Tokyo Moves Into Malayan Area As War Expands
The Associated Press reports a vast Pacific theater with Japan and the United States at war. The White House cites 3000 killed or wounded from the Honolulu attack, Britain declares war, and U S forces sweep Pacific waters seeking battle with Japanese ships as carrier based raids hit Hawaii and Guam.
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Congress Declares War After Roosevelts Plea
United Press reports that Congress quickly declared war on the Japanese Empire after President Roosevelt urged victory. The Senate passed the war resolution 82 to 0 within 21 minutes of his speech, and the House followed, voting aye by 1 13 p m. in a rapid turn from peace to total war.
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U S Rushes Planes To Hawaii In World War II Note
The White House said several Japanese submarines and planes were accounted for and that active resistance continued near Hawaii. Reinforcements of planes are being rushed to the islands as Tokyo papers cited sunk U S battleships Oklahoma and West Virginia. Churchill in London pledged war and closer alliances with America and the Netherlands East Indies, praising joint preparations.
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Conflict in Thailand and Pearl Harbor Battles Reported
Observers speculated American warships might have met Japanese forces between Hawaii and the Philippines as Japanese carriers attacked Honolulu. Tokyo claimed US battleships were sunk and others damaged in the Pearl Harbor strike while parachute troops were reported in the Philippines.
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Canton Plants and Utilities Go Under Wartime Guard
Stark county defense facilities faced heightened alert as industrial leaders plan actions to prevent sabotage that could disrupt weapon production for the war effort. Canton naval ordnance plant guards, doubled under Lieut. Commander Bob O. Mathews, signal a firm stance, with meetings called to coordinate protective measures and possible production changes.
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Rush to Enlist Sparks City War Prep
Amid news of Japan's wartime actions, 64 district men rushed to enlist in the regular army, navy, or marine corps. By 1 p.m. the army station had 34 applicants with two accepted and sent to Fort Hayes, while the navy and marine offices each logged about 15 applications. Recruiting offices opened at 8 a.m. in the post office building and soon drew waiting crowds. Sgt Donald Frazer and Sgt Thomas Rhea led the efforts as inquiries surged for immediate deployment.
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May Says House Panel To Repeal Troop Restrictions
Chairman Andrew May of Kentucky told reporters the House Military Affairs Committee will meet tomorrow to draft legislation repealing limits that prevent selective service and national guard troops from being used outside the western hemisphere.
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Ravenna Man Killed in Honolulu
Ravenna Ohio soldier Lieutenant James Derthick aged 22 was killed in the bombing of Honolulu, the War Department advised his father Paul Derththick.
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China declares war on Japan Germany and Italy
Foreign Minister Quo Tai-Chi announced at a special press conference that China has decided to declare war on Japan Germany and Italy. He said China is prepared to make every sacrifice to collaborate with the United States and Great Britain in defeating Japan.
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Japanese Reported Dropping Gas Mustard Bombs
Singapore dispatch says an official British communiqué reports unofficially but unconfirmed that Japanese fliers dropped mustard gas bombs. The claim appears in an INS dispatch dated December 8.
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Mrs Roosevelt to Fly to Coast for Civilian Defense Aid
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt assistant director of the office of civilian defense will fly to the Pacific coast by airplane tonight to assist emergency civilian defense work on the West Coast amid wartime duties and preparations.
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Showdown in Africa and Warsaw Front Headlines
German and British tanks clash in North Africa while Soviet forces push a counteroffensive near Moscow. Berlin says Moscow unlikely to fall this year as winter nears. High command reports failed Russian landing near Yevpatoriya on the Crimean coast.
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Haiti Declares War on Japan Amid World War II Ties
Port au Prince Haiti announced a wartime declaration against Japan. The move aligns Haiti with Allied powers during World War II, signaling official government stance and potential defense measures.
Mexico to seek declaration of war against Axis
Mexico City December 8. President Manuel Avila Camacho will ask Congress to declare war against the Axis powers, signaling the country’s full participation in World War II. Details follow on page 12.
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Rankin lone vote against declaring war on Japan
The House approved the war resolution 388 to one with Rep Jeannette Rankin of Montana cast the lone dissent. Speaker Rayburn and Vice President Wallace must sign before sending to the President, formalizing US entry against Japan. Knutson of Minnesota backed war saying they declared war on us.
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Rankin and Knutson Vote Against War in 1917
Miss Rankin and Rep. Knutson were the only present House members to oppose the 1917 war declaration after President Roosevelt framed the response to Japan’s attack on December 7. The scene included a standing ovation as the chamber declared a state of war with the Japanese empire. Chairman Connally introduced the Senate war resolution at 12 50 p m seeking immediate action, while Sen. Vandenberg of Michigan urged delay to comment. He said that when war comes to us he stands with the commander in chief despite prior differences.
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Roosevelt War Message to Congress on Pearl Harbor
President Roosevelt describes December 7 1941 as a date that will live in infamy. He notes Japan attacked Hawaii while attempting to mislead the United States, causing severe damage to naval and military forces and many American deaths. The message blanks in mid report as text continues on page 12.
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