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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1941
Page
5
Dispatches from HONOLULU recount Wake Island’s 14 day defense by about 400 Marines and four planes against a superior Japanese force. Despite 200 planes and heavy bombardment, the garrison sunk a cruiser and destroyer, damaged ships, and shot down numerous attackers before surrendering.
Dispatches describe a large advance by enemy planes and heavy combat. Several enemy aircraft were shot down while a Wake pilot was lost and another forced down with injuries. Navy reports acknowledge losses and the disabling of two Japanese destroyers amid marine fighting.
Richmond officials were denied a request for a dozen inner tubes as part of the rubber rationing program. Brigadier General J Fulmer Bright said the reply from Washington shows the seriousness of shortages. Local boards will handle applications and dealers report tire and tube inventories.
Richmond December 30 Colonel William M. Kemper and Major Frank O P Evans were sworn in as members of the State Unemployment Compensation Commission. Evans was named chairman for a new four year term ending December 28 1945. The appointments await General Assembly confirmation. Governor Price indicated Kemper might continue as executive assistant until his term ends.
In a note that cites geography and elevation, Luaz is described as the world’s highest capital at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level.
London dispatch reports Britain's commandos enduring seasickness before a raid on Norway. Despite rough seas and a four gun coastal battery, commandos stormed Manley island, seized guns, and secured prisoners as German defenders and fleeing Norwegians shaped a tense, deadly day.
Secretary of War Stimson endorsed a bill to form a paid uniformed women's auxiliary corps to serve with the army. The plan would place women in rear line duties to free men for combat. Cost estimated at 3 million dollars with pay at 21 dollars monthly.
A fragment notes the use of transparent plastic sews to create nearly invisible seams. It emphasizes the material's clarity and potential for concealment in fabric work.
Neighbors are told wool blankets must contain at least 25 percent wool to be warmer than all wool options. About 33 000 tons of cattle feed will be produced in Florida in the 1941 42 season from 350 000 tons of raw waste in fruit. Yeast is now manufactured in several factories using wood sugars in waste liquor as feed instead of molasses.
Newport News December 30 report from Lt. John Hane at Langley Field declares a complete blackout proved inviolable from 1000 to 15000 feet across sixteen counties and seven cities. He notes only radar or radio tower lights would aid a flying invader, while local shipyard and waterfront lights were extinguished for the initial 15 minutes.
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