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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1941
Page
2
The article discusses how secretive individual spending projects in Congress distort budgets and trade support among districts. It argues for honest, efficient government spending without waste and for eliminating unnecessary non-defense expenditures to reduce public pressure on policymakers. Charles S. Ryckman weighs in on reform.
Ross of San Antonio is elected vice president of the class at Allen Academy. The vote results confirm steady leadership for the student body during the current term at the Texas institution.
National holiday traffic and other mishaps yield 431 deaths through two days, with California recording 33 traffic fatalities and Texas 11. A bus fire and wreck near St Gauls kills 10, many returning from midnight services as the nation endures its first wartime Christmas period. States list shows Alabama five deaths to New York six, Ohio reporting 80 traffic fatalities and Virginia 40.
A combined force of British and American fighters destroyed 13 Japanese planes during yesterday’s attack on Rangoon Burma. The American volunteer pilots based in China reported in a telegram from Chungking. Three British and American planes were lost in the engagement with four bombers among the enemy aircraft.
Citywide campaign led by OFM Head PF KE Locke calls San Antonians to salvage waste paper and metals. Homes to save newspapers magazines wrappers and boxes for recycling. salvage groups to be organized. auto owners urged to extend tire life through retreading keeping speeds moderate and avoiding curb hits while promoting shared transport to reduce traffic.
Bern Switzerland December 26. A Soviet report from Hotin states that Anatolian diplomatic corps members fled Bulgaria as the country declared war on the United States. The report notes Americans were part of the group leaving the country amid escalating tensions and the formal state of war.
A war roundup cites Curtin hinting at decisive countermeasures against Japan and notes Allied actions across theaters. Reports claim Manila’s status is threatened, Baguio’s fate concerns Americans, and Japanese youths are said to have fought. Dutch planes sink transports near Sara wak, Soviets push in Sevastopol area, and Allied advances and prisoner counts appear in North Africa. Canadian and British leaders meet, while St Pierre and Miquelon concerns surface near Newfoundland as Singapore prepares for Malayan offensives.
A compact dated 25 years past notes Betlin renies to a presidency and VPil- Sou'a peace plan, calls for a conference, German troops move in Romania toward the Tigra river to attack Tart Gataaba, one front. London says Bureia fall imminent with siege by Meleish artillery and planes. Russian forces are reported along the diplr borders. News ships weigh in on Romania.
Bland ard Oil Company subsidiary Hope Natal Gas plans to build a $0,600,000 pipeline stretching from West Virginia to the Louisiana and Texas gas reserves. The Lamp reports the project includes 160,122 tons of 20-mile pipe and has secured a preference rating and material allocations.
Planche Bates Creel ex actress died of heart attack after a quiet Christmas reception at her home in San Praxciaco. Noted for both comedy and tragedy she starred in Philadelphia and on tour including The Doll House and The Golden Fleece. Friends visited yesterday and paid respects to the former actress and her husband.
New York dispatch reports November orders for fabricated structural steel surged to 181,103 tons, the largest since July. Shipments for the next four months were cut back, while total steel shipments for the first four months rose to 2,064,64 tons, with December shipments pegged at 402,908 tons and a monthly rate of 614,374 tons.
Australian Prime Minister Joan Curtin said the United States Britain and Australia have moved against Japan to reverse the enemy's offensive advantage. He noted the movement aims to bolster air power and is encouraged by growing reinforcement for air side.
William Bullitt Roosevelt's special representative departs Jerusalem for two days of sightseeing and talks in Cairo. In Denver, Frank J Falley, 48, veteran newspaper man who once ran papers in Galusap NLM and Alpmjosa, dies at Presbyterian Hospital after a brief illness.
LOCKHART December 26 Mrs Shin werd Alexander honored her parents Mr and Mrs W P Crippen Sunday with a kincheon at her home for their 89th wedding anniversary Crippen is 90 years old and Mrs Crippens 74 Present were Mr and Mrs EB Crippen Norma Ruth Crippen of Granger Mr and Mrs Arudo Alexander of San Antonio Mr and Mrs Charles Ludwig of Austin Mr and Mrs Earl Summe ran of Actin Mrs Lillian Cude of Austin Mr and Mrs J C Crippen of Pfingerville Mrs Jack Mc Daniels Mrs Jona Rico Mrs Kata Wooldridge and Mrs Will Parvis of San Antonio Mr and Mrs A C Crippen Sr and Mrs Simmerow of Austin Mr and Mrs Ruford Alexander and Ruford Alexander jr of Lockhart
Washington reports nearly 400 Americans and missionaries remained in Hongkong during the siege and surrender. The Americans are led by Consul General Southard and include volunteers who aided the British garrison. One American, Florence Webb of Orange New Jersey, was killed December 14 by shell splinters.
Tokyo reports Japanese navy units sunk nine British warships in Hongkong harbor and seized 40 to 80 vessels with ammunition on tomrothter island. The agency says destroyers, a gunboat, and six torpedo boats were lost to a submarine attack. The claim describes strategic aims to open a supply route to the Philippines and mount a future thrust northward from Canton river area. The report cites a Chinese security assessment and notes distance from Hongkong.
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