22 Dec 1941
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1941
Page
1
A disrupted report details local Naugatuck efforts led by Carlisle B Tuttle of the Red Cross to fund a national emergency drive. Norman Wood at Naugatuck Savings Bank serves as treasurer, with community appeals urged to support war relief and bond purchases to back the national defense program amid wartime shortages.
The Mia Naugatuck community band meets tonight at 6 o clock at the Music Shedoon Cheech state. Daughters of St George Liberty Lodge Knights of Columbus Salem Lodge postpone weekly meeting at St Francis Church until Jan 7.
Fragmented text indicates wartime rationing boards in Connecticut and statewide defense control. Mentions approval of purchases, tires, and essentials, with boards under state defense council and enforcement actions forthcoming amid looming shortages.
The annual Christmas party for Neuge lack world members and their children, hosted in Columbus Hall yesterday, drew about 6000 kids engaged in games. Morton Brothers and Paul Buckmiller organized treats and gifts, with committee member Joseph McGun Wes coordinating arrangements.
A 27 ounce baby was born Saturday in Boston and placed in an incubator after delivery. Marjorie Jewell, 4, of Quincy, wife of a Boston woolworker, assisted in care. The infant’s condition was reported as serious in the hospital.
The social item lists a Borough of Wirdon and Burgesses board meeting scheduled for Friday evening in the borough hall to discuss and possibly install parking meters. A Candlelight Singe event under Miss Maryok Olkeson drew attendees, with music by Clara Ghidenden and a choir of local performers. Several residents and students from Wellesley College and Bradford Junior College were mentioned in holiday-related family news.
The U S Navy announces hits on 14 submarines in the Atlantic and near the Pacific from Japan, while outlining a new policy to issue general losses totals. Secretary Knox says the navy will provide broad summaries of enemy submarine losses and moves after shoot on sight orders.
Washington December 22 labor representatives at a large industry conference endorsed a three point plan for uninterrupted war material production. The plan calls for no strikes or lockouts during the war, peaceful settlement of disputes, and Roosevelt to establish an agency to ensure uninterrupted production.
Rear-Admiral W. B. Caperton, 86, retired U S N and former Pacific Fleet commander in chief, died yesterday at Newport Naval Hospital. Funeral services set for Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery. A native of Spring Hill Tennessee he held civil and military honors for meritorious service and fostered friendly relations across the Western Hemisphere.
The report outlines treasury balances and the current fiscal deficit. It notes December figures and compares against earlier periods, highlighting a deficit level of 2,894 0 08, 095 in the ledger. The brief emphasizes government expenses and overall budget shortfall.
Large cranberry crop totals listed for 1941 with state figures: New Jersey 118,710,000 barrels, Wisconsin 88,000, Washington 99,000, Oregon 10,200. Also includes unspecified figures for other states.
The Salvation Army renews its charitable Christmas drive in the borough led by Dalby and Clifford S. ld 1, with spokesman John Q. Pub flagging their return to fund the needy. The effort mirrors Charles Dickens era Tiny Tim themes as bells ring through business districts.
Miss Hastings who lived alone with her dog on the New Haven road in Straitsville lost her home to a blaze yesterday afternoon. Neighbors arranged new living quarters and promised care until she is established in a new house. She had been making Christmas wreaths for sale and many were destroyed in the fire.
Archbishop J. Spelman of New York told a national radio audience that work stoppages in war production should be avoided until victory is won. He spoke from a ceremony blessing the National Catholic Community Service clubhouse and urged memory of the fallen as the nation presses toward peace after victory.
Congress plans a curtailed two week session as members head to holidays. Senate naval affairs committee will review the Navy's request to boost active personnel from 300000 to 500000, signaling trend toward a 1000000 man fleet while routine meetings and short recesses mark the year end.
London dispatch reports the Japanese siege of Hong Kong pressing on while the British garrison endures a notably intrepid stand, with the defense stubbornly resisting despite heavy pressure.
Mrs Catherine V Barklent a former Chelsea resident died after flames from a gas burner set her night clothes ablaze while she treated a toothache par a goric her husband and four daughters smothered the fire with blankets and she died at a hospital
The pastor Rev Louis Kaczarawski announces a midnight Mass at Holy Saviour Church Union City on Christmas Eve at 12 0. Christmas Day Masses are 8 and 10 30 with a high Mass. Friday St Stephen Day and Saturday St John the Baptist Way Masses will be celebrated.
Manila December 22 United States Army Air Corps Lieut Jack Dale 25 received the Distinguished Service Cross for valor before General MacArthur and officers for sinking the Japanese battleship Haruna and saving his crew a colleague Captain Colin Kelly was killed Dale said he admired Kellys flying and expressed sorrow that Kelly could not be there to receive his own decoration Also decorated were a Philippine Air Force lieutenant and several others noted for valor in the same ceremony
President Roosevelt kept up preliminary talks aimed at a common front against the axis. He held three morning conferences with Soviet Ambassador Litvinov Chinese Ambassador Wu Shih and Netherlands Minister A Loudon and had met with British Ambassador Halifax as part of a White House plan to broaden liaison between allied missions in Washington and London until unity is extended to Russia China and other governments in the common cause.
General Douglas MacArthur said American and Filipino troops on Luzon were more than holding their own after repulsing a Japanese landing attempt near Lingayen Gulf. Allied forces fought with tanks and heavy artillery as Japanese casualties were believed heavy. the war front also noted ongoing air activity and renewed fighting in Malaya and Singapore.
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