26 Dec 1941
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1941
Page
1
Washington reports a Japanese submarine sunk off California with allied forces claiming several destroyers and warships sunk in the Pacific theatre. The notice notes heavy Japanese pressure near Manila and a dim overall mood despite naval successes.
Police report flooding of the city pond for skating at Lincoln Park by Saturday night. Officials warn residents to stay off snow covered areas and to clear sidewalks. guards will monitor Ninth Street to Twentieth Street area daily.
Thieves burglarized two homes and a business on South Eighth Avenue, with entries at 2501 Elghth Avenue and 1846 Eighth Avenue. A window was broken at one site and $6 to $7 in cash was taken from a register. Police say tracks point to involved youths.
News despatch states that United States British and Chinese army leaders formed a military council to prosecute the war against Japan and achieved complete harmony of views. Generals Wavell and Brett, with Chiang Kai-shek and other leaders, participated in discussions on all aspects of the Far East campaign.
/Greeley experienced light snow on Christmas Eve with two inches of additional snow complicating traffic. Numerous cars slid into roadside ditches causing tow trucks to converge, though no serious injuries were reported. Downtown, bumper fender bites and spinouts at intersections echoed a quiet winter disaster as temperatures remained low.
The public utilities commission denies La Junta a request to extend light and power service from its municipally owned plant to areas adjacent to the city. The commission says the territory around La Julita currently receives service from the Southern Colorado Power Co and would not support a new municipal extension.
Associated Press reports German forces suffered heavy losses in Sevastopol with 20000 claimed killed. Soviet dispatches described gains along the Moscow front and counteroffensives reversing several sectores. Reports also cited street fighting near a large western-bank Oska river town and praise for Italian Slovak troops defending Donets river axis.
An American officer describes Japanese beach assault troops in the Philippines as mostly boys aged 16 to 18, poorly equipped and willing to die. He notes their formation, weapons, and the brutal reality of combat as they advanced toward a likely fatal outcome. Also, funeral services are announced for Mrs. Ruth Clevenger on Monday at the Sattley Funeral Home chapel.
Ambiguous report notes Japanese pressure and a push toward Manila from centers at Alimanah and Batangas as fighting lines hold near the San Permanda sector. American and Filipino forces resist the advance amid tense operations.
The Navy confirms sinking of an enemy transport and a mine sweeper in the eastern Pacific with possible additional losses. Comm unique bulletin notes U S air and submarine activity, Wake Island garrison size and prisoner count, plus ongoing operations. A Denver robbery reports a 600 pound Beta Theta Pi bell stolen from a fraternity house on Christmas Eve.
Local forecast details a 24 hour period ending Friday at 1 am. Highs around 29 below zero with lows near 14 below. Goldrodm expects mostly cloudy skies with scattered light snow and colder conditions. Wyoming shows partly cloudy skies with light snow possible in the southwest and continued cold. New Mexico glimpses increased cloudiness tonight with occasional snow in the high Grande valley and western areas. Temperatures change slightly today with a warmer night ahead. Shippers forecast covers 250 miles radius with cold readings in the north and east and notable temps in major cities such as Amarillo Chicago Denver Ely Pano Kansas City New Orleans Oklahoma City and Washington.
Naval Combat Force Admiral spoke in Hawaii about lessons from the Dee attack. He described a robust carrier force, readiness to fight, and relief at the strength of ships, while witnessing damaged vessels and wreckage in the harbor. He asserted the fleet’s resolve to strike back.
Two Coloradoans Catherine Conroy and her six year old daughter Rosalie arrived in Frisco on Christmas day with evacuees from Hawaiian lands and related their experiences at Wheeler Field during the Japanese air attack. Mrs. Conroy recalled fast-rolling under beds as bombs dropped nearby and a neighbor was machine-gunned. The family, linked to Master Sergeant Bergant John J. Conroy of the Army Air Corps, evacuated their Aurora home and waited weeks before returning for further orders to depart the States.
The Public Services company reports temperatures rising to 10 degrees above and 161 degrees noted at 1:30 p.m. in Creeley. A frigid night is forecast with lows from 10 to 20 degrees below zero in Greeley Friday.
Approximately 150 workers will be cut from community energy projects in Weld and surrounding counties as federal relief programs tighten. Local officials say some job losses may be cushioned by reassignments and new placements, with impacts most felt in construction and public works.
Snowbound Weld County roads caused mass closures from Eaton to Greeley and along Keenesboro Osgood and Ault areas. State highways remained open but slick conditions led to several accidents and traffic police reporting moderate congestion after Christmas Eve.
Winston Churchill told Congress that Britain and the United States must be ready to teach the Axis a lesson by 1943. He praised U S and British resolve, warned of a long hard war, and cited Allied victories in Russia and Libya while stressing shared wartime sacrifice and preparedness.
The article reports General MacArthur proclaiming Manila an open city to spare the metropolitan area from air and ground ravages as Japanese forces press toward Luzon. It notes heavy fighting around Manila, with artillery exchanges north of the capital and Japanese incursions near Manila Bay.
Former press officer of the Brits and two others were sentenced to death on charges connected to plans for invading Bulgaria. Major General Millard F. Harmon selected to head Army Air Forces combat command, replacing Lt. Gen. Octo G. Emmons who will retire from the role.
Navy asserts Wake Island remains defended amid Pacific battles as Japanese forces push toward strategic atoll. Reports place Wake about 1200 miles east of Midway with conflicting messaging on December actions and garrison strength.
In the Pacific the Japanese submarine force aims to divert and threaten the U S fleet as naval authorities warn of intensified undersea warfare. Officials note submarines operating near American shores must be countered, drawing on veterans of World War I and new submarine deployments.
Tenth Avenue from Inspiration Point to Nineteenth Street is roped off for sledding per Greeley police. The public library area will host skaters by Saturday morning, and Glen Angres will remain closed until official notice. Crews must wait for fully cleared streets before Cenmeye Lake is cleared.
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