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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
1
President Roosevelt summoned AFL CIO leaders and industrial chiefs to halt work stoppages for the war. He said an agreement on labor relations must be reached by Friday to keep production for defense, stressing the effort as essential to winning the war.
British desert troops, 150 miles inside Libya, press Rommel’s waning tank force amid sand storms. Main actions near Alem Hamza and Halegh el Oftebem as they outflank Axis reserves in a battle of annihilation.
The United States reopened lend-lease aid to Great Britain, Russia, and China after a temporary halt following the December 7 attack. Secretary of War Stimson announced that very substantial quantities of American material are again being shipped to the Allies.
Charleston officials report strong turnout for civil defense registration with Mayor Dawson estimating more than 10 000 registrants on the first day. Officials will not issue a final total until registration ends at 6 p m and may treat results as a military secret. More than 190 registrars worked all day.
Moscow reports say Soviet forces in a 16 day winter offensive have driven German troops nearly 100 miles beyond Moscow. Recaptured villages include Alekain as the red army advances from Kalinin’s flank. Some German divisions are said to be disorganized and retreating in the Tula region.
France formally informed the United States it will remain neutral in the conflict with the Axis. French ambassador Henri Haye conveyed assurances to Undersecretary Sumner Welles and discussed Franco American matters, noting surprise over the seizure of the Normandie and reservations about negotiations.
British imperial troops launch counter attacks to stem Japanese spearheads crossing the Muda River in northwest Malaya. Japanese forces land in Miri and Lubong in Sarawak as fighting tightens near Penang and Butterworth with scorched earth actions reported.
The House voted by voice to expand the draft to men aged 21 through 44 and to register those 18 to 64. It rejected Roosevelt and military requests to set the floor at 19 and spurned a compromise to set the bottom age at 20 or 19, amid intense opposition and debate led by Speaker Sam Rayburn.
British, Canadian, and native troops in Hong Kong repelled Japanese artillery fire and dive bomb attacks while rejecting surrender demands. From Kowloon across the channel they maintained fortified positions, prepared to defend the island to the end amid shelling and bombardment.
A CBS dispatch from West of Moscow recounts the German retreat in the Russian winter. Red army ski units flank retreating columns while fighters burn bridges and mines roads. civilians flee to woods as embattled fronts push through snow and snowbound villages.
Washington announces a sweeping change in Pacific high command after Pearl Harbor. Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz is ordered to command the U S Pacific fleet replacing Admiral Husband E. Kimmel. Secretary of the Navy Knox disclosed the move tonight.
U S bombing raid on Luzon coast targets J apanese beachheads near Vigan, destroying at least 26 enemy planes and setting fuel supplies ablaze. American submarines also conduct three attacks as part of a broader Pacific action under Admiral Hart. The changes ripple through the Pacific command as Nimitz replaces Kimmel.
Charleston retailers announce evening Christmas shopping hours effective tonight with stores open until 9 p.m. daily. Many outlets plan early closings on Christmas Eve, some as early as 6 p.m. to close before the holiday.
Tokyo dispatch reports Japanese naval press official Lt Com Kengo Tominaga warning that about 20 U S submarines may lie in wait near Japan. Manila says U S subs have already made two successful attacks. American boats described as 2000 ton class with 5200 mile cruising radius. An overseas ministry note says a southern Formosa quake killed 190 and injured 184.
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