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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1941
Page
8
A 1941-42 readers letter urges national unity and full mobilization for victory in World War II. The writer praises Wake Island defenders and calls for no panic despite early setbacks, stressing the United States’ vast resources and determination to prevail through mobilization and resolve.
A Brookings Institution report urges a total non defense cut of 2.085 billion dollars with 625 million in agriculture and 615 million in public welfare, plus 300 million from states local costs and 171.6 million from highway expenses. It also calls 350 million slashed from flood control and harbors plus shifts to bolster national credit and Allied unity.
Roosevelts solemn pledge to Philippine independence stands amid a wartime panorama of appeals from Britain and France. The piece notes MacArthur's leadership and the role of American aid, alongside editor letters critiquing rationing rules and calling for continued production and mobility during wartime austerity.
A fragment presents a quotation about the liberty of the press as the true measure of all liberty. It appears amid garbled caption text and repeated lines from a small page area.
Analysis outlines U S Treasury projections for 1942 1943 showing tax collections rising to around 12 5 billion and expenditures near 26 5 billion in 1942 with a plan to collect 16 billion in taxes and spend 45 billion in 1943 The piece notes unprecedented spending speed and shifts in tax composition with income and excess profits taxes dominating the projected 210 billion dollars in total receipts.
David Lawrence argues wartime economy shifts tax burden to a small set of defense firms. He predicts national income may exceed 100 billion dollars next year, with 20 percent of corporations driving 90 percent of business and 60 to 70 percent of defense spending returned to the Treasury.
The Treasury plans new 1942 tax rates to extract more revenue as incomes rise and more taxpayers move into higher brackets. A withholding tax is advocated to collect a large portion of next year’s taxes during the current year. rapid wartime spending and adjustment will drive a strong wartime economy with heavy consumer spending and broad tax impact.
The text argues that improving economic conditions lessen welfare needs as the war demands grow. It states that everyone must sacrifice and that those seeking government aid must now face that the government, and thus all citizens, must provide assistance.
The Baltimore Sun editors refrain from prejudging the Senate defense expense inquiry. They note figures like Tommy Corcoran and ex congressman West may be tied to defense contractors, while Frank Cohen claims limited cash value. Despite possible findings, the piece warns against duplicity and contrasts it with past New Deal ideals.
Raymond Clapper recalls Wake Island combat and Philippine defense while criticizing slow war production. He cites a House Tolan committee report showing production lag behind needs, blaming reluctance to convert civilian facilities and weak government demands for conversion.
A New York columnist riffs on Maj. Gen Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright and the Luzon theater. The piece notes his long cavalry and staff service, nicknamed Skinny since West Point, and contrasts his fame with limited public notice amid the Philippine crisis.
The analysis accuses federal agencies of failure to convert plants to war work, citing prideful resistance, shifting authority, and shortages. It notes Britain’s auto sector already converted, warns of layoffs as plants shut and men lose work, while urging decisive factory mobilization.
A veteran tribute to Jonathan Mayhew Wainright known as Skinny. Describes his towering presence, natural nickname, close bonds from West Point to the First Cavalry, and his unmatched soldierly record alongside MacArthur. Warns against abandoning him and his command due to lack of reinforcement and equipment.
Paul Mallon reports Japan built coast menace subs with 8,000 mile radius. About 30 such boats may exist and could menace Pacific shipping, not from hidden bases but a planned surprise fleet. Admiral Leahy return from Vichy sparks talks of a top military role or new Allied command.
Opinionated wartime column contrasts Churchill and Roosevelt, argues Japan cannot dominate the world and must fail if Hitler is defeated. Notes U S Pacific defenses, Soviet leverage against Japan, and calls for Allied expedition through Italy. Mentions labor leaders meeting and a wartime maritime board.
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