Public Taking Realistic Attitude on Japanese-American Relations
George Gallup surveys over six years show U S public opinion increasingly favored stronger action against Japan. By 1940 embargo sentiment rose to 90 percent and, by 1941, two thirds supported risk of war to curb Japanese expansion. prior neutrality shifted as events in Asia intensified.
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George Gallup
Princeton
N. v
Japan
United States
Europe
Morever
Indo-China
Jay
Institute
China
NTN
Panay
Philippines
South
Pacific
Radio Man Aboard Repulse Details Escape and Sinking
Cecil Brown, broadcasting from Singapore, recounts aboard the Repulse during the South China Sea attack. He describes leaping into the water, witnessing the Prince of Wales sinking nearby, and hearing Captain Tennant issue sober orders as ships went down. Brown notes 760 saved from the Repulse and over 2,000 total aboard both ships, with no panic aboard the vessel.
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CRK
Taranto
Italy
Cecil Brown
Columba
Broadcasting System
Singapore
Iown
Home Office
China Sea
Malaya
Prince of Wales
Brown
Tom Phillips
Leach
William Tennant
O'Dowd Gallagher
London ‘Daily Express
Tennant
Gurney Seeks Safe Position for South Dakota Guard
Senator Chan Gurney Republican of South Dakota announced he has contacted the War and Navy Departments to obtain assurance that South Dakota National Guard troops are in a safe protected position. He said departments advised that revealing locations would aid the enemy and a strict censor is in force. Gurney found no information suggesting the troops are not protected. He began the probe after an inquiry by State Commander Claude Hamilton of the American Legion.
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Washington
Chan- Gurney
Republican
South Dakota
War and Navy ‘Departments
National Guard
Gurney
South
Dakota
Claude Hamilton
American Legion
Three Truckers Fined For Hire Without Permit
H C Michel of Artesian was fined 25 dollars plus 17.30 in costs after pleading guilty to operating a truck for hire without a permit and for failing to display compensation plates. He must obtain plates. A J Markuson and AN Johnson, who arrested him, also charged two others. Jake Arbeiter of Huron paid 25 dollars and 6.30 costs for operating for hire without a permit. the extra charge was dismissed after agreeing to buy plates. Sidney Vostad of Volga pled guilty to overloading compensation plates and was fined 25 dollars with 10 dollars suspended if licenses are bought immediately.
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H. C. Michel
Artesian
A. J. Markuson
AN. Johnson
Public Utilities Comission
Eps ‘Michel
Johnson
Webster
Woonsocket
Markuson
C.N. Halt
Jake Arbeiter
Huron
Sidney Vostad
Volga
Russians Stand Firm Against Nazi Peace Moves
In a December 12, 1941 dispatch from Huron South Dakota, the article reports that Nazi peace overtures were rejected and Russia will back the Allies. It notes German withdrawals from the Russian front and Moscow’s silence, arguing the European war will crush either Hitler or Stalin as Russian counter offenses continue.
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Hurgn
S. D
Moscow
Hitler
Stalin
Europe
Extra Service At Post Office
Extra services will be offered at the Huron Post Office on December 13. Postmaster E H Bruemmer said window and parcel post windows will stay open until 6 pm while money order and postal savings close at 5 pm. Patrons can shop Saturday then wrap and mail, with free paper and twine in the lobby. shoppers are urged to mail packages by Saturday for Sunday travel.
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Huron Post Office
E. H. Bruemmer
Usanl
Bruemmer
Ree Heights OES Officers Installed
Maxwell Chapter No 133 OBE held a Thursday evening meeting. Officers installed include Worthy Matron Alma Goth Worthy Patron T J McClaine Associate Matron Florence Nicholas Associate Patron Lynn Cowen Conductress Marion Leach Associate Conductress Ruth M Gardiner Secretary Jessie Suhn Treasurer P E Goth Chaplain Daisy McClane Marshal Mattie Carpenter Organist M Ruth Gardner Ada Helen Braden Ruth Carrie Meehan Esther Hazel Stockman Martha Ellen Cowan Electa Bess Paine Warder Amelia Steele Sertesinel Katheryn Speirs Bess Paine was installed as past matron. Lunch served by Stockman McClane Gardiner.
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M. Ruth Gardner
Ada
Helen Braden
Ruth
Carrie Meehan
Esther
Hazel Stockman
Martha
Ellen Cowan
Electa
Bess Paine
Amelia Steele
Sertinel
Katheryn Speirs
Red Cross Quota Raised In State
South Dakota chapters face a doubled task as the Red Cross assigns a $121 050 quota in the $50 000 000 American War Relief Drive. William Baxter Midwest manager says funds support national and chapter needs and will meet welfare requests from soldiers and families as fighting continues. Chapters will work with the Office of Civilian Defense to extend first aid training and enroll nurses and medical technologists for military duty. The Red Cross already supports action in the Philippine Islands and Hawaii and is expanding relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
South Dakota
Red Cross
William Baxter
Baxter
Office of Civilian Defense
OCD
Philippine Islands
Community Christmas Entertainment Planned in Blunt
The American Legion Auxiliary with churches in Blunt and other organizations will sponsor a community Christmas program at the American Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Blunt
American Legion Hall
Invasion Threat and Allied War Outlook in Malaya
The London dispatch notes Nipponese troops infiltrating northern Malaya as British forces retreat to prepared positions. Japan may favor offensive air bases to strike Singapore’s fleet, while Russia’s entry could change the balance. The Red air fleet and Soviet involvement loom as potential decisive factors in Asia.
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MacKenzie
Pane Gre
London
Malaya
Great
Singapore
Prand
Russia
Japan
Soviet Union
Red
Vindiva
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