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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
1
President Roosevelt presses business labor and government leaders to seal a no strike no lockout accord by Friday to keep arms production flowing. He warns stoppages imperil American life and urges speed and unity in the war effort.
A navy plane crash near Norfolk on December 17 killed ten crew members. The incident occurred during takeoff over the city area, with Foy or Mahl in naval hospital awaiting funeral arrangements. The relations office released limited details.
An emergency landing near Washington occurred just before 10 am. The explosion was heard by residents as crew members were rescued. air force officers reported all planes ready for action. Casualties to be announced by army officials.
Singapore December 17 official report says a Japanese destroyer was hit by a Dutch plane during coastal landings. The East Indies command claims a vast invasion rectangle in the South China Sea reaches Hong Kong, Luzon, Northern Malaya and Sarawak. Miri refinery and Seria fields reportedly destroyed as Japanese advance continues.
Spokane reports a Second Air Force patrol plane attacked a submarine during sea reconnaissance after Japan's December 7 attack. The action's location and outcome remain unclear. Gen Harmon, commanding the Second Air Force, commends the aircraft crew for their bold effort.
Manila report details a raid on Vigan where at least 26 Japanese planes were destroyed and fuel stocks set aflame. American submarines also attacked invaders twice, with limited objective reports due to reporting delays. Lieutenant General Douglas MacArthur commented on the heavy enemy losses.
British desert troops hammered Rommel’s dwindling tank strength and pressed more than 150 miles into Libya. Front lines remained around Alem Hamza 30 miles southwest of Gazala with outflanking moves aimed at derna and disruption of axis supply routes. Gazala also served as a battlefield as axis units withdrew transport columns.
Washington December 17 The House rejected attempts to lower the compulsory service minimum from 21 to 19 with votes 175 to 53 and 173 to 113 in two roll calls. Senate talks echoed opposition and President Roosevelt’s 1944 draft age endorsement was cited by supporters.
Four Eastern State Penitentiary inmates urged the court to spare Francis P. Casey a harsher sentence after he confessed to embezzling about 3205 over 11 years as guardian to 140 prisoners. Casey, who supervised inmate earnings, has begun repaying funds while working as a ditchdigger. One lifer remarked it was a shame the old man must go to jail.
Tokyo reports a warning that U S submarines lie in wait near Formosa waters following earlier Japanese attacks. An earthquake in southern Formosa killed and injured dozens and damaged houses and railways, hampering communications. Japanese broadcasts claim continued strikes on Hong Kong and naval movements, while a Washington navy bulletin downplays the submarine threat.
A Philippine inter island steamer Corregidor was sunk by a mine near Manila Bay. One hundred sixty two missing including several political leaders. Two hundred twenty seven saved. many injured. Rescue by army and navy boats within an hour. Survivors clung to wreckage for hours, oil smeared.
Havana police announced the discovery of a Nazi plot to signal planes with reflectors and a bombing scheme. They identified Reinhold Hahn a 61 year old German agent and engineer who arrived in Cuba on a Berlin issued tourist card.
U S forces report strong Luzon air strikes at Vigan and Borneo gains as part of a broader Pacific defense. Twenty six Japanese planes were destroyed at Vigan, with three separate submarine actions noted by Admiral Hart. The Pearl Harbor aftermath leads to removal of top Hawaiian command including Admiral Kimmel and General Short.
British radio reports Georgians evac Mozhaisk west of Moscow as Red Army claims to have driven German forces back nearly 100 miles beyond the capital. A Soviet communique cites recapture of villages, a rout of six divisions near Kalinin, and German retreat as winter warfare slows.
Lisbon reports the 4751 ton Portuguese freight er Cassequel sunk after sailing from Lisbon toward Portuguese West. Some crew and passengers were rescued by the freighter Maria Amelia and by a later wireless message from another ship. One lifeboat with the captain and others made several trips to the United States during wartime.
Huntington, W V Dec 17 Lieut Gen Delos C Emmons, a former Huntington resident, was named commander of the Hawaiian department of the army. Born 1888, he was a West Point graduate of 1909. Relatives expect Christmas with him in Washington. Emmons’ family links and career are noted as the war with Japan continues.
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