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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1942
Page
1
The piece urges Congress to abandon excuses and enact a complete national defense program, noting the taxing and spending powers tied to wartime preparation. It argues lawmakers should stop explanations and deliver concrete measures rather than deflecting responsibility.
A young speaker asserts Americans warned of war with Japan and invasion risk in the Philippines. He cites MacArthur warnings, Congress funding failures, and Roosevelts request for 50 million dollars for Philippine equipment, arguing readiness and prudent use of scarce funds are essential.
Finnish forces launched an assault below the Svir river in Finland and captured a number of Russian positions after a long defensive period. Bolshevik units were routed with 140 dead reported. North of Lake Onega the Red Army pressed its offensive but all attacks failed and heavy Soviet losses were claimed.
Allied dispatches report heavy air and sea action across the Pacific. American and Philippine posts face sustained enemy pressure while U S bombers strike Japanese ships near Rawan and in Davao Bay. Lt Cmdr William Kabler earns Navy Cross as U S forces push to deter further Japanese gains.
A cold wet night is expected in San Antonio Tuesday with drizzle and occasional rain. The forecast predicts a low around 30 degrees, a high near 36, and a daytime high of about 40 degrees earlier. Local weatherman THarker is cited.
The Middle East command reported a raid on the German submarine base at Salamis on the Greek peninsula west of Athens for the second day running. The action highlights the peninsula’s strategic role across the Mediterranean from Libya and its threats to British shipping supplying North Africa.
Tokyo reports indicate Japanese planes co operating with ground forces bombed positions at Rinvil Balanga and Bunte while suble in Zambales remains held by MacArthur. The reference to Subie suggests no deep thrust into Batan and defenders may stay firm at Subie, with potential withdrawal southward.
The forecast for Antonio and surrounding areas calls for mostly cloudy skies with occasional rain. Tuesday afternoon and night should be damp with temperatures near 40 in the daytime and around 34 by Wednesday morning. Northwest Texas may see continued cloudiness and light rain while West Texas stays cloudy with possible drizzle. East Texas region shows widespread cloudiness with occasional showers and cooler readings as a cold front approaches from the northwest.
Wartime observers view Corregidor as a key fortified position guarding Manila Bay. The four islands forming the defense hold heavy guns and are described as powerful though dated, with Fort Mills at Corregidor and other forts nearby.
The San Antonio Light sponsors a fighter plane fund to aid in Pearl Harbor defense. Citizens flood switchboards as Hearst and Winchell echo the drive. Donors cite war debt and safety, with several gifts pledged or pending approval.
An American pilot shot down in an attack on a Japanese base was buried with military honors. Liefalten Russell Obureh, 25, of Clark Field near Manila, was identified. A wing of an American plane was erected over his grave according to a Tokyo Asahi dispatch. The War Department had no official death report.
Soviet forces pressed a multiple front offensive around Sevastopol and the Crimean coast, attempting to trap German units on the west coast and penetrate their rear. Meanwhile Moscow claims Red forces broke German lines near Mozhaysk and advanced toward key aims, with naval and air actions threatening Axis positions in the Black Sea and Crimea.
President Roosevelt told Congress the next fiscal year's war program would cost about 56 billion dollars to produce 105000 planes and 120000 tanks by 1943 end. He outlined global Allied forces, massive shipping, and plans to hit the Axis wherever possible while urging all-out American effort and taxation to fund the effort.
A British radio broadcast reported by CBS said normal railroad traffic in Poland has been suspended to permit passage of German military trains. No additional details were provided.
A Texas Attorney General opinion says advertising the 286 400 dollar Bexar County hospital bond issue is discretionary for county commissioners. The opinion also considers whether multiple bidders can pool bids without violating anti trust laws based on bidders' motives.
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