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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1942
Page
1
Editorial discusses Lashio's fall to Japanese forces and the impact on China's war effort and Allied strategy. It weighs the need for a European second front against Japan's growing resources and warns against underestimating Japan while stressing global wartime considerations.
A British and American air offensive over Mingaladon airfield near Rangoon reports heavy bomber raids followed by destruction or damage to 65 Japanese aircraft. The April to May strikes mark seven major efforts, with fires visible from great distances and allied forces tightening pressure along the Burma front.
British and American air forces prepared to operate under a combined strategic plan in Britain with U.S. involvement, while Allied raids continued across Germany, France, and Europe. The RAF reported multiple bombings including Stuttgart and Rostock with several aircraft losses, and claimed hundreds of Axis ships and aircraft damaged or destroyed in April.
New Delhi May 6 nine U S army airmen were killed in an April 2 crash in India while taking off to attack the Japanese navy. Posthumous Purple Heart awards went to Maj Norman H Llewellyn and other officers and airmen for faithful meritorious service under Brereton. The men died in the southeast India emergency takeoff during preparations for bombing operations against enemy ports.
British commando units reportedly battled French colonial troops near Diego Suarez as Vichy claimed the Madagascar naval base would fall imminently. Air cover dominated skies while British ships held control around the port and advancing troops pressed toward the base amid stiff resistance.
Texas politics hardened as James Allred and Dan Moody announced plans to run in the summer Democratic primaries against Senator W Lee O’Daniel. Allred resigned as federal judge candidate after leaving the attorney general and governor posts. Moody, a former governor and attorney general, stated his candidacy from an Austin courtroom.
Tokyo radio commentator Schtohiji Tle warned in May that melting ice in the northern Pacific could open an American push from Alaska and the Aleutians against Japan but cited factors that would hinder such an offensive. He noted Alaska’s weak naval bases, poor transport, and the lack of replenishment facilities for carriers, with foggy weather potentially blocking U S naval moves from mid summer.
London May 6 Reuters reports Col Claire Chennault who led the Flying Tigers has been recalled to the United States to join active duty with the army. The AVG, noted for aerial victories over Japan in Burma and China, is to be reorganized and incorporated into U S army forces in China and India with expanded personnel and equipment.
New York May report quotes Mrs. Jonathan M. Wainwright wife of Lieutenant General Wainwright commander at Corregidor surrender as highly nervous but says she is not, in fact, deeply worried. She notes immense responsibility of awaiting a possible evacuating landing and expresses resolve to do her best despite fear.
In Canberra May 5 Prime Minister Curtin praised Corregidor defenders saying there will be no dismay at the fall and pride in the brave force that held the line against superior Japanese power. He thanked the United States and Australia for support and pledged to help General MacArthur keep his country safe. The stand in Corregidor, Curtin said, will be remembered in world history.
The damaged 7050-Lon cruiser, thought sunk by Japanese forces, arrived at an east coast port severely torn and barely seaworthy. Navy reports its epic 15000 mile voyage, bombed and sunk twice, survived by a crew who refused to abandon ship.
Washington reports Corregidor has fallen after 28 days of siege. American Filipino troops, despite heavy bombardment, resisted until surrender terms were arranged. Wainwright’s communique notes heavy casualties and severe damage to fortifications. Jap forces continue advances in Mindanao regions as Manila Bay defenses collapse.
Forecast indicates partly cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms developing Wednesday afternoon in San Antonio and vicinity. Cooler air expected Wednesday night with lingering showers and thunder in eastern Texas, especially west and north portions, and lighter winds along the coast.
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