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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1941
Page
5
Prime minister Winston Churchill told journalists after addressing a congressional recess session that he believes Germany plans an invasion of Britain next spring. He indicated private talks with allied leaders and noted British resolve amid ongoing war efforts.
In private talks Churchill urged preparation for a long war while seeking a speedier end, praising British air supremacy and full Allied production. He warned of invasion risks from France to Holland, urged patience before rushing into war, and noted Britain and America could field ships and arms for a 1943 offensive.
Plan to cut $490.6 million from agricultural appropriations drew opposition from Wickard and other agriculture officials who fear such cuts would hinder economic recovery and aid to low income farmers. The Byrd economy committee proposed abolishing FSA at $70.5 million, canceling loans, trimming SMA, WPA, NYA programs, and eliminating nondefense spending to total about $1.5 billion in savings.
Judge Jesus B. Santos of the Third Criminal court will decide by December 31 whether Dr Arthur Torrance, accused of murdering his wealthy wife, will go free or the case will be submitted to the Mexican Supreme Court. His ruling on a habeas corpus writ could send the matter toward revision by the high court.
In San Francisco on December 27, Filipino leaders urged restraint amid rising tension with Japanese communities after two killings in California. B J Garcia of the Philippine American Foundation appealed for peace, while authorities investigated possible Filipino or Japanese involvement in a Stockton murder and a separate shooting in Oakland.
The War Department announced seven locations in the Midwest and Southwest for planning purposes. If approved, the new bases would be built near Sioux City Iowa Topeka Kansas Fort Worth Texas El Paso Texas Lompoc California Reno Nevada and Puebla Colorado.
Spokane Washington dispatch notes Christman considers a name change while celebrating two Christmas gifts. Daughter Jean born Christmas Day 19 years ago and this year Dennis Oliver named the boy. Norse flee to fight Sweden dispatch reports harsher Nazi measures in Norway to curb youth seeking to join England forces.
Capt Gill Robb, president of the National Aeronautical Association, oversaw a demonstration of freight gliders towed by air trains. The experiment showcased lightweight aeronautical freight concepts with gliders detached from trains gliding to destinations, promising lower per mile costs and new hauling methods.
San Juan Puerto Rico December 27 The two million dollar cargo of the seized German freighter Odenwald was requisitioned by the United States in the Detenva Supply Corporation seizure. The ship valued at one million dollars will be sent to the United States. The vessel remained subject to military command and evacuation.
London dispatch reports British Labor Minister Bevin detailing welfare inside and outside factories to boost wartime output. He cites films for workers, housing provisions, transport aid, and 100 percent excess profits tax as key measures. He also notes organized theater groups aiding morale and stresses wage arbitration as vital. A Puerto Rico item urges motorists to use horns instead of noise.
Australia Prime Minister Curtin declares in Melbourne Herald that the war with Japan is a new phase in the Axis struggle. He says Australia’s views are fully understood in Washington and London and will guide the fighting direction alongside the United States. WPA workers widen rifle ranges and install a bridge and culverts in Tyler as of December 26.
A new football field, eluder running track, and stone bleachers were added to Quitman’s athletic complex as part of a recently completed WPA project. The enhancements expand sporting options and improve spectator amenities at the local facility.
London archbishop of Canterbury declares it is King George VI’s wish that English people unite with Americans in prayer for their country and for the Allied cause on New Year’s Day. Honolulu residents plan to decorate graves from the Pearl Harbor attack on January 1, following Roosevelt’s proclamation. In Texas Technological College dormitories new rules bar last names from being used in phone calls, requiring use of first names only as a safety measure.
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