The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1941-12-19

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Of the Luzon west coast IN the Philippines were thrown back
into the sea. while American island outposts Of Wake and
Midway stnl we're held by their staunch garrisons.
Armed Coast Guardsmen, acting on naval orders, seized
proudesa, finest. and fastest ships afIoat. The Normandie
had been lying at the Hudson River pier since the beginning
Al Washington Congress moved to register all men from
Is q 64 years of age. with a view Of making those from 10
= -. inclusive. liable for military training and service
In HeEg-k0ng and Singapore the Japanese were reported
inching forward. slowly forcing the British forces back.
Japanese naval units were reported to have flown before
the United States Asiatie fleet In their first encounter.
In Russia the Soyieis were routing the German army Of
100000 men. and broke the upper and lower arms Of what
SATURDAY, DECEMBER Is
The Allies blasted the laps by land and sea. The Dutch
port ships and the commander-in -chief reported 1000 Japan
ese soldiers persisted with the ships. many of whom were
killed BY man-eater sharks.
Manila underwent : strong air raid during the afternoon
which brought the capitals death toll TO more than loo.
Russia practically took a stand with America In War on
Tokyo. labelling Nippon as "a common enemy" belonging 10
the same bunch of Axis gangsters. She also intimated that
against Japan, saying that the Soviet Union would welcome
help on any front In the common cause"
precedented ferocity. executing 100 French hostages nd or
dering French Jews to pay SO 0o, 600 fine
The United States air force struck n disastrous blow Il
the Japanese when they bombed and sunk four ~trOopships
off Northern Luzon- Vigorous attacks had been made
against japanese submarines known TO be operating IN Ia
waiian waters.
Congress prepared to pass its first fund bin. asking
$10.O00,0 600 for more planes. ships. guns and other equip
ment for battle. Il was announced also that the men Of q
10 IS years Of age would supply most of the armed force.
Three other Japanese ~tro0pshFs were badly battered by
II. $. planes.
Turkey notified the United States of It's intention to re
main neutral In the new conflict just broken out"
Japan announced the opening of : general land and ali
offensive against Hong-KOng, Britaln's big naval base OF
the South China coast. and reported progress In her drive
over the Malayan frontier toward Singapore.
Britain reported japanese troops also had struck across
the beaten Thailand into the southern part of British
Burma near Victoria
MONDAY. DECEMBER Is
Secretary Of Navy Frank Knox returning from a per
sonal tour Of Honolulu where the japanese staged their sur
prise attack on December 7, and started the war, bringing
The United States into the war against Axis Alliance. re
ported that 2.S97 United States soldiers and sailors wer
killed IN the raid: the L. $. s. Arizona. an old battleship
sunk: the cd target ship Utah. sunk: three aeslroyers-
The Cassin. the Downes and the ShaH-and the mine LAYER
0elaEa we're lost. The cd batlleship Arizona was eapsized
Japan lost three submarines and Il planes In the attack
TIE navy listed s. Officers dead, 20 wounded, 2,63S enliste
men dead, ana SIS wounded. The Army reported the los
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