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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
7
A stance urging united support as Japan attacks U.S. positions marks the entry into global conflict. It lauds democracy, labor, and American enterprise, pledging steadfast resolve and no return to normalcy while defending freedom of speech press worship and enterprise.
The medical profession has established about 6 444 boards under the Selective Service Act and has examined over 2 660 000 selectees without pay. They estimate the value of the exams at ten dollars each, totaling roughly twenty million dollars donated to national defense.
Officials praise the force as the healthiest army in memory with unparalleled physical standards surpassing those in Europe. The doctor plays a great role in national defense and officers are drawn from private life.
Nations including Australia Belgium Canada China Cuba Dominican Republic El Salvador Free France Greece Honduras Netherlands Indies New Zealand Nicaragua Panama Poland South Africa and the Soviet Union allied or cooperated with the US on Japan war aims. Under Secretary Patter urged 24 hour martinet production for victory. The PAB said defense shifts to a victory program. Knudsen warned of a 198 hour week for bombers and industry to match demands. Odlum urged doubling wartime contract distribution in New York. Henderson ordered auto output to 60 percent of December. The President called industry and labor leaders to Washington on December 17 to avert disputes.
President warns metals shortage will force use of at least half of metals in war production. Agriculture chief touts record food reserves. Officials curb auto tires and price basics to blunt wartime buying surge. Export bans extend to Japan and occupied regions. rubber exports halted except for Lend Lease. Morgenthau orders border closures to Japan and asset freezes for Japanese nationals. Enemy aliens labeled by proclamation with most held for custody. a few remain free under strict federal oversight.
The nation moves to full war footing after Japan attacks Hawaii the Philippines Wake Midway and other possessions with heavy casualties. President Roosevelt asks Congress to declare war and allies Japan Germany and Italy respond. War mobilization expands selective service civilian defense and health services while censorship and information controls tighten nationwide.
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