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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1942
Page
1
In a vigorous column the writer rebukes Walter Lippmann and refutes the claim that American businessmen bear sole responsibility for unpreparedness. He argues politicians and management must share blame and defends industrial progress while noting distortions in Lippmanns critique.
London reports Roosevelt’s 56 billion budget plan would channel American forces to Britain for invasion of Europe. Initial U.S. troops would be a small mechanized group with supporting aircraft. Britain’s defense would still rely on home troops and empire forces. American airmen could gain combat experience under British guidance to sharpen offensive edge for potential spring operations.
London reports that five Canadian soldiers drowned when a pontoon capsized in English River. The incident occurred yesterday in the Sussex town, with nine pontoons involved and a likely military rescue response underway. Weather forecasts for San Antonio and the region predict overcast skies with light rain and temperatures in the mid 40s to mid 30s across Texas, with colder conditions inland and snow flurries possible in the Panhandles northward to the Mexican border.
A new cold wave swept into Texas with light 36 degree heat wave conditions. San Antonio and surrounding areas face cloudy skies and a low near 38 degrees Wednesday night. Amarillo dipped to 4 degrees above zero after a morning high near 9 above. Forecasts call for lows from 6 to 20 below in some Panhandle regions and widespread travel disruptions on Northwest Texas highways through Del Rio.
A new rifle with a needle-pointed nine inch bayonet similar to the Lee Enfield is being issued by the British army. Experts say the bayonet is seven and a half inches shorter than current blades, improving hand to hand fighting effectiveness.
Cattle prices rose to their highest level since World War I at the San Antonio market on Wednesday. A top price of 12.75 per hundredweight was paid for 26 short-fed yearling steers from the Treever Brown ranch near Mathis. The sale was arranged by the Texas Live stock Commission Company and noted as the highest for short-fed yearlings since early 1918.
Washington, Jan 7 war department says Philippine defenders hold a tight line northwest of Manila as fortifications on Corregidor and defenses on Batan peninsula are bombed for hours. At least 45 bombers struck fortifications. several hits on Jap planes observed. American and Philippine troops mass near Manila continue resisting under Gen Douglas MacArthur.
Washington observers flagged Monday’s U S air bombing of Dayne as the start of a broader campaign to curb Japan’s Indies expansion. Reports say Japanese forces massed near Davao and Ambon with eight flying boats and a fleet including battleships, cruisers, destroyers, submarines and transports. The domed position near Brunei points to a planned assault as Jap bombers strike at Malay targets, while Dayne’s attack reshapes Allied strategy in the Pacific theater.
Tokyo broadcast via Tokyo radio says rationing will start February 1 in six heavily populated provinces. Land quotas set at 35 handsful daily per person, about four kilograms. The rationed staple is misima, a bean product resembling cabbage or cheese in texture.
Three American volunteer aviators aiding the Burma road relief efforts receive Britain's Distinguished Flying Cross. Names withheld in the official notice. the award was announced today from Cuengeing. The action highlights`` their service in guarding vital supply routes in wartime Burma.
The San Antonio Light urges readers to contribute to a Fighter Plane fund as a tribute to Pearl Harbor. The plan, sponsored by the paper, calls for purchasing a plane to avenge Japan’s attack, with proceeds at The Light offices. Mr and Mrs J D Kirk offer non monetary help as their 36-year-old son at Randolph Field is eager to fly the plane.
President Roosevelt urged a 56 billion dollar federal budget for the next fiscal year, with 9 billion in new taxes and unprecedented borrowing to total about 110.1 billion. He said taxes would rise and the nation must pay a heavy war burden, shifting resources from civilians to weapons and war supplies, while noting the plan includes non-budgetary spending through Reconstruction Finance and related agencies. The treasury total would reach 59.03 billion with interest and lower work relief and farm aid in proposed allocations.
Fragmented dispatches report Soviet forces pressing in Crimea around Sevastopol with counterattacks north of Feodoslya and Yevpatoriya. German lines claim crackdowns on Soviet push near Kharkov while warnings of intensified fighting and mobilizations ripple through Turkey and Eastern Europe.
Eyewitness accounts from Pearl Harbor evacuees detail a San Antonio couple near Wheeler Field. Mrs Lund recalls bombs waking her at 8 am and calls of The Japs are here as the raid raged 45 minutes. The home was strafed repeatedly with machine gun fire. soldiers were sheltered inside. The couple helped wounded, and Rumors of attack had circulated weeks earlier.
Amid wartime strain Batavia officials warned a drastic curtailment of police and garbage truck tires. A telegram to Robert F Williams sought 54 tire tubes but local rationing board blocked supply. many cars needed new tires as prior orders faltered and aging tires risked service.
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