31 Dec 1941
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1941
Page
1
An editorial urges one New Year resolution for 1942 focused on victory in World War II. It argues that wartime priorities eclipse personal goals and calls Americans to dedicate energy and effort to vanquish tyranny and aggression, ensuring freedom in war and peace. It emphasizes unity, sacrifice, and a decisive Allied victory as the central aim.
The Evening Huronite reviews 1941 with focus on war defense, farm progress, and city projects. It notes Selective Service inductions, mobilization of Company C, 109th Engineer Division, and a City Council of Defense led by HL Christianson. Festivities planned for New Year’s Eve include Elks Lodge, Knights of Columbus, and private gatherings. Most offices close New Year’s Day. stores shutter and the post office runs holiday hours.
Rapid City prepared to approve a bond issue of 138000 for an air port project in a special election. Voters turnout reached 4,912 with 99.07 percent approval for city commitments to the government on the 18.5 million air base plan.
Congress and President Roosevelt push a plan to channel about half the national income into the war effort in the next fiscal year. Leaders from both parties express confidence funds will be approved, while questioning if industry and manpower can absorb the billions. Senator Austin notes military outlays could reach 27 percent of national income by June 1942, with plans to lift to 50 percent the following year.
London reports Allied strategy aims to defend Singapore with all available means so it can serve as a base for the Pacific offensive. British officials warn Japan controls the western Pacific and that British forces will rely on the US navy until Britain can rebuild its fleet. A future threat may arise if Japan strengthens air power on Penang or the Malayan west coast, potentially controlling traffic through the Strait of Malacca.
Berlin dispatch summarizing Adolf Hitler’s New Year address to troops on the eastern front. He claimed the Soviet winter counterattack would be frustrated and that 1942 would bring the rescue of Germany and its allies. The piece notes a sharp reverse in Crimea and retreats along fronts near Moscow and Leningrad, with Russia’s forces counterattacking in the south.
Dr. Hubert Ketelle emeritus pastor of Huron Presbyterian Church will be honored with a New Year reception in the East Room as family and friends bid him farewell after more than thirty years of service. Ketelle, who resigned last October, came to Huron in May 1912 after graduating from McCormick Seminary from the Fourth Street and Wisconsin Avenue church location.
Notables Mrs Claude R Wickard and Paul Appleby to be featured at the Northwest Production For Victory Exposition in Huron on January 4 and 15. Appleby will speak January 14 and Mrs Wickard on the final day. both addresses to be in the Huron College auditorium.
Washington dispatch reports American and Philippine troops holding firm against heavy Japanese pressure in the Manila theater. Communiques note heavy losses for the enemy, extensive dive bomber and armored unit use, with lines readjusted in an orderly manner as the capital faces a crucial moment in the Pacific war.
United States forces under General MacArthur faced a dire defense as Japanese dive bombers dominated the roads and air from airstrikes. Yankees and Filipino soldiers fought to hold back the assault, but overwhelming Japanese numbers and equipment forced a retreat toward the capital.
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