No Opposition Votes In Senate As War Declared
Washington December 8 President Roosevelt signed the declaration of war against Japan at 4 10 p m Easter Standard Time setting the nation to the task of victory The United States through Congress declared war on Japan overwhelmingly with the Senate 82 to 0 and the House 338 to 1 The lone dissent was Jeannette Rankin from Montana who had voted against the 1917 war resolution The country united in the face of the new danger and leaders pledged full support.
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Brea
Washington
Treasavelt
Japan
Dls.t
Roonsels
Wattington
United States
Fis Congress
Juan
House
Roosevelt
Jeannette Rankin
Montana
Cermany
Senate
Martin
Massechusetts
Wnii
Pate
Congress
Sua
Prine Jandon
Dee
Ciimot
Glirehill
Tokyo
Ob Porack
Bom
Mountain Standard Tay
E.S.T
Britain
Shug
Phailaud
Ats
Pamela
Thala Aireaty
China
Funds of 100 Weld Japanese Are Impounded
Well county banks froze funds of around 100 Japanese nationals Sunday, delaying withdrawals of loan funds. Officials expect possible liberalization within days for approved purposes. Non US citizens of Japanese race, often longtime residents, are affected. natives by birth are not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Well County
Wi. m
United States
Ats
Many Greeleyites Civilians in Pacific War Zone
The article lists Greeley residents and relatives serving as civilians in the Pacific theater, including on Hawaii and in the Philippines. It names Mr and Mrs Freeman Tewkes at Tahiti, J. A. L. Petrik, Dr. Mansontraster, George and Philip Kellerman, Sam D. Knowles and Eilen D. Knowies, Dwight Gavrigues, Kilgertan Crowder, Mrs. Timothy in Hawaii, J. G. Glas, Mra. We 7%, Benton, and others. It notes moves to Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu, and mentions family letters and naval connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japancar
Donolulu
Thapines
Tewkesbiny
Jalb
Petrik
Mansontraster
Jariaey
Colotrade
Slaniin
Philippines
Dwight Gavrigues
Farner Clie Jiulice
Janes G. Gavrigues
Kilgertan Crowder
Greeley
Timethy
Wargavel Timothy
Eddie Helser
Myrlfinwni
Greelny
Hawaii
Piniathy
Gre Hey
Comnton
Califora
G. Glas
Max Fund
The
Hawaiian Electric Cum jMany
Honolulu
Pishove
Mras Watek
Rank M. Watek
Mr. Ju
Mra
Benton
Seventh Avenue
Wilbur Dento
Lucerne
Mying
Lahanin
Maul
Hat Isand
Orly
Hawwali
Pioneer
Whieks
Annabelle
Billy Benton
Bentona
Birs
Walek
Warner Cooutz
Ninth Street
W. CG. Purduin
T. H. Thorpson
Tipmotuli
Thompson
Navy Medical Corps
Inez
Goontz
Carr Calls Mobilization to Prevent Sabotage in Colorado
Governor Ralph L. Carr urged immediate mobilization of Colorado resources to safeguard defense industries and critical infrastructure. The state defense force, a battalion of 200 with a small air element under Maj. Clyde Hill, was prepared for action as war declarations and security concerns dominated the meeting of state defense leaders.
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Morrie Cleavenger Meaver
Dee
S-Gay
Ralph L. Carr
Colorado
Carr
Cagneil Caramilites
Secretary of War
State Defense Force
Mienard
Clyde Hill
Denver
Japan
Care
Prat Inary Persenz
Johnn
Deena
Warnetted
Washington
J. Me ‘Vroncoro
Dominicat
Republic
Japanese Raid Capsizes Battleship at Pearl Harbor
The War Office announced the Japanese attack on Hawaii caused the sinking of a battleship and the destruction of a destroyer, with many planes damaged. White House statements said about 3,000 casualties were expected, with active resistance continuing near Hawaii. Reinforcements to the islands and repairs were underway as Wake, Midway, Guam, and Saipan were mentioned in reports.
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Wille” Trouse
Hawaii
White Maune Snd
White House
Wake
Midway Islands
Guam
Song
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Sain Francisco Wiilla
America Marina de
China
Tientsin
Harter
Amu
Hawaiian Islands
Weld Service Men on Duty in War Zone
Casualty lists move slowly as weld service men in the war zone are reported on duty. The piece lists individuals such as David Laney Rickman and Marvin Richard Brown tied to Wake Island, and Jack Archibald Burger and Fred Carpenter linked to the Canal Zone and shipyard work. It notes naval assignments, training, and family ties, with many names and locations including Greeley, Pearl Harbor, Cavite, and Enterprise. The report also references various construction firms and Navy personnel connected to Wake Island and the Canal Zone.
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Grerlny
Wake Island
Canal Zone
Wake
David Laney Rickman
Aut
Suareicd
Aforryon- Mendon Construction Company
Ranfract
Dha Paeile Naval Ah’hiawe
Rickwan
Marvin Richard Brown
Route 4
Ureckey
Ueaie Company
Brown
Jack Archibald Furger
San
John H. Burger
Thirteenth Street
Wundersich-Okes Construction Company
Lin
Wie
New Tocks
Jack
White
Fred Carpenter
Carder
Fred R. Carpenter
Afr
Mouth Street
Peat Hurley
Iawaii
Carpenter
San Diego
Shawrd
Greeley
Slater
Darbara
Denver
Ilo
Sperry Company
Brooklyn
N.Y
Jay Gookin
Mid- Mre
J. L. Gogkin
Tenth Street
Motte Bore
United States Naval Harpital
Pearl Warrior
Anwalt
Gookin En
Philipplco
Islunda
Inga
Cavite
Onpar Malin
Patie
Pacific Islands
Leaverton
Hig
DL Leaverton
Jack Leaavertons
Navy
UBS
Kilty
Dha
United States
Leavertons
Helow
Glen Calden Ay
Mia
Ducat
Nunn
Billy
Het Clogs
Grayce Leaverton Galder
Los Angeles
Grama
West Virginia
Robert Gramy
Australia
Matthew Gordon Brown
Mod. Frown
Renta
Ley
Enterprise
Pearl Harbor
Hiawall Pica
Colorado State College
Arrest of Two Japanese Agents Stuns Well County
Sheriff Gus G Anderson announced the arrest of two Japanese nationals at Sterling hotel on Monday morning. Tsukamata, 61, Los Angeles, identified as agent for Japanese Aid Society of America, and Takahara, 28, from fictitious locale, claimed U.S. birth. The pair faced FBI scrutiny as locals reported they sought to locate Japanese families and raise funds for a Los Angeles Old Men’s Home. Large amounts of Japanese literature photos and maps were found.
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Well County
Therife Gus G. Anderson
Federal Bureau of Investhentment
Sterling Hotel
Gaz ‘Psakamato
Los Angeles
Alif
Takahara
Ficti
Cain
Suimmit Avenue
Anderson
Tsukamalo
Twin Falls
Ida Tsukatmate Tal
Japan
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Bird Anountate
G. A. Nicholson
Denver
FBI
FDI
Brazilian Cabinet backs United States solidarity
At a high level meeting in Rio de Janeiro, President Getulio Vargas and his cabinet agreed to give absolute solidarity to the United States, as announced by the Draft government.
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Associated Press
Rio de Janeiro, Des
Getulio
Drafit
Weather Lagat 24 Hour Summary and Temperatures
Weather overview for 24 hours ending Monday with various regional forecasts. Highs and lows listed for multiple cities including Amarillo 52-28 and El Paso 63-35. scattered cloudiness, warming trends east of Rio Grande Valley, snow potential in Montana vicinity, and a notable Supreme Court murder verdict in Washington with 7 to 2 ruling.
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Lagat
Colorado
Olvida
Wyoming
Rio Grande Valley
Montana
Continental Divide
Nebraska
Amarillo
Chilcago
Deriver
el Paso
Kansas City
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Oklahoma City
Phoenix
San Francisco
Washortos
Sheriff Urges Calm Citizens During War Time
Sheriff Gus G Anderson of Well county calls for cool heads and sharp eyes amid wartime tensions. He warns residents to report any suspicious activity to authorities, emphasizes cooperation with FBI and defense agencies, and defends the civil rights of Japanese Americans while addressing localized racial concerns.
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Gus G. Anderson
Well County
Ha Tribune
Jory
Ainge
Con Stout
FBI
West County
Anderson
Nenver
Tor Weld County
California
Weld County
Meg
United States
Japan
Patrol Defense Orders Expected In War Emergency
Captain Frank A Berger of 18 Greeley district Colorado Courtesy patrol said Monday a definite orders within a few days regarding the patrols role in home defense during the war emergency. No special orders had yet been received but all patrolmen have been trained to take an active part in the home defense setup.
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Frank A. Berger
Greeley District
Colorado
Weme
Radio reports Japs bombing Manila tonight
Japanese radio and Associated Press dispatches describe air raids on Manila with bombs dropping near Nichols Field and Port William, wrecked radar sites, and fires across the city. Reports claim significant damage to fuel depots and oil reserves at Nichols, with conflicting notices about ships sunk and air combat near Singapore and Wake.
Call Received For 26 More Men in Jan
Well county boards Monday morning received a supplementary call for 26 additional men to be called to U S army service in January. This is 13 men for each Olympics. All are to report for physical examinations January 5 and will be inducted later in the month. In North Weld the first call was for 38 men, on January 6, in Lowth Weld the first call was for 48 men.
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Well County Azatt
U. S. Army
North Weld
Jan
Lowth Weld
Fragmented War Update Delays on Ship Fate and Casualties
A damaged OCR item notes delays in confirming ship fates and casualties as parties to the war reassess policies. It references battleships, names like West Virginia, and a list of kin announcements, with sparse, uncertain details and no clear official confirmation.
Western Stope Candidates Back War Show Support
Western Stope candidates express support for war actions as Colorado district race narrows. The slate backs the war effort while the campaign targets the late Rep. Edward Ted Taylor. Frank Delaney and Robert F. Struckwell introduced statements amid a heated race.
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Grand Ivinson
Actio
Trinathatian
Goth Deruvead
Colorado
Congressiv
Patna
Edward Ted Taylor
Frank Delaney
Robert F. Sruckwell
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FDR
Munt
Jeannette Rankin Wan
Iredeem Montana
Churchill
Greeleyites
Pacific War Zone
Eaton and
Ault
Plattouilie- Fort Tapton
Manila
U.S
Dec
Supreme Court
Lan
James
Fiarber
Sheriff
Wake Base
Associated
New York
Bee
Vahi
Mawily
Nichols
Port William
Hells
Amd
Sigapore
Hanoi
Vokya
Mitari Wa
Frese
Lradio
Associated Uyess
NDE
Nietots Air Field
Hivhty
Quati
Saieon
Islanet
Re Tea Alpw
Langley
Nem
Minting Bay
Dayo Mine
Pago
M Londor
Upin Honda
Pearl
Jagan
Newhave
Tore
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