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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1941
Page
4
You Can Help Y Yes You Can Buy Defense Stamps and Bonds
A wartime plea explains every person can aid the war effort by purchasing defense stamps and bonds at local stores, banks, post offices, and stations. Start with a ten cent stamp. buy more over time to fund weapons and supplies, support industrial peace, and boost American victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
No Time For Dillydallying War Talk and Draft Proposal
In Council Bluffs a man admitted swindling numerous men by posing as a woman and courting for matrimony. Crooks show ingenuity when spurred by greed, asking for cash to fund the fictitious bride’s travel to join her fiancé.
Priorities And Rationing In Defense Allocations
Officials foresee consumer rationing as the next step to conserve materials for defense. Allocations will decide which industries may operate or must cut back, with studies of consumer needs guiding production and civilian supply amid wartime. Uncertainties include whether allocations target industries or individual units and how delivery of promised materials will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Use-Tax Proposal Faced With Easy Payoff
The article argues a five dollar annual use tax on automobiles is easy to pay by trimming weekly leisure, work time, or personal luxuries. It notes critics say the treasury seeks over four million dollars for collection and new offices, while Congress remains reluctant to approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Congress
Editorial call to cut non defense spending by Congress
The Nation of Manufacturers and the National Economy League urge large cuts to non defense outlays, aiming for about 2 billion dollars yearly and significant cuts in farm subsidies youth aid and social security. They argue tax relief for families could follow if non defense spending falls, while Congress remains wary of removing favored programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busi
Congress
National Economy League
United States
Arizona
SRM
National Association of Manufacturers
National League
Peone
Capitol Hill
Washington
Scottish Rite News
Ears Straightened Debate in Quiet Household Tale
A speaker recalls urging a child to wash his ears as fear shows on his face. The scene reveals a moment of coercive grooming with a plan to straighten curly ears. The anecdote ends with a question about whether such a change would alter a boy’s mood.
War prolongs beyond 1945 say experts in Washington
Washington observers warn the conflict may last three or four more years with no clear collapse of Berlin or Tokyo without a military defeat. Diplomats and generals voice hopes but expect a prolonged struggle beyond 1945, citing limited access to Germany and Japan and national unpreparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Berlin
Lokyo
Russia
Hitler
Germany
Japan
War news framed with cautious statements in congressional message
The president avoided detailed war progress on the Honolulu setback and other battles. Navy publicity froze and released only three routine bulletins in a day. Only presidential press secretary Stephen Early issued front lines news, reflecting wartime practice of withholding sensitive facts to prevent aid to the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Navy Department
Stephen Early
War era wagers and sabotage fears before Pearl Harbor
Sumner Welles discussed a 10 to 1 bet with an associate on war days before the attack. The Fourteenth Street bridge was lit under its piers to deter sabotage just before war declaration. An unusual meeting among Knox Stinson and Hall occurred hours before Tokyo announced war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Welles
Fourteenth Street
Fighting Service
Knox
Stinson
Hall
Tokyo
Navy leaders warned of Japan war as attack surprised US
Public statements by Secretary Knox over recent weeks stressed that war with Japan was anticipated by the government. The surprise lay in the Japanese strike catching the American fleet at Pearl Harbor while it rested in relative security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Knox
Japan
Hawaii
Wartime Question on Learning From Defeat and Defense
The passage asks whether nations will learn alertness and efficiency from early defeats or face harsher lessons in future warfare, contrasting harsh experience with easier assurances. It presents a debate about how to develop resilience and readiness in a time of war.
Court Martial Call Amid Wartime Debate
A fragmented wartime passage voices sharp rebukes urging court martial for wartime lapses. The speaker recalls earlier court martials after Bull Run and argues for accountability over alleged failures to prevent a bomber reach.
Time to Act to Prevent Another Court Martial
The speaker urges immediate corrective action using available manpower and ships. Emphasizes placing personnel in right positions and avoiding complacent leadership. Argues that admirals who underestimate the Japanese will fail, while those who target weak spots will succeed.
Preliminary notes on Pacific air defense and fleet posture
The report describes patrol bombers deployed to Hawaii with a 1 000 mile radius from Honolulu and an airborne listening device sent to England with mechanics. It asserts a well protected anchored fleet under air cover and barge screens against torpedo attack, noting the attack was initially expected on Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Honolulu
England
Pearl Harbor
Manila
Censored Speech and Duty in Wartime Debate
The writer argues censorship harms open critique during crisis and urges citizens to speak for the country's good. They claim criticism should be allowed and warn officials against silencing inquiry, noting every citizen bears responsibility to protect national interests despite fear. The text ends with a humorous line about a hen laying 25 cent eggs.
The Once Over Speculation On Broadway Invasion Trends
A noisy column reports on theater crowds and alleged mischief at New York Broadway shows. It mentions George Jan Nathan Lucius Beebe Bernard Baruch Byron Foy Dick Watts Lester Biddle Arthur Potts and Eph Benham among others with claims of disruptions gunfire powder burns and stage intrusions during recent performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eph Benham
New York
Eunice Bright Leads Toy Floor Sales at Store
Eunice Bright works as a toy floor salesgirl for a full day promoting children's games and talking with customers. The passage mixes stray lines about wartime defeat and old fashion values, reflecting a fragmented wartime-era voice from The Associated Newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie
Mabel James
Oman
Eunice Bright
Officers nab glass breaker in Louisville incident
Frank N. Jaggers a 26 year old of Louisville Kentucky was spotted by passersby breaking glass. Police halted him before escape and found selective service registration and two Navy discharges. A suitcase and papers bearing the name Frank J Williams were found. other brooms were located at Greyhound terminal. Jaggers held in local jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank N. Jaggers
Louisville
Hatauarter
Jaggers
Navy
Frank J. Williams
Greyhound
Williams
Roosevelt Says Nation Is At War In All Spheres
President Roosevelt declares the nation fully at war with Germany and Italy, warns of enemy propaganda, and urges unity as Japan advances in the Pacific. He outlines sacrifices, tax hikes, war bonds, and industrial mobilization while noting battles in Hawaii, the Philippines, Guam, Wake, and Midway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Philippines
Commonwealth
Guam
Wake
Midway Islands
Pacific
Sion
Roosevelt
Germany
Japan
United States
Central
South America
Italy
Britain
Russia
Americas
America
Hitler
Mussolini
Assolini
Europe
Africa
Axis
Austria
Malaya
Thailand
Mexico City
Manuel Avila Camacho
Mexico
United States to Move Troops Through U S Territory
Washington reports the United States authorizes troop movements across U S soil to reinforce the defense of lower California. The State Department announced that these troops will pass in transit through various sites during the operation amid ongoing global conflict with Japan and the Axis powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Ariz
Tia Juana
Lower California
San Diego
Washington
United States
Lower
California
State Department
Japanese land forces halted near crown colony defense line
The Associated Press reports Japanese land forces attempting to seize Hong Kong were halted by heavy, well-prepared mainland artillery. The communique says all mainland defenses remain intact as Japanese incursions along Taipo and Castle Peak Road were repelled. one Canadian patrol was ambushed and wiped out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hongang
Altho
Taipo
Castle Peak Road
Venath
Sheen
Soren Ceaechdea
Russian Troops Re-Take Tikhvin
Moscow radio reported Russian forces retook Tikhvin, located 110 miles east of Leningrad, with the midnight communique noting heavy action in a snowbound front. Details were scarce as reports emphasized the maneuvering around Archangel and other northern areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tikhvin
Moscow
Leningrad
Archangel
United States
Panel Approves Lifting Curb on Military Forces
Washington reports the Senate and House military committees approve ending limits on armed forces enlistments. The measure would permit all fighting service for six months beyond wartime, expanding suitability for global conflict participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
A Book a Day Three Volumes Tell Why Nazis Act That Way
Book notices review three works on Nazism and Nazi mindset. Helbert highlights Nie moeller and his sermons in God Is My Fuehrer praising resistance to Hitler. Zeimer and Pfeifer analyze Nazi indoctrination and the inferior superior complex shaping German youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Helbert
Adolf Hitler
Martin Niemoeller
Niemoeller
Thomas Mann
Hitler
God
Germany
Gregor Ziemer
Oxford
Columbia
William K. Pfeifer
Ziemer
Berlin
Pfeiler
Three Schooners Crash Off Atlantic Coast Near New Haven
Several people die when three schooners collide off New Haven Connecticut. Bail is refused for William George and John Jones of Tazewell who face charges tied to the U S Marshall. Twelve buildings were destroyed at Wayne on the Kenova division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
William
George
John Jones
Tazewell
U. S. Marshall
John G
Wayne
Kenova
N. and W. Train 16 Crew Injured In Slide Collision
Thirty years ago today the engineer brakeman and mail clerk of N. and W. passenger train 16 were injured when the train struck a slide near Christians- Elklick in Coming County. Twenty years ago Beaver high school beat Lancaster high 34 to T.8. Davant vice president of the N. and W. railway died at Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. and W
Christians
Elklick
Oming County
Beaver High School
Lancaster
Davant
N. and W. Railway
Roanoke
City bans milk sales below Grade B ten years ago
Ten years ago today the city prohibited selling milk below Grade B. The record notes the Chinese evacuees and mentions Chine Smith Webb, 50, of Wayne, charged with burying his daughter Maude in a shallow grave, described as mentally deficient.
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Chine- Smith
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