After the proclamation a half minute of silence was observed for the Americans who yesterday lost their lives in the Pacific. Following the service, the North Platte High School band played the “Star Spangled Banner” and the services were concluded.
KNIFE IN THE BACK Like a gunman who strikes in the night, shooting his victim in the back, Japan has struck the United States — her power bombers opening up hostilities with attacks upon Pearl Harbor. … They are naturally being aided in their nefarious scheme by Germany, and so it is not surprising to read that a Wilhelmstrasse spokesman blames the curse of the entire world on President [Franklin D.] Roosevelt, whom he brands as “The Father of War.” … The news of Japan’s dastardly attack spread like wildfire over the country, and it has created a spirit of national unity not experienced since the days of our first world war. Party lines are being forgotten, as leaders of all groups rally to the support of the President. … Every citizen, regardless of race or creed, owes a solemn duty to uphold the President as Commander-in-Chief of our armed forces. The first question now is the welfare of the nation. All other issues must be submerged. We must see it through to the finish.
Daily Bulletin | Dec. 8, 1941 By Mary Ellen Gutherless
Mothers of North Platte whose sons are in the army and the navy and other services yesterday “closed ranks” with expressions of full support for the war and hope of victory. Following are comments from mothers and other relatives of men in the service: Mrs. A.G. [Alice] Artz — “This will be my third war, but I firmly believe in Franklin Roosevelt and believe that he has done his uttermost to keep us out of this struggle. I agree with the presi- dent when he says the sooner we crush the invader, the better.” Mrs. Artz’ son, George, is stationed with the National Guard at Camp Robinson, Ark., as captain driver. … Mrs. E.A. [Delia] McCraw — “If I had a dozen more boys, they could all go to the navy.” Mrs. McCraw’s son, Jimmie, is stationed with that branch of the service at the Philadelphia Naval Yards. … Mrs. J.S. [Ardis] Richards — “I can only say that I hope for peace but there seems to be but one way to achieve it: war.” Mrs. Richards’ nephew, Edward Scott of Lamoni, Ia., is stationed on the USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor. The 134th Infantry’s commander, Col. Butler Miltonberger of North Platte, was hunting turkeys near the eastern Panhandle town of Oshkosh when he learned about Pearl Harbor. After he hurried back to Camp Robinson, his unit disappeared from his hometown’s newspapers for 10 days. When they were next men- tioned, it was as the subject of a false rumor that North Platte would remember forever.
Telegraph Editorial | Dec. 8, 1941
22 CANTEEN: AS IT HAPPENED
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