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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1941
Page
5
Fragmented text cites figures of 49 billion dollars in cash and about 3.9 billion in contracts for military purposes in the current year. Legislators warn the total will exceed in upcoming bills for the new fiscal year beginning in May.
Died at Cedar Grove near Watford city aged 57 years burial in Rose Hill cemetery. James Maple Winter officiating. James M. Stackey died at home in Newark New Jersey from heart trouble aged years. resided in Hagerstown before moving. Ada A. Miller of Mannling Stonvy W Va died aged 82. survived by sister Mrs. Mary V. Beksting. Funeral at Kraiss Mortuary Chapel with interment Rose Hill cemetery. Cushwa in memory of Margaret A Cushwa departed one year ago Jan 1 1942. son Billy Gordon remembered in verse by mother Mrs W B Garden. In Memoriam Fannie F Churchey died December 15 Sharpsburg Md. Evelyn Churcher expresses grief. Year’s Eve items list tavern meats sandwiches and services without commission.
Japanese army communique claims 3,000 British and American killed and 8,600 captured from the Far East campaign through December. It lists 743 Japanese killed and 1,799 wounded, says 135 enemy planes destroyed, 32 large vessels sunk or damaged, and four smaller ships. Also claims seizure of Hong Kong booty including 72 armored cars, 389 automobiles, 302 railway cars, 106 artillery pieces, and large arms quantities.
Stalin praises Red Army and air force as they press forward amid snow and wind. Mentions congratulating Lieut. Gen. Kozlov and Admiral Oktyabrsky for combat successes. Reports include recaptured localities Kozelsk and Novasil area. notes strategic aims near Crimea. Also a brief local hunting shoot notice and a shooting match announcement.
Detroit December 31 Henry Ford urged in an interview that American prosperity must be shared. He argued freedom of speech and religion across Europe would hasten peace. Ford said extending the American system to Europe would grant all nations the same access to materials and markets.
Mrs. Josephine Davis, aged 72, who for 24 years stood daily in the Tulsa county courthouse lobby protesting the 1917 foreclosure that took her home, died December 17. She had kept vigil from morning until five each day, chatting with officials and staff, until her death ends the prolonged protest.
Dora G. Tyndall of Georgetown repudiates an accidental shooting claim against her husband John Tyndall at their Renoboth Beach home. Deputy Attorney General Daniel Layton said she made no further statements amid coercion claims. She was returned to Georgetown jail after reenacting the shooting for officers.
Reports from Manila say Japanese forces are advancing with tanks and armored units as American lines fall back. Tokyo authorities hint at victory celebrations while strategic focus remains on Singapore and British Far East defenses.
Firefighters from Ellicott City Catonsville Savage and Jessups battled a morning blaze in Ellio ttt City business district destroying or threatening the Earle Theater a tavern and dance hall and a three story building used by Easton sons funeral directors Fire Chief B Harry Shipley led the effort as flames swept multiple structures in the heart of town.
New Year's Eve in 1942 races with air raid warnings as cities from New York to Chicago prepare crowds for celebrations while urging restraint. Officials urge safe revelry and emphasize continued war mobilization, church attendance, and civil defense duties amid peace hopes.
Wheat prices show mixed activity with May and September futures trading around 126 to 128 for May and 127 to 128 for September. Market notes include open, high, low, and close ranges, alongside scattered figures for other grains and dates. A New Year greeting and calendar request from Saum's Jewelry Store on Jonathan Street appears in the same clipping.
Coast officials warn of air raid dangers and police patrols as crowds consider low key celebrations. Night clubs and home parties are urged to avoid loud sirens while officials still promote a festive mood. Prices at hotels rise with special NYE dances planned at Potomac Inn with live music and dancing.
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