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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1941
Page
1
The article urges organizing Mothers Victory Leagues to fund and support the war, keep civilians in line, and aid troops. It calls on mothers sisters and sweethearts to form nationwide leagues to boost morale, counter corruption, assist government aims, and help bring victory swiftly.
American and Filipino troops clash toward Davao and Luzon as Japanese landings on Mindanao trigger what authorities call the greatest battle in the Philippines since the war began. Mindanao holds footholds on two major islands while clashes continue along Vigan Apa and Legaspi coasts. Air raids hit Nichols field and Cavite as Tokyo reports rapid gains after inflicting strong resistance.
Berlin dispatch reports German planes bombed and sunk a British tanker of about 8000 tons in the St George's Channel. Neat officials said tonight. The attack underscores ongoing naval warfare and the peril to merchant shipping amid wartime hostilities.
Chinese troops press guerrilla warfare against Japanese besieging Hongkong, expanding into Sumehum and Kowloon while destroying defenses and ammo dumps. Lingnan region reports a major 11 day battle with claimed dramatic Chinese victory and high enemy casualties. Chinese leaders propose opening a new front in the northeast and discuss export trade disruptions and potential government stockpiling.
Soviet and Russian forces reported major gains across the western front, recapturing Volokolamsk and Plavsk while advancing toward Orel and Kursk. In the north, crews reclaimed Volbakalo near Leningrad after defeating German units, as Moscow fronts pushed west toward the Sea of Azov and Baltic regions.
President Roosevelt designates Admiral Ernest J. King as commander in chief of all U S naval forces, elevating him after Pearl Harbor. King, 63, from Lorain Ohio, will oversee Pacific Atlantic and Asiatic operations, with Rear Admiral Ingersoll assisting as Atlantic fleet commander.
New York City December 20 The Army dispatch reports Pvt Edward Goon of Camp Robinson Arkansas explains he cannot come home for Christmas after an altercation. He says a rival struck his brother in the pajaffle and he must return to teach him a lesson. He asks Father Knickerbocker to place his Christmas chicken in the Ecebox. He will be home later due to the fight hungry appetite.
Paris dispatch reports French Indo China authorities assume control of all American Dutch and British properties in Indo China after belligerent consuls are recalled to their homes by Japanese forces. The Indo-Chinese government vows protection of assets amid a shifting wartime regime. Also Ottawa student flier Carlin 20 killed in a plane crash under training supervision. another trainee injured.
Acting Secretary James Forrestal asked Congress to raise naval enlisted strength from 300,000 to 500,000 and Marine Corps from 40,000 to 104,000, citing a looming shipbuilding program that will require over 1,000,000 enlisted men. He urged emergency increases to 600,000 to match construction pace. Senator Wolsly has introduced the legislation in the Senate.
William C. Bullitt, President Roosevelt's envoy to the Near East, arrived in Damascus and held talks with General Jean Catroux, Free French Middle East commander, and Sheik Tal Eddin Hossein, the Syrian president, as part of diplomacy in the region.
Edith Maxwell, imprisoned for 20 years in 1985 for killing her father with a high heel shoe, has been released on conditional pardon issued by Governor James Brion. The move was disclosed today in Richmond Virginia.
Ban Antonio residents rallied to raise 337845 dollars from 31843 contributors for a 1942 Community Chest drive. The campaign exceeded its 395439 target by 2406 with 4642 more donors than last year, ending the drive over the top after a lengthy push and a November 17 luncheon.
Partly cloudy conditions for San Antonio and vicinity with a warmer period in the west. Airport readings show Friday high near 76 degrees and low Saturday morning around 56. Sunday’s low expected near 56 with continued partly cloudy skies in the region.
Reports from Ban Francisco indicate two American merchantmen were attacked by submarines near Cypress Point and off Eureka. The 6700 ton Agwiworkd reportedly damaged but not confirmed. the 90 ton Emidio allegedly fired upon and then disappeared. Naval district officers would not confirm details.
The treasury today relaxed restrictions on Japanese funds in the United States. Japanese nationals may pay United States taxes and fees to federal and state governments. They may also deposit money in certain accounts and engage in specified financial transactions under new safeguards.
Authorities investigate Mrs Townsend claim that jewels worth over 100000 vanished from her Park Avenue apartment. Police believe gems were kept in a bag-like closet, with other valuables removed but left behind. A second dispatch reports Everett Thompson, 98, Kendall County farmer, killed by a hull in its stall.
Japanese planes bombed and sank the 2400 ton Soviet freighter Perekop in Netherland East Indies waters. Eight crew members were killed, 32 saved including the master and three women. The ship, on its Vladivostok to Surabaya run, showed its Soviet identity clearly from the air.
The White House announced plans for unified military action by nations fighting the axis powers. Navy reports indicate enemy submarines operating off both Atlantic and Pacific coasts as consultations with Britain, Russia, China, and the Netherlands widen toward a grand wartime strategy.
The Navy says four enlisted men who vanished from a small boat off Sitka Alaska on December 13 have drowned. A search found wreckage but no trace of occupants, named were Arthur Taylor 45 boatswain's mate, Moyer Hill 27 machinist mate, Martin Tootey 21 carpenter’s mate, Orvall Stewart 25 electrician’s mate.
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