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Oregon, Thxirsday Morning, December 11, 1941 Price 3ci Newsstands Sc No. 222 Coastline Uniform Blackout ave 2000 Prepares Roai Rules Issued In British For Raids Volunteers With Time, Energies Called to Serve SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10 (AP) Word and deed em phasized but one thing up and down the war-menaced Pacif ic coast today prepare. "Be prepared for any even tuality," nrged Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt at San Diego on Uniform rules for automobile lighting and movements during blackout periods were prescribed for all of Oregon by Jerrold Owen, state defense coordinator, and Supt. Charles P. Pray of the state police department here late Wednesday afternoon. Their order follows: "Official renditions for control ef vehicular traffie daring precautkmsry blackouts: "Highway traffic within city limits will be restricted to emergency vehicles such as fire, police and ambulance; commer cial vehicles engaged In essential service such as milk trucks, newspaper delivery trucks, mail trucks and the regular transport freight services; and such private cars as those of physicians on emergency call and those required for transporting workers to and from employment. Metropolitan' areas may take further precautions if considered advisable by local police, authorities. "Highway traffie outside city limit will be subject to the restrictions noted above without exception Tending issuanee.of permits for operation during preeau- Sinkin Survivors Taken To Singapore By Destroyer SINGAPORE, Dec. 11 (AP) More than 2000 survivors were saved from the British warships Prince of Wales and Repuse, it was officially announced today. SINGAPORE, Thurs., Dec ' s a m tm i i J tour In which, she is COi I 4M77ulwids, ejmpleyers jaheuld furnish credentials ATTAr '"T1 a n , unqr,:u3 battleship Prince of Wales and battle cruiser Repulse . ... (, . ' n I mrivcr v commercial -vcmcies 1 ferring withefense coundl ie itted ciassUicaaons. "It is best to be ready even for things that may never happen." "We need more air raid war dens and fire wardens," empha sized Mayor Florella H. LaGuar- dia of New York, national director of civilian defenses, in a San I Francisco interview.. "We need men who are willing to drill every day." ' "We are going to need more air raid wardens in Marion coun ty and may be calling on the women for duty," declared Marion Countv Coordinator Bryan H. Conley on Wednesday night, as (Turn to Page 2, Col. 7) Salem Isle Group Safe Store Executive Says WU Grid Party Fine In Phone Message All members of Salem's tern? porary colony in Honolulu are "safe and sound" and "fine an$ dandy," Harry Miller of Miller's store here told his secretary, Miss Tor city drivinr, it is directed that as soon as possible after receipt of this order, all motor vehicles permitted to operate must be equipped with dark oilcloth or rubber masks or hoods attached securely to' headlights, with a horizontal slit m the lower portion about Vi inch by X Inches, covered inside with not less than twe thicknesses of. blue cellophane or one coat of blue lacquer paint. "License lifhts must be blacked out with an opaque coverinr. "Tail lifhts must be hooded with an opaque material, leav inc an aperture at the bottom not more than Y, inch in diameter. "Side and clearance lights on trucks must be extinguished er completely hooded. "Use of for or spot lights with or without coverinr is pro hibited. "For operating on (he open highways beyond the corporate limits of cities, removal of the lower one-half of the hood will be permitted for the time being, provided the unhooded section Is covered by at least two thicknesses of blue cellophane or one coat of blue lacquer paint. "IN AN EMERGENCY BLACKOUT DURING AN AIR RAID ALERT ALL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON ALL ROADS AND HIGHWAYS MUST CEASE, EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCY FIRE, POLICE AND FIRST AID CARS. All motor vehicles must proceed to the curb and all lights must be extinguished. "OFFICIAL: December 10, 154 L "CHARLES P. FRAY, "Superintendent of State Police. "JERROLD OWEN, "State Defense Coordinator." sunk by the Japanese in the South China sea, were res cued by destroyers today and brought here. British land forces meanwhile consolidated their positions along strong new lines in northern Ma laya, - where the Japanese, had driven a wedge across the frontier. Singapore heard in stunned si lence of the sinking of the two powerful capital ships which led Britain's new eastern fleet into Malayan waters only eight days ago. Naval authorities said they were unable at present to give de tails of the grievous setback to the fleet which had gone on a sweep (Turn to Page 2, CoL 8) WASHINGTON, Dec VHJP) General John J. Pershing, com mander of the AEF in the first World war, offered his services to his country again Wednesday to the "last ounce" of his strength. Pershing was 81 last Septem ber and has been in poor health, but he said in a letter to Presi dent Roosevelt he was one of millions of Americans who wanted to be of help In the fight. The chief executive wrote him: "You are magnificent. You al ways have been and you al ways will be. I am deeply grateful te you for your letter . . DeeeTChor -UnJb. Under a wise law, you have never been placed on the retired list. You are very much on the active list and your services will be of great value." WASHINGTON, Dee. 10 (AP)The army nounced Wednesday night it had ringed the nation with men and iteel sufficient to "meet any threat" of invasion and added that a search was on for fifth col umnists who lit Deacons to guide enemy airmen to Seattle. In two communiques, its first of the war, it told of both successes and setbacks in the far Pacific, and dis closed what had been done to protect the nation's eoas- areas, their dense populations and mighty war in- against axis attack. lyjggjg y Q J Port Angeles, Washington. In that vicinity, state police uii uigui iuuuu hiiu cxunguisnea a series oi iires, in the form of arrows pointed toward Seattle. "Steps to augment the defense of both the east and west coasts commenced Sunday night when the war de partment placed plans in effect which have materially strengthened the forces already stationed in those Gen. Pershing ReichstaSf Serve Nation War Talk US Newsmen Arrested; Wire Messages Halted LONDON, Thurs, Dec. 11 (AP) A number of United States eituens, in- eluding: newspapermen, were arrested in Berlin to day, DNB said in a report issued here by Reuters. areas," the communique said. The railroads aided greatly in the movement of troops and material, operating through trains to desti nations on emergency schedules. In addition to the ground troops moved, the air force has completed a re-distribution of air units which has placed it in a po sition to meet any threat on both mm a ine east ana west coasts." nil I lOtinC At the same time, the war de- Pan-American (Session Urged Hull Proposes Joint Action for Defense Of Hemisphere State Auto Dimming Rules ' crS' T7i Announced to Motorists Nazis Retreat From Fronts Tactical Reasons Are Given; Reds Claim Capture of Towns BERLIN, Dec. 10-V-German troops are withdrawing from many of the ofensive wedges they have driven into the Rus sian front, German military spokesmen said Wednesday, but they declared the retirement was to winter positions for tactical reasons. The spokesmen acknowledged that Tikhvin, rail center 110 miles southeast of Leningrad which the Russians claim te have recaptured, may have been among the places vacated. The German push is through until SDrine. sDokesmen indicated. io-vT declaring "Germany has no stra By The Associated Press Adoir n ! 1 1 ers - reicfestag was caned to meet at 3 pm I today (5 am, Pacific standard time) to hear "a declaration by the German government." It undoubtedly concerns the United States and the war in the Pacific. In the fast-breaking zero hour developments leading up to the German radio announce ment of the reichstag meeting. both Berlin and Rome isolated themselves from communication with the United States. Two previous and devious reports of the fateful relehstag meeting reached the United (Turn to Page 2, CoL 1) WASHINGTON, Dec. The United States today called tegic ambitions this winter. from the Hawaiian city. With Mrs. Miller-and 4he group of ether capital city resi dents who . accompanied the State defense and police officials seeking to end prevailing confusion over what constitutes adequate dirnrning'of automo- Willamette university football bile lights during precautionary blackouts promulgated a set team to the Islands for Its game 0 rules Wednesday afternoon intended to be observed through out the state.. with University ef Hawaii, Mil ler said he expected te be see ing Salem friends "seme day." Before telephone .connections were completed, Miss Meyer was informed that neither party would be allowed to discuss letters or telegrams, the weather or military movements, . V Motorists Are Warned Bridg lights Few Blackout Law Passed Flare pots at . site of county PORTLAND.- Dec- lMffVThe bridge repair work left burning city council passed an ordinance during precautionary blackouts Wednesday providing fines not to bay, been cut to the mminmm, exceed $500 and Jail sentences not county 1 Engineer' N. - Hubbs to exceea six monuw, cr ww, d motorists Wednesday Infractions tions. of blackout regula- niaht They have been made tne di rect responsibility of a group of men who have . been ordered to extinguish them St any air raid warning, defense officials said.- WarySloaon , WASHINGTON, Dee. It-VP) -OPM press releases took on , punch line Wednesday, Above the heading "Office ef Produc tion Management9, three - words appeared. In spaced capitals: i "Remember Feaii Harbor." Jerreld Owen, state defense coordinator, said he anticipated that an interstate conference would be held soon by state of ficials, army authorities and in terstate commerce , commission representatives te work jmt a uniform set of regulations for the entire Pacific northwest. upon its good neighbors, the 20 other American republics, to con' suit on joint action for defense of the western hemisphere against the axis. Secretary oi State Hull form ally proposed te the governing board of the Pan-American Un ion that the foreign ministers of the American nations convene in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, the first week in January to eon suit on defense measures in eon fortuity with good neighbor pledges already made at Pan American conferences. The United States acted at the (Turn to Page 2, CoL 4) (Regarding "speculations," at tributed to the soviet press, of possible German peace moves, the German radio said: It was again categorically declared at the for eign office Wednesday that there will be no talking with the bol shevists. They will be beaten.'") (Turn to Page 2, CoL 6) Los Angeles Raid Scared Three Hoar Blackout Caused When Reported Enemy Planes Heard LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10 -UP- A three-hour blackout, durinf which unidentified planes were! reported by the army's intercept or command as circling in the vi cinity of Los Angeles, was lifted shortly after 11 p. m. (PST) Wednesday night Radio broadcasting, which was suspended simultaneously with the blackout throughout southern California from Bak- (Turn to Page 2, CoL 2) partment made public SS names of those kItdt Pearl MAN1IJL Thursday. 1 Harbor, and the navy disclosed bell Kidd was killed in action during last Sunday's savage peace time attack on that outpost. Total casualties had already been offi cially estimated at 3000, with nearly half of them fatalities. Success took the farm of bombing attacks a eosrroy of Japaaese troop transports off Luoa ta the Philippines. One of the transports was rank aad five others danaged. But Japanese laading parties sucxessfully gained footholds on northern Lux on, the principal Philippine island, and-the capital was stunned at wortRf the sink ing of the British battleship Prince of Wales and battle cruis er Repulse. "Reports from the Far Eastern command," said the army com munique, "indicate a definite at tempt of the enemy to invade the island of Luzon. Initial Japanese (Turn to Page 2, CoL S) Dec. 11 (AP) A Jap anese battleship of the Hirinuma class, 29,000 tons, was struck by three bombs by an American army bomber Wednes day and was left blaxing fiercely off northern Luzon, an army spokes man announced today. Besides three direct hits on the vessel, he said two bombs were laid "very close alongside' The attack took place about 10 miles northeast of northern Luzon. CBS Reporter n . police department T T AgT - a policy of adopting I JLl.'Co'UULCIJl The Salem will follow a policy of adopting such uniform, regulations as state authorities prescribe. " Assistant SINGAPORE, Dec One! E. CL Charlton said Wednes- Cecil . Brown , oi the Salem 60 Man Rifle Company Will Be Organized Tonight Recruiting of the Salem rifle company of 60 men, one of nine units outlined as foundation for a state military organiza tion to serve during absence of the national guard from the state, nas been ordered for 7:30 tonight at the armory by Capt Charles L. Unruh. MANILA, Thurs, Dee. 11 (AP) An army spokesman said today that a Philippine army dirision had repulsed a light attack by Japanese land troops in the ricinity of Lingayen, on the west coast of Luzon, 110 miles northwest of Ma nila. Other than this develop ment he said "the situation is completely in hand. (This is the closest point to Manila on the island of Luzon that Japanese troops have been reported.) Christmas Aid Still Needed By Thousands "Though thousands of formerly unemployed men of the cities have found work in defense industries I and other thousands have gone from rural districts to big indus trial centers, more thousands still remain 111 housed and ill fed," MaJ. G. Houghton, Sal rati on Army officer here, said Wednesday. Tw that reason." he pelaled at. "the Salvation Army Is making a special effort this year to raise a sufficient fund for Cnristsoae dinners aad winter relief for needy fimtlirs, and a real Christmas for needy chil dren." , All receipts of Christmas kettles now on the streets of Salem will go for Christmas dinners and win ter relief. Simultaneously with the re cruiting call, issued through state ffuard offir. ram TTnmh' an. 3? , I nouncement of his selection of LL Columbia I p, . T T Am "f- day night. He instructed his men Broadcasting system was rescued Graves a junior, officers, rinster to start mimediately a program of Wednesday , afte? the sinking - of has' onlr recently been released infoniurmotorists of the hew the Britishbattle cruiser; Repuise, tnut meOw; service at Tort Stev nilesandwarnuig.ttiein to drive on whichhehad embarked as, a ensj-.Grare' - wasTreleased 'from carefully. - The poblle must realise thai the prescribed; bUckout light ing is 1 actually inadequate .for safe " driving," Charlton said "The light permitted is - suffi cient .to make a' ear visible; that is an. ' Consequently; it behooves every correspondent - the national guard at St. Helens Savfdwithhtal . was OTJowd -wiy before it was inducted into uauagner st r war corresponaera i active service,' xor ine i-onqon uauy jotpress. ; i -1 Hone . that work of recruitins? Aue., two prevwusxy . naa xa mirfvt be eotnnUtd tonijrht a reported aboard j.meship era. bV-Unruh.- Prince jDL Wales,.wbich also was i sunk by the, Japanese. r - Jap Losses Severe 1 - NEW YORK, Dec. lO-w-Tnei motorist to observe the indicated! British radio reported- Wednes- city speeds of 20 miles in business I day night that "severe Josses" districts and 25 in residential dis-iwere inflicted on Japanese ships tricts and to have his car under Ltakms part in the attack-on absolute control at all times." JKongmoon, near Hongkong. Tuesday named to organize - the wartime guard company,-:.; EUgibles are men 35-C 9 years of age, withprevious military experience, World war veterans preferred, ;but ex-national guardsmen or men ;who have served with the regular army will be acceptable, according to cack the state guard office announcement. National . guardsmen released from active, duty in the federal service' but attached to the Ore gon 'state detachment are not eligi ble for the state guard because they are subject to call back to the regular army, it was said. , Jlrtt of the nin malts .te er g-anise. The DaHes mar to recruited Tuesday night within-six hours of appointment of its eaptalnhjBriavGea, Alrin rC Baker.'T - - ,. .: . ' That the statewide organization may De compiexea wiuixa ouun i is;the hope rfthe state guardl VCatllCr command, itwas said Wednesday at the office,' which throughout the day had been besieged with written and. personal applications fox'enlistaent,; '. ; Y ' . , ' . " ' MANILA, Thorn, Dee. 11 (P) The Japanese were reported reliably to day to hare made a new landing on northern Luzon island while Blanila count ed probably heavy casual ties front yesterday's after noon air attacks. The report of the new landing was not confirmed and there were no details. The Phninnine" armv rts- ceircd reports that the Jap- Banned by OPM anese had been cheeked at Aparri, on the northern tip of the island.. - ' Newspaper . reports said ; (Turn to Page 2, CoL C) t twu -Wtmr M MjlL O. Hntku Tm smiTsuva Arar, Ml suto 1 , or rS left far a call Uktkntol S431 timmm sJm win V httrptm ml Tfeo ItoHaui . mtticm far tamr M I Auto Tire Sales ; By federal order, aU daU; and forecasts for Oregon and Washington an tinned utll farther notice. WASHINGTON, Dec KHJPr" ' The garernment Wednesday night banned the sale of any new automobile tires to the. public untH December 22 to stop a,con. sumers buying ware." The -order," effective -Thursday, was Issued by Donald II. Kelson, ' priorities director, cn the recom- LtXon'cf the" CPU 'chrClan supply - division. .'Severe' penal ties," the CPU said, are provided -' for violation of the order. . . .' 1' 4 I 3 1