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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1941
Page
6
Washington reports a 45 percent drop in 1942 civilian gasoline consumption due to government regulations. Officials say fewer cars will run for unnecessary trips, delaying consumer rationing and freeing up fuel for emergency needs and military operations.
Reports from Washington and London describe final results showing Free France winning the St Pierre and Miquelon plebiscite with a margin over Vichy aligned elements. The vote sparked quick diplomatic note exchanges as De Gaulle and allied governments discuss the occupation and future governance.
Emel Keley, 80, of 802 Helkway Place, died Sunday night in a local hospital. A native of Palmyra Missouri, he had lived in San Antonio 45 years and was a Methodist. He is survived by daughter Otela H Kelley, sons Ralph and Dr. Gale Kelley, all of San Antonio, plus nieces, nephews, and four grandchildren. Services at 10 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Hagy McCollum Murray Funeral Home, with Rev. Alvart Shirkey officiating. Burial in City Cemetery No. 8. Remember Learh Matlor.
Canberra reports a plan for a major expansion of Australia’s aircraft production and consolidation across agencies. Prime Minister Curtin says Australia will strengthen wartime effort and seek Pacific support while aiming to preserve ties with the British Commonwealth. Critics' readings of a prior statement are denied.
New York, December 29. Actress Rosemary Lané connects in marriage with Buddy Westmore of Hollywood. The ceremony took place early Sunday with Rev E Wallace Mast at Flushing Queens. The bride will return to Broadway show Best Man Forward tonight while the groom heads to Hollywood.
In BAST BT Louis Illinois on 29, Old Dobbin is seen as unlikely to return after rationing and a looming supply shortage. Sparks company conductors at Nations stockyards report rising inquiries about horse and mule auctions, with Alex Norris and partner noting an expected drop in animal availability as army buying winds down.
Governor Coke Stevenson said he would announce a plan for abortion policy once details were clarified. He noted authorities had received communications on methods but unresolved phases remained, with Washington priorities guiding the approach.
Roxas Dee Moon Gwendolyn, four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Moon was fatally burned at home while her parents were away at a funeral. The accident involved a gas stove and occurred in their residence.
Stockholms Tidningen reports fabric and clothing remodelling in Germany as the army surrenders amid shortages. The dispatch describes woolen jumpsuits belts and body belts repurposed for wartime use with crews working day and night and cites a Stockholm correspondent.
Japanese headquarters claim Kuching, capital of Sarawak, and Took, in northwestern Malaya, are captured. They also report sinking two enemy submarines, damaging shipping, and advancing southward despite Allied resistance.
Fragmented account details Kelly dying when his bomber was hit and exploded during a combat encounter near TRALUZON. Report describes artillery, fighter facts, and aerial dogfights as Navy units engage a battleship in the conflict with improvised maneuvering and crashes.
Senator Biber T. Thomas of Utah, longtime Japan observer, warned against underestimating Japan's fighting power. He said Japan cannot survive if attacked by the united Allied powers and that crushing Tokyo and Nippon's war industries hinges on allied bombers and the railway link between Tokyo and Osaka.
At city hall a Pearl Harbor board awarded four pensions. Mrs Wille Ek Barren and daughter Barbara Jones Sarean each receive 37.50 monthly, with Sarean widow of late Jules Sarran former fire chief. Grace Alberson and son Luther same 37.50, Alberson widow of Officer Julius N Alberson killed on duty December 4. Donations of 35 from Federal Reserve Bank and 10 from Ry Charlotte Strum and Miss Emma Strom assisted. December payroll totaled 13,778.99.
Midland dispatch reports T. B Warley, a pioneer and organizer in Midland, died after a two week illness. He is survived by seven children including Mrs E E Togen of Dillon. Norah Oklahoma. Wilbur of Quemado New Mexico. Addison and Allen of Midland. Dan of Amarillo. and L P Wadley of Texarkana.
Washington today President's secretary Stephen Barly lauded the press for keeping Churchill secret and noted the delay in reporting his arrival. He said the public reacted with delight at the open acknowledgment and the timing of Churchill's Ottawa trip was briefly reported yesterday.
Manila dispatch reports Presidential Secretary Jorge Vargas de laine on behalf of the government stating the Filipino people align with General MacArthur's action to declare Manila an open city. He notes Quezon's departure and asserts the government remaining to resist Japanese advances.
Hollywood gossip notes Bette Davis seeks to revive Academy Awards with a theater ceremony, proceeds to war relief, and wooden Oscars redeemable after the war. She plans to tour camps in February, awaiting word from Clark Gable on talent to send.
In Fannin County excavations at a new building site workers uncovered two 12 foot logs and a 19 inch log used as the foundation for a wood and coal house. Old-timers say the logs lay underground about 65 years. Workers also retrieved 160 rods of logs used as piles already pulled from the trench.
The column recounts Walter Winchell style chatter on a topic involving District Attorney Dewey publicly denouncing critics of a former gang chief, with praise toward Dewey for his actions and a noted exchange after Gordon's debt to society. It also mentions theater sketches and social asides from the era.
London reports say RAF strikes hit major German ports and key Rhineland industrial districts in overnight raids extending from the Baltic to France. The air ministry notes attacks also targeted dock areas at Dunkerque and several invasion ports while Allied bombers roamed those fronts and struck enemy shipping off the Dutch coast.
In purchasing war era gas masks civilians and local defense councils face scrutiny despite manufacturer claims. Bok Lacke, sea manager of Lie division of contract distribution OPM, notes gas masks should not be purchased without Chemical Warfare Service approval. concerns over distribution and sale are raised.
Fort Worth dispatch reports Mrs. Willie Stewart, grieving for her foster son Gart Frank, told the Navy he was killed in the Pearl Harbor raid. The next day she received word he was alive and wounded, then another message said he was recovering.
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