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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1942
Page
1
Wil l M. Jeffers, director of rubber, warned Congress that misused materials threaten synthetic rubber plants. He said without immediate access to forging, valves and exchangers, production could falter and US military needs such as tires and fuel tanks risk shortfalls in 1943. He urged higher material priorities to prevent a crisis.
Secretary Knox described Japan's latest attempt to deliver troops and supplies to Guadalcanal as a complete failure and said enemy forces have been unable to land reinforcements for three weeks. He warned Japan may try again with ships and men once more.
Soviet forces announced rapid gains in the Stalingrad area and around Velikie Luki on the frozen central front. They claimed 11 villages captured west of Stalingrad, encirclement of a German stronghold near Velikie Luki, and heavy German losses as they pushed to liquidate entrenched positions.
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration rebutted critics over required retailer filings as essential to wartime price control. It cited testimony by Pred A. Baughan of the Retail Food Dealers association of California and defended regulation 9.238 as limited and enforceable.
Dispatch reports Allied air attacks targeting Axis troops and supply lines in Africa. The bombardment is described as decisive in weakening Axis capabilities ahead of major ground actions, with reference to earlier Allied air campaigns and Montgomery's forces.
From Cairo reports a so called lull in desert fighting is framed by heavy Allied air activity. Long range bombers and fighters inflict losses, sinking ships and destroying aircraft as Malta based planes and Middle East units hit Tunisian fronts. Axis efforts to keep the central Mediterranean open meet strong opposition.
Donald M. Nelson of the War Production Board told the National Association of Manufacturers that the U S is entering a third stage of the war with all-out mobilization and centralized direction. He described stages as curtain-raiser to Pearl Harbor and postwar expansion, stressing total mobilization and a single war policy guiding all efforts.
President Roosevelt ordered the Works Progress Administration dissolved citing rising private employment and urging that remaining personnel be funded by states or localities. Uncompleted projects will be assumed by other federal agencies with liquidation by June 30.
Henry J. Kaiser told a 4 000 strong meeting of leading industrialists they must lead a decent living standard or risk bankruptcy from social politicians. He sketched postwar projects nine million housing units a modern highway system universal medical care and a revived land transport system, urging advance planning funded by war bonds. He warned Americans to act as doers not mere listeners and said industry can help secure freedoms worth the fight.
Axis troops launched a major counterattack in the hills near Tebourba and Tebourga, driving through the plains strewn with wreckage. Reports say Tebourba was recaptured while Allied forces clung to Dijedeida and Mateur as both sides suffered heavy tank losses and paratroop efforts failed.
Buenos Aires reports judge Miguel Jantus substantiates Sumner Welles espionage charges against Axis spies in Argentina. He orders six accused to the supreme court to decide on trying Reich diplomats, noting espionage was directed from the German embassy. If Berlin withholds immunity, Argentina may declare diplomats persona non grata.
Allied Headquarters in Australia reports that Japanese forces, unable to renew sea-supplied aid, drop supplies by parachute to beleaguered troops near Gona and Buna in New Guinea. Casualties exceed 400 enemy dead, with about 40 sailors drowned when barges sank. Allied air forces hit Lae Salamaua Kavieng and bombed airfields along the coast.
Washington December 4 The House Ways and Means Committee debated a Roosevelt war powers bill to suspend certain tariff laws and immigration rules. Rep Gearhart warned the measure shifts authority to the executive while Rep Robertson cautioned against an insolent Congress. The panel plans closing hearings next Thursday and doubts linger on passage before adjournment.
Rome radio and Swiss dispatches say Edouard Herriot former premier and Jean Borotra former Davis Cup star were arrested as Laval seeks a pro Nazi government. Petain is largely confined with Laval moving toward a Paris coalition including Doriot Dent and De Monzie, while Herriot faces house arrest in central France.
Washington reports indicate Paul V. McNutt could retain his manpower commission chair and possibly gain oversight of selective service after a Roosevelt study of manpower reorganizations. Edwin W. Pauley suggested the plan may include McNutt remaining in his post within a reorganized Labor Department.
Associated Press editor Kent Cooper reveals in his book Barriers Down the twenty year crusade to end European press agency restraints. He argues freer news exchange could have prevented some World War II pressures and criticizes Reuters Havas Wolff for maintaining the old system.
Richmond reports October business conditions in the fifth federal reserve district show virtual capacity operations. Coal mines produced 31 percent of national output, with West Virginia yielding 13,826,000 tons. Labor shortages grow due to induction and defense work shifts. payrolls rose 3.8 percent while workers declined 0.2 percent. Construction contracts totaled 3.22 million dollars, and store sales rose in October. Debits in Bluefield climbed 11 percent to 20.2 million dollars.
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