31 Dec 1941
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1941
Page
1
The report covers Churchill and Canadian participation in the Far East defense, noting Canada’s stance on conscription and its crucial wartime roles. It highlights Canada’s imperial ties, military contributions including troops ships and pilots, and the broader Allied strategy amid the looming invasion season.
Churchill proclaims a united, unyielding effort from Britain, the Empire, and the United States to destroy Nazi Germany Japan and fascist forces. He notes earlier defeats and highlights future phases of consolidation liberation and assault on enemy strongholds with Russia United States and Commonwealth support.
London reports point to an imminent German march through Spain to seal off the Straits of Gibraltar and ease pressure on Rommel in Libya. Analysts note German tank divisions in France and staff movements to Tunisia, with Spain’s cabinet among key factors and Britain’s Hoares in Gibraltar observing developments.
Mrs. Josephine Davis died December 17 ending a 24 year sitdown protest in the Tulsa County Court House over a 1917 foreclosure that took her home. For decades she kept daily vigil from 9 AM to 5 PM, chatting with officials and neighbors as inquiries into her death were opened.
Atlantic coastwise coal colliers crews win highest wage scale ever from national unions and shipowners. Unlicensed men gain ten dollars a month, overtime rises from eighty to eighty five cents an hour. Able bodied seamen get 102.50 monthly and crew insured for five thousand dollars.
New York December 31. Radio orchestra leader Harry Salter and Roberta Semple daughter of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson wed in Nyack and married by Justice of the Peace Joseph Wright. Salter age 39 is a first time groom. Semple 27 had prior marriage to Sailing Bradley Smythe.
Honolulu police raid at the Lido Cafe led to seizure of liquor stocks as wartime prohibition violators face Provost Court. Police Chief W A Gabrielson said several more raids are expected after Hawaii's first bootlegger action since the conflict began.
The piece says Luzon and Manila are in a tight spot and reinforcements may arrive to save the day. It notes Japan's New Year plans and London’s view that Singapore must be defended at all costs as the Allied base for Pacific offensives. It highlights Singapore’s strategic role, air power shortages, and the need for U S help, then shifts to Crimea where Kerch’s capture threatens Hitler’s Caucasus oil route.
The University of Alabama plans to host Tulane in the modern series termination after six years. The Gamecocks face Alabama on November 7 next fall, a date Tulane had previously held.
In Portland Oregon John Faber agreed in small claims court to pay Bert Whiteside 1.50 for damages to Whiteside’s car after a collision with Faber’s 187 pound St Bernard who was unharmed. The dog caused a fender and running board to smash.
Patrick Watters a 30 year old Nevada cowboy married Elizabeth Fenno Clark a New York socialite in Reno. The bride previously divorced in April from Samuel Adams Clark Jr of New York and met Watters during her Reno residence.
Manila reports say Japanese dive bombers control roads from the air as U S and Filipino forces under General MacArthur retreat toward Manila. Troops near Luzon are outnumbered while tanks and armored units pour onto southern fronts and a possible fall of Manila looms.
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