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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1941
Page
6
Churchill in Washington with experts signals closer war coordination. Hitler’s next strike possible, with risks to German morale. Tax worries loom as armament boom boosts incomes, prompt planning for year end. Christmas messages urge courage, common sense, and upholding peace ideals. Spring forecast hints at early warmth and daisy-chains.
United states and Filipino forces gain initial success in Santo Tomas area as Japanese troops land near Lingayen Gulf. Aggressive landings north of Manila continue with air support and bold bombing runs while reports conflict on transport losses and overall troop numbers.
President Roosevelt calls a White House meeting at 4 p.m. Iowa time to form a United States-British war council. Churchill arrived Monday night and will join top U S and British officials in planning to defeat Hitler.
Japanese U boat sinks the Montebello off the California coast with thirteen survivors and no confirmed casualties. Another tanker, the Larry Doheny, withstands torpedo attack near Point Arguello Estero Bay, as air forces pursue submarines along the coast.
Reports from Singapore say British defenders trapped Japanese invasion forces in the southeastern sector of Hong Kong. British garrison blew the Tyta m reservoir dam causeway after the enemy crossed, causing heavy Japanese casualties and hindering their advance toward Repulse Bay and Happy Valley.
British empire troops aided by colonial civilians hold rugged positions in Hong Kong as Japanese forces press aerial and artillery assaults. Canadian, British and Indian garrisons defend southern and southeastern areas with untrained civilian personnel assisting in isolated posts. A Singapore communique notes Chinese units approaching Tamshui and Shamchung while authorities fear an indefinite stand, yet hint at a planned counterattack to retake the colony.
President Roosevelt led a war labor conference to draft a three point program for uninterrupted production. The plan prohibits strikes or lockouts, requires peaceful dispute resolution, and calls for a war labor board chaired by the President to handle disputes.
The Vatican announced that Pope Pius XII has decided to allow the faithful to dispense with fasting on Fridays and other days except Ash Wednesday and Good Friday in view of the war. The announcement was reported by Stefani and relayed by United Press from London.
Wilson and company at its Cedar Rapids packing plant will pay about $125000 in back wages and equal liquidated damages to nearly 1800 workers. The payments cover overtime under the wage hour law and total double time for hours beyond the limit, avoiding suit. Similar payments are being made nationwide following a Chicago court ruling interpreting the act.
Washington reports Japanese landing on Wake Island amid heavy Marine resistance. Navy communiques highlight continued resistance at Wake and Midway. Wake sustains air attacks with several enemy planes shot down, while two US merchant ships were attacked but not seized.
Japanese forces announced by Shanghai naval spokesman have completed the occupation of Wake Island, per United Press relay from Berlin. The report notes the claim was issued Tuesday and confirms Wake Island is under Japanese control.
Edward Roth of the U S treasury will speak at a Cedar Rapids luncheon at the Montrose hotel next Monday noon December 29. Businesses are urged to send representatives. Roth will outline salary deduction methods for defense bond sales from employees’ pay.
British communiques report Axis lines of retreat blocked along the Gulf of Sirte south of Benghazi and say Axis air power suffered a shattering blow with 54 planes destroyed or damaged. The RAF claims 74 Axis aircraft found destroyed or damaged at Derna. Rommel may be forced to stand and fight at Benghazi due to British success.
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