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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1941
Page
1
The Tennessee River stood at 16.55 feet with no rainfall and a high of 66 degrees and low of 50. Cotton prices advanced with strict mid ling at 17.65 and middling 17.40 while other grades closed lower. Community notices include holiday travel plans and local hospital entries.
The Birmingham Post resumes publication today after a strike by the CIO American Newspaper Guild ended. Harold Helfer says wage increases averaged over 20 percent with general improvements in working conditions. The Guild had demanded a shop, higher minimum weekly wages, and raises for editorial and circulation staff. the shop was not granted.
Admiral William Banks Caperton former commander in chief of the Pacific fleet in World War I died in Newport Naval Hospital at 86. His body will be taken to Washington for burial likely Wednesday in Arlington National Cemetery.
Little Donah Sue Powell of Hartselle route one died this morning at :30 o clock at age two. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Ed Powell three sisters Geraldine Dorothy and Jimmy Ruth. Funeral Tuesday at two o clock conducted by Rev Marvin Bridges. burial to follow McAfee Howell and Young directing pallbearers named Wilda and Laverne Crow Ozell and Hilda Powell.
London reports the Dutch government in exile declares war on Italy for Aligning with Germany and Japan. Berlin claims a British aircraft carrier was sunk though no confirmation in London. Burma reports RAF strike on a Japanese air base in Eastern Thailand destroying planes and fuel stocks.
Mrs May Taylor of Birmingham died yesterday when the car she rode in plunged off a highway about 20 miles south of Birmingham. Two Alabama power linemen, Ellis Oglesby and Baker Holomb of Birmingham, were injured in a nearby freak accident when a pole they were working on crashed to the ground near the Oneonta highway. their injuries were not critical.
Soldiers from Camp Forrest on guard duty in the Decatur area will be invited to Christmas dinner in local homes. Fifty soldiers may be released for four hours to dine with Decatur families if they call the Chamber of Commerce before noon Wednesday to offer an invitation. This gesture aims to comfort men separated from home life who had hoped to return for the holiday.
The sixth aviation cadet class finished first training phase at Corsicana Texas and move to Sherman Texas for 10 weeks of second training. Decatur area cadets Noel Carpenter Luke Norris Jr Wallace Bland and Winston Garth Jr form the group largest Corsicana Field class to graduate. They entered October 4 and have logged about 60 hours in primary aircraft, advancing to basic school for 20 weeks before May 1942 graduation and Second Lieutenant commissions.
Dec 22 193? corridors of the criminal courts building saw thirty state troopers and about a dozen city policemen confront each other over the sheriff vacancy. Governor Jones had appointed Camps bell Palfrey to succeed the late Sheriff George E Williams, but deputies barred his entry. City police reportedly supported John Williams former chief deputy while Palfrey claimed access with his counsel Severn T Barden and James J Morrison. The late sheriff died on a fishing trip.
In San Diego on December 22, a fire engine pursued Roscoe Wood for two miles after his car erupted in smoke. Firemen sprayed the burning brakes with an extinguisher, Wood fainted as he watched the flames.
Japanese divisions estimated at 80 000 to 100 000 pressed a Luzon invasion near Lingayen gulf 150 miles from Manila. American Filipino forces offered stout resistance as the Navy reported ships and air escort supporting the assault.
President Roosevelt announced a new plan expanding the selective service to men aged 18 through 64 must register and 20 through 44 for active service. The Senate approved raising enlisted Navy strength to 800000 and Marine Corps limit to 104000. bill moves to the House for final action.
Early today all San Diego radio stations went off air for 46 minutes amid an Army order to stop broadcasting. An unconfirmed bomber over San Diego reportedly could not land due to damaged gear and circled Lindbergh Field as crew parachuted near Bakers Field.
Forty four inmates at Morgan County jail will have a traditional holiday menu including turkey dressing cranberry sauce ambrosia and cake. The sheriff's office notes they will not have a Christmas tree or decorations this year.
The Independent Clubs of America formerly the Associated Willkie Clubs of America announce suspension of all activities for the duration of the war. The move affects groups linked to the 1940 presidential campaign and Willkie supporters.
The Supreme Court in a 7 to 0 decision returns Virginia Electric and Power Co. to Labor Board review over a union and possible coercion. The ruling clarifies that the Wagner Act does not bar employers from expressing views on labor policies while noting that coercive conduct may still violate the act.
The Alabama Hosiery Mill will pay a total bonus of 16025 to all employees once defense bonds and stamps are available. The bonus will be issued as 50 and 25 dollar bonds and 10 dollar stamps, with amounts based on length of service, aiming for distribution before Christmas if bonds are obtainable. General manager L Wb Lively cited national defense and loyal service as reasons.
Lieutenant Commander Paul Smith of San Francisco was named press relations officer of the Navy Department today. He takes the post on leave from his duties as editor and general manager of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Wide World War Analyst Dewitt Mackenzie notes Japanese landings from eighty transports in Lingayen gulf near Manila place Aquino’s defenses under severe test. He observes strong American forces under General MacArthur delaying the Japanese advance while reinforcements head from the Pacific. details are few and the situation remains serious.
The report notes concern over Japanese control of waters near Luzon for a potential mass landing while highlighting General MacArthur’s early fight reports. It also covers Hitler’s surprise take command of all armies replacing von Brauchitsch, with unclear implications. The piece reflects wartime upheaval and the Fuhrer’s declared divine mandate.
The War Department reports a large Japanese landing effort off Lingayen gulf in Luzon with 80 to 100 thousand troops across six to eight divisions. Fighting continues near Davao Mindanao as Japanese aim to establish a foothold on the Philippine island. The U S Asiatic fleet and air force remain ready as MacArthur and Kelly’s units uphold defense.
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