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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-11-20

Hello Folks:
Even though the Thanksgiving
and Xmas Holidays are not very
far OF, the weather here of late re-
minds one more of Easter time
than anything else. In fact, quite
a few male ''rOmancers" and female
''romancees'' are looking around
for prospects with that Love In
BIOomish" look which comes only
in the spring time. Let's hope they
won't be too confused, though,
cause winter will be blasting in
with full force mighty soon we
bet. -.
EVERYDAY TALK:
A number Of folks were day
dreaming Cor shall we say night
dreaming) at the Dreamland Cafe
last Sunday night. Some of the
familiar cafe socialites" were:
DICK MANN, FELIX CLARDY,
MARIE ALLEN, STAFF SGT. and
MRS. HENRY BOWMAN, JOHN
MARSHALL, DONALD and
MARY BRADY, CECIL TAYLOR
and LEILA READY, and those
dashing navy men-JOHN ROB
ERTS, JOHN WYCLIFFE, ASH
BY GASKINS and DIV R
RHODES. What St. Paul lass
baked a fine" batch Of crispy
cookies and sent them to her love
light down in one of the Southern
Army Camps? Upon receipt Of the
box, our soldier boy was one proud
fellow, what with Dragging about
his gal and what an excellent cook
she is. Anyway, when the box was
opened there was actually not a
one cookie in it, but just box Of
sugary crumbs. WAS our soldier
boy embarrassed.) Now whose
fault was it that the cookies were
in such a condition? The cooks
fault-the packer of the cookies or
what? Just heard that THE
RESA FRANKLIN of Mpls., who
is now working as a stenographer
with the Government in Washing
ton, D. c., has been appointed to
the position of Asst. Section Chief.
EDDIE WRITER'S (Ger-
aldine's hubby will be leaving
soon to join Uncle Sans ranks in
the very near future. .. What very
sweet Twin City lass, who actually
believes she is flashing a huge dia-
mond engagement ring about
(which her fiance gave herr, is
really just wearing a fashy Fir
con ring worth $1,000 at the high
est. (Ain't love grand? Especial
ly when heel of a fellow deceives
you to the point of outwardly show
ing how downright cheap and de-
ceitful he is.) E. Have you heard
of that rather attractive matron
about town who is tired of her de-
voted hubby and four "kids" and
is now stepping out with a very
young eighteen year old boy? . d.
These folks who have so much of
this so-called MOTHER WIT"
have a poor way of showing it.
Tut! Tut! If the shoe fits, wear
it,
FOOTBALL JOTTTNGS:
The Phyllis Wheatley Halle @.
Brown football game is scheduled
for Thanksgiving Day at P. VI.
and not 3 P. NJ, as previously
stated. Coaches JOE CAMP and
JIMMY LEE say they are conf
dent of Fl. @. Browns victory this
year, what with JOHNNY COT
TON (whO made the End All City
Team and LOUIS HOUSE (whO
played on the Championship City
League as their top Halle" stars.
On the other hand, Coaches FRED
FRANKLIN and DON A L D
STRAWDER of Wheatley's team
are positive that their boys will
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-11-20
Council Advisors.

Following the main program
there will be a social hour with
music and other entertainment.
Membership in the Urban League
Youth Council is open to all youth
of Minneapolis. All interested
young people are invited to attend
the meeting on the 9th.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-11-20
CALCIUM
The Great Human
Need

People Of all ages need calcium
and few today get a sufficient
amount of it for the greatest Of
most abundant health.
The best and the cheapest source
Of calcium is in dairy products.
The lower the income for food
the greater the need for more Of
dairy products in the regular every
day diet of all Of us.
Fresh fluid pasteurized milk
daily in some form should be used,
either as a beverage or in cooked
food.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-11-20
The Sport Light

By JIMMY LEE
The eighth annual Thanksgiving
football classic will be ushered in
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-11-20

the South" and protesting the &C.
tivities of President and Mrs.
Roosevelt, was sent by McCorvey
to Chairman Edward ]. Flynn, of
the Democratic National Commit
tee.
eve simply have to maintain
white supremacy in the South"
McCorvey wrote. eve are going
to maintain white supremacy in
the South and there is just no
rhyme or reason in the Federal
Government, most especially dur
ing a Democratic Administration,
taking such action as the Federal
Government has recently been tax
ing in connection with Government
contracts in our section of the
country.
81 can say to you without fear
of contradiction by anyone who
understands the Negro problems
that President Roosevelt and his
wife have done more towards up
setting and disturbing the friend
ly relations heretofore existing be-
tween the white people and the
colored people of the South than
all of the other Presidents and their
wives who have occupied the
White House during the time l
have been old enough to take no.
tice of such matters"
Raising Funds Difficult
McCorvey complained that he
had been trying to raise party
funds in Alabama, but had been
met on all sides with statements
that it would be impossible to get
substantial money until we first
had some definite assurance from
national headquarters that our
party was going to turn over a
new leaf insofar as the handling
of the Negro situation in the South
was concerned"
Southern poll tax Senators
called the McCorvey letter to the
attention OF Senator Alben W.
Barley d., KY yesterday in try
ing to persuade the Democratic
leader not to make the motion call
ing up the Pepper-Geyer bill to
abolish the poll tax. But Barley
rejected their appeals and an
nounced he would make the motion.
McCorvey's letter said that mo
right-thinking Southern man is I'M
just or unfair to the colored race"
but added:
ave will not stand for anything
even remotely resembling social
equality and such thing as having
the white girls and white boys of
our section working side by side
with Negroes in factories or else
where, in filling Government con-
tracts or any contracts"
The letter cited also the fight to
repeal the poll tax, which McCor-
vey said "has made our people aw-
fully sore with the national Gov
eminent"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-11-20
DenOunces "Rabble"


II really see no reason why those
in authority in Washington" he
said, SHOULD be trying to force the
Southern states to let the bars
down and eliminate the almost
nominal sum of $3.50 per year for
the privilege of voting"
McCorvey contended that "a
great many of the thriftless, shift
less, worthless type of people, both
colored and white, fail to pay their
poll tax and, by reason thereof,
we have a more intelligent cleo
torate than exists in some states
where all kinds of 'rabble' are per-
mitted to vote without question"
Among those familiar with Ala
bama politics, the McCorvey letter
is believed to be the opening gun
in campaign to elect Negro-bait-
ing Gov. Frank M. Dixon, of Ala
bama, to the Senate in place of
Senator Lister Hill.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-11-20
President and Mrs. Roosevelt
Assailed for Extending Hand
of Democracy to Negroes

Albanian Assails FDR Wife Over Lack of AntNegr0 BIAS
DEMOCRATIC STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
COMPLAINS THEIR ATTITUDE MAKES IT DIFFICULT
TO RAISE PARTY FUNDS
FromP is Bureau n Washington
ia letter written by Gessner l. NC
Convey of the Democratic State Executive Committee Oh
Alabama protesting attitude of the Roosevelt Administration ana
Negroes figuring behind the scenes In
the Senate battle the poll tax.
The letter. insisting upon of hte
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-11-20

Buy War Bonds TOdayI
Evening star., 1942-01-25

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
GOLD, DIAMONDS, SILVER.
We pay highest prices. Ask for Mr.,
Opperheimer. 903 st. NV.
GOLD, DIAMONDS.
Highest cash prices paid Arthur MarxeL
els p st NV. RIM. 301 MA 02s4
Evening star., 1942-01-25

COATS-l sport plaid, size. IA; l green
coat with skunk collar size 16' black ans S0st 6i.
Practically new. Lady leaving for South.
Evening star., 1942-01-25

BRICK, LUMSER-Wrecking 100 bldgs. at
clean bricks: 500, 900 so. IT. of lumber in
ali sizes; 1000 doors: 5000 sash; 800
radiators In all styles; 90 heating plants
some with oil burners; 100 bathtubs,
basins. kitchen sinks, gas ranges; pipe,
fttings, I-beamS, etc. At rock-bottorn
Evening star., 1942-01-25

DINETTE SET, extension table, 4 uphol-
altered chairs; will sell reasonable. 1908
Davis pl. NV, Apt. 202. EN-: 1851.
DINING ROOM CHAIRS. 6. in good con-
, dition; no dealers. Phone Emerson 1442.
DINING ROOM SUITE. .1O-piece; living
room; good condition; reasonable. o34
Cue st. NV.
Evening star., 1942-01-25

COAT, camers hair, with skirt to matcn.
> fox capes, sport jacket, misc. elothlns'
sizes 12-l4 ia. 1916. -
Evening star., 1942-01-25

ARINETS-CIoseout of used inStru-
ments at REDUCED PRICES k6 Renee tsrms s39 Re, Re-
nnhIic 62iS kits, 1880 G st. tmlddle
nf the hlnckl.
Evening star., 1942-01-25

COMPLETE BARBER FIXTURES. lnciuo-
sno > chairs. used only about > years. Also
BEAUTY PARLOR FIXTURES and EQUIP
ment in perfect condition. May be IN
spected at Woodmoor Shopping Ceniei'
-Four Corners, Silver Spring. ME- 10
Evening star., 1942-01-25

DIAMONDS from estates and private par
ties must be sold at sacrifice prices. Very
10/IOO carats, for $3.50. Beautiful.
perfect diamond. weighing | 5i100 carsts.
for $3.50. Perfect diamond. weighing "a
csrats in mans ring, for $3.50. Fine
diamond, Weighing sOI100 carat in fine
platinum mounting with side diamonds, for
1915. Ask for Mr.. Oppenheimer, BOB T
Evening star., 1942-01-25

sacrif1ce Tor cash. Do. 0-oV.--
CHAIRS, solid walnut; d tables 4OxoO
inches. 1906 Kennedy ST., on CoIuni1ia
ave and 3Ith. Hyattsville. Home Sunday
and eveningS.
Evening star., 1942-01-25

RADIOS-Visit the Piano Shop, 1918 eth
St. NV. and save on good used sets.
console. $3.50; 3-band Grunow console.
50 so: 3-band Philco console. S14.s5;
Wllcox-Gay end table Hepp1ewhite model
81 95; Zenith bookcase, S19.95 also many
others, including floor sample l941-42
sets at reductions up TO 40eo for cash or
short terms. Republic 1890. The Piano
Shop lO16 eth 81
Evening star., 1942-01-25

CAMERA. 2Ax3I. speed srapic, ZAP
extra, Hugo Meyer range finder nash
Elementary lenses, filters. 2 lens hoods;
Complete outfit brand new. bought Dec
90; no dickering, 30cc of list for casn-
net $50. F. B. Filley, Oil Enderby
drive Alex Va Temple 4545.
Evening star., 1942-01-25

TYPEWRITER. Corona port. S14: Und
port, SIS; Und. Royal stand: S27. tSUND
44S Park rd.. Apt :. CO. 1925. Blaustelns s.
TYPEwRITERS, ADDING MACHINES, new
and used. sold. rented. repaired. Terms.
Open evenings American Typewriter Co..
l43l East Capitol ST Ii OOS2.
Evening star., 1942-01-25

sPINET PIANO washington
people surely know real value. They come,
they LOOK Look; then buy Instead ste on,o Of cheap a
pianos at great saving This group,
specially reduced. includes ! Regency. !
Hepple white, / Louis XIV. / Colonial. ]
moderne and i blonde. Also other hoor
samples and demonstrators available on
conv. terms. Lester Pianos, Inc, 1881 @
Evening star., 1942-01-25

FURN-3-pc. liv. rm. suite, slip covers;
dinette set, rood cond. solid maple twin
beds, comp, almost new; very reas. 2Sl0
Texas ave. Sc, Apt. 202, blks. S. Pa. at
Evening star., 1942-01-25

sizes; doors, sash, sinks, bathtubs. radia.
tors, boilers from hundreds Of wrecked
buildings; steel easement SASH 63x36 in;
General Wrecking Co, MI. GIT. Brent
Evening star., 1942-01-25

BRICK LUMBER-wrecking 4s41 to 1888
wis, ave. and, Suburban Gardens Amuse
sash: all materials from 200 bldgs, 5s M
st: 80 bldgs., Frederick, Nd, moved TO our
yard; hundreds of bargains. Open Sundays
to 80 pm ArnoH cWI Wrecklns Co.. lloo
Evening star., 1942-01-25

FURNITURE one-room apartment. COM
plete; owner transferred. Before p m.
Sunday, Apt. "a. 1440 Chapin st. NV. 25'
FURNITURE for sale; apt. for rent 2 r, k.
and bath; reasonable 1908 Conn. ave-
Evening star., 1942-01-25

REFRIGERATOR 6.5 cubic IT.; perfect
condition: S45. Call after IL am. En-
|
Evening star., 1942-01-25

BEDROOM SUITE dark MAHOGANY: dbl.
bed good condition. 32u Jefferson st.
Evening star., 1942-01-25

BRICK. LUMBER. PLUMBING MATERIALS
at bargain prices Largest stock in Wash
tngton from hundreds of wrecking JOBS
feconditioned and neatlv arranged for easy
selection at HECHINGER'S. Save time and
money by coming to any Of our YARDS.
"Foundation TO Roof at Rock-Bottom
pr-c
Evening star., 1942-01-25

FURNTTURE-Bedroom, living room. d.
matte; new; decentralized; sacrifice for
cash. Temple 6617 Sunday III. ewes, SIS.
Evening star., 1942-01-25

RADIO-PHONOGRAPH the Piano
Shop. 1015 1th st. NV, and save on
good used sets. Atwater-Rent with 2
speed turntable. Sl4.95: Philco console.
S24.95: 1910 model Stewart warner with
3-band radio. S35; Magnavox chair-side
model, like new. S5g.g5; late model Zenith
with automatic changer So9.S5. Also
at reductions up to 4OGo for cash or short
terms. Republic 1890. The Piano Shop.
Evening star., 1942-01-25

REFRIGERATORS. rebuilt and guar, all
standard makes, as low as S29 .95: We are
authorized dealers for GENERAL ELEC-
pHIfCO- and CROSLEY REFRIGERATORS
Buy now while they are available and prices
are low. Liberal trade-in allowance; Easy Easy
terms. You may pay with your hght Dill.
ELECTRICAL CENTER,
M yu mol SSTO
Evening star., 1942-01-25

in blue, like new. S65: studio divan, $50
tempe. walnut dining room suite. S15;
maple knee-hole desk. occ. chairs end
tables. lamps, Frigidaires. Open Sun.
afternoon and evenings. 3l6 Ninth st. nv.
Evening star., 1942-01-25

TYPEWRITER Rental Service. 5716 18th
NV. GE. 1SS3-Underwoods, 81 .S5 mo-. 4
mos. in adv, 5.55; no del. 81 add. dep.
order. Sc 1857 Newton st. ". AID. .2462.
Evening star., 1942-01-25

able, practically new. with case: originally
cost S74 so; price. S45. e22 Ridge I'd. Sc.
FTP 0dDR
Evening star., 1942-01-25

BICYCLE: jig saw, never used; rip saw,
slightly used: workbench: going to Army.
Call Decatur 1866 or inquire 1449 r. L.
Evening star., 1942-01-25

RADIOS-Only few left: brand-new A.
tube sets only sl0:95; used General Eiee. e
reasonable charge for repairs. Macdonald
Typewriter & Radio Company, SIS l4th
st nv 2Ss
Evening star., 1942-01-25

REFRIGERATOR. SteWart-Wafner, 70 II.
new. never used. CHI. 6144. 5511 gath
st. n Arlington.
REFRIGERAToRS-C sale repos-
sessed. used and new. Hundreds to choose
from. All makes. all models. all sizes.
We operate the largest refrigerator plant
in the East and therefore We are able TO
lowest prices. Frigidaire, Westinghouse,
q. E., Norge, Crosley, Kelvinator, Leonsrd,
ETC., from $1,000. Up to years frse
allowance, easy terms. New 1941.1942
modeia all standard makes at Wholesale
Lux APPLIANCE Co.
washinston's Largest Refrigerator House,
ell 9th st. NV. Republic 1176.
Open I'll Pm.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-10


recently chose" by the American Mothers Committee
Golden Rule Foundation particularly dsns
TOR her .upersfve qualities to be 1925 Of all
mothers. :" -
lesderI in CreensbooI religious social
e MRS Berry takes special pride in her accomplished chill
dten all OF whom engaged OF public service
or are preparing diligently for such service.
Four OF her sons will be in the United
State: Army Navy One entering the priesthood and
two daughters Sisters Of Charity All have been col
iese as they grew old enough.
The. roll call Of the u Berry 'ehiIdren:
John Vixe sales Of his parents coal business has
enlisted for active duty in the u S. Naval Reserve.
Mary Elizabeth. Sister of Charity charge Of business
office. Emergency Hospital Buffalo. My.
William NJ. IT,. TO be ordained this year priest in the
Psssionst Order, Union City, ~ j.
Francis XII graduate this University
Medical College First Lieutenant in u S. Army Reserve
James Fsntl94o graduate Of West Point. Now Second
Lieutenant in U. S. Army Air Corps
Margaret Sister Of Charity teacher of Creeorisn music ST.
Domirie's School, Baltimore. Nd
Katherine mrs. Richard IA Fuller Greensboro Engaged
in national defense work.
Joseph l., third year midhipman at u S. Naval Academy.
Ann. student. St. Joseph's College, emmittsburs Nd
Teresa student, Nazareth College. Nazareth, Ky.
Benedict. student. Belmont High School, Belmont n. 6.
Thomas, vioIinst and student az home.
Stephen, pianist and student at home
Evening star., 1942-11-18

Fl u s ! ~ r.
fQs ss
Evening star., 1942-11-18
BY Romon Coffmun

|, new chapters in the story she was
telling the boys. That was before
the day Of the typewriter.
In the late afternoon or early
evening she would relate new
part Of the adventures Of Hans
Brinker, the hero Of her story. The
boys-who were 10 and IL years Of
age seemed never to be able to get
enough Of it.
IF my sons like the story 80
WELL" thought Mrs. Dodge, per
haps other children would like 1t,
too"
SO It came about that aHans
Brinker, or the Silver Skates" was
printed. First 1t appeared as q
serial story In . magazine, later as
q book.
The reading public was delighted
with Hans Brinker and the author
rose to fame. In later years she
wrote other books, but none Of
them became 90 popular as the one
about the little Dutch boy.
It may seem strange that Z Wom-
an who had never been IN Holland
could write 4 popular book about
that country. Mrs. Dodge, how
ever, had studied ! great deal about
Dutch customs and history. As
said yesterday. slne read Motley'l
sRise of the Dutch Republic" wl1ile
stan : sirl and later she added q
her knowIedee.
After the book W1s pubNshed the
author Was ahle to cross the A.
lanttc and whit Holland. One oi
her sons travelling with ~, Wani
Into = bock shop and tia oslner n
tte shop shid % him, If yclj Nani
! bpok Which Gaves = dne p&ctsre n
Oufoh ltfe yOu anus1M leod Hmm
Hrinker. d the Hl1yer Gkoto 4 I. n
l 3 sai In Iun prsa
llys - ~ nsithce * s ~ 81 u
:. :
Evening star., 1942-11-18

WRc, 8:00-1hin Man Adventures: Starting
the day right with I funeral wreath on the
door.
VOL, S:30-0ull Of Two Cities: Weekly
battle Of brains between our town and Bal.
iimofe.
WMAL, e:00-Basin Street Music Society:
Getting orienfed with an sxira.frasrant ar.
ransemsai Of "Kashmid Love Song" by
Maestro lavaIls's aromatic woodwinds; Mae
0uesieI visits the chamber Is guest.
WRc. 9:00-Eddis Cantor Show: Phil Baker,
aetordlonisiquipsier. arrives.
WNDc, o:00-your Government and Mine;
How You Can Get a Job With The United
States Government"
WMAl, 9:30-spoilight Band: Headquarters
Of the Army Ground Forces are host 10 Sammy
Hayes at the Army War College.
'WRc, 9:30-Mr. Distrit Attorney: Coffee
hi.jaekers now.
WKv. t000-Grsai Music Moments: Tenor
Jan Pesne Is guest for numbers from Mastagni's
"cayalIeria Rustieana."
WEv, t0:30-Man Behind the Gun: Drama.
Evening star., 1942-11-18
UNCLE RAYS CORNER

A young mother was telling q
story to her two small sons. They
listened with interest to the words
she spoke; she was telling them
about Holland and a brave Dutch
boy.
The mother was Mary Mapes
Dodge and there was special rea-
son for her to spend much time
with her sons. A few years before
their father had died. This had led
the little family to change its resi-
Evening star., 1942-11-18
sHoar.wAvE pRoeRAK.

LONDON, t0:30-london Calling: CSC. o.58
meg, 3t.3 m.; GRG, 1853 meg, 25.6 NJ;
GsD, tits meg, 25.5 m.; GRI, 9.4t meg,
3t.8 NJ; Gsl. 6.tt meg, 49.i m.
GUATEMALA, it:t5-sstond Act Of "Fal.
staff" BY Verdi: TGWA, 9.68 meg, 81 m.
LONDON, ii:30-Behind the Battlefront:
CSC, 9.5S meg. 3t.3 n.; GR6. 1863 meg,
75.6 m.; GsD. Ills meg, 25.5 ms 6Rl,
9.4i meg, 3f.8 m.; GsL. Oil meg, 49.1 m.
GUATEMALA, 1900 "Radioieatro Do
America" T6NA, 9.63 meg. 81 m.
LONDON. 1890 am.-The News: CSC, 9.5S
meg, 3i.3 n.; 6R6. 1853 meg, 25.6 m.;
GSD, Ills meg. 75.5 m.; GRI, 9.4i meg,
3t,8m.: GH, 6.tt meo., 49.f m.
Evening star., 1942-11-18

dence from New York City 10
Northern New jersey. Now they
lived h The country hnuae of their
grandparents.
While the boys were sway at
school NIr& Dodge would % ~ =
nearby farmhouse WliiclI llAd beeu
deserted She had f1xed 4 ~ ~
: place Tor writing. r. Nns deco
rAted With 1enyes ma Cl1 1no1s
and Was warmed With & Stoxe W
the kind enja11ln 1tanelin had
hlveuted.
j; e 8 thss ~ ! !. g, !. !!
Evening star., 1942-11-18

Lsst-ngaxxte ch6sges = fo6to pro-
grams sonsettMes reach The Stdy,
to- Icte ~ correction tt6t day.
Evening star., 1942-11-18
EVENING STAR FEATURES.


Star Flashes: Latest news, twice daily; WMAl
at 1890 am. and S pm.
Schools for Victory: The series presented BY
uppergrade schools in .the District showing
role Of youth in the war effort; WMAL at 2:i5
pm.
National Radio Forum: A discussion Of ihs
cooperation Of labor, management and Gov.
eminent on manpowsr problems by Arthur
Fleming, Civil Service Commissioner; Clinton
5. Golden Of the cI0, Frank P. Fenion Of the
AFL, Randall Irwin Of Loekheed Aircraft Co.,
and R. {. Gilmore Of tho Sperry Gyroseope
Corp; WMAL al t0:t5 pm.
THE EVENINGS Hl6H LIGHTS.
WMAL, 700-Whafs Your War Job: Pick.
ups include talk by Paul v. MeNuH, War
kanpower Commissioner; Woody Herman's band
and interviews with four women holding IN.
usual war jobs.
WRc, 7:45-Freedom House: The first an.
nivsrsary is marked by Ambassador John 6.
Winani. speaking from London.
Evening star., 1942-11-18
Points for Parents

BY EDYTH THOMAS WALLACE
Do something more effective
than talk about child's dally-
dGllvtn0.
Evening star., 1942-11-18

iizaton Of bombing raid on Unitsd States
positions and the work Of antl-alrtraft in the
defense.
WINK, tt:t5-Treasuy Star Parade: Baby
Shocks and Daddy featured on this tranxrip.
ton.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04
The tcr Of President Rooscrcs car message to Congr

WASHINGTON- Tho tCrf Ot PrcSdC
To the Congress of the United States:
Yesterday, December ., 19i1-a date
which will live in infamy-the United States
of America was suddenly and deliberately at
tackled by naval and air forces of the empire of
Japan.
The United States was at peace with that
nation and at the solicitation of Japan was
still i'm conversation with its government and
its Emperor looking toward the maintenance
of peace i'm the Pacific.
Indeed one hour after Japanese air squad
rons had commenced bombing in Oahu. the
Japanese ambassador TO the United States and
his colleagues delivered to the Secretary of
state a formal reply to recent American mes
sage. While this reply stated il seemed useless
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

Last night Japanese forces attacked Guam.
Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philip.
pine Islands
Last night the japanese attacked Wake Island.
This morning the Japanese attacked Midway
Island
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise Of.
fenSve extending throughout the Pacific area. The
facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people
Of the United states have already formed their
opinions and well understand the implications To the
very life and safety u our nation
As commander in chief Of the Army and Navy
have directed that all measures he taken for
feuSe.
Always viii remember the character Of the
onslaught against Us.
No matter how long II may take ~ to- overcome
this premeditated invasion. the American people ~
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

to continue the existing diplomatic negota
tOnS, il contained no threat or hint of war or
arThed attack.
1t will be recorded that the distance Of Hawaii
from Japan makes II obvious that the attack was
deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago.
During the intervening time. the Japanese govern.
ment has deliberately sought to deceive the United
States by false statements and expressions Of hope
for continued peace.
The attack yesterday the Hawaiian Islands
has caused damage to American naval and
military forces. Very many American lives have
been lost. In addition. American ships have been
reported torpedoed the high between san
Francisco and Honolulu.
Yesterday the Japanese government also
launched an attack against Malaga.
Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong kong