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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1941
Page
5
Reports say Singapore issued emergency orders as troops report to barracks after rumors of Japanese moves against Thailand, while South Pathet unrest prompted heightened defense precautions. The city remained quiet and unexcited as officials discounted early threats.
Agriculture officials say defense authorities fail to recognize farming needs for tractors and equipment as the U S races to boost meat dairy poultry and vegetable output for a rising domestic market and Britain's demands. Shortages due to labor shifts and limited allotments threaten 1942 farm defense goals. Farmers urged to report needs early to avoid bottlenecks in part replacement orders.
The article reports on collusion between Vichy France and Nazi Germany with Petain meeting Goering to sign terms. It discusses potential concessions like freeing French POWs and retreat of occupation forces, and notes Weygand’s dismissal as a turning point toward collaboration. The piece cites German and Paris press signals and Abetz and de Brinon promoting a German French understanding.
The Syracuse Herald notes a pending announcement tied to France in Dakar as Germany presses on in Europe. Observers reference Marshal Pétain, Weygand’s retirement, and rumors of a dramatic shift in colonial policy amid tensions with Germany and Vichy collaboration prospects.
Mary A. Chappell Tent 61 of the Daughters of Union Veterans will hold its annual election of officers Wednesday at 8 P.M. in American Legion Hall Fulton December 1.
The second monthly fellowship hour sponsored by the Student Christian Union of Morrisville Agricultural and Technical Institute was held in Madison Hall yesterday at P.M. Ruth Dunham Duryea Smith Margaret Moore and John Jaqubowski led worship discussion and recreation for attendees from Johnsonville Brooklyn Jordan and Dunkirk.
Malone reports several minor accidents over the weekend as sleet coated streets Saturday night. State police note many cars slid off or collided but no serious injuries or mishaps were recorded.
Hull and Kurusu Rurusu met after Tokyo delayed full response to Hull document. Japanese officials said no final answer arrived, but further clarifications and ongoing discussions were planned. Tojo’s remarks about purging Asia drew questions, with Tokyo seeking exact texts and indicating continued negotiations in some form.
Reports say the United States cooperates with Britain and possibly Free French to establish bases along a 3000 mile chain from Hawaii to Australia. News notes bases near Christmas Island and Palmyra, with lend lease aid discussed for New Caledonia and American Samoa, while officials do not confirm all details.
Miss Velma Bristol hosted a Saturday afternoon shower at 25 Park Street in Tupper Lake for science teacher Miss Alice Vennard of Tupper Lake High School. She will wed Wilfred Beauchamp on December 27. Twenty four guests attended as the home featured pink green and white decor with candles pom poms and parasols. Mrs Lawrence P. Quinn and Mrs J Stuarty poured. Misses Kathleen Quinn and Gloria Zande assisted the hostess.
Laurence Von Dell of Center Street is named Immigrant inspector at the U S Immigration Office in Trout River. He already began duties and previously served as National Youth Administration supervisor for Franklin County and as chief of project review in the State NYA office in Albany.
More than 160 veteran pilots have joined a unit assigned to defend the Burma Road. The group is being equipped with P-40 fighters and supported by Chinese coaches who are building a network of air ports. The unit includes technicians mechanics and a medical corps.
A Chinese government spokesman predicted intensified action against Japan rather than an invasion of Thailand if Washington talks collapse. He said Japan is not ready to invade Thailand and that any attack could hit China instead. He doubted any German peace proposals would reach Chungking and said China would remain deaf to them.
Northern New York Drama League members switch from annual one act tourney to exchange assemblies. Massena students perform a one act at Malone on Friday at 2 39 with Franklin Academy Potsdam Tupper Lake Massena taking part. Moschau Sweester leads Franklin Academy group to Massena for Wistful Waiting with cast Allison Daily Betty MechKee Frances Murtagh Mary Ornstedt Rita Allen Barbara Earle Lillian Hesseltine Bob Allen.
Lake Placid Central School will stage Bolts and Nuts a comedy by Jay Tobias on Thursday night rehearsals led by Mrs Jane Howard cast includes Arline Polsky Rosemary Davis Loretta LaMay David Allen Jack Dennin Gerald Perkins Peter Roland Lois Liscomb Mrs Helen Dolan Bill Meyer Mary Salisbury Jack McDevitt and Gerald Douglas
Rear Admiral Tomkinson, Admiral of the Fleet in Eastern waters, appointed to succeed Vice Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton as commander in chief of the China station. Sir Tom has held key posts since 1932 including chief of staff to the East Indies commander and director of plans at the Admiralty.
Bangkok dispatches note Indo China troops with aviation near the Thailand frontier under alien officers, with Thai papers citing Japanese involvement. Reports focus on Washington negotiations between Japan and the United States, and maneuvers near Kapse as Su manaphum warns that neighbors have fixed the bayonet.
In Hong Kong, nearly all remaining Japanese were reported preparing to sail to Canton tomorrow. British troops kept in an advanced state of readiness after a three day test of defenses. Leaves for British soldiers were canceled and navy personnel stood by.
Raymond G. Hannahs president of the Watertown National Bank and Bernard A. Smith shoe merchant and former supervisor were named to the Jefferson County Sanatorium board of managers at the recent meeting. Hannahs will fill the term of Leon Schwerzmann ending Nov 30 1945. Smith will complete Owen R. Owens term ending Nov 30 1945.
Harrisburg observes State Agriculture Secretary John H. Light says farmers may return to horses if tractor supply falls 20 percent due to steel priority for defense. He notes labor shortages push farmers toward tractors but a tractor shortage could spark a renewed use of horses.
Paris dispatch reports Marshal Petain and Admiral Darlan in a secluded chateau discussing France's future with a German figure. The mood recalls Montoire as France weighs full collaboration in a new European order. Africa’s role in the plan is stressed amid frontier ambitions extending to Dakar.
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