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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1941
Page
6
The commentary condemns Japanese brutality in Manila and Pearl Harbor tactics, urges united Allied victory, and critiques wartime policy. It notes Churchill’s rallying speeches, considers funding the war via a national lottery, and mentions a possible shift to rubber production from dandelions as a wartime crop idea.
The Navy Department said two United States destroyers sustained minor damage during enemy bombing in the Far East with no casualties. The communique noted submarines operating off the west coast with countermeasures hindering attacks and reported vigorous anti submarine efforts in the Hawaiian area.
Basil Brewer editor of the New Bedford Standard Times sends a telegram to President Roosevelt criticizing the removal of defenses from Manila and its declaration as an open city. The message to Knox and Stimson condemns the move and cites Pearl Harbor as proof of military misjudgment.
Honolulu reports part of the Japanese planes used in the Pearl Harbor attack were built in the United States. Navy officials on Oahu said radio gear and some implements of the downed aircraft were American made, marking the first official acknowledgment of U S manufactured components in Japanese planes.
U S marines rejected Karl Saunik enlistment as 8 years old despite his claim to be a "very strong young man" and eagerness to fight for Uncle Sam. Maj A E Simon, recruiting officer, thanked him for patriotism but noted the age disqualification.
Interview with Mr Fraser discusses labor peace during war, noting honesty between employers and employees and rising sense of obligation. He cites O R C membership near 40 000 in US and Canada, confirms past service as Santa Fe brakeman and conductor, and recalls early union work and ongoing furlough status.
Dutch officials urged United States reinforcement to boost an East Indies offensive as bombers sunk two more Japanese ships. Dutch planes and submarines have sunk three warships and 13 other vessels, with five more damaged. A spokesman called the Netherlands Indies a strategic base gateway to the Pacific and Indian Oceans for Allied life lines.
Washington AP The Office of Price Administration moved to halt a pending wholesale cigaret price rise after American Tobacco announced a 57 cent per thousand increase for Lucky Strikes. Price Administrator Leon Henderson asked nine major firms not to follow and scheduled talks with American representatives for Monday. The hike amounts to about 87 cents per thousand, roughly one cent per pack.
The Linn County Board to administer tire rationing under the Office of Production Management will begin Jan 5. Members are Gienn O. Fletcher Louis P. Boudreaux and Leo P. Peiffer along with E. E Lowe civilian defense chairman. They will issue certificates authorize tire purchases and maintain records with inspectors approving only essential customers.
Tacoma officials led a city test of an air raid warning at 7 08 Saturday night in a city of about 110 000. Mayor Harry Cain said the signal was sounded as a test and there was no blackout.
Manila dispatch says reinforcements were sent to both northern and southern Luzon fronts where outnumbered Philippine and American troops resist Japanese invaders. MacArthur’s forces deploy to stronger lines as Japanese pincers move toward Manila with two main thrusts aiming at Lingayen Gulf and Rosario Urdaneta.
President Roosevelt stated after a week of meetings with Churchill and allied representatives that the United States and its allies have strengthened their position immeasurably. He noted progress across military and economic fronts and that conferences will continue indefinitely as the worldwide effort to crush the Axis advances.
Washington residents demanded retaliation after the Manila raid. The piece cites fortified Tokyo Yokohama Osaka Kobe as targets and notes a tank corps in the palace area. It argues bombing Japan will disrupt rail and highways and reflects strong public fury.
Reports from Singapore describe British defenses stiffening along the Perak front Ipoh tin area and the Trengganu coast while Japanese forces use guides from local aborigines to infiltrate. A Sakai and other tribesmen are said to have aided the enemy. Gen Sir Henry Pownall named commander in chief in the Far East as Singapore mobilizes for total war. Survivors of the battleships Prince of Wales and Repulse bolster defenses.
John William Howard 20 an army deserter and father of a two month old baby, John Stern 20, and a 16 year old youth confessed to snatching purses, stealing a typewriter, two radios, a pistol, an electric clock and other items. Kudina said no charges filed yet. they await action while jailed for investigation. The trio hid loot near the old North Western quarry on Cedar’s edge. Howard gave 412 Sixth Street SE and had served with the 133d Infantry Iowa National Guard and Camp Claiborne paths before desertion.
The Leningrad radio reports Gen Rudolph Schmidt relieved of command and replaced by Gen Arnheim on the Russian front. The BBC relay was heard in New York by NBC with the update from Saturday night.
The Gazette prints the opening chapter of Helen Topping Miller’s Texas oil romance Dark Lightning. A speculative venture on land sparks a tale of strong love and danger, with page 6 section 3 carrying the feature.
Manila residents respond with scorn to a Japanese open city offer broadcast from Tokyo to President Manuel Quezon. The manifesto asked Filipino forces to cooperate with the invaders and cease resistance after a three hour bombardment.
Rescue crews comb through charred remains in Manila as a mass attack on the ancient walled city leaves at least 40 dead and 150 wounded. Churches, Santo Tomas and Santo Domingo face collapse while officials fear widespread destruction and demand a US return for a decisive defense.
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