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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1941
Page
12
A high official predicted Japan would act before day’s end and indicated congressional approval was forecast, signaling a potential formal move or policy action to follow.
Senate roll call on the Connally resolution followed by a House move for suspension of rules. Rankin objects, Rayburn denies unanimous consent. The President outlined Japan's yesterday strikes in the Pacific and said all measures are ordered for our defense.
President Roosevelt spoke to a tense joint session announcing 3,000 American casualties from Japan’s attack on Oahu and called for a formal declaration of war. Washington woke to wartime measures as aircraft and naval actions expanded across the Pacific and a diplomatic note from Tokyo drew sharp U.S. demands.
White House conferees confirm a war is underway with heavy losses to navy and air forces. Japan’s strike on Pearl Harbor and surrounding airfields caused immense damage. Officials say the United States will counterattack by air and push the war toward Japan. Gen. Robert E Wood and the America First Committee pledge support to the war effort until victory.
Three persons were injured and eight motorists were arrested over the weekend, police reported. Clyde D. Parsons, 38, was cut on the forehead and head in a collision at 6th Street and Union Avenue SW. taken to Mercy hospital. Louis Wentz, 49, suffered lip and chin lacerations when a car hit a power pole at 2nd Street and Janet NE. taken to Mercy hospital. Paul Smith, 43, was abrasioned after being knocked down by a car at Camden Avenue and Navarre SW. treated at Aultman hospital. Driver Stock, 55, was arrested for intoxication.
Charles E Renner 66 of 1114 Deberget NW faced intoxication charges after his car struck a vehicle driven by S W Hey ard of 814 E Broadst Louisville. Vincent B Porro 26 of 200 Eagle SW was charged with reckless driving after speeding 60 mph on Tuscarawas st W. Robert R Schneider 21 of 645 Bellflower Ave SW was charged with reckless driving for parking lot maneuvers to beat a signal. Isaac L McNutt 32 of 1206 4th St SW was arrested for driving 55 mph on Navarre Rd SW. John Luchitz 25 of 1645 Hammond Ave SW charged with reckless driving at 2:45 am for 55 mph on Tuscarawas st W. Arnold L Bolin 28 of 826 Smith Ave NW charged with reckless driving after 1:30 am on Tuscarawas st ow at 65 mph. Chester E Beans 18 of RD 1 East Sparta charged with operating a motor vehicle on a temporary permit without a licensed driver after an accident on 3rd St SW.
Soviet front lines report halting a large German offensive on the Rostov front with gains of 50 to 75 miles reversed, while Mius river fighting north of Taganrog continues, and Russian ski troops claim 2000 German deaths and 46 tanks captured. In Moscow region, German advances near Solnechnogorosk, Mozhaisk, and Maloyaroslavets are said checked as fuel limits loom. In North Africa, British forces claim some success southeast of Tobruk as Axis defenses appear on the defensive.
Salt Lake City December 8 Lorin T Oldroyd urges readers to head to Alaska for adventure and land. He says vast tracts remain available for homesteading in the territory, inviting hopeful settlers to pursue opportunity in the frontier.
Frank Bruell, 29, of Canton, held in Cleveland on a double shooting that killed Anthony Fredericks, 34, and wounded Joseph Fredericks, 40, after a dispute at a dice game. The incident occurred at 7202 Hough Ave in Cleveland. Bruell reportedly admitted the fatal shot and the injuries.
City and county officials activated six month old emergency plans to guard water supplies and communications after saboteur fears. Police, sheriff, and FBI coordinated patrols, deputized guards, floodlighting, and protest precautions while plants bolster defense staffs and 24 hour watch. Governors call citizens to duty.
President Franklin D Roosevelt addresses Congress announcing a state of war between the United States and the Japanese empire following the December 7th attack. He vows united defense, unwavering resolve, and ultimate victory amid a broad Pacific offensive by Japan.
New York dispatch reports that Japan declared war on the United States, creating a state of war between Japan and the U S per the three power pact, with Rome radio noting the development in a CBS pickup from New York.
Los Angeles harbor area including Long Beach Wilmington and San Pedro experienced its first blackout at 4 a m PST today. The outage affected the harbor complex and surrounding cities as a precautionary measure during the early morning.
Test blackouts were held at several Alaskan communities early today as all military posts in the territory went on a war footing.
The British radio announced that an attempted Japanese landing in North Borneo was driven off. It marked the first reported Japanese attempt to invade the Netherlands East Indies sphere according to the New York dispatch.
London dispatch states the British concession at Tientsin North China has been occupied by Japanese troops per an official German news agency broadcast.
Canton officials appealed to every resident to increase defense stamp and bond purchases in response to the war entry. Mayor Folk urged daily buying, the postmaster emphasized helping the nation from home, and merchants vowed to double efforts to support government securities for the front line.
Veterans should not yield to war hysteria yet must pledge united support to the war effort. Christ Bufus, commander of Pup Tent No 11 of the Military Order of the Cooties, spoke at the fifth annual banquet in Cootie Hall Sunday night. He lamented World War II’s start as World War I veterans celebrated victory and fellowship. Bufus said the Veterans of Foreign Wars do not seek war but back the U S government. One hundred attended the V F W social affair, with Royal Youth as general chairman and toastmaster.
Stark County division reports temperatures from 29 to 39 degrees with a record high 63 and low 8 on this date. The trend shows Ohio valley and lake region warmer by 10 to 15 degrees, light snow moving from the Great Lakes into several states, and cloudy skies east of the Mississippi. Also listed are yesterday’s highs and today’s lows in major cities, along with sunrise and sunset times and moon phases.
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