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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1941
Page
5
Japanese advances and Allied countermeasures dominate dispatches from the Pacific theater. Reports describe seizures, air and sea battles, and bombardment of key bases from Hong Kong to Singapore, with Hong Kong, Wake Island, and Shanghai cited amid widespread censorship and shifting fortunes as Roosevelt appeals for peace.
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The United States Congress declares war on Japan and authorizes the president to use all naval and military forces and government resources to conduct and conclude hostilities. The resolution states the war was thrust upon the United States and pledges full national commitment.
Two San Antonio youths were believed Monday to be on ships involved in Pearl Harbor’s first attack. Lean G Lampeon, son of Angers Lampe, was on the West Virginia stationed about a year. Marvin Dobrowolski, 21, son of Ed Dobrowolski, was aboard the Oklatonia for two years and believed sunk or heavily damaged.
Japanese air raids hit Luzon and Hong Kong targets as Manila reported initial losses with several planes shot down and a blackout in effect. Attacks focused on northern Luzon including Port Storgenburg and airfields. notable hits on Dagupan and nearby sites. Clipper damaged in Hong Kong raid. no American fatalities reported.
Prime Minister Churchill announced Britain's declaration of war on Japan after Japan attacked the United States. Colonial Secretary Moyne and Commons were summoned as Churchill stated that Britain would fight, citing four fifths of humanity on their side and the need to respond to aggression in Malaya where Japanese forces began landing early Sunday morning.
A Tokyo broadcast quotes Prince Fu mimura Konbye promising victory and self-protection. The piece notes optimistic war forecasts, Allied war declarations against Japan, and Tojo joining the Tokyo cabinet with aims to purge Western influence in East Asia.
United States civilian defense head Smith said Texas coast should be on double alert with all coastal cities notified. He urged governors to convene state defense councils and inventory civilian defense programs. Training units and rapid drills were emphasized as part of a broader mobilization across eight states led by Texas Governor Stevenson.
Austin men rush Army and Navy recruiting offices as doors open. More than 25 volunteers apply in one day at the landing station with 15 applications filled promptly. A sergeant notes higher turnout than the previous week while a petty officer cites a rapid normal rate.
A vehicle hit a horse near Camp Barceley killing two soldiers identified as Hankell and another man. Three other soldiers were injured slightly in the incident, which occurred on a highway near Wapedia. Authorities investigated the crash and noted the horse bolted into the road shortly before the collision.
British prime minister told the house that Britain would regard any Japanese strike as an attack on the country. He said Japan aimed to prolong talks while preparing a surprise attack and that China’s Chiang Kai-shek pledged against divisions with a common foe.
Lisut Arar Bartel works as NYA Nalson officer and depot adjutant at San Antero General depot. He handles personnel while designing uniforms for the depot guards, outfits furniture for the depot and Fort Sam Houston golf clubhouse, and pursues watercolor sketching and prefab small houses. A veteran architect, he graduated with a BS in architecture and gained national recognition for a plywood truss design. He previously served as NYA architect and assisted La Villite construction.
Tokyo reports say Japan has won naval supremacy over the United States in the Pacific after a first anti naval offensive. They claim two American battleships and an aircraft carrier were destroyed and six cruisers damaged. Imperial HQ says four heavy cruisers sunk and two battleships damaged, with planes destroyed and merchant ships harmed.
Mexico City December 4 a high official said the government will seek congressional approval for a declaration of war against Japan before the day ends. The official quarter presented the proposal for approval this afternoon.
A festive tale set near Christmas follows Henri Ma¢ Davish who forgets his shop and seeks a quick fix. He meets owner Andy McLed who offers Falstaff Glit Certltr exchange for cases of premium beer to resolve his troubles.
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