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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1941
Page
2
Reports show Admiral Nimitz replacing focus on the Pacific while Admiral Kimmel holds dual commands. Senate debates a military service bill as Manila reports and air attacks near the Philippine capital provoke alarms. Officials discuss blackout controls and radio silence measures amid ongoing hostilities in Asia and Europe.
Senators debated manpower to train and deploy troops across the Pacific and Atlantic. Taft argued moral effects on others. La Follette urged caution on reducing age limits. Brooks proposed delaying elective state officials from active service amid a long, hard measure.
Mrs R R Sage 67 died at her Athens home after a long illness. The funeral will be at 2 30 this afternoon at Heavenly Rest Princeton. She was born Kate Perkins in Rome Georgia and resided in Athens 26 years. Survivors include her husband son R R Jr brother Walter Perkins and two sisters. The body remains at Fredeking Seaver mortuary until service.
Japanese forces have pushed about 1000 miles into Malaya in 11 days of fighting, with Penang and the Wellesley mainland isolated as British defenses pull back from river to river. General Wavell says the Japanese are still far from overrunning Singapore and that measures are being taken to remedy the Malayan situation.
The Norfolk and Western railroad challenged a 10.133 million increase in its West Virginia assessment, with Welch hearing the appeal. State officials valued the railroad at 75.325 million, seeking a 442 million reduction. PF M Rivinus urged lower tax basis. Judge Curd promised a late January decision.
The West Virginia Bar Association holds a general session at 2 PM in the bridge room of a Bluefield hotel. Two prominent Bluefield attorneys will address the elected president and officers for the ensuing year will be chosen during this meeting.
A mine fire near the Oceania pit in Poland district, Grafton area, Preston County, West Virginia, destroyed eighteen houses this afternoon. thirteen were occupied. Public awaited the danger and dynamited two houses to halt the spread of flames.
General MacArthur confirms a small raid by twelve Japanese planes over Nichols and Zablan fields with no casualties. President Quezon urges calm and continuity as Allied forces consolidate under US Far East command. A Japanese assault also sees pilots like Captain Colin Kelly Jr. achieving notable strikes.
Fragmentary report from Manila notes Japanese troops securing areas west of their three landings. References to Legaspi and Davao indicate coastal advance and established positions. The text shows signs of resistance and escalating conflict in the region.
A Christmas cantata titled Heralds of Praise will be presented Sunday afternoon from 4 to 5 o clock by the Grundy choir and chorus with music including The Christmas Bells Bring My Hymn of Thanks Sing O Heavens and Benediction led by Rev. Mr. Ledford Admission to the community event is coordinated with the community chairman.
Mary Mullins of Harman was honored at a Grundy event by Carl Morefield and Tom Toliver. Ida Mae Arms and Mr. Smith of Whitewood wed December 15 in Dr. A. S. Magistrate offices. O Quinn officiated. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Williams of Grundy on December 15. Lorreen Breeding preceded marriage.
Writer depicts General Dargue as a pioneering pilot since 1912 who headed the army Pan American flight in 1926. The piece notes his age about fifty five and places him among fellow officers including Bundy, Ricnat, Le Dargue, Major Leavitt, and Private Samuel J. Van Hamm Jr. in a Los Angeles report.
Five young men from the Bluefield area completed recruit training at the United States Naval Training Station in Norfolk. The group includes NS Ese Gate Sorte from Fesahentas and other recruits Willard Blevins Good Edward Cooke Gill iam and William Howard Devis of Princeton R F D 1.
The Rana Galiath frog of west Africa grows as large as a terrier and is cited in a report on wildlife in preservation programs.
The Red army described a mobile campaign to encircle and wipe out enemy formations. It cited tactics used at Shekino and Aleksin near Tula, where encirclement and occupation were reported. German forces resisted and withdrew, with reports of near Orel advancing cavalry.
An agreement reached ensures French territories will not be attacked. A companion pact from a U.S. port allows a civilian food shipment. The accord continues the arrangement on Martinique and related supplies.
Officials from labor and government meet to back Roosevelt and Interior Secretary Ickes in a unified show of solidarity for the solid fuels industry. The room closes with pledges of secrecy as workers regroup for another session to discuss a urged wartime plan.
Residents of Philippine districts resist advancing Japanese forces as clashes erupt in northern Manila on December 19. Reports describe local defense efforts and civilian involvement amid ongoing occupation.
Roanoke resident Harry Haffen visits for piano tunings once a month with contact options via West Virginia hotel or PO Box 2455 Roanoke VA. Local merchants promote mimeograph paper, debit and credit stock notices, and general printing at Calterre phone 2400. Bland Street shop showcases new fashions and holiday gifts at Miss Mae Deaton’s moiselle Shop.
A Civil War era note shows Frederick Grant asking for Ulysses Grant’s cadet appointment and President McKinley’s action. Sherman's and Grant's circle backed it. Ulysses Grant rose among the top West Point graduates. Separate item mentions a proposed blind flying bus using a pendulum probe for pilots.
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