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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1941
Page
3
Prime Minister Churchill addresses Parliament detailing Britain's unified stance with the United States and the Netherlands after Japan attacks. He emphasizes moral resolve, vast allied support, and four-fifths of the world aligned against aggression, urging steadfast endurance and shared purpose.
Navy announces critical need for men and keeps all recruiting offices open 24/7 nationwide. Enlistment limits set between 11 and 50 years old. Hundreds of youths respond, with strong interest in Syracuse and New York.
Ottawa reports Canada declares war on Japan after a three hour Cabinet meeting. Prime Minister Mackenzie King says proclamation makes Canada at war with Japan and notes alignment with the United States and Great Britain. He announces internment of Japanese nationals deemed dangerous and urges no mob action against loyal individuals.
The Foreign Office told British Ambassador Sir Robert L. Craigie to deliver a declaration of war against Japan to Tokyo and request his passports. Prime Minister Churchill to announce in the House of Commons that Britain is in a state of war with Japan retroactive to the start of hostilities.
The Netherlands East Indies Government urged all residents to arm in response to the imminent Japanese air attack on Batavia. A state of danger from air attack was proclaimed and defenses prepared as Governor-General Van Starkenhoff announced the decision.
The Japanese Empire pursues aggressive actions aimed at establishing regional dominance across East and Southeast Asia. United States and British Empire enter active war alongside China as the Netherlands Indies government vows to resist the Japanese advance.
A roundup from Latin America reports Costa Rica and Nicaragua declaring war on Japan. Peru, Uruguay, Cuba, Mexico and others pledge support, with emergency cabinets convened and anti aircraft guns manned. Brazil and Colombia hint at war but await official declarations. Naval and oil-field security measures increase as regional countries unite against Japan.
Central New York youths rush to enlist in the war effort following a Prime Minister broadcast urging national mobilization. Local schools and community groups organize drives, fundraisers, and recruitment events to support the military.
Japanese bombers struck across the Philippines targets including Fort Statensburg Clark Field Baguio Davao Aparri and the Batan Islands. Reports also describe attacks on Guam and Honolulu with battleships sunk and aircraft carriers involved amid mass blackouts and a tense defense posture in Hawaii.
Polish Minister Stanislaw Stronski announced Poland stands united with all Allies against Japan. He called the Japanese attack a trigger for victory with the United States in the war. The Free French National Committee under General Charles de Gaulle declared war between Free French territories and Japan.
R. Sato, head of the local Japanese colony and branch manager of a vernacular daily, was arrested by the FBI as an enemy alien and ordered held indefinitely in Sacramento California.
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