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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
7
A segregated wartime letter from J T Johnson of Chicago asserts the enemy’s ferocity and dehumanizes Japanese soldiers, claiming deceitful civility and ape-like ancestry. The piece cites aerial losses and Manila alarms, noting Manila and the capital’s calm amid bomb warnings and a bombless night.
Reports say Japanese bombers attacked Manila and Cavite with 71 planes targeting six objectives. Casualties included at least 30 killed and 300 wounded across the region, with hospitals crowded and fires burning in Cavite and Manila. Separate raids damaged Aparri, Pasay, and nearby merchant ships.
In a six paragraph address to Congress President Roosevelt called the Axis drive a greater challenge to life liberty and civilization. He urged rapid united action and noted Germany and Italy had declared war on the United States. Two men were killed in a Boulder City blackout when a plane crashed near Boulder dam. Identity of the occupants remained unavailable.
Berlin and Tokyo broadcasts claim Japanese forces seized Guam Wake Island and Luzon positions as American carrier Lexington is sunk. Manila reports heavy raids with 30 dead and 300 wounded. British fleet losses noted and German arrests of U.S. citizens referenced.
Churchill told Parliament Britain must brace for reduced American naval aid and supplies after US losses, but asserted US resolve to join the war. He cited the sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse by Japanese torpedoes and praised Libyan action as Russia aid, while asserting Allied naval superiority over the Axis.
Dexter and Lake Arthur residents attended the meeting and pledged full support for Red Cross relief. Subscriptions totaled 1902 dollars from multiple donors including Elks Club, First National Bank and employees, Price Co. and others, with prominent gifts from Roswell Cotton Oil Co. and J. C. Penney.
Washington December 11 The United States studies broadening selective service to register and classify all able bodied men and women for military and civilian defense. Brig Gen Hershey cites 40 million men with about 25 percent potential service and envisions registering all 18 to 65.
The White House was measured for blackout curtains and staff shopped for materials while only a limited dim-out remains in effect. Floodlights at the Capitol and the Washington Monument have been turned off to conserve light.
The speaker announced General Sir Alan Cunningham’s replacement by Major General Ritchie in Libya. He claimed Britain's merchant marine losses have fallen to less than one-fifth of the June four-month period. Admiral Tom Phillips was reported missing after air attacks that sunk the Prince of Wales and Repulse. No new weapons were believed used.
Texans opposing flood control work on the Hondo river near Roswell New Mexico were told no construction would start until a full hearing and army studies. Texas officials led by Attorney General Gerald Mann met with Army engineers chief Major General Eugene Preybold and representative Thomason to ensure funds and hearings precede any project. Noel, Texas assistant AG, plans a Supreme Court suit over Pecos river water rights while Texas aims to avoid hindering Roswell.
A Netherlands East Indies army communique said Australian bombers based in NEI raided a Japanese air base near the island of Pobra between the Celebes and Palau southeast of the Philippines, one aircraft failed to return. No hostilities occurred in NEI territory in the last 24 hours. A NEI naval bulletin reported NEI naval forces reached the British base at Singapore.
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