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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1941
Page
1
Japanese officials warned of allied submarine danger and air raids as US and Dutch forces sink Japanese troop transports amid battles across the Pacific Rim. Nearby, Alabama residents report weather, cotton prices, and community notices including births, illnesses, and military moves.
Two sixteen year old boys charged with the murder of Ward Loveless, a Washington attorney, pleaded guilty and waived trial by jury in Loudoun county circuit court. Their trial date was set for February 7 before Circuit Judge J. R. H. Alexander.
A Decatur appeal asks residents to lend electric stoves to comfort soldiers at the Armory. At least a dozen stoves are needed tonight. Call Commander William Daugherty of the American Legion at 210 before five or at 1230 after five to arrange lending and return. The stoves will be tagged and kept safe until troops depart.
Americans marked the anniversary of adopting the Bill of Rights, with Virginia’s December 15, 1791 ratification final. George Mason drafted the bill while the Library of Congress displayed the 1789 journal. wreaths were laid at Gunston Hall. Daughters of the American Revolution held commemorations and President Roosevelt’s proclamation urged observance.
Announcement states McRae Motors owner Clyde McRae has purchased the Knox McRae parts and service department. Knox McRae will remain in business at the used car lot on Second Avenue opposite the Princess Theatre.
The Army concludes a lend-lease deal with the Louisville symphony orchestra. Morris Simon says the 5th Armored Division will let the Louisville group lead the Fort Knox symphony orchestra scores and instruments in exchange for use of some soldier musicians.
President Roosevelt reported that send-lease aid to 33 allied nations totalled 1.202 billion dollars through November 30. Exports to December 1 were 595 million, with March aid at 12 million but November material valued at 283 million. Congress has voted nearly 13 billion for lend-lease and pledged continued aid to Britain, Russia, China, and other nations, including those in the Western Hemisphere.
Morgan County Red Cross announces a countywide War Emergency Committee. Acting chairman E M Wise names members including E W McLeod Barrett Shelton Charles G Hardwick T J Cottingham Judge Seybourn Lynne Lyle Roberts Hartsville John McCutcheon Somerville Rt 3 and E L Drinkard Sr. A meeting is set for Wednesday December 17 at 3 PM at the Red Cross offices on Vine Street.
Washington reports the House naval affairs committee quickly approved a 150000 ton expansion to the two ocean Navy after trimming the proposed increase from 900000 tons. The Navy and President would decide ship types, with no battleships. The action followed talks with Rear Admiral Samuel Robinson and aimed to align with a broader $10 billion defense package and a general manpower buildup plan.
Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes U S efforts in the Far East during week two of combat. He notes American defenses at Manila and the Philippines hold against aerial attacks while warning that invasion by Japanese troops will determine control, given heavy transport losses already sustained.
Wartime commentary notes air strength in the Philippines and evaluates Japanese use of back-alley tactics in Hawaii. The piece contrasts German and Japanese strategic execution and stresses the need to save the Philippines, with the discussion continuing on page five.
President Roosevelt told Congress that the United States is at war in defense of national existence and the principles of law and order. He outlined Japan's aggression, the December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor, and the unity of nations declaring war to end Japan's program of conquest.
News wires report German Field Marshal Von Brauchitsch traveling to Bucharest to press Romania for five Soviet divisions while Ion Antonescu resists over public opinion. Soviet forces regain offensive near Moscow and target the Moscow Leningrad corridor through Klin. California declares emergency after enemy aircraft sighting. Aguinaldo denounces Japanese provocations urging Filipinos to rise against the United States.
Telegram received in Decatur from Capt. Frederick S. Hunt Jr. reports that all is well and that everyone is OK The message was sent to his mother Mrs Fred S Hunt Sr and shared by The Daily to inform families of those concerned curtailed for military reasons
The New York Produce Exchange suspended cottonseed oil and soy bean oil futures trading until further notice. Only 15 minutes of trading occurred on Saturday with prices fixed a cent per pound, aligning near Office of Price Administration ceilings. no transactions took place. A German wireless report claimed Berlin hosted a conference with Germany Italy and Japan discussing new war tasks against Britain and the United States, with officials like Joachim von Ribbebtro p and Dino Alfieri named.
Henry Burnett 85 and a longtime Danville resident died Saturday at his home after pneumonia. Funeral services were held Monday at Center Church in Lawrence County with Rev. Isaac Eady officiating. Interment followed Peck directing. Grandsons served as pallbearers and granddaughters arranged the flowers. He was survived by his wife seven daughters and five sons, plus one sister and one brother, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Madrid December 15 The Spanish TransAtlantic Company announced that all sailings of Spanish merchantmen to the Americas are postponed by government order. The liner Marques de Comillas bound for New York tomorrow was specifically postponed.
Secretary Knox announced the Arizona and five battleships were lost in the Pearl Harbor raid. He listed 2,698 dead with 20 officers wounded and described damaged vessels including Oklahoma, Utah, Cassin, Shaw, and Oglala. He said Japan failed to knock out US forces and a formal investigation would follow Roosevelt’s order.
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