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VOL. LXL, NO. 61 (Claoeifled Advertlshig On Page 14) MANCHESTER, CONN., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11,1941 (SIXTEEN PAGES) PRICE THREE CENT8 War Against Germany and Italy Voted;
Jap Battleship Snnk by Arm y Bombers ■ ^ '■ —....------' I fc. ■ Herald Plans Municipal Forum Both Germany, Unanimous in Senate; The Herald has chmpleted plans for a serie.s of municipal forum di.scu.9sions to be held in Man- chester during the coming winter on the topic of proposed modernization for Manchester’s form of Declare War Against Without No in House; government.
'The di.scussions, which it is hoped will pave the way tpward a united request for action from the next General Assembly, will be sponsored by a United States Today committee representing all organizations and in- Haruna Hit by Bomb
terests in Manchester life. Hitler Also Announces The personnel of this committee will be an- Navy Confirms Sinking Congress Accepts Chal> New Military Alliance nounced at a later date. May List All Of Warship; Deter- Icnge of Hitler and Deci.ion of Germany, ReCOrd Set Of Japan, Italy and In the Municipal Forum spon.sored by this com- mittee, The Herald plans to pre.sent hoted experts mined Resistance by Mussolini; Vote of ami Italy; says Roose- Germany for Finish Able-Bodied on the subject of municipal government, together American Forces Con- Present Cast by Jean- velt ‘Wanted War and On Tanker Fight with Britain and with expert opinion on the que.stion of hovv various fines Jap Landings on For Defense nette Rankin; More Sc- Had Prepared for It United States; Reich- forms of government might apply to Manchester’s problems. Luzon to Vicinity on ions Ballot on decla- Day by Day with Dia- Net® Vessel Scheduled to stag Cheers Last Modernization of Manchester’s form of govern- Aparri on Extreme I nited States Studying ration Against Italy bolical Obstinacy.’ Go Down Ways Only For Several Minuter. ment has been attempted on various occasions in Northern Tip of Island Than .Against Germany the past. It is The Herald’aJioi^ that, with the Broadening of [Selec- Rome, Dec. 11.— (Official; 63 Working Days Aft- Berlin, Dec. 11.— (Official non-parti.san support and the civic pride of all Washington, Dec. 11.— (/P) tive Service to Include Radio Received by A P) er Lay ing of Her Keel. Radio Received by A P ) — interests, the Municipal Forum will lead to agree- Wa.shington, Dec. II,— (;p> Germany and Italy declarec — The sinking of the 29,000- All Men and ff'omen. -^ongress voted war against Adolf Hitler declared war ment and to accomplishment. ton Japanese battleship Ha- war today \on the United Quincy, Mass., Dec. 11.—(;P)— against the United States to- Nazi Germany and Italy to- runa by Army bombers off Washington, Dec. 11— The States, arra^ng the Axis Workers In one of the nation’s day in an historic address be- day in a swift response to the northern coast of Luzon United Statea is studying broad- might with Jahan’s and join largest shipyards are claiming a fore the Reichstag. At the President Roosevelt’s appeal in the Philippines was an- ening of Selective Service to regis- ing the wars inyhe east and new world’s speed record In ship- same time he announced a for a "rapid and united ef- nounced today by Secretary ter and classify the able-bodied west into one titanic strug- building as proof of their rallying new military alliance of Ja- fort” for the cause of victory gle. This historic, decision cry "we can build ships faster than of War Stimson. At his press men and women in the nation for “ over the forces of savagery pan, Italy and Germany for a Churchill Asserts military and civilian defense. Brig. was announced by Premier Muaao- they can be sunk." conference, Stimson said the finish fight with the United Gen. Louis B. Herabey said today. and barbarism.” As fast as lini to tlmultuoua crofras in a The ship, the 12,700-deadwelght- Navy Department had confirmed roll calls could be tallied, the Sen- ton tanHer Sinclair H-C, is sched- States and Britain. 'The Fuehrer the sinking, previously reported The director of Selective Service flve-minute speech from\ihe bal- disclosed that even while he spoke aald at a press conference it was ate unanimously, and toe H oum . cony of Palazzio Veneziia. The uled to go down the ways at The by the Army as a battleship of Germany was giving the United Pacific, Far East the "Number 1 project at this without a single “ no" vote, ac». Fascist leader pledged bls^ople the Haruoa class. Determined re- cepted the challenge of Adolf Hit- (Continued On Page Four) States charge d'affaires his pass- sistance by American forces. victory and told them that presi- port, marking the complete breach (Continued On Twelve) ler and Benito Mussolini, Axis dent Roosevelt, "through a spies Stimson reported, have confined partners of Japan with whom tha of relations. of inflnite provocations, b etrajp g Japanese landings on Luzon to the nation went to war Monday. This formality took place at vicinity of Aparri at th)e extreme with a aupreme fraud the populV- 4:20 p. m. (9:20 a. m., e.a.t.). Losses Are Grave Two More Reach Chamber No Separate northern tip of the Islakd, Uon of his country; wanted th* The Reichatag's cheers lasted Japan Claims^ Tbe Senate vote for war against war and had prepared for it day (From Manila,, however, came Germany was 8$ to-A. Motors toe K ae » 4 * U .1 W ..tt sn.. • f several minutes when the Fuehrer by day with diabolical obatlhacy. made hla declaration. Declares reports that Japanese parachutists tally on Italy was recorded, 8en'» He appeared on his palaee bal P^ace Agreed had seized an airport siX miles Fledgas FIgiit to EnS “iLadcrt 1^8 Angeles ators Andrews (D., Fla.), -n«) cony at 2:60 p. m.. (7:50 a. m.. e. Gslftssal Ulunder in from lUgan in eastern Luzon. Cuam Capital Smathers (D., N. J.), reached the 8. fe ), The military pact to make a Aparri Is on the northern coast.) chamber to make toe vote against common war against the United iBformed of War In Axis Pact Attacking Russia and Continued Air Attacks Italy stand at 90 to 0. States and Britain pledged (jer- Blacked Out Now Occupied Fifty minutes earlier. Foreign Predicts Ultimate Vic- The war secretary said there Tbe House vote for war with Minister Count Oaleazzo Clano many, Italy and Japan mutually Germany was 393 to 0 and for war to fight "to a victorious end with were continued attacks by Japa- had Bummoned the United Statea Agreement Also Binds tory for British in with Italy 399 to 0. But In ead$ all available means" and later to For 3 Hours nese alrcriift In the vicinity of 350 Americans, Includ- charge d’affaires to the Chigi p^- Manila yesterday, particularly on Instance one member voted preSa ace and informed him that Ktiig- 'Three Powers to Make None of the three is to otgn an North Africa Drive. ____ ent. ______armUtlce with either the United the air fields at Carite and Nich- ing Governor, Taken Emperor Vittorio Emanuelc had ols Field. This was Rep. Jeannette Ran- declared Italy at war with the Peace in Common Statea or Britain "without com- kin iR-Monti, who past toe k iw plete mutual consent." London. Dec. II.— (/P)— Asserts Order Is Prisoner; Landing on United Statea aa from today. Front Under 1940 Pact Stimson said that losses of vote against war with Japan and . Crowds surged through Rome The new accord jupplementa the Prime Minister Churchill Not Practice; No.News planes In the attack on Hawaii Wake Island Reported. who voted against war with Gex^ I, vociferously demonstrating Axis three-power pact, pledging joint spoke gravely today of Unit-, Sunday, although heavy, already many in 1917. assistance of any of the three at- ,About Planes Sent to ' solidarity with Japan. Tokyo, Dec. ,11.— rofflclal Radio were being replaced. Juat before tbe ballot, Senatont tacked and under which Hitler ed States and British Naval Tokyo, Dec. 11—(Official Radio The German-Italian war declara- Received by A P )—Soon after losses in the Pacific and the Intercept Aircraft. These losses can oe made good, listened to a message from Presi- Uons fulfilled commitments. under made clear, Germany was deciding and they are being made good Received by A P ) Japanese forces dent Roosevelt asking the war word reached here tonight .that to fight the United Statea. the three-power pact tor go to Ja- Germany and lUly had joined Ja- Far East, declared Adolf Hit- now, the eecretary said. He report-' have occupied Agana, the capital declaration and saying that "never The war declaration came after Los Angeles, Dec. 11.—UP)—The an’a aid if ohe were deemed to pan in war on the United S t a ^ . ler committed a colossal blun- ed that a flight of four motored of Guam, without losses to them- before has there been a greater sve been attacked by the United about one hour of Hitler's hour Armv'a Fourth Interceptor Com- Army bombers arrived in Hawaii £ the government announced that and a half speech. der in attackihg Soviet Rus- selves, and also have landed on challenge to life, liberty and civiU-. States., mand extended the Pacific coast's during the Japanese attack. zation.” all three Axis powers had entered Hiat was HiUei'a own declara- sia, and predicted ultimate Wake, the Japanese reported to- II Cbice assured his people the The first of the planes was shot day. Ualleriea Only Partly F U M a solemn pact that none would tion. The German government’s British victory In North Africa war blackouts Into aouthero Cali- pact would "become an Instrument down, but the crews of the re- Senate galleries were only part- make a separate peace. was deUvered to the American despite unexpected reverses. "It fornia’s vital 'defense areas for An Army communique said 350 of just peace between the peoples. maining ships, with a few mo- ly filled during toe momentoua ao- The agreement bound them not charge d'affatrs, George L. Brandt, may well be,” be declaj-ed In a three hours last night with the Americana, including Capt. George "Italians!" he concluded, "once ments warnlAg, brought their ships only to make war Indissolubly to- at boon by Foreign Minister sweeping review of the broadened statement: G. McMillln, Guam's governor, and more arise and be worthy of this in at various air fields in the is- the island’s vice governor and (Continued On Pqge Twelva) historical hour! war. "that we shall have to suffer ■There are planes over and (OouUuued Ob Pag* Four) (OoutlBBSd Ob Page Twelve) considerable punishment, but we south of Loe Angeles that are un- (Oonttnosd On Paga Twelve) (Cootiniied On Page Twelve) MnsooUal’s Message shall defend ourselves everywhere identified. This is not a practice "W e shai; win!’’ with the utmost vigor and in close blackout." This was Mussolini’s fateful cooperation with the United T h e Arm y spokesman aald "you maseage: States and Netherlands Nevy. can assume" that Army planes Flashes! "This la Mother day of solemn were sent aloft to intercept the More Than 2,000 Men Oea’t Vaderrate Gravity (Late Bulletins of tbe OP) W ire) deCTslon in Italy’e history and of unidentified craft,'] but there was Parachutists Reported memorable events destined to give "N o one can underrate the grav- no statement concerning such ac- a new course to the history of ity of lo w s inflicted on the Unit- tivity after the all clear signal Pursuit Plane Crasbes continents. Saved from China Sea ed States nor tmderrate the length sounded at lltOS p. m. (2:09 a. m., New London, Dto. 11—(if) — AM- “The powers of the stedl pact. of time it will take to marshal the Thursday, e. a. t ) Seizing Luzon Airport .4rmy puriiult plane crashed and I F u cist Italy and NaUonal-Social- great forces necessary in the Far V SO Per Cent Effective was destroyed by fire today la tha iit\Oermany, ever closely linked, Several Huitkdred Surviv- Xkut for absolute victory.’’ Sheriff Eugene iV. Biscailuz, In Center Groton section o f tiM tema participate from today on the side Daring Shown Churchill told PazUammt "bur charge of Loe Angeles county’s ci- United States and Phil- of Groton, off a aide road inteiuaeS- of iMrpic Japan against the United ors of Prince of Wales foes are bpund by their ainblUons vilian defense, reported the black- ing with Route 84 near BunMtira SUtes'pf America. Italy Claims Cornera. Tbe fate o f the pUct wbb < and crimes to sack implacably the out was 90 per cent effective. The I ippine Troops Battle to 1 ."The pl-parUte pact beedmea not Immediately detomdned, Ibfffl AndiHepulse Landed at destruction of the English speak- By Jap FKers obserters at the aoehe ezprubMff- Sing[apore Naval Base. ing world and all It stands for." (Contlaaed Oa Page Twelve) Cruiser Hit '^Hrrve Japanese Land- (CouttoB ^ Ob Page Twahre) I the opinion that he t»«d perlohafl* { " I t la the supreme barrier for ing Forces into Sen, The plane crashed on a rocky hfll-.*- Singapore, Dec, II.— (;P)— Radio Correspondent on a u ^ e lr kint.,'’ he said. Treasory Balance alde In what Is known na^tbe H om ^' 'V ' this should be their resolve One of Vessels Bom- P,qnd 'on tho Vetter farm. AiWF^ Mord than 2,000 of aome 3,- Manila, Dec. II.— (ifP)— I Stock Market Repulse During Fierce pe are preparea to meet it If they Wae)ilngton, Dec. 11—OR—The (hCD who sped to tbe scene fn d ^ 000 men who made up the should declare themselvea resolv- poBitlon
..'■kr:'. MANCHESTER EVENING HERALJ>. MANCHESTER. CONN. THURSDAY.^CEMBER U. 1941 MANCHESTER EVENING HERALD. MANCHESTER. CONN. THURSDAY.-DECEMRF^R 11. 1941 PAGB TWO PAGE THREI& 0 V made With fins attached that cause should develop, would N a poten- smaller, due to rainy weather, Count 11,000 a screaming sound such as that' Hurley Views 11 SHOPPING DAYS Aliens Held Pre-ChristmaB Store Schedules How to Fight Enough Food tial crippler of orderly distribution, which discouraged fall planting, O rigi n al F o e of Ja p D aw n P a t r o l Sch ed u le made ny a high sxplosive bomb. says Corbalcy. and, also, concentration of some This Sf/ream Is supposed to cause Rchoing this belief this week wheat growers ><)n production of ^RELIEVE coin ir Catholics Here panic and cause people to run State Guards to Christmas In Hai’tford (A s Agreed Upon By Members of the Merchants' Enemy Bombs For ( loiii^ry was .New York .Markets f.'ommls- Boy, beans, chickens and hoga. But Division, C, of C.) ,, away from the bomb until It has a aloncp W illiam E'ellowcs .Morgan, still 1942 promises lo return a Also GIVE Aggressio n , W ay C h ief M ay H ave A i d e d Ja p s chance lo ignite buildings. Jr. robust yield. County Jail N o w Being ' Stores will remain open ail each Wednesday Result of Recent Parish The average plane carries a "Stocks of sugar, tea, spices and Governor to Inspect U.S. Defense Savings Sergeant Prentice Tells stick of 1 ,000 magnesium bombs T ra d e Began Biiildii during the month, of^ December. Kllhu\floot, hnd striven for when and pineapple juice, as well as Used but New (Jiiarters Census Revealed at W ar Secre tary Stiinsoii which Hcatter on being rclease'l. other foo^, cornmociltles in ' the Parents Of DOiighter Soldiers in All For* BONDS and Root n>0d that position. Officer Recall« Planes j Methods of Extinguish- U p .Siipplieh fo r Pasf Stores will remain open uhtil 9:00 P. M., starting Meeting Last Night. Guest Speaker However, actual action has proved .wholesale 'and retail stores and in lions of the Stale. STAMPS Prepared. la B ac k in g W ith A rnia <1 to Kwp I’PBCf* Would Rour^JOver at ing Burning Tyi'ie. that only, eight p«-r rent of tbe.se I'wo Yeurn, Iss Report. Warehfmses in this * iiy, are largei Beverly Hills, Calif , Dec 11. (rf>, Wedne-sday, December IZtfi, 1911, and continuing bomba are effective , only 80 fires liiUn they have fajen In a long Constance Bennett and Gilbert N ow W hat H e O nce He was\iic first to try to put n^ie at STORES • BANKS Hartford, Dec. 11— '.VFl —-The through December 23rd, 1941. The reason that six masses arc teeth Into tlW rtil'and-KeHogg pact Same Ti»tie Every are caused by the 1,000 bcimbs, and ^ linoH," said .Morgan "There is an Roland are parents of a daughter Hartford. Dec. 1 1 —W —Gov- Detective Sergeant Joseph A. this Is in densely built areas Il> I’aul (ie.n iT and John Bec kley sooner than they expected. Be- 'POST OFFICES count In the Federal roundup of necessary In St. James'* church UrgerT in Peace. to outlaw war. He attempted ,to .Morning I q Sweep Sea. ampta supply for .formal purpo.ses. amor Robert A. Hurley dliclosed i»-ii enemy aliens In Connecticut rose Stores, including food stores, will close at 7 :00 P. M. and four In St. Bridget's church use that treaty lo persuade China Prentice, graduate of the special .Ma,\;ne.sliini Ismibs, that fall in .New Yciri De- 11 ‘/1‘ The' "Ctihsumers who buy more than cau.se of the early arrival of the today, aa be departed for hla flrat to 33 today with arrest overnight on Christmas Eve, December 24th, 1911. each Sunday was explained last hnd Russia to Settle differences Ijonib school at Edgewood Arsenal, jpen plates may be allowed to burn A met lean food iitiiiction ii well in they nead, for’ purpo.ses of hoard- 6 'i pound baby Tuesday night, By John-Lear Washington, Dec. 11—(;P)— A themselves out, whirh they will do there v,aa no time to move the ac- HEIK BUILD InapecUon of the State Guard on ------of one Italian national who was night by Rev James P. Timmins, over, the Chinese V.aslcm raUway. Maryland, speaking' foday on be- hancl, ^ Hng, are dommitting an unpatriotic clde.d to leave this matter with [turned over with the others Into Stores will ^tose at the usual hour of .i;,30 or 6:00 pastor of St. Bridget's church, . Wn.shlngton, Dec. 11.—lA’; Unit- Ho will* rehukfd b\\31nxlm Lltvl- theory that the clock-work regu- In 20 minutes. nvrr b*- (Itit lfired: 'Th-^y' are ai.so tress-from her horntr-Both she (Hid active aendee, that while retain- half of the Manche.ster Defen.sc A i long ago tes the autnnm ol HESISTANCE local defense councils. Immigration ser\'lce custody and P. M. on New Year’s Eve, Wednc.sday, December 3lst, when he told a gathering of men ed States acceptance of .lapnn’s noff, one o f the slgn*M*a of the Kel- larity of the Army's "iiawn pa- The folbiwing measures should hurting their fello-A' citiz