 16.60, low 16.10. Local cinema listings include Week End In Havana Princess Play Girl Ritol In wieder Invisible Ghost. Local residents and visitors discussed military service in Manila, Operation notes, and community events at Baugh’s infirmary and Jackson Street. Congressmen George Grant’s anti strike letter prompts blanket replies due to high response from constituents. Central Methodist choir to rehearse at 7:30. Football banquet attendance noted. Police report mentions trespassing and public drunkenness charges. aviation cadets to wear uniforms at all times.
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U S War Crisis Deepens as Axis Attacks Grow
The United States declares war after Axis assault and Congress acts swiftly. Secretary Stimson reports sinking Japan's Haruna off Luzon and says U S forces repelled Wake Island attacks. Aquino reports Luzon fighting near Aparri and Tligan as Japanese paratroops seize an eastern Luzon airport.
Churchill Reviews Losses In Far East
Prime Minister Churchill spoke gravely on naval losses in the Pacific and Far East. He warned of American aid reductions but expressed confidence in ultimate British victory in North Africa. He announced leadership changes in the British Army and noted heavier Libyan losses than anticipated, with Allied forces pressing toward the destruction of Axis armies.
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Congress Acts Swiftly in War Declarations
Congress voted to wage war on Nazi Germany and Italy in synchronized actions with President Roosevelt’s appeal for unity. The Senate approved Germany 88 to 0, Italy 90 to 0, and the House backed Germany 393 to 1 with Rep Jeanette Rankin voting against both wars.
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Auxiliary Pledges Aid In Emergency War Effort
The local American Legion Auxiliary pledged to aid in the present state of war at its regular meeting presided by Mrs. Paul Cain. Plans for a Christmas party were discussed with no firm arrangements, and volunteers were asked to contact Mrs. Cain.
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Ship sinks after collision at sea near New Bedford
At least eight bodies and several survivors from the freighter Oregon were brought into New Bedford, Mass. today, about 24 hours after the vessel sank following a collision with a U S Navy ship.
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Sites Needed for Temporary Airfield Landing Strips
B E Bates of Moulton Route 2 is first to respond to Southern Aviation Training School’s call for temporary fields. Landowners in Morgan Lawrence or Limestone counties urged to offer 400 by 1800 feet sod fields for winter use with fair rental, minimal disturbance. Contact Decatur Chamber of Commerce to relay interest to Training School officials. action needed immediately to support national defense.
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Registration expansion eyed for all able bodied people
Brig. Gen. Louis B. Hershey said the United States is studying broadening selective service to register and classify the entire able bodied population for military and civilian defense. He noted about 25 percent of 40 million men could eventually be available to the armed forces and suggested registering women.
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No Major Changes in Troop Operations
Lt. Col. George Hopkins says patrols continue on the river bridge and power units. Soldiers are billeted at the armory and posts with some sleeping in tents and box cars. Equipment from Montgomery is due soon to outfit new recruits, while Capt. Floyd Sherrod urges 17 more volunteers ages 18 to 60 to join at the armory or by phone.
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Douglas Dam Defeated Again by Senate Panel
In Washington on December 11, a Senate appropriations sub committee ignored President Roosevelt's call to fund Douglas Dam through the Tennessee Valley Authority. The panel approved construction of four other dams and a steam plant instead, led by Chairman McKellar of Tennessee.
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Mussolini Declares Italy Joins Axis Against United States
Mussolini addressed Italian crowds from the Palazzo Venezia balcony pledging victory as Italy and Germany declare war on the United States in alliance with Japan. He described the tripartite pact as a military alliance and urged Italians to rise for a historic hour and victory.
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Axis declare war on United States aids war effort
The Axis powers including Germany and Italy declared war on the United States, with Japan allied in the effort. Analysts say the move follows Axis strategy to strike without warning and may have limited immediate effect, though it could presage further actions.
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Good News With Bad Coming Now
An American Army spokesman in Manila says the situation is completely in hand regarding Japanese landings on Luzon. Bombers scored three direct hits on a Japanese battleship off Luzon, leaving it blazing, signaling encouraging progress in the defense.
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Hitler declares war on United States and aligns with Japan
Adolf Hitler announced to the Reichstag that Germany will wage war on the United States and form a three power alliance with Japan and Italy. He pledged unity, criticized foreign plots, and asserted Europe’s fortifications defend against the British and Soviet threats as the Axis seeks to decisively shape the war.
Axis Powers Pact Sealed as War Spreads Across Nations
Berlin reports Japan, Germany and Italy pledge to fight the United States in unison and seek no separate peace under the three power pact. Tokyo confirms axis unity as Japan declares a broader war effort, while Berlin vows reciprocal arrests if Americans are detained. The Lexington carrier is cited in a separate item as reportedly sighted off Hawaii though unconfirmed.
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Japanese seize Guam. capture 350 Americans including Governor
Tokyo reports landing forces occupy Guam tar and take 350 prisoners led by Capt. George G. McMillin. Imperial Navy says US destroyer and submarine sunk and a transport damaged in yesterday's air attack on Cavite and Manila Bay.
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Japanese Held in Jail After Sunday Bombings
A 33 year old Japanese man is jailed in Athens Alabama on FBI orders as an enemy alien. Sheriff Martin F Whitt says he is awaiting further orders from the FBI. He was arrested Monday after Sunday bombings and questioned by FBI agents from Poe who ordered detention following room searches and evidence review. The man, who stayed with the head of Trini school for negroes run by the American Missionary Association, expressed regret over the trouble.
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All American Team to Be Eisted Friday
The Associated Press names the All American football team in a display of national recognition. The article notes selections and highlights the top players earning honors this year.
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