U S and Britain Declare War on Japan in Unison
The United States and Britain, united in purpose, declare war on Japan. President Roosevelt set a national address for 10 p.m. EST as Parliament confirms Britain’s entry. Reports detail devastating American losses at Pearl Harbor while Japan claims major naval gains and widespread attacks across the Pacific.
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Island
Oahu
Britain by 8.10 War Upon Foe Declares War
Britain declares war in fulfilment of a pledge to join the United States in the revelation of a broader conflict. The move signals coordinated action against a foe and frames the wartime alliance as imminent and decisive.
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Britain
U.S
Japanese Push In Malaya and Thailand Amid Fierce Fighting
British Far East HQ reported heavy fighting as Japanese forces attacked transports and landed troops near Kota Bharu and along the Malayan coast. Air raids struck Singapore and northern Malaya while Thailand capitulated and received Japanese troops from Singora Patani and Prachuap. Reports also claimed British cruisers were sunk in Singapore raids.
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Manila
Manila Bay
Cavite
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Philippine
Mindanao
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Langley
Manalag Bay
Philippines
Hong Kong
Thailand
Malaya
Singapore
Spearheau
Luarlier
Japan
Pena Ng
Malayas
Rainroad
British North Borneo
Kot. Bharu
Patani
Singora
Singapore Iswell
Indo-China
Bangkok
Prachuapgirikhand
OngkonHe
Tokio
Weather forecast for the mid Atlantic states and beyond
Eastern Pennsylvania sees mostly cloudy and colder conditions with mountain snow flurries on Tuesday. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies and moderately cold air. Maryland reports partly cloudy and colder weather with mountain snow flurries and a generally fair, moderately cold Wednesday becoming cloudy toward the west. West Virginia remains mostly cloudy and moderately cold with northeast snow flurries on Tuesday and Wednesday, then increasing cloudiness followed by light snow in the north. Western Pennsylvania expects snow flurries and very cold conditions Tuesday, then Wednesday mainly cloudy with light snow at night.
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Pennsylvania
Maryland
West
West Virginia
Hoover Calls for Unified War Effort After Pearl Harbor
Former President Herbert Hoover declares Americans must unite to defeat Japan after attacks on American soil. He emphasizes prioritizing national defense, supporting the president, and pursuing victory, stating alternatives are set aside to confront the crisis.
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New York
Herort Hoover
Japan
United States
America
Japanese landings and raids rocked Philippines defense
Reports say Japanese troops possibly landed on Lubang Island near Mam a Bay with local help as raids hit Manila and surrounding targets. Langley and other U S bases faced daylight attacks. Clark Field and Nichols Field reported casualties and damage. Overall toll cited as about 350 total casualties with civilians heavily affected.
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Mama Bay
Philippines
Langley
U. S
Malalag Bay
Davao
Clark Field
Teas
NBC
Nichols Field
Army
NBO
Fort Mciney
Suray
CBS
Formosa
Scientists Pursue TB Cure Across Ten Labs Today
For twenty years they have helped finance scientific search for a cure for tuberculosis. The nationwide effort continues today in ten laboratories across the country.
Japs Sink 3 U S Ships Claim Battleships Damaged
Japanese reports claim the fleet sank three U S ships including two battleships and a minelayer, with severe damage to four other capital ships and four cruisers.
Japan reports decisive early Pacific gains in war
Tokyo announces sinking of two U S battleships and a mine sweeper with heavy damage to four capital ships and four cruisers. Comet hails naval mastery, cites captured enemy ships and claimed American losses near Pearl Harbor Manila and Hawaii. Emperor Hirohito calls for resolve as raids against the Philippines Hongkong and Malaya proceed.
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Britain
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Tokio Board of Information
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Malaya
Hawaiian
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China
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America
Britain Declares War On Japan In Unity With U S
Britain moves to war against Japan following Roosevelt contact and a synchronized declaration. Churchill announces immediate action with Tokyo and Washington, stressing allied resolve and shared duty. Parliament cheers as the British cabinet authorizes the declaration, signaling a reinforced alliance with the United States.
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Britain
Japan
United States
Winston Churchill
Roosevelt
Congress
Malaya
Tokio
Great Britain
Hirohito
Unidentified planes driven back from Golden Gate
Brig Gen William Ord Ryai of the Fourth Interceptor command says a large number of unidentified planes approached the Golden Gate, were sighted and driven back to sea. Navy vessels are sent to locate their source. Police order and lift blackout caused confusion as residents reported anti aircraft trucks near the water during the three hour alert.
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San Francisco
William Ord Ryai
Fourth Interceptor Command
Navy
Ryan
Yokohama
Marina Boulevard
U.S. Admits Heavy Losses in Japanese Pacific Attacks
Washington reports heavy U.S. casualties from initial Japanese strikes across Hawaii, the Philippines, Guam, Wake, and Midway. Reinforcements rush to Hawaii, ships and facilities repair underway. Casualties include about 1,500 dead and 1,500 wounded on Oahu. Japanese claims of American losses cited as four battleships an aircraft carrier and six cruisers. Lawmakers question detection and call for action.
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United States
Awaii
Philippines
Guam
Wake
Midway Islands
White House
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Oha
China
U. S
Japan
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D-Mich
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Pacific
Seventieth Beerits Christmas Dinner Celebrated at Ferner
A 52 person party marked H C Beerits Sons nearing 70 years in business with a turkey dinner at the Ferner hotel. Attendees included Robert C and John H Beerits, Mrs. John H Beerits, Dr S Hess Wagner, Mr and Mrs Henry Baker Reiley, 25 firm employees and spouses. Speeches honored long service. Fire of 1872 noted, firm began Cook & Beerits.
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Ferner Hotel
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John H. Beerits
W. R. Dougan
Messrs. Beerits
Sally Dougan
George A. Dickey
S. Hess Wagner
Henry Baker Reiley
I. Hess Wagner
E. Scott Brashear
Beerits
Robert C. Beerits
Dr. Wagner
Reiley
Art Witt
Harvey Shaffer
E Scott Brashear
H. C. Beerits’ Sons
Ed Friedline
Cook & Beerits
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