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Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09

rlnQuStrldl ana naval CenterS was
lacking, but the German radio SAID
that Tokyo had ordered air raid
precautions in the areas north and
southwest of the capital.
A Tokyo broadcast said that there
had been no enemy planes over
Japan up to $50 pm, EST, Mon
dayr4but a ColusNbie Broadcasting
system, correspondent at Manila re-
layed reports that the Japanese capi-
tai and Kobe, which is the center
of an important naval yard, had been
bombed.
A British communiQue said that
artillery batteries at Hong Kon5
had halted" a Japanese land at
tack on that isolated and blockaded
colony, with Canadian troops taking
the lead in defense action. One
Japanese plane was hit by anti
aircraft guns, the communique said.
japanese airplanes bombed the
Manila area by moonlight and re-
turned to the islands this morning
and tonight after a series of attacks
ClIdO SduOCQ COllolOCl dblC
Clark field, near Manila, and to
scattered objectives throughout tho
Philippines including Davao, Iba,
Baguio. and Tagueharao. One Amer
lean naval ensign was killed at
Davao and one was killed and 70
wounded at the United States Army
station of Nichols field.
LANDING REPORTED
There were persistent reports
without confirmation that Japanese
had landed on the island of Lu-
bang, which lies off the entrance
to Manila bay and is about 80 miles
from the Philippine capital
japanese claims that Guam and
Wake islands had been taken, also
we're not confirmed.
Severe land fighting was in prog
reSs on the Malaga coast, however,
as the japanese sought to strike
toward Britain's great naval base
Continued on Page 8, Col. -
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War Or
Fl it'll e
/ k G Iv
Pre- sident Works
On Spe ech SIa+ed
For Tonight

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.
(UP)-Congressional leaders
were ready today to acknowl-
edge war with Germany and
italy if those Axis powers
join their japanese partner in hos
tilitieS against the United States.
Speaker Sam Rayburn told the
United Press another war resolution
would be adopted Immediately if
either Italy or Germany move
against this country.
President Roosevelt, still appar-
entity uncertain of the intentions
Of Rome or Berlin, addresses the
nation at 10 pm. q pm. psf to-
night in his new and virtually all
powerful role of war President" "
His address will be devoted largely
to a discussion of the Nazi pat
tern of the present war involving
the United States, the White House
said
Secretary Stephen Early said the
chief executive would spend most of
the day working on his address,
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y AMBL|NG
EXPORTER

Darn it
When Jimmy Clark, selectec
was ordered to join 80 other Seltc-
tees for trip to San Diego to be
examined. he was a happy mai.
Not because he was being drafted
but he thought it would be an op-
portunity for Il high old time II
San Diego.
III have sWeI time over there,
Jimmy exulted. I'll nave time to
get out and celebrate while the resi-
of them get examined &C. toI
Clark comes carly in the alphabet
Jimmy went to the bank anC
cashed a check. Then he robco
himself in his best celebrating raj
ment and set forth with the s.
SelecteeS
Dressed 10 the teeth and BEAM
ing with happiness, Jimmy Walkec
into the place thr examination was
supposed to take place.
.'IIey, you" barked some kind OF
an officer. Come here" The malI
pointed a forefinger at Jimmy ano
snagged him out of the crowd
Take these papers. I appoint you
temporary sergeant in charge Ci
these men. Take over
Jimmy, a little Wilted as to per
sonal splendor and smiling not al
all was the last man to be eXamin-
ed just before it vas time to start
back to FL CentrO
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09
Axis Aliens Held
Here, Elsewhere in
Wholesale Roundup
u. S. Attorney General
Asks No MOlestatiOn
Of Peaceful Aliens

FBI agents and peace Of
ficers in Imperial and San
Diego counties rounded up "a
aliens during the last "a
hours, they announced Tues
day, while in Washington the Unit
ed Press quoted Attorney General
Francis Biddle in an appeal to the
governors of all 48 states Ito pre-
vent moleStation of all peaceful and
law abiding aliens
One italian and four Japanese
were in the Imperial county jail,
and 10 japanese and IL Germans
were Jailed at San Diego. In Los
Angeles, Richard B. Hood, head OF
the Los Angeles FBI office, an
nounced that 325 Japanese, So Ger
mans and nine Italians have been
taken into custody in that area.
Meanwhile Japanese residents in
this area we're finding it extremely
difficult to cash checks. One El
Centro bank reported it had allowed
only three citizens of japanese an
cestr%. all known personally to the
bank staff, to cash checks. A federal
reserve bank ruling against allow
ing bank Withdrawals by Japanese
was expected to be clarified soon,
easing the situation.
Attorney General Biddle, in Wash
ington, pointed out that regularly
constituted law enforcement off,
GERS, particularly the justice de-
partment, are taking into custody
all axis nationals who have been
listed as dangerous to the peace
and security" of the United States
and asked individual citizens to re-
crain from molesting peaceful anc
law abiding aliens.
The request was made while the
Federal Bureau of Investigation was
completing its seizure OF German
italian and Japanese nationals whose
names had been carefully listed IN
preparation for such an emergency
as arose from the u. S.-Japanese
war.
Nearly 400 Germans and Italians
throughout the nation were taken
into custody during the night, while
nearly 900 Japanese nationals nave
been seized in the last 48 hours
Officials said the roundup was near
ly complete.
Biddle addressed his request for
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on SandalWood, and to say that we
were gratified Dv what we saw is
putting is much too mildly.
AS you know, the Ell Centro cham
Der of commerce is going to give
away SIS. in addition to the regular
prizes, in telephone poll of homes.
The idea being to make three calls
each evening, and award 81 prize
to the first person who answers
and says his lights are up.
Well, sir, the three calls were made
Monday night, and none of the
three netted winner. Here are the
Continued on Page 8, Col. 81
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City water supplies all are watch
ed "a hours a day by armed guards,
the irrigation system and 1mperla
dam are under special armed guards
placed there by the government, ot-
ficers are watching the foreign dis
tricts of all cities and in rura
areas where foreigners congregatc il
any great numbers, airplane warm
ing lnnknutS are manned "a hour,
a day by a crew of l6 individual.
working in shifts at the 38 station:
established throughout the county.
all law enforcement officers arc
working under direction and IN CO.
operation with government officials.
Fire departments in all valley
cities have worked out a system to
be followed in case of bOmbln9s
and are working on a plan to pro-
tect rural areas, additional sup
plies of serumS and vaccines needed
in case of epidemics are being
sought, medical and nursing forces
arc organized. the Red Cross is ac-
lively functioning, man cases Of
duplication of activities were c!iml-
mated, and the whole system speed
cd up.
The highway department received
orders to put civilian guards Oh
liver and canal bridges and other
officials were instructed to guart
railroads against possible sabotage
The guards were on shifts deSi.net
to provide 24-hour protection.
Tuesday morning Chairman Evan
Continued on page 8, column O.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09
NO XMAS BLACKOUT
Yule Lights Glow in Ell Centric

Ell Centre will be the most bcauti-
full lighted city in Imperial Valley
this Christmas, if the folks keep
going at the present rate.
You can drive along almost any
street in town night after night
and it won't look the same as it
dld the night before Where tonight
Their, will be few scattered lighting
decorations, you'll have to use both
hands and your feet to to count
them tomorrow.
That's just how fast the towns
people are putting up dazzling dis
plays in competition with their
nciGhborG i'm the l941 PoSt-PreSS
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09


fenSe points, such as the Submar-
inc shipbuilding yards at Groton.
RADIOS SILENCED
On the Pacific coast the federal
communications commission issued
the order silencing radio broadcast
ing as far east as Denver and salt
Lake City. 1t followed three air raid
alarms in San Francisco. There
were similar alarms in other San
Francisco bay and central coast
cities.
The broadcasting ban later was
lifted in the Pacific northwest after
several hours of radio silence. 1t
remained in effect in California.
1t. Gen. Jonn L. Dewitt, COM
manding the fourth army, said the
planes apparently had come from
an aircraft carrier They could have
been on reconnaissance duty De-
Witt said. "TheY could have gather
cred information for future use"
Capt. w. K. Fitzpatrick, 18th naval
district chief CT staff, and Brig. Gen.
William Ryan, commanding the
fourth interceptor command, con-
firmed the approach of the hostile
aircraft which they said came as
close as 30 miles of the Golden
Gate" Ryan said they finally turn
cd off to the southwest toward Ha-
Waii.
CARRIER SOUGHT?
There were reports naval units
we're searching for the planes and
for the carrier. Navy and Army
sources were silent on this phase.
Ryan, who had announced Monday
night such search was being made.
said Tuesday: Il am sorry such
speculative stories are being circI-
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PRIVATE PLANES AT
IMPERIAL GROUNDED

All private planes and pilots in
the United States are grounded
by order of the United States gov
ernmcnt.
The airlincs and the military
have the air to themselves on the
mainland.
Chad Sproule of Imperial said he
and other private pilots had be-
come office pilots during the last
few days.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09
BULLETINS
MEXICAN TROOPS TO
MOVE THROUGH VALLEY

WASHINGTON, Dec. g. UP)-The state department
announced today that it has authorized the passage
considerable body of Mexican troops through the United
States their to reinforce the defense of the Mexican
state of Lower California; (The Mexican troops leaving
Nogaes Tuesday, expected pass through Imperial
Valley en- route to Baja California;
"SEIZE MARTINIQUE"
WASHINGTON, Dec. O. (UP)-Sen. Tom Stewart D.,
Tenn asserting that aircraft based the French Island
Martinique could attack the eastern L. s. seaboard told
the senate today that the u. S. should immediately seize
Martinique and French Guiana.
PLANE OVER PANAMA
NEW YORK Dec. 9. (UP)-Thc National Broadcasting
company said today that Panama radio broadcast
ported japanese aircraft flying the Panama coast
this morning but that no bombs dropped.
SCOUTS MISTAKE
HONG KONG, Dec g. (UP)-Hong Kong defenders saw
japanese scout signaling yesterday from what he appar
emily thought natural mound. Actually it a
concealed mine The mine touched off The Signaer
vanished.
CARRIER REPORTED SUNK
MANILA, Dec. g. (UP)-A totally unconfrmed rumor
circulated today that japanese aircraft carrier has been
sunk off Zamoaes the west coast of Luzon, north of
Manila.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09
II Amt Legal

II Amt Legal
Get written consent Of district
attorney endorsed on petition, was
a note pinned TO the top OF some
kind of legal document laid en- the
desk of Deputy District Attorney
Charles G.. Halliday.
Halliday attended TO whatever
was necessary and sent the docu-
ment and note back to Dorothy
Reynolds in the county clerks Of
flee. He had penned these words
under her message
Il gave my written consent when
I stood up before the preacher in
san Francisco July "a, 1912, or may
Continued on Page 8; Column 81
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09
Draft Restriction
Repeal Approved

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9. 'UP)-
The house military affairs COM
mittee today approved legislation
repeating restrictions on the use
of selectees and national guards
men outside the western hemiShere
and U. S. Possessions.
The legislation also would wipe
out the 30-month limitation on
the service period of selectees.
Chairman Andrew J. May, D.. KY,
said the legislation would permit
the holding in service of all men,
bers of the Army for. the duration
of the war and for six months
thereafter. He added that the vote
was unanimous.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09

Christmas lighting contest.
Although the contest only got
under way officially Monday, score
CT homes already were brilliantly
lighted Monday night, when, taking
precious time out from trying tC
keep the populace informed on the
war with Japan, the contest editor
Gid a bit of browsing here and
there; and 10, and behold. the ole
village had been transformed into
a thing OF rare beauty
We didn't have time to visit all
sections of the city, but we die
drive n ways along Olive street ano
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09
Trucks, AmbuIances
Rumble Thru ".
On Way Westward

Imperial Valley became a military
highrcad Monday night as scores
of trucks and ambulances sped
westward from uaannounced head
quarters to unannounced destina-
tionS.
Early Tuesday morning six Navy
planes landed at Imperial airport
On a routine training flight and
during the day planes were heard
overhead several times.
Long lines of trucks and am
balances hurried through Ell Centre
and headed west during the night
hours Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09

the small Island of Lubang only 80 miles from the city
Reports said Japanese had landed only small force and
it assumed preparations being made by American
forces to attack
An announcement said person killed and IL
wounded in the raid at Nichols Field Army air base
Manila In addition headquarters of the U. s. Asiac
fleet said Ensign Robert George Tls had been killed BY
a japanese air raid on Davao Island Of Minanao. |
(Royal Arch Gunnson Mutual Broadcasting System
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09

correspondent reported from Manila that Ensign r. E.
Whitx of the U. s. Navy, also killed in action at
Guam. GunnsOn said Japanese aircraft carrier from
which 200 planes had been operating had been sunk but
the Navy refused to confirm deny the report)
(The Columbia Broadcasting System correspondent in
Manila said the city had not suffered heavily from bombing
but that damage elsewhere in the Philippines had been
heavy.
United States defense forces officially reported
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09

MANILA, Dec. o. (UP)-Japanese struck at the Phil
ppnes by land and air today and 100000 residents Of
Manila went to the hills for safety.
Enemy planes bombed the Manila area by moonlight
early today and flames ieaped up the southern side
of the city after air raid alarm at There
two earlier alarms but planes appeared The bomberS
returned for another attack tonight but met heavy anti
aircraft fire from the American defense batteries
Reliable said japanese troops had landed on
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09
aniIa Residents Flee TO Hills as Bombers Strike

to have inflicted considerable" losses Japanese air
squadons attacking the Philippines but officials still with
held comment reported enemy land operations.
Lieut.. Gen. Douglas Macarthur, commander-in-chief
of the American forces the Far East said the japanese
Sustained considerable aerial losses in attacks on island
objectves including Nichols Field Just south of Manila.
The attacks ranged from LuzOn Island which Manila
is situated to Davao on Mindanao Island in the south.
Continued or Column
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09

los ANGELES, Dec. 9. CUPJ-.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, grim
faced and dressed entirely in black,
today urged American housewives to
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09
Guards Stationed
Throughout w.
Irrigation System, Domestic Wafer, All
Other Vital Facilities Watched; Air
Raid Spoilers on 24-Hour Shift Here

Imperia Valley, vital arteries of water and power was
under close guard Tuesday, and the valleys citizens united
in emergency precautions against any possible crisis ,
An ancy session Of the Imperial County Council
of Dofensn Monday brought all plans to head.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09
SAYS
TOKYO KOBE
HIT BY BOMBS
japan Continues
Smashing Attack
: By UNITFA PRESS :

Japan slashcd at the Philippines and Malaga Tuesday
there hints that American long bombers
had realiaed with attacks Tokyo Kobe and the Island
of Formosa Official confirmation of raids Japanese
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09
TEMPERATURE

Maximum Mon. 76. Minimum
Tues. al. 5 pm. Mon. 65, humidity
AZ. am. Tues. AZ, humidity So.
Noon Tues IS. humidity sc.
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LOS ANGELES HAY
U. S. No. l S22.-23; U. S. No. 2
Leafy l. V. S21-22. u. S. No. 2
S16.50-17.50. Mpls. Dec. flax $685.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-09

El Centro Business Barometer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08

Adjutant Hugo wlbere has just received through Territorial Head- quarters in New York City cabeled report from London concerning re- cent Salvation Army activities m war-torn England, where The Salva- ton Arrny's International Head quarters is located.
 Large crowds thrice packed Vest minister Central Hall recently for a great day of devotion. The meetings were conducted by General George L. Carpenter, supported by Mrs. Carpenter and the Chief of the Stan, Commissioner Alfred G. Gun ningham. The meetings proved the remarkable virility of the Army in battle-scarred London, showing It's strengthened rather than impaired by two years of war. A deep hn- pression was created by the General when he read an international news communique indicating Salavationist victories, despite difficulties, in Holland, Germany, Norway, and elsewhere.
 The night meeting was 8 spiritual triumph, triumph over blackout conditions and possible danger. The great majority of the congregation was profoundly moved by the testi- monies and remained for the power- full prayer meeting. Forty-one seek CTS knelt at the mercy-seat, includ- ing q number of servicemen. pr. Campbell Morgan, Bro. Hugh Red- wood, and the International Com misisoners assisted.
 Mrs. Carpenter has concluded an extensive Home League Campaign in Scotland, leading the first full days councils with Home League local officers ever held in the British Isles.
 One hundred and eighty cadets, the first all women session since the last Great War, were welcomed at Denmark Hill,
 The ruins of International Head- quarters provided the background for the presentation of the latest mobile canteenS given to The Salva- ton Army by American firms.
 The first Red Shield Club for military, naval and air force officers was opened in London's West End.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08
STILES DEPICTS
 SPORTS IN TALK
Illustrated L ecture On "New England at Play"
 Enjoyed by Over 100

More than Q hundred members Of the Waterbury Naturalist Club, the Mattatuck Historical Society and guests attended an illustrated lec- ture on New England at Play" given by Dan Stiles last evening at the Mattatuck Historical so- ciety building.
 Mir. Stiles, deSoting himself par ticularly to the theme of individual participation in various leisure time activities, rather than merely ob- servation from the side lines, show ed colored motion pictures of many of the ways in which New England people enjoy themselves in their spare time.
 The lecturer, who has appeared on several occasions at the Second Church forum, as well as before the Naturalist Club, introduced his au- dience to several new kinds of out door sport, in addition to such ac- tivities as fishing, hunting, boating, and baseball which have lnog been widely popular.
 Wlndjammer cruising, fold-boat- ing, End amateur railroading are among the lesser-known sports de- picted by Mir Stiles. Perhaps the most breath taking pictures shown during the evening were of the rugged scenery of Maine, cilminat- ing in an ascent of Mount Katahdin. Ice boating on Bantam Lake made up another interesting sequence of pictures.
 Following the lecture, Miss Helen Stoddard presided at g reguar meet ing of the Waterbury Naturalist club. The organization voted to send flowers in memory of Robert Platt former member of the group.
 Plans were made for trip to Mc- honk, in New York state, this week. end. At the next meeting, Oct. 21 Thomas Benson will show pictures taken this summer at Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08

The board of registration today resumed sessions for the enrolment Of new voters after swearing in a total of 68 eligibles. Voters will be made each day from 9 @. m. to 8 p. m. until next Tuesday.
 After Tuesday the only new vot- CTS to be made will be those be- coming 2l between Oct. l5 and Nov. (. They will be sworn in Nov. 3.
 The voters registered yesterday were:
 Anihal Fernandes, 56 Aver street; Evelyn Graves, IS McGill street; Edith zailskis, 826 Chase parkway; Patricia Finn, 50 Beecher avenue; Pauline L. Cipriado, 43 Welles street; Earl Mason, 2l Grlggs street; James Thomas, 2l Griggs street; Joseph Adophe Cyr, 3S7 South Main street; Patrick M. Geraghty, 69 Washington street; Herman Eason, 68 Vine street.
 Philip Iannucci, 237 Congress avenue, James Chauncey Carethers, 132 Platts street; Georgeann E. Russell, 9 Clinton street; Charles Schroeder, IS Savings street; Alice Anna Schroeder, IS Savings street; Joseph J. Burns, fl Catherine ave- nue; Catherine M. Deleppo, Nor ris street, R. F. D. No, 1; Armand E. Guertin, Lakeside boulevard, R. F. D.. No. 3; John c. Ritucci, 24 Hawley avenue; Gino zucchetti, 2B5 Bank street; Clarence H. Oberempt, 85 Ellsmcre avenue; Theresa Semeraro, 593 East Main street; Michelina Stango, 67 Green mount terrace; Eleanor P. Rice, 138 Washington street; Marie Alice Herbert, 53 Colonial avenue; Mill ton Kaplan, 45 Sheldon street.
 Others On List
 And Stanley w. Jegela, 800 Chase parkway; George R, o'Brien, 3ll Willow street; Milton J. Cunning ham, 337 South Main street; Mary Monserrat, 60 Jefferson street; Ed ward F. Bly, g Walnut street; Matteo Cedela, 37l Congress ave- nue; Jane E. Russell 28 Clinton street; Flora J. Bartolini, 42 Bald win avenue; Nellie s. Adamaitis, 25 Green street; Mary E. Callan, 3l Homer street; Angeline M. Ciri- clio, l55 Sylvan avenue; Mary F. Mucci, 48 Dixie avenue.
 Lillian M. Lichtenstein, 41 Pros- pect street; Josephine M. Cipriano, 4 Granite street; Generose J. Dan- clio, 653 South Main street; Nieh- olas Baritone, 2l Manhan street; Irving R. Benson, 20 l-2 Easton avenue; Francisco Lanaro, 2S7 Grove street; Homer Gagne, 26 West Clay street; John H. Powell, 365 Willow street; George T. Cor men. l83 Homer street.
 Geraldine Hemlock, 6S Elmwood avenue; John F, McAree, APO Thomaston avenue; Mary c. Cor coran. i9 Charlevoux street; Alma M. Atkinson, 7l Park road; George H. Mclean, 1925 West Main street; Philomena Perugini, lol Laval