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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1941
Page
1
Violent tank battles rage southeast of Manila as Japanese invasion forces push against American and Filipino defenses. US army reports heavy casualties while Lingayen Gulf line holds amid renewed Japanese assaults and fear grows over Baguio and surrounding areas.
A Soviet guerrilla unit, after nearly four months of operations in Latvia and Estonia and around Pskov and Novgorod, returned safely. Tass said they disrupted Nazi rail and road lines between Pskov and Porkhov, aiding air raids that destroyed 24 planes and set large fuel depots ablaze. The guerrillas also blew a key bridge over a river N as German forces crossed.
Arvid Erickson of 707 Tennessee Street is recovering from a broken right arm a slight concussion and bruises after a fall Tuesday night in a downtown store.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill told Congress that the Allies would be ready to take the initiative on an ample scale by 1943 and teach the Axis a lasting lesson. He predicted Anglo American production would vastly strengthen war power within 18 months and said the drive would begin by end of 1942, with initiative fully ours by 1948.
Dutch air and naval forces claim a destroyer and a transport were sunk or damaged off Kuching on Borneo as they hammer shipping in the area. Reports note two Japanese destroyers lost recently and a 6,000 ton freighter may have been abandoned after a strike. Free French report St Pierre radio abuses corrected. Admiral Muselier arrives, plebiscite shows 98 percent support for Free French side.
Free French forces occupy St Pierre and Miquelon under a de Gaulle order with 98 percent support in a plebiscite. Baron De Bourant is detained. Admiral Muselier's forces organize the colony as an anti axis ally amid U S hesitation. Vichy welcomes Washington’s denunciation and seeks quick restoration of control.
Chinese military spokesman says 20,000 Japanese troops thrust into northern Hunan may lead to a new Changsha battle. He notes 1000 crossed the Sinsiang river and reports a drive from Kiangsu Anhwet and Chekiang border areas.
Soviet dispatches claim 20 000 German troops killed in six days near Sevastopol with another 13 900 slain elsewhere during Christmas. Russians recaptured Ka luga on the Oka river and advanced toward Leningrad and Moscow fronts. In North Africa, British forces report over 13 000 axis prisoners as Rommel's retreat continues near Agedabia and Bengasi.
A powerful cold front from the north sweeps Kansas delaying springlike weather. Goodland records 10 degrees while Topeka sees rapid snowmelt as areas report 46 inch precipitation. Eastern counties face forecast lows of 15 to 22 degrees with 5 to 15 degrees in the west. flurries in the east.
In Chungking United States British and Chinese leaders announced a military council for the war against Japan. Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek Gen Archibald Wavell and Maj Gen George H Brett discussed every campaign aspect with other officers. Wavell and Brett arrived from Rangoon Bruma.
Red Cross volunteers report progress in Lawrence area as women canvass for war relief funds. University staff contributions top $500 with $300 still needed to hit quota. rural districts report strong early returns. The drive targets $7,000 with $4,600 still required from house to house and business district solicitations.
President Roosevelt did not open Christmas presents yesterday as he was occupied with war conferences. Aides said he planned to call Fala the Scottie and open gifts during today’s demanding schedule. Fala reportedly received many presents according to Stephen Early.
Two waves of seventeen Japanese planes hovered over Manila for over an hour beginning at 5 20 p m in the fifth air raid of the day. Bombs fell north west of the city and in Manila bay areas but planes flew low mainly to observe and test General MacArthur s declaration that Manila itself is not a military objective.
Washington reports the navy confirmed sinking two Japanese warships in the Far East and probable sinkings of two more. Army notes repulse of repeated Lingayen front attacks in Luzon as Manila is declared an open city. President Roosevelt coordinates with Allied leaders to map anti axis strategy.
The navy reported its Marine force on Midway Island remained in action, with garrison communications ongoing from the mid Pacific isle. Japan had claimed Wake, Guam, and Midway. Guam was likely taken and Wake suffered heavy losses after December 23. Midway lies about 1,200 miles east of Wake.
Washington December 26 Byron Price announces John H Sorrell of New York and John H Ryan of Toledo as assistant directors of censorship. Sorrell is executive editor of Scripps Howard papers while Ryan is VP general manager of Fort Industry company owner of radio stations in Toledo Wheeling Fairmount Atlanta Lima and Zanesville. Price notes both take leaves of absence from current posts sacrificing personal time.
A former press officer of the British legation at Sofia and nine others were sentenced to death on espionage charges tied to plans to invade Bulgaria. The Sofia court martial lasted 15 days with the main defendant condemned in absentia. Twenty four others received long prison terms.
Preliminary round results show Baylor 61 Colorado State 44, Southeastern State 42 Springfield Teachers 19. First round Texas Tech 42 Washington St Louis 37.
The largest contingent of British Empire airmen arrived to join Canadian, New Zealand, Australian squadrons in Europe. The convoy was escorted part of the North Atlantic by U S naval units. Most airmen and ground crew are Canadian, with RAF trainees, Royal Canadian Air Force, Norwegians from Little Norway, Australians and New Zealanders aboard. A follow-up Canadian force led by Major General Crerar landed with the airmen.
University of Kansas officials consider a three-year plan across divisions to speed graduates for national emergency duties. The plan would use summer sessions to finish a four-year curriculum in three years, with medical school likely first. An Eastern university report notes students are advised to maximize breaks for upcoming demands.
A nation records 431 deaths during a wartime Christmas period with 384 traffic fatalities and 97 other deaths. California leads traffic deaths with 83 and Illinois 21. St Louis bus fire tragedy kills 10 after midnight mass.
Retired members of the Railway Mail Service have been contacted about their availability in the national emergency. Four local retirees are named A W Bergen L E Grinter J G McElhinney Lawrence and H O May Williamstown. Letters praise their service and offer voluntary work with no retirement benefits impairment. questionnaires ask health status and willingness to volunteer.
The DEX average of 60 stocks stands at 35.4, with Wednesday closing at 35.6. The minor uptick reflects cautious trading as investors watch market leaders and sector rotation continues.
Shoppers exchanged gifts and endured post holiday complaints as clothing, household goods, and ties changed hands. Downtown post Christmas sales began with bargains while Hasell Institute lighting drew 600 to 700 cars nightly. The Chamber wrapped 149 sacks of mail, and postal workers extended hours delivering parcels and letters.
Public assistance payments in Kansas averaged 23.57 for 53 203 cases in November, an increase of 2.79 over a year ago. Unduplicated cases fell 2 312 as costs of living rose and aid policy broadened.
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