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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
1
The Senate and House rapidly pass war declarations against Germany and Italy after President asks Congress in a special message. Mussolini and Hitler announce war against the United States, praising the Axis alliance as Rome and Berlin vow victory and support for Japan.
The House Oval Affairs Committee reveals potential profiteering by shipbuilders and defense firms and discloses unions hold about 73 million dollars in treasury assets as of April 1 1941. The United Mine Workers show a balance around 4.01 million with further gains, while tax proposals for international unions loom.
Washington dispatch reports William Knudsen declaring readiness to work or fight to sustain heavy defense spending. He said bomber output must rise to 1,000 a month, doubling current aims, and urged a 168-hour work week in five key industries weapons planes tanks ammunition and shipbuilding.
The Juneau Chamber of Commerce urged immediate action to drill a tunnel through the hill behind the public schools into Evergreen Bowl. It would serve as emergency bomb shelter for students and a shortcut from the business district to the recreational area. Dr. W P Blanton proposed the tunnel and Allen Shattuck urged a two and a half mill tax levy to fund construction, estimated at 20 000 to 30 000 dollars. The plan was endorsed at a Baranof Hotel luncheon amid civil defense talk.
Frank Metcalf announced a voluntary partial blackout from 5 30 p m to 7 45 a m for the next three days. No unnecessary lights may show from homes or apartments. Shades down, lights only where needed. Merchants to douse lights, street and display lighting off except safes. Siren to signal complete blackout if it occurs.
Nome Alaska December 11 fire of unknown origin destroyed the Lomen Commercial Company's office dock and three warehouses. Loss covered partly by insurance with tram cars of the Kogruk railroad and several tractors burned. Alfred Lomen reported total loss potentially near 100000 and noted no food shortage due to ample stocks from army and mercantile firms.
Washington reports a tremendous rise in volunteers seeking defense roles as Army Navy and Marine Corps stations nationwide fill up. Long lines formed as men waited hours to receive application blanks and undergo physical examinations, with extra personnel hired to manage the surge.
In Haskell Oklahoma Stacy Moore, 55 and former sheriff, refused rescues as floodwaters swirled around his home. He said if the house goes down he will go with it due to 90 white leghorn chickens in the attic. The piece notes wage hikes reaching a fourth wave since 1933 per The Conference Board statistics.
Washington December 11 The United States is studying broadening the Selective Service Act to register and classify all able bodied men and women for military and civilian defense Brig Gen Hershey said about 40 000 000 people in the nation and a quarter could eventually be available to the Army and Navy and he indicated that registration of women will be considered soon.
In Tulsa Oklahoma on December 11 a 15 year old Bert Corrie began a small roadside venture supplying hayrack rides behind rented horses. The independent business offers rides to locals and visitors as a novelty entertainment.
State and federal authorities launched a wholesale investigation of all Japanese produce growers in Southern California. A thorough check on all food supplies entering Los Angeles markets was ordered to guard against possible sabotage of the citys food stocks.
In Oconto on December 1 secret service agent John Voss circulated a counterfeit five dollar note at a women's club meeting and a genuine bill was later returned. Washington reported Roosevelt sent a message to Chiang Kai Shek pledging support for democracy as Axis struggles continue. The Commerce Department notes 4.5 million motor trucks move on U.S. highways.
Secretary of War Stimson announced the sinking of the Haruna, a 29,000-ton Japanese battleship, by army bombers off Luzon in the Philippines confirmed by the Navy. He noted continued Japanese landings near Aparri and parachutists seizing an airport near Tligan, with ongoing air attacks on Manila and Cavite.
Dispatches from Tokyo report Germany Italy and Japan signing a pact pledging Nippon will not seek a separate peace until all three Axis powers understand and unite against the common war with Britain and the United States. Churchill warns of Pacific naval losses but says Allied strength remains largely superior. Hitler calls the declaration of war the greatest decision of the German people. Washington notes Congress unanimous support to fight, as Japan’s action drives a patriotic surge across the nation.
Vancouver braces for a third straight blackout with Naval and Army Patrols joining the City Police to guard critical areas. Authorities warn residents to conserve power as the city enhances security during the ongoing outage.
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