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S. FLEET STEAMS FROM PEARL HARBOR; GUNFIRE IS HEARD LEAST IRE OF IlfIS 'Expect FDR 'To Seek War Declaration BULLETIN 350 Men Die In Bomb Hit On Barracks Battleship Oklahoma Set Afire in Attack, Other Ships Bombed; Some Killed in Honolulu City, Mobilization Ordered; Naval Engagement Indicated as Fleet Steams from Hawaiian Stronghold nil Some from Area on Warships Located at Pacific Base, While Others Are at Army Fields At least a score of Valley young men are stationed with the United States army and naval forces in the Hawaiian Islands which were bombed today bS what has been reported as "undoubtedly" Jap anese aircraft. Several are located with navy warships at Pearl Harbor, America's strong naval base of the Pacific, others are at army WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (UP) The White House announced tonight tht Guam had been attacked. A few minutes after reporting the presence of a squad-ron of unidentified planes over the U.

S. Pacific outpost the navy advised President. Roosevelt of dispatches saying the island had been attacked. The White House had stated at 6:08 P. M.

that planes were over Guam. Confirmaation of the aattack came 16 minutes-late r- fields that were reported heavilylson of Mr, and Mrs. GgQrge Bea-. Twanda, formerly of LONDON, Dec. 7 (UP) The Tokyo radio broadcast a high command communique tonight saying "Japanese naval and land forces are now ill a a state of war with American and British military forces in the West Pacific." NEW YORK, Dec.

7 (UP) Japanese warplanes killed J50 men at Hickam Field and set fire to the U. S. Battle ship Oklahoma' today in a sudden raid on Pearl Harbor and Honolulu, an NBC observer radioed direct from the harbor also were attacked, scene today. Two other ships in the he reported. The first news of the attack came about 7 A.

M. Hono Tokyo Announces State of War Exists After Making First Surprise Attacks; Special Cabinet Meeting Is Called for Tonight by Roosevelt; Army Airmen Engage Attacking Planes WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (UP) Japan declared war upon the United States today. An electrified nation immediately united for a terrific struggle ahead. President Roosevelt was expected to ask Congress for a declaration of war tomorrow.

During the day, Japanese planes bombed Manila, Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, and Hickam Field, Hawaii, without warning. In a broadcast from Honolulu, some 350 soldiers were, atHickam with numerous casualies at the other points of attack. (The attack on Manila was announced by the White House. The Associted.Press correspondent there reported at 4:25 P. M.

E.S.T. that Manila was quiet. As day broke over the far Pacific, the White House announced Japanese planes had also attacked the American-owned island naval base at Guam. Just previously, the navy had told of an unidentified squadron of planes appearing over the island. No further details were available immediately.

With the question of a joint session of Congress tomorrow still indefinite, Speaker Bayburn advised all members of the House "to be on hand" at noon tomorrow. Then, the Tokyo government announced that Japan had entered a state of war with the United States and Great Britain as of six A. tomorrow (Monday). But President Roosevelt hardly waited for the Japanese declaration. As soon as he heard of the bombing he ordered the army and navy to carry out previously and fc highly secret plans for the defense of the country.

Army airmen engaged Japanese fighting rjlanes over Honolulu. In the city below them, the White House said, a heavy loss of life had been inflicted, together with extensive damage to property. At the same time, the chief executive called his cabinet into extraordary session for 8:30 P. and invited congressional leaders to join the group a half hour later. Prior to this meeting, Mr.

Roosevelt began the draft of a special message to Congress and if the general sentiment in official Washington quarters was any indication, Japan's declaraton of war would be met in like terms by the commander-in-chief. From a high congressional source, it was learned that the president had mentioned the possibility of a joint session of Congress tomorrow. This naturally led to speculation that the chief executive would address it and ask. jn person, as did Woodrow Wilson in 1917, that it declare war. Regardless of this, there was no doubt that the country was at war.

The capital went into full wartime basis within an hour after the attacks were reported. In addition to the, president's orders to the army and navy, Secretary Stimson ordered the mobilizatinn of all military personnel. All officers were ordered to report in uniform. Provost marshal guards, wearing steel helmets and carrying rifles were put upon duty at the War Depart- ment and other important centers. at Hickam field where 350 were reported killed.

"A seaman who returned rto his home in Sayre two weeks ago after serving a year and a half with the Pacific fleet maintained the strict secrecy required by the S. government when interviewed tonight by The Evening Times. John McCarthy, son of Mr. and Mrs. P.

H. McCarthy of 513 Stevenson street, completed his four-year enlistment term Oct. 22 when he left Pearl Harbor. Debating whether to re-enlist while spending a short vacation at his home, the news of the bomb attack startled him, but he was reticient upon speaking because of navy regulations. A member of tne naval reserve McCarthy will be called back into service if and when the United aiaies issues a aeciaration or war.

He was unable to state where he would be sent. Many of McCarthy's Valley friends whom he saw often are stationed in the Islands. Stationed in warships at Pearl Harbor are the following: Walter F. Yale, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Clarence A. Yale of McDuffee street, lulu time, (1:30 P. M. E.S.T.) he This was when a private given a salute of machine gun bullets by the Japanese planes. His craft was damaged but he mancged to land.

to a fitful and flickering conclusion. Tokyo's two ambassadors here, Kichisaburo Nomura and Saburo Kurusu, were seeking an appointment. They arrived twenty minutes late for it and Secretary of State Hull kept them waiting for fifteen more receiving them. Gone was the blithe, breezy aplomb, which had characterized their numerous previous visits to the department. There was a tight-lipped, almost embarrassed smile for newsmen, and an absolute refusal to answer questions Kurusu paced the diplomatic reception room.

Nomura sat stolidly upon a leather divan, only a frequently tapping foot betraying his perturbation. Finally they were admitted to the secretary's office. To him Nomura handed Japan's reply to this country's formula for peace in the Pacific. Gravely, Hull read it. Then the secretary of stats turned toward the Japanese ambassador and in a "tone of the greatest indignation," as the department: later described it, told him he had never seen a document so "crowded with infamous falsehoods and Wordlessly the Japanese left -It was apparent immediately that the nation wag Tuniting Joe the struggle ahead, forgetting the bitter battle of Words between those- who- opposed the administration's foreign 'policy and its supporters.

Senator Wheeler (D. Mont.) a leader of the senate bloc opposed to the president's foreign policy, promptly made this statement: "The only thing now is to do our best to lick hell out of them." After calling tonight's cabinet meeting, President Roosevelt went into consultation with his secretaries of -war and navy, and the army's chief of staff, General Geo. C. Marshall. Stephen Early, the president's secretary said tonight's conference would concern itself more with international relations than with military and naval strategy.

He noted that the group did not in clude the chairmen of the military and naval committees. Those invited from congress were Vice-President Wallace, Speaker Rep. McCor-mack the Democratic floor leader, Chairman Bloom of the House Foreign Affairs committee, Rep. Martin the Republican floor leader, Rep. Eaton (R.

N.J.), a member of the foreign affairs committee. Senator McNary the Republican leader, Senator Austin the assistant Republican leader. Chairman Connally of the senate foreign relations committee, and Senator Barkley majority floor leader. In the event of Barkley's inability to attend, Senator Hill, the i assistant leader, was designated to take his place. JAP RADIO SILENT AFTER BRIEF WORD NEW YORK, Dec.

7 (AP) The Tokyo radio station which normally broadcasts Domei news dispatches came on the air at 4:40 p.m. E.S.T. today and said: "Sorry to keep you all waiting for so' long a time, but there is no news right now." This was the end of the trans mission. It was not immediately determined when the station made its last broadcast. BULLETIN MANILA, Monday, Dec.

8 (AP) United States army bombers and pursuit planes roared Into the air and headed northward at dawn today soon after word reached Manila of the outbreak of hostilities be- tween Japan and the United-. HONOLULU, Dec. 7 (AP) Japanese warplanes attacked the city of Honolulu today. Army officials announced that two Japanese planes had been shot down in the Honolulu area. The dead, not immediately identified, included three Caucasians, two Japanese and a 10 year old Portuguese girl.

Sayre, serving his second enlistment; Stanley Seek, son of Frank Seek of 127 North River street, Sayre, second enlistment Thomas Lynch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomps B. Lynch of 414 Desmond street, Sayre, also second enlistment; Bernard Hughes, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Hughes of 103 West Cooper street, Athens, Lawrence Beardsley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Beardsley of 111 North Main street, Athens; James Beardsley of Athens, nephew of Mr. Beardsley; Francis Nobles, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Nobles of Sayre. Those known to be at Hickam field are Robert Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. John C.

Taylor of 120 South Keystone avenue, Sayre; Paul Comstock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Comstock of 212 Olive street, Sayre; Donald Bren-nan of Athens, nephew of Mrs. Ray Beardsley; Bradley Beahan, Francis "Banny" Cain of Sayre is stationed at Manila, Philippine islands, also reported bombed. Other Valley and vicinity men stationed in or near Hawaii in elude Joseph Dickson, son of Mr.

and Mrs. William A. Dickson of 108 South Hopkins street, Sayre, and George Lawrence at Wheeler field; Jack Armstrong, son of Mr, and Mrs. Earle Armstrong of Athens, Fort Shatter, Hawaii; Walter F. Peck, son of Mr.

and Mrs Walter F. Peck of 474 Pennsylva nia avenue, Waverly, a chaplain in the navy, somewhere in the Pacific, while his wife and smail son are in Honolulu; Chester Sos noski, formerly of Waverly, nephew of Daniel Sosniski of 585 Broad street, Waverly; Robert Ya- ple, formerly of Waverly, in the army in Hawaii; Howard Smith of Lincoln street, Waverly. Donald Brigham of Athens was known a week ago to be leaving for Hawaii; Robert Luther, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.

L. Luther of 504 Waverly street, Waverly, and Fay Reynolds, formerly of Waverly, and brother of Harold Reynolds of Waverly, are stationed at Camp war. But when war comes to us I stand for the swiftest and most in vincible answer." Sen. Elmer Thomas, indicated the two houses of con gress may meet in joint session tomorrow to receive a report on the Pacific situation and possibly a presidential request for declaration of war. "It is war, and war on us," he said.

"No doubt the president, will advise congress tomorrow on the situation." Delegate- Samuel W. King at Hawaii said the United States must act immediately to declare war against Japan and "destroy her as a military nation." Senate Republican Leader Charles L. McNary of Oregon, said, "we must now unite in giving her (Japan), a beating for her aggressive stupidity." Rep. Earl C. Michener, demanded "a clean-cut declaration of war." Rep.

Hamilton Fish, N.Y., perhaps the most bitter of all congressional opponents of the administration's foreign policy, typified the manner in which all factions united. He said he would rise on the house floor tomorrow and appeal for complete support of th NEW YORK, Dec. 7 (UP) A Japanese aircraft carrier was sunk Qff Honolulu today, according to a broadcast by the Panama radio heard by NBC. HONOLULU, Dec. 7 (UP) Tha United States fleet steamed out of Pearl Harbor tonight.

Sound of gunfire was heard off Oahu and gunflashes were seen. Pearl Harbor and Honolulu are on Oahu Island. Departure of the fleet coincided with reports that today's attack on Pearl harbor had been launched by Japanesa aircraft carriers "somewhere off Barber's Point." Barber's Point is west of Pearl harbor, in the direction of Japan. Pearl Harbor is shielded from Barber's Point by a ridge of mountains to the northeast over surprise attack. Mason, San Francisco, and were scheduled to leave for some point in the Pacific this coming Wednes day; Lieut.

Commander Thomas Green, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Green of Canton is stationed in a submarine at Pearl Harbor, "and Donald Reynolds, former South Waverly high school teacher is working at the Pearl Harbor base, but is not in the service. John Lynch, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas B. Lynch of 414 Desmond street, Sayre, is stationed in the U. S. marines on the west coast, and recently returned from China. He may have to report to some point in the Pacific.

Highlights and Sidelights WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (AP) Governor Poindexter of Hawaii talked with President Roosevelt late today, report-in; heavy damage to property and life in Honolulu, and saying a second wave of Japanese planes was just coming over. NEW YORK, Dec. 7 (AP) NBC reported directly from Manila today that there had been no bombardment there. TOKYO, Monday, Dec.

8 (AP) An emergency session of the Japanese cabinet was held at Premier Tojo's official p.m. Sunday, E.S.T.) Premier-War Minister General Hideki Tojo reported on the progress of war plans against the British and American forces, Domei, the Japanese news agency, said. Premier Tojo olso outline the government's policy, the agency said. TOKYO, a. Monday, Dec.

8 (AP) Domei announced today that "naval operations are progressing off Hawaii with at least one Japanese aircraft carrier in action againt Pearl Harbor. Japanese bombers, Domei said, raided Honolulu at 7:43 a.m. Hawaii time (1:05 p.m. Sunday, EST.) BALBOA, Canal Zone, Dec. 7 (AP) A blackout of the canal zone and Panama was or- dered tonight effective at 6:30 p.m.

All Political Differences In Congress Go as All Rally to Support U. S. plane owner reported he was ride when the attackers came over. Several enemy craft chased him, "but he got away safely. Most of the attackers flew high, but a few came low.

Five came down to under a hundred feet elevation to attack' Pearl Harbor. An oil tank there was seen blazing and smoking. Others apparently headed directly for Hickam field to drop bombs. There was no immediate ment by. military officials as to whether any service men were killed or injured, or as to property damage at military and naval posts.

Spectators said they saw the Japanese rising sun emblem on the low flying planes. Japanese Consul General Sajao Kita said he believed the bombing was "by United States army planes on When told there were dead, and wounded as the result of the attack, Kito still expressed doubt that they were caused by Japa nese planes. Unconfirmed reports said the at tackers came from two carriers. United States destroyers were seen steaming full speed from Pearl Harbor, and spectators' reports of seeing shell splashes in the ocean indicated there: had been an engagement between United States and Japanese ships. One of the bombs that started Honolulu fires fell near Governor Poindexter's residence tie was not injured.

Fire Chief Wallace Blaisdell reported the fires were under control, because of a radio call that brought all firemen to duty. The fires, he said "were not as bad as expected." Some streets were pocked with big holes, and several citizens were -wounded by. bomb. Several fires were started inv the city, area, but' all were immediately controlled, pov: Joseph B. Poindexter pro claimed M-day emergency defense measures immediately in effect.

He appointed Eduard Doty in charge of trie major disaster council. The M-day proclamation establishes civilian-military control of traffic and roads, and permits the governor to' issue food ration regulations. First reports said 10 or more persons were injured when ehemy planes sprayed bullets on the streets of Wshiawa, a town of around 3,000 population, about 20 miles northwest of Honolulu. This report indicated the aerial attack was aimed at points on the island of Oahu other than Honolulu and the heavily fortified Pearl Harbor naval base. The attack ended at about 9:23 a.m., (2:55 p.m.

EST) lasting for approximately an hour and 15 minutes. Witnesses said they counted at least 50 planes in the initial attack, which the army said started at 8:10 a.m. (1:40 p.m. EST). The attack seemed to center against Hickam huge army airport, and Pearl Harbor, where the island's heaviest naval fortifications are located.

Wave after wave of bombers streamed through the cloudy sky from the southwest, shattering, the morning calm. Perhaps the first to die was Bob Tyce, owner of a civilian airport near Honolulu, who had started to spin the propeller of a plane when the enemy came over, one plane swooped down, machine guns blazing, and Tyce fell dead. Roy J. Titoucsk, Honolulu at torney, was piloting his own plane in an early morning sky I WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (UP) Virtually all members of congress tonight cast aside political dif ferences and united in support of a declaration of war against Ja pan.

Bitter indignation against Japan found almost every isolationist and interventionist, Republican and Democrat, standing firmly for an outright opening of hostilities against Tokyo. Sen. Robert Taft, a leading member of the senate isolationist bloc, said Japan's "outrageous" attack on Hawaii "can only lead to a declaration of war by congress." "Although I have long foreseen the possibility of war with Ja pan," he said "I have prayed that the tragedy of such a war might be averted. Undivided and unlimited prosecution of the war must show that no one can safely attack the American people." Another powerful non-interven Sen. Arthur H.

Vanden- berg, called for a "vic- trious war with every resource at our command." Describing the Japanese attack as "unprovoked," he said: "I have fought every trend which leads-America-to-needless And, from the war department'? an announcement to the press that all information regarding the "strength, location, designation, composition and movement of U. S. troops or army transports outside the continental limits of the United States are designated by the war department as secret and will be co consid ered under the The meaning was publication of such plain: Any information would be followed by prosecution. The capital was amazed and surprised at the day's tragically developments. At most a Japanese attack on Thailand had been fcren-' That the Japs had attacked the distant Pearl Harbor stronghold and Honolulu as well, seemed the capital-was calm about it, too.

A small, 'subdued crowd gathered in front of the White House, looking for all the world like any Sunday accumulation of tightseers. To ali-putward appear i ances, that was the only indication that war finallry had engulfed the nation. At first the White House announced that Manila also had been bombed. But the Associated Press correspondent there reported at 4:25 p.m. EST.

that all was quiet. The White House later said it had been unable to get substantiating ireDorts of this attack on the Phil- ranital anH that President Roosevelt hoped the report of the bombing "at least is Shortly after the Hawaiian bombings became known, the Tokyo government announced that Japan had entered a state of war with the United States and Great Britain as of six a.m. tomorrow (Monday). Apparently at almost the exact time of the Pacific bombings, the Japanese embassy called the state department for an appointment which carried the futile peace 0.