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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-04-25

chiffon, Mrs. Earl >. weber IN
peach taffeta, Mrs. John r. Law
renee in white chiffon and taffeta,
Mrs. John M. Patton in aqua crepe,
Miss Nilee Luckie in a dark floral
print crepe, Miss Sylvia Ross in
white chiffon, Miss Earline Stokes
in white taffeta with a lavender
orchid corsage, Mrs. William Gard
ner in blue organza, Mrs. Freddie
Slemmons in white taffeta strap
less gown, Mrs. Jimmie Lee in a
champagne Jersey, Miss Harriet
Parker in white organza, Miss Cor
inne Powell in black taffeta
trimmed in gold and a white gar
denia corsage, Mrs. j. Walton
Crump in a white and green print
with gardenia corsage, Mrs. Sgd
ney Salter in black crepe with gold
trim, Mrs. David Francis in white
crepe with black accents, Mrs.
William M. Godette in white silk
Jersey, Mrs. J. E. Johnson in rose
chiffon and lace, Mrs. Edith Sizer
in white and black, Mrs. Clarence
w. Wigington in peach lace with
a corsage of sweet peas and roses,
Mrs. Leo Bohannon in a white
Georgette formal blouse and a
black skirt with which she had a
gardenia corsage, Mrs. Lounneer
Pemerton in yellow chiffon and
lace and a corsage of Talisman
roses and sweet peas, Mrs. Tela
Burt in pastel taffeta with long
white kid gloves, Miss Elizaeth Lee
in black taffeta with cerise inserts,
Mrs. Cecil E. Newman in blue
crepe, Miss Jean Petticord in a
white net gown with a beaded
bodice, Miss Pauline Alexander in
blue taffeta trimmed in raspberry
taffeta, Miss Dorothy Schuck in
white chiffon, Miss Lavinia Stone
in pink organza, Miss Mabel Hick-
man in a black formal skirt with a
beige chiffon blouse, Miss Janea-
belle Murphy in black taffeta with
red trim and Miss Billie Rita
Rhodes in a green print organza
with velvet ribbon trim.
An early morning steak fry fur
nished Sunday entertainment for
Messrs. and Mesdames Maurice
Crouch, George W. Brooks, Jr.,
John L. Banks, Jr., James Oliver,
Gerald, Thomas and Charles Har-
grave, and Lawrence Stewart.
The Two O'clock Club met Satur-
day, April 10, at the home of Mrs.
James Oliver, 874 Rondo Avenue.
Pokeno furnished the afternoons
entertainment. All of the men,
bers were awarded prizes. First
guest prize was won by Mrs. John
L. Banks, Jr., and second by Mrs.
Lloyd Shanks. Mrs. George O.
Berry was also a guest. The next
meeting will be Saturday, May 3,
at the home of Mrs. Lounneer Penn
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-04-25

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
TROOPS WILL BE
 SENT OUTSIDE

Washington, Dec. ll.--(UP)--The Senate today unanimously passed 2 bill authorizing the use of National Guard and drafted troops outside the western hemisphere and exc tending their terms of service foE the duration of the war.
 The legislation was sent~to the House by vote Of 06 to o.
 The measure enables dispatch Of O. 6. armed forces to battle zones anywhere in the world and provides that terms of service shall extend until the end of the war and for six months thereafter.
 Sen. Hiram ". Johnson, R., Cal, who blocked passage of the bill yes- terday, announced on the floor that he was withdrawing his objection in the light of "the two momen- tOus events which have entirely changed my purpose"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
TEXT OF GERMAN
 COMMUNICATION
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the naval forces og the United States, under order of their govern ment and contrary to international law, have treated and seized Ger man merchant vessels of the high seas as enemy ships.
 '-The German government, there. fore establishes the following fact:
 Although Germany on her part has strictly adhered to the rules of international law in her relations with the United States from initial violation of neutrality has finally proceeded to open acts of war against Germany. The government Of the United states has thegeby virtually created a state oS war.
 The German government coaase- qnently, diccontiuTes diplomatic re- IatAOns with the United States of America and declares that under these circumstances brought about by President Roosevelt, Germnny too, as from today considers hersalf as being in a state os var with the United States og America.
 Accept, lsr. Charge ufAfleiroe, tho expression of my hish ceaelds exali0n.n
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11

to reach final victory,
 Fight to Conquer
 we shall wago war in order to conquer,
 After an infinite series of provo. cations the Japanese have struck in the Pacific and have achieved great victories,
 Tt is a privilege to fight at their sides,
 "The trl-partite pact (the Ger. mNn-ttaliAn.JapaneS0 alliance, now brought into active force) is Q sure guarantee Of victory aud Q power. tul instrument for Q just peace for the nations"
 "Neither tho axis nor Japan wanted the conflict" Mussouni said, s
 "Hut the United States tyranny by means Of trGaohery which was carried out even against our own people, has wanted war.
 "The first American losses cleAr- Y show what the people of the Ris- ing Sun are made of,"
 Mussolini spoke but Ave minutes, ending his declaration at a;68 p. m, (7;Ss Q, m, EST) to thunderous cheers,
 "The tri.partlte powers will dic- tate Q true peace after total vic- toEy," he said in his peroration.
 The approximately 100000 per- sons who crowded the Venice Square and overflowed Into nearby streets called Mussolini back to the balcony nine times to acknowledge their cheers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
Congress Unanimous In War Declaration
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belong to Spain, and the Azores and Cape Verde Islands, which are Por' tuRueGe.
 And within our own Hemisphere are islands belonging to vichy France, notably the island of Mar tiniQue in the West Indies where the French gold hoard is cached. The aircraft carrier Bearn and Q French cruiser also lie there and on the flying field are many American planes which were en route to France when that country tel m June, 1940.
 The formallties to be completed after action by Congress include only signature of the resolutions by Speaker Sam Rayhurn and Vice. President Henry 4. Wallace before submitting them to the White House for Mir. Roosevelt to sign.
 But the war wheels were moving with the first word from abroad that Germany and Italy had come in to help Japan.
 Vote I'm Senate, House
 The Senate adopted Q resolution recognizing war with Germany at I2:3l D. m, EST, today.
 The Senate vote was announced as eo to 0.
 The House followed swiftly by adopting a similar resolution.
 The House action occurred at l2:Al D. m., EST. There was no debate.
 The Senate then took a roll cali vote on recognizing war with Italy and adopted the Italian resolution at 12:43 p. m.
 The Senate vote on declaring war with Italy was announced as 90 to o. PICK UP TAKE 2E
 The house vote on the German resolution was announced as So3 in favor, none opposed, and one pres ent". The one who recorded herself as merely present was Representa- tive Jeannete Rankin. R., Montana. The house then passee the Italian war resolution.
 We went to war unanimously this time. There were no dissenting votes to either war resolution, although Representative Jeannette Rankin, R., Mont, voted ''pFzsent'' instead of ''gea" or ''nay". ahe voted against lns 1apansae war rsolutlcn on De-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11

NS0AAsAAAASa Ak0AN k@NV ~ ther or prohibited under plans he. ing drafted by OpM,
 Neisoas tire order provided that processors may not consume or pro- cess any rubber except for As or higher preference ratings, 1t stlpu- lates that rubber may not he pro- cessed, except for defense orders, at q rateF greater than that in No- vemher.
 Must Have Rubber
 Maintenance of Q sufficient sup. ply of rubber to meet army and navy needs posed q difficult proh- lem for the Senate military af- fairs committee, Secretary of Commerce Jesse H. Jones gave it q gloomy picture of rubber supplies yesterday, saying that approximately 600,000 tens are now available. That's about one years normal supply. but with strict control over distribution 1t can be made to meet defense needs for two and Q half years, Jones believed.
 The United states normally oh. tains most of its rubber over pa~ cific sea lanes. With those routes virtually closed. government officials must find new sources of supply or greatly increase synthetic pro. ductior.
 Jones said approximately so,OOO tons of synthetic rubber would bN available from eight plants sched- uied to begin production in l2 months.
 Civilian Supply Director Leon Henderson conferred with automo- bile manufacturers about further reductions in their production pro- grams. Automobile production al- ready has been ordered decreased more than 50 per cent.
 EnteIprtsing manufacturers who found substitutes for steel, zinc, copper and other metals, have been advised that the government needs the substitutes, too. President Roosevelt has said that e maximum of 50 per cent of the metals used by. civilian factories this year will be available in l942.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11

f cenber 6.
 The senate passed the German resolution, o0 to 0, and voted s0- to 0 for war with Italy. The house vote on Germany was Se9 to Q, with with Miss Rankin voting present" On Italy the house voted 300 to O. with Miss Rankin again present" Arrival of additional members iu the house and senate chambers after the passage of the German resolution accolntsd for the larger vote on the Italian resolution.
 Brief Message
 The president sent his brief messs age to congress, where it was read by clerks barely more than four hours after Germany and Italy had announced their declarations against this country. Both house and senate were set for almost inc mediate adoption ot war resolutions.
 The text of his message was as follows:
 TO the congress of the United 1 States:
 "On the morning of December llth. the government of Germany, pursuing its course of world con- quest, declared war against the United States.
 '.rhe long known and the long expected has thus taken place. The forces endeayuting Co enslave the entire world now are moving towards this hemisphere, ''Never before has there been c greater challenge to fife, liberty, and civilization.
 Delay invites greater danger. Rapid and united effort by all of the peoples of the world who are determined to remain free will enc sure . world victory of the forces of justice and of righteousness over the forces of savagsry and of barhar- ism.
 "Ytaiy also has declared war against the United States.
 T therefore request congress Co recognize q state of war between the United States and Germany, and between the United States and Italy," lend textl. ne senate after listening e the message. began Co vote imnaedlately on a Eesolution recognizing fhe var with Germany.
 zhs var resolutions hn6 bsen pHes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11

The ship was said to Dc Of the 2o," eco ton HlfanuHla class,
 The authoritative Janes fighting ships lists TO japafiAse battleship of that name CT class. There gre, how- ever, two battieshlps of the Kongo class, the Harufia and KiriSima, iil active service. These are Of 2o,330 tons eaeh.)
 As regards the fight against the JapaneGe attempt to invade Luzon. main leland Of the Philippine group, in . threat to manila. tho great C@yite naval base nd the rmy flying fiieds, the communique aS- serted that c Philippine army it' vision had beaten back light Jap. ai1eSe troop attacks. near Lingyeii, !n pagaslaan Province !o0 snI.es north Of Manila.
 (This point is the closest to which tho Japanese had come 10 Manila in their invasion attempts. Whici. previously had been reported as cen- tering farther north on the west coast and on the north coast. Lin. gayefi, an important trade center, n on the gulf os Linsayen. A direct main line railroad connects t with Maniia.)
 The Manila Tribune reported that an American tank ship was sunk during yesterdays Japanese raids or Manila and that one American and one British freighter were damaged. Several seamen were killed and at least 24 wounded, the Tribune said,
 Two Priests Arrested
 The Manila bulletin reported that two Catholic priests had been ar. rested at San Fernando, in Pam. pai1ga province, for alleged fifth col. Iiinn activities.
 (san Fernando, mentioned in ths war department communique as ( zone of Japanese invasion attemptC is on the west coast Of Luson, north of Lingayen gnIf).
 The bulletin asserted also that in Manila signal line between Nichols nytng held and an cir raid tower was cut, supposedly by fifth column ists, and delayed the alarm when the Japs raided the Manila bay ares yesterday.
 AAE 1@A1 CkaAe1 W8E0GD Al1xe0& e. Eugenio issued detailed instructions to the public for procedure in event of gas attacks.
 Reporting the new situation, the army afternoon comniunique said:
 "Our scouting planes took to the air during a noon air raid and were reported to have kept a formation of Japanese bombers away from Manila. The enemy aircraft were re- ported to have been turned back ana were last seen heading in . westerly direction.
 There were no further develop ments in the situation in northern Lllzon. Enemy attachments who landed on the Lingayen coast t:re being disposed of and mcpping ut operations are ira progress"
 A lone enemy plane circied Mar ia this aftern0on, apparently on reccn- i1aissagice. The drone of feh.er planes, apparently U. S. army pisnes ln pursuit. was heard from the United Press cfzlces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
Hitler, Mussolini \ Tn WarIike Speeches
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hsVoa that the German broadcast may not have been anna direct from radio mcrOphOnes but from record Inn eg Hea speech They reported that Na1 announcer interrupted repeatedly to give an English TansiasOn =
 onIess voice until he neared the end of his address when his voice rose to the familiar shEiinesS) HITLER ATTACKS ROOSEVELT HNer led up to his declaration against the United States with lengthy attack upon President Roosevelt and his allegedy anti German policy He listed long series of American attacks against Germany Ills listeners eheeed and laughed at his occasional bursts Ot satre Once the broadcast interrupted by chorus of fu from tho Reichstag members.
 POINTS MADE BY HITLER
 lThat Britain and the United States have "agrantly violated" International Law.
 9-That the United States ''plans to take over the British Empire In che hour of It's collapse aS safely and with as little danger possible"
 S-That the Axis has suffered temporary defeat in Lihya due to British superiority in heavy tanks.
 A-That only winter has halted the Maxi attack on Russia and that will be resumed but not before next summer,
 That the United States was preparing plans for an attack upon Germany in lSAS.
 YEAR OF HISTORIC EVENTS
 "A year of historical events Is ending" said Hitler A of the greatest decisions Is coming If Providence has decided that struggle shall occur thankful that have been elected to lead this struggle which will decide sour future for 800 or 1000 years"
 series of fOreSSeS air bases and naval bases which have been built from the Kkenes In far northern Norway to Frontiers of Spain.
 HITS AT JEWS, NEGROES 'It Is my unShakeabe determination tO make this European front" he said unassalable and pregnable"
 He charged that AmeriCaS threat to Europe stems from Ian inheritance of Jewish Negro spirit"
 Fighting was unavoidable" he said "GeHmany Is the Chef champion of this fight The Germans are in the struggle to save the interests of the whole of EurOpe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
WATERBURY TO
 TEST BLACKOUTS
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Police Arc Ready
 Police were ready for possible ofa ders to round up aliens.
 The American Brass Company announced that It's employees who had been inohilized iEl the state guard cali would receive the differ. eIlce between their guard and facs tory pay, temporarily at least. Other factories were non. coanfnateal but were expected to follow suit.
 Chlef Air Raid warden James :. Curtin announced that arrange ments had been completed Co sound air raid alarms by continuous biows lng of sirens and factory whistles for four minutes. "Ail clear" signals will Do given by Short, staccatc blasts.
 Mayer Names COSnmitee
 Mayor scully appointed to the defense utility committee the fol- lowing: William T. Jebb, division manager for the Connecticut Light and Power Company; D. Leslie Beebe, manager of the Waterbury district of the Southern New Eng. land Telephone Company; Attorney Frank Healey, counsel for the North East Transportation Conn- paHy; Alfred ]. Drummond, supera intendent of the Waterbury division of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company; City Engineer Charles A. Root, Superintendent of Public Works Herbert Scott~ Smith Assistant Superintendent Of Water Frank Cassin.
 This committee will make pianG to protect the c!ty's communications and transportation in the event oi air raids or other emergencies.
 The Defense Bond committee will act to stimulate sales of defense bonds and stamps even further. A city-wide drive for bond and stamp sales $ likely.
 state Guard MEoblllred
 The state guard, Inobilized T1aes- day, accepted nine new recruits, three in Go. D and six in co. c, The third battalion, which includes the local units and which is coni- manded by Major Peter Y. Fox, is awaiting special secret orders.
 WateTbury's air raid control sta ton and observation centers vert still operating on a 24-holir 6 day basis. The control station Is located in the Chamber of Commerce build- ing, while the observation posts are In three strategic locations.
 Volunteers for civilian defense work were signing ip by the score They were enlisting as air raid wars dens, control station workers, hOs- pital volunteers, child welfare, mo- tor transport, canteen, first aid and in other defense capacities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
. nduty at defence plants.

nduty at defence pEantss
 The Southern New England Tele. phone Company yesterday had the windows of teh operating room at its Waterbury building hlacked out as c precautionary measure. Inc company is taking other steps to safeguard telephone communication.
 The OpM haa announced award on December c oe A contract Co Cha Chase Brass and Copper Company, fer SS6A,000 I'm timing rings Sot fuses.
 Close Co 10000 volunteer air raid observers are needed for spotting work in Connecticut, 1t was Ans nounced today by Christopher Fl. Wollenherg chairman. This huge number !s an addition Co the many volunteers now serving. The volu1a- ters are secured through the AEnef- lean Legion.
 Officials at the local Civilian Defense Volunteer office in the Chamber of Commerce building
 today expressed their gratitude for the response to thear appeals for volunteers for tasks og sew eral kinds connected directly or
 indirectly to this country's war
 effort. They stated, however, that auxiliary iiremen and air. plane spotterS for night work are
 still badly needed. Persons eager to help In this way may register ct the office on Field street. or may call A-le0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
Japanese Battleship
 Sunk By Americans
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Philippine troops.
 Btlmson predicted the uitimste triumph of the United states cause the "alitocFatic" powers.
 HesVy Loss Of Planes
 fEe sald there was Q "heavy loss of planes ifa HaWaii aS Q result 0i Sundays surprise raid, but said thai it "caSl and ie being made good al the present moment" He said alst that full details Of the attack age not yet known, but that the pFin. cipaI concern of the war department is getting defenseS strengthened eveEywheTe.
 we do not believe in Teclmina. ton og piacine cf tho blame on any. body ct this time," gtimsota said we believe that iS . sign cf i'm. maturity. The investigations car come later. Now we are stFesstna pfepagedness."
 eiE said that one incident hac given him great encouragement during the attack on Hawaii. Whiie the bombing was in progress, he re- veaied, 6 flight of flying fortFessei arrived at Hawaii from San Fran. cisco. Etinison said that the first oi these planes was shot down, but the others were able to land safely al other aiFportg. Of these, he said twc suffered slight damage which hai been repaired.
 He said that this showed the abil. lty of American soldiers to keeT their heads and talk ecare of them selves.
 Must Expect ReveEseS
 Gtimson told newsmen that VI must expect initial reverges but thai It is "the last shots and not ths first that count"
 He said the American people should be careful never to under. estimate the ability of the JapAnes' seamen because I've seen enough of them in the Far East to know"
 The Har1na, . vessel of 2e,3Sl tons, was built in 1913 and carried |a normal complement of eo0 oEi- eers and men. The ship was armed with eight 1l-inch guns. sixteen G. inch gslus and lesser arms.
 The Harslna carried three aircraft which were added to her equipment in 1927. The ship was refitted be- tween 1928 and lD30 and bsilges were added, reducing her speed but pro- viding added protection against submarine attacks. The ship was de- signed by a British Naval architect
 Early Manila Reports
 Manila, Dec. 1..-UP)-An army cOmmunique announced today that United States bombing plane had set fire to 6 20,OO0 ton Japanese battleship and asserted that the sit- aation was completely in hand in the fight against a Japanese at tempt to invde the Philippines.
 Later communicates, indicating an increasingly favorable United states position, said a Japanese detach- ment which landed near Lingayen on the vest coast of Luzon Island was being disposed of in mopping llr operations and that intenceptcl planes had driven off 6 Japanese bombing formation which brought noon air xaid alarm to Manila.
 me battlezhip. first Major Jap. anese casualty, burst into flames af. ter three direct hits off the northern coast og Lfzon Island and vas lefl blaeing flefcely.
 l6as lhe direct hits. llle Az1Ss. Ices suH plane d1en M 7~
 s ela e8 tl8 Nl1e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
|SS5,OOO FOR RED
 CROSS IN CITY
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 President Roosevelt will isgue toe morrow Q proclamation supporting the new nationwide appeal for a minimum Of fifty million dollars Co carry on this now efgort, it wag stated. Fifteen per cent cf the quota to bo raised by tho Water. bury chapter may be retained for iocal war relief expenditures, acc cording to Mir. Davis telegram, which urged that the quota be raised in Gte shortest possible time.
 ofaclals of the local chapter are confident that the people of Water bury Will rice to meet this new emergency, and will make their contributions as speedily and ae generously as possible. Checks should be made payable to the American Red Cross War Fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11

pared for the instant action. One resolution recognizes the war with Germany and the other acknowieds- co the Wag witk Italy,.
 Democratic processes were flfue- iionIng smoothly as tho second var message in leSs talRa 70 hours went VI AhA eazAaa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
'NetOsy'' Highlights
 M Present Crisis

Though troop movements are be- ing kept secret, possibility has grown than anti-aircraft forces will Do send to Waterbury. A regiment has already been stationed at Hart ford, with its guns loaded and ready for action,
 A meeting tO coordinate black. cuts In New England cities will be held in Boston within Q few days, Waterbury will he represented.
 signs painted on roofs to guide aircraft must be removed, Governor Hurley and State Defense Admin iStrator Samuel F. Fisher have ore dered. All such signs, whether they give the name of the community or show directional arrows, must be painted out.
 The former Hebrew WomeN's Home for Children, . thFee.st0ry building on Che outskirts 0e I1AIt- ford, has been offered to the state for use during the emergency, The offer was made Co Governor Hurley by Mt Slanl hospital, which recent " bought the property.
 Arrangements to supply all parts of the state with sand for use In fighting fires started by bombs have been made the state defense coln- oil,
 Governor Hurley, who has cam celled all speaking engagements, was Co Inspect state guard units about sAs ssass so&ay. Many es sAesa aee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
ANCIENT

Fifteen distinct geological eraa are represented in eha material oxoonsd between the summit of Bryce Cam ypR and tlie fl6oE e lho 0zsnd Gan- SqA