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Page 8 THE WAYNES V1LLE MOUNTAINEER THURSDAY, DECEMRfrn m Jap? Only One Vote In Congress Against War With Japan "Dastardly" Raids Put Con gress and Nation In A Fighting Mood. Congress Monday -voted a form al declaration of war again Japan after President Roosevelt request ed immediate action as an answer to Japan's "unprovoked and dast ardly attack" on Hawaii. A united Congress acted swiftly after the President had revealed that American forces lost two war ships and 3,000 dead and wounded in the surprise dawn attack Sun- day. The Senate vote was 82 to 0. The House vote was 388 to 1. Miss Jeanette Rankin (R-Mont) who voted against a declaration of war with Germany in 1917, was the lone member easting a negative vote. Rep. Harold Knutson (Re- Minn) who also voted against the 1917 declaration voted for war against Japan. As Congress was acting, a DNB news dispatch from Tokyo said a United States transport had been sunk with loss of 350 men near Manila. : In his epochal message to Con gress President Roosevelt made no mention of Italy and Germany as he asked for war against Japan As a matter ol iact, the army and navy had been fighting since a few moments after the surprise attack Sunday and the nation gen erally had taken on a war-time tempo. The White House released the first official information on the Bcope, of American losses at Pearl Harbor shortly before President Roosevelt to the CapitoL An evidence of the fast-moving protective measures was seen in Attorney General Biddle's an nouncement that 736 Japanese aliens had been arrested during the night in the United States and Hawaii. Troops had assumed guard posts throughout the nation at defense industries, key buildings, strate gic bridges and public utilities. The White House said that the surprise dawn attack of the Japa nese resulted in the capsizing of an old battleship, the destruction of a destroyer, damage to other ves sels and destruction of a relatively large number of planes. " -;' Hundreds Plan To Attend At Court House -(Continued from cage 1) "Star Spangled Banner," played by the high school band. J. Dale Stentz will lead in the community singing, which is part of the pro gram with all the choirs of the churches of the town participating. Rev. H. G. Hammett, pastor of the Baptist church, will pronounce the benediction. : The idea of the rally was orig inated with local DAR chapter, and. has met with such enthusiastic re sponse that all groups in the com munity have joined in. The people of the entire commu nity as well as those in the rural chutist Up a xree In mm ' " jiilifrliiiiliiiiiiiitliii'iii'iiiBiiiiiiiiiililiWiinii w ir i win MMft&MiJk Member of the 602nd Parachute Battalion, Pvt. Charles Lankford landed in tree during a chute "attack" on Maxton, N. C airport. His chute caught in the branches, Lankford cut himself loose and jumped to the ground, where he landed uninjured. Official U; S. Army Signal Corps photo. People Stunned By Sweeping Jap Attacks Sunday (Continued from page 1) the Haywood county boys, who are in the U. S. service, especially those on the pacific Coast, une rumor after another made the rounds about notification to their families of their death while in line of duty, but late last night it was learned that none of the stories were authentic, as no news had been received here from the War Department. But it would appear that the citizens of the community are re sponding one hundred per cent to the great emergency that has come at this time, as evidenced by the at the court house on Monday night, patriotic rally which will be held at which time all groups and creeds will join together. People everywhere have been asking themselves since Sunday, "what can J do to help?" Those within the age limits are making inquiries about how to get into various branches of the service, and everywhere is noted a unity of the people with one mighty purpose. Guns for U. S. Merchant Shios 1 Congress Made Resolution Monday For War WASHINGTON The text of the joint resolution adopted by con gress Monday declaring war on Japan follows: Declaring that a state of war exists between the imperial govern ment of Japan and the government and people of the United States and making provisions to prosecute the same. Whereas, the imperial govern ment of Japan has committed re peated acts of war against the gov ernment and ..the people ..of the United States of America; there fore, be it Resolved by the senate and the house of representatives of the United States in congress assem bled that the state of war between me uimefl oiates ana tne impe rial government of Japan which has thus been thrust uoon the United States is hereby formally aeciarea; ana tflat the president be and he is hereby authorized and directed to employ the entire naval and military forces of the United States and the resources of the government to carry on war against the imperial government of Japan; and to bring the conflict to a successful termination all of the resources of the country are hereby pledged by the congress of the United States. , sections of the county are cordially invited to attend this patriotic event. Boost Egg Profits with New Laydng Masks l & 1 HAVE TROUBLE 1 1 Ww-xviJiJ ,Econotmc"1 UisU in 9h?$Ls ORDER TODAY FROM Farmers Federation Warehouse WayaesTille, N. C. Text Of War. Talk Made By Roosevelt (Continued from page 1) it obvious that the attack was de libera tely planned many days or even weeks ago. During the inter vening time, the Japanese govern ment has deliberately sought to de serve the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace. The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. Very many Ameri can lives have been lost In addi tion, American ships have been re ported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Hon olulu. Yesterday the Japanese govern. ment also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night Japanese forces at tacked Hong Kong. ;" Last night Japanese forces at tacked Guam. Last night Japanese forces at tacked the Philippine Islands. Last night the Japanese attacked Wake Island. This morning the Japanese at tacked Midway Island. Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for them selves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation. As commander-in-chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against US. ' ,; No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory. I believe I interpret the will of the congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make very certain that this iorm oi treachery shall never en danger us again. Hostilities exist There is no blinking at the fact that our peo ple, our territory and our inter ests are in grave danger. With confidence in our armed forces with the unbounding de termination of our people we will pin the inevitable triumph so help us God. I ask thnt t)io that since the unprovoked and das tardly attack by Japan on Sunday, J$ "-"",u" ocveiim, a siate oi war has existed between the United atates and the Japanese empire. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT The White House, December 8, 1941. Several hundred soldiers arriv- in Asheville the first o fthie week bs assigned to special guard duty in Western North Carolina. The Mountaineer learned last night that the whereabouts of the guards and the number assigned each restricted area was a military secret. Several loads of soldiers have passed through Waynesville, all heading west. Highway Patrolman Roberts vis ited industrial plants in the coun ty yesterday offering the services of soldier guardsmen where plants were on defense projects. Some plants have added extra watchmsn, while others told The Mountaineer everything was "as usual." mwiiwi iw i in mi' whim'jiiiw nm w iihmiihw m "" .-. CI t' jJlK i 1 2-' Governmpnr n feBeOb a mnaccoCaJ (Continued from either - :: . - -fclltll tit rflHW HllliT T r imni i pji I i This imposing array of tour incn guns, a small littciiun ui iu a. ...amem that will go on American merchant vessels to uphold America's right to the freedom of the seas, is housed in a shop of the supply department of the Brooklyn, N. Y., Navy Yard. Corpening Heads Agricultural Workers Council , (Continued from page 1 ) Plans were discussed at the meet ing for county delineation work, which will b 3 used in carrying out against it? all agriculture programs pertain ing to the betterment of the coun ty in all National Defense pro grams. The movement is nation wide, sponsored by the Secretary of Agriculture and all counties are expected to participate in the program.- ' Wouldn't it be nice if we 'could go around every time we're up k... Muycr, either ;!..., P-dent buy randum of "non-wuS? quadruple giving the nrud fice 77""" i over marketing r7 A . IniL cases where it j. lor the nrnl,, w : " ""uur or prsri .1 - ii wui be m forthe person to whom T w "uonze an agent or her as the case may k ket the tobacco ACT done, on first mem, -vviug caiQ snppt 1 memo has been detached ft The person will name J r oi pounds to I m space provided and alJ olu "a,"-- signature, placed by the operator on ei ator's certificate as this dune by the agent at the u im. De necessary. deceives 7th 4 tor Rejectees it was learned yest i.ia.vfrcj iJeorayda 'ishei ckrk board. All the men sent irpmtl have gone to Fort Bragg exception of the first grout teen who left here in Julj reported to Fort McPhenoi A total of 81 men have U cepted from the local draft! for service. They are scattel many parts of the country! Haywood Teachers. Preachers, Farmers! To Meet Tonight (Continued from page 1) ' ing the meal, and is assisted by C N. Allen, W. A. Bradley, a T. Fran cis, C. A. George, and C. R. Liner. As far as is known, this is the first time that farmers of any swie nave tnus Hon- li orsd the preachers and teachers ' for their CO-OnraHnn in . ' - 1 : K , : li 'tin .sj i lion v i t 97c Glomes 97 up - L r , . (&vk 'l,r ; """" and types .. By,' ' -JO ' (& t" 'I Shirts wC nn Moisture Repellent Pajamas All Q7i ' . MM . ) V Men's OTA Sprt Q1 yP ifVup I) P I Snirts ..Zp Ja "P V,"- , TV Pants. . Pullover QT4 ' jrJ":0 1 X- ' -s . Sweaters J M Q UD Jr' ' "J I gT V Co Q 1 Q f BOYS' HATS 49c 97c $1.39 MEN'S HATS $1 $2.49 $3.50 Then there is no more practical store than C.E. RAY'S SONS TheWingShW $1.65 and Cus Collar Guaran vuk we oKiicunure program. I
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