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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1941
Page
1
In the early war days Americans must gird for hardship and fight with heavier losses anticipated. The enemy fights on modern ground, ruthless and prepared, while civilians endure taxes and rationing. Citizens must rise to the test with courage, faith, and support for defense efforts, while calls to curb nondefense spending echo in Congress.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill told Congress that the United States and Britain will produce results in war power within 18 months to 38 months, reinforcing plans for a long hard war. He cited Axis plotting, youth indoctrination, and recent Allied successes in Africa as signs of progress and urged continued resolve.
Maj. Gen. George Brett and Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell, with American and British military missions, left Chungking for India after three days of meetings with Chiang Kai-shek. Wavell called the year’s start better, as no military councilyet created, per dispatch.
The article predicts a sharp cold snap for Saturday morning with temperatures dipping to around 31 degrees at dawn. Weatherman J Henry Jarhoe expects a Canadian north wind to push the thermometer down briefly, with highs near 64 Friday.
The article reports the arrival of a large contingent of British and allied airmen in England to join the existing British Canadian New Zealand and Australian squadrons fighting in Europe. The piece notes a ceremonial floral tribute sent to Prime Minister Churchill from a 20,090-member organization of florists at the White House.
Allied dispatches report heavy German casualties at Sevastopol with 20 000 killed in a sitdey battle near the Russian naval base and a further 14 000 slain on other fronts during Ghrielmes holidays as the Red Army resumes a broad counteroffensive.
Seven San Antonians join the Marine Corps during December, with Bon Antonians listed under the Houston division. The Bon Antonia sub-station operates under Le Houston division, reporting enlistments across the nation for the month. Houston leads the list with Strait, Mich, and Chicago, Hi trailing in numbers.
President Roosevelt nominates David J. Winton of Minnesota to be the United States minister to New Zealand. In a separate dispatch from Helsinki, the Red Army presses a broad attack along the Finnish front, with no single sector seeing a heavy push and all efforts reportedly repulsed.
Cairo dispatch notes a massive Axis air buildup in Libya with 1100 German planes described. British forces push toward Tripoli, reporting heavy toll on German units and substantial advances westward as Benghazi falls and 113000 Axis prisoners are sent to Beroe.
The French national committee claimed the St Pierre and Miquelon islands were seized from Vichy control with Free French forces taking over the administration. The move drew condemnation from the U S State Department, while officials in Vichy praised the stance of Anglo-Saxon powers and called for restoration of the prior administration. Baron de Bourmont, appointed Vichy governor, was detained by Free French forces as L B Emerson wired congratulations to Admiral Muselier. Ninety eight percent reportedly favored Free French rule in a local vote.
Four Bowie soldiers died when a truck and a car collided four miles east of Brownwood while returning from a holiday trip. The dead were Pvt Thurmino R Eve erhart Pvt Killam H H Di ley, Pvt YoweN Gpl J A Banks Rask Pvt Gasi and J Danan Lone Oak. Injured were Cpl Weldon McGre New Boston and Cpl Wilard R Shaw Paris Pvt John P Turner Jacksonville. The truck driver was also injured Turner belonged to 343rd Service Company others attached to Company A 43rd Infantry. Blinks and Turner were federalized from the National Guard November 25 1940. The others were inducted February 1 1941.
At Kuching in Sarawak, Dutch forces claim sinking of a Japanese destroyer and a transport in air attacks on the shipping concentration. A 6000 ton freighter, a Nationality ship, is reported abandoned after a clash near the wrecked Jap destroyer. Dutch reconnaissance and air action continue to patrol the area.
President Roosevelt nominates Col. Henry L. Larsen to be brigadier general in the Marine Corps. Col. Larsen, 41, born in Chicago, lists Denver, Colo., as his residence.
A man was robbed of 25 dollars and a watch in the 2600 block of Fredericksburg Road. He suffered injuries and was found unconscious in the street, then transported to Robert B. Green Hospital for treatment. Suspects are described as two men, one named Sherod Kenad. The incident occurred near 1224 Dacc aldson Avenue area. Authorities are investigating and searching for suspects.
evacuees reach the United States as Manila endures intensified Japanese assault. Army bulletin reports heavy tank and artillery fighting southeast and north of the capital, with high casualties on both sides and widespread air raid alerts. Francis B. Sayre pledges help as MacArthur proclaims Manila an open city to spare nearby residents. Two pandas from Ching Kai-shek’s interior winds arrive in San Francisco as Christmas gift.
The War Department reported today the repulse of enemy assaults near Lingayen Gulf in northern Luzon Philippines as Manila is declared an open city. War department details indicate continued fighting and defense actions across the region.
Admiral Thomas Hart announced U S submarines delivered a Christmas present by sinking five Japanese ships. He cited reports of a large transport, a seaplane tender, and two other ships likely sunk, with more details to come as subs continue patrols.
Fragments indicate colder Pacific air moving into San Antonio and nearby regions. Friday low around 64 in some areas, Saturday morning near 28, with highs hovering in the 30s. North Texas and West Texas show freezing conditions and widespread cloudiness Friday night.
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