Congress Declares War on Germany and Italy
The U S Congress unanamously votes for war on Germany 88 0 in the Senate 398 to 1 in the House and on Italy 90 0 in the Senate with the lone present vote from Jeannette Rankin in both chambers. President Roosevelt urges rapid united action to defeat the axis powers.
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President Roosevelt Signs Declarations of War
President Roosevelt signed declarations of war against Nazi Germany and Italy after Congress passed two war resolutions without dissent. The rapid action followed a brief six paragraph message urging speed to avoid danger. Germany was signed at 3 05 p m EST and Italy at 3 06 p m.
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United States Declares War on Axis Powers After Speeches
President Roosevelt prepared to ask Congress for a formal declaration of war against Germany and Italy as Axis leaders Mussolini and Hitler urged broader conflict. The moves followed Germany and Italy's declarations and reports of U S aggression in the Atlantic.
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Bullet Pierced Clippers Return After Wake Island Attack
The San Francisco based ship Bullet Pierced Clippers escaped damage in a Japanese air raid on Wake Island and Philippine area skies. Captain J. H. Hamilton led a crew of 10 back to port after sheltering in a drain pipe. The vessel had departed Wake for Singapore and was preparing for a navy patrol when Japanese planes struck.
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War Bulletins From Across The World Dec 11
Reports from Bern Paris Moscow and Washington detail actions including Hungarian passport handoffs to the US, Japanese capital blackout orders, Brest executions for arms possession, NEA raid on a Japanese air base, Penang bombings, Soviet advances near Tula, Leahy meeting Petain, Munth de Morgenstierne pledge, and Hull foreseeing Soviet aid against Axis threats.
FBI Police Graduates Ordered to Active Duty
Washington December 11. FBI Director J Edgar Hoover ordered several hundred graduates of the FBI National Police Academy into active service with the bureau. The academy trains state and local officers and its graduates serve as a bureau reserve. A three months course mirrors agent training and graduates may return for refresher instruction each year. Judge Anderson, former police chief now St Louis plant protection chief, is a noted graduate who attended a retraining session last fall.
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Lawrence Council 14 Elects Officers At Masonic Temple
Members of Lawrence Council No. 14 Royal and Select Masters elected new officers for the coming year at a Tuesday evening meeting in the Masonic temple. Elected officers include I. F. Eberhart I. M. Warren Zimmerman deputy master Frank Anderson principal conductor of work George B. Dunkley treasurer O. J. Lane recorder C. F. Iliff C. G. F. M. Raymond C. C. W. M. Smith steward and W. H. Eastman sentinel.
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Roosevelt asks wartime recognition over Germany and Italy
President Roosevelt asked Congress to declare a state of war with Germany and Italy after each nation declared war on the United States. Two identical resolutions, one naming Germany and the other Italy, were approved, authorizing full use of naval and military forces to wage war.
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Education growth drives Kansas contract plans
George B. Smith of the University of Kansas says American education is in its infancy and the system remains in growth. In Topeka, contracts totaling 318000 for the mineral industries building at KU will be awarded to Green, Woodhulling, and Overton Electric, with bids totaling 397273 but cut to fit a 325000 appropriation.
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Theatin Grammar School
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Topeka
Mineral Industries
Mont J. Green
Manhattan
Woodhull Plumbing Company
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Overton Electric Company
Roy Stookey
Green
Stookey
Chemical Engineering
Kansas Geological Survey
Hoch Auditorium
Snow Falls Across Much of Kansas in Early Winter
Snow swept eastern Kansas with 1 to 3 inch totals in the eastern two thirds. Western areas reported up to 7 inches by 7 am as precipitation delays and hazardous driving continued. Meteorologist S D Flora forecast a mix of rain and freezing rain tonight with cooler lows and modest highs tomorrow.
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John V. Sees Improves After Pneumonia Attack
John V. Sees, secretary of the Standard Life Association, is improving after pneumonia suffered Monday in New York City. His son John V. Sees Jr. flew to New York and arrived this morning to confirm his father’s better condition. Lees was attending meetings of the New York Insurance commission in New York City.
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New York Insurance Commission
Too Late to Classify Column Delights Readers Nightly
A nostalgic note highlights the lingering charm of the "Too Late to Classify" column, admired for its late edition wit and quirky notices that amuse readers each evening.
Cold Wave Grips Northern Nation From Rockies to Atlantic
A severe cold wave blankets the north half of the country from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic. Readings reach from freezing in Oklahoma Arkansas Tennessee and Virginia to near zero in New England. Roseau Minnesota registers 8 below, with some areas 20 above. Snow falls across the Dakotas Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma and spreads toward Iowa and Missouri as moderating temperatures are forecast for the north central states by tomorrow night.
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Masons Hold Election at Lawrence Lodge No 6
Walter Varnum was chosen worshipful master of Lawrence Masonic Lodge No 6. William J. B. Turner and G. N. Bebout named senior and junior wardens. Re-elected were W. H. Quakenbush secretary and David Passon treasurer. Acacia Lodge No 9 election to be held tonight with joint installation planned in about a week.
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Wm. J. B. Turner
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Kansans Vote For War Declarations In World War II
Washington December 11 1941 Kansas Republicans Arthur Capper and Clyde M Reed voted for the declarations of war against Germany and Italy. All seven Kansas congressmen voted in favor of the resolutions declaring war.
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Clyde M. Reed
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Germany
Italy
Asas
Bay Approaches Mined
The navy announced that a mined area had been established covering the approaches to Chesapeake Bay as of today December 11.
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Island Defenders Drive Jap Back On Luzon Coast
Philippine army reportedly recaptured Aparri region on Luzon north coast and pushed Japanese forces toward the sea. Parachutists seized an airstrip near Iligan as US and Philippine troops repelled landings. A US bomber struck a 29 000 ton battleship. Fifth columnist roundup continues with arrests linked to Sakdalista movement as Quezon and Roosevelt exchange praise.
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Seek Grover Johnson in county grand larceny case
Donel Harry Otto, 21, of near Vinland sits in county jail charged with grand larceny burglary and destruction of property in a case tied to a vacant farm house southeast of Vinland. Grover Johnson, of Vinland, is at large. They damaged the dwelling while seeking wild honey and sold iron from a wagon and cider press for 5 dollars, with total iron value near 100 dollars.
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Curtin Announces Broad WWII Draft Expansion for Australia
Prime Minister John Curtin announced emergency measures in Melbourne to mobilize a large number of men and reduce reserve occupations as part of wartime Pacific defense efforts. The plan aims to rapidly expand military manpower and tighten personnel categories amid the escalating conflict.
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El Salvador Orders Universal Military Training
The government of El Salvador announced universal military training for all male citizens aged 15 to 50. The order applies nationwide and is effective immediately.
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Three Jap Warships Sunk
Washington reports during news briefings that four Wake Island attacks failed and that a Japanese light cruiser and destroyer were sunk by U S forces. Secretary Stimson confirmed the Haruna was sunk by army bombers. The marine garrison on Wake Island remains in resistance as further attacks and a possible landing are anticipated.
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Christmas Party at Liberty Memorial High School
A semi formal Christmas party will be held at Liberty Memorial High School tomorrow night from 8 to 11 o'clock. Russ Chambers and his band will perform in the school gymnasium decorated with holly red and green and white. Art classes are making a 12 sided chandelier centerpiece with Christmas scenes silhouetted. Red white and green streamers will radiate from it to the walls. Refreshments and favors will be provided during intermission. Bob Bayles, social chairman, is in charge.
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Snowfall Records Eight-Tenths Inch by Noon
The measurable snow reached eight-tenths of an inch with fall beginning around eight this morning and continuing into the afternoon, according to Prof. C. J. Posey, volunteer weather observer.
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Douglas county Red Cross to marshal war relief drive
A special Douglas county Red Cross executive board meeting at the Community building aims to organize a war relief fund campaign with a $7 000 quota. Roll Call donations total $3 591 68, about $400 short of last year, as officials move to complete the drive within a week or ten days and extend relief to war zones.
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Santa Here Saturday in Lawrence Holiday Activities Begin
With eleven shopping days left until Christmas, Santa Claus will return to Lawrence Saturday afternoon to greet children. He plans to visit again a week from Friday night. A wrapping station opens Saturday morning in the Chamber of Commerce room of the WREN building for package wrapping. Stores will stay open evenings starting next Wednesday. Haskell Institute lights up next week and on December 21 presents Its Nativity performance. Toy departments report early shopping activity.
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German Nazi arrests mirror prisoner parity claim
Berlin reports say Germany will arrest United States citizens in Germany equal to German nationals jailed in the United States and will repeat the action if more Germans are detained in the United States. An official Nazi spokesman accused U S correspondents held in Berlin of being quartered in a private mansion.
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Dr Mills Speaks on Climatic and Weather Effects
Dr C A Mills of the University of Cincinnati will lecture on Climatic and Weather Effects Upon Man in Frank Stronghall auditorium at 7 45 tonight. Sponsored by Phi Beta Pi and the Noble Pierce Sherwood Lectureship, the talk will include lantern slides. He has written on blood coagulation immunity and other internal secretion topics. Public invitation extended.
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University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Frank Stronghall
Phi Beta Pi
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Stock M4 Ket Index Steady At 37.1 After Gains
The M4 Ket index averaged 60 stocks at 37.1 points, up from 36.6 yesterday, signaling a modest advance as traders reassess recent gains. The report highlights broad gains across sectors with notable activity in key listings.
Haruna Sunk Off Luzon As War Secretary Reports
Washington reports the 29,000-ton Japanese battleship Haruna was sunk by army bombers off Luzon. Secretary of War Stimson said naval confirmation follows army reports and noted Japanese parachutists seized an airport near Iligan. He described renewals of Japanese air attacks on Manila and Cavite and said U S plane losses in Hawaii were being replaced.
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