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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1942
Page
1
President Roosevelt declared a record war budget of 56.0 billion dollars for the next fiscal year with 9.0 billion in new taxes and borrowing to push the national debt above 110.0 billion. He warned the size hinges on battlefield fortunes and pledged to pay any price to preserve the nation’s way of life.
Far Pacific action earned Lieut. Leverette Kabler, a Virginian, Navy Cross for his role aboard the 840 ton seaplane tender Heron. The award followed a swarm attack by multi motored Japanese planes and prompted a promotion recommendation to lieutenant commander.
President Roosevelt named Lieut Commander William L. Kabler commander of the sea plane tender Heron for directing battle during a clash with 15 Japanese planes. Kabler earned a Navy Cross and a local hero profile after the Heron shot down at least one plane and reached port despite damage. Kabler, born in Roanoke and long-time Bristol resident, is praised by his wife Etna and son Francisco for his wartime conduct.
Steinhardt named for diplomatic post in Turkey to succeed J W MacMurray. Both currently in the United States. Steinhardt is a New York City native. MacMurray, born in Schenee N Y, has a practical career and UN involvement amid shifted war tides on the Russian front.
President Roosevelt asked Congress for 9 000 000 000 in new taxes with a plan to raise the basic income tax toward 25 percent. He proposed a 2 billion boost in social security taxes and 7 billion from other sources while urging defense bond purchases of over 33 billion. He urged source deductions and monthly payments to ease the tax burden.
Five persons perished in a Raysal West Virginia house fire. Grat Dotson 23 and wife Alice 17 Earl Rowe 29 and Mrs Rowe 25 Jease Dotson 22 were found inside after neighbors and Grove Pile Pocahontas Coal official aided by rescuers reached through a window at about 2 45 am.
Mrs. Elsie Kremer recounts the Hickam Field attack from her Hawaii home. With daughters Ann and Yvonne she sang The Star Spangled Banner during the air assault to drown out bombs and anti aircraft fire as her husband Dallas Kremer served nearby. The family sheltered in their breakfast nook until evacuation.
The term of six Common Council members ends this year and those in the First Ward C D Barnett Brady Largent and Captain Lawrence Hollis face reelection. Frank Barr Miller Strelt and E E Baker also reach term conclusions with new terms starting at the first September meeting. Largent was elected to fill the late Fred W Forney’s term while Hollis on active duty with the 116th Infantry has hindered meetings but remains in office until final discharge.
Senators Connally and Byrd urged a single supreme director to coordinate Roosevelt’s wartime program as Congress readies a 56.0 billion budget. They argued central control would reduce overlap as the nation aims for 60 000 planes 45 000 tanks 20 000 anti aircraft guns and 8 000 000 tons of ships this year. The present O P M is led by William Knudsen with Sid Hillman as labor co director.
Progress on U S Route 50 from Shenandoah River west nine to twelve miles. Echols Brothers of Staunton and Nelson H Clark of Luray report about 60 percent completion on a two coat macadam surface. Overhead bridge work at Norfolk & Western tracks near Waterloo advances. weather may slow operations for a month. Opening to traffic expected in late spring or early summer. bridge work and Route 522 project depend on Legco and steel supply.
London reports acute concern over repeated airfield losses by British empire forces in Kuantan Malaya. Parliament readiness to reconvene sparks talk of a special RAF corps to defend airports trained on Crete lessons. Air Minister Sinclair to brief MPs on measures to prevent repeats in Norway and Greece.
The Associated Press reports German retreat across a 1200 mile Soviet front with 572 towns abandoned since New Year. Soviet offensives intensify around Leningrad and Karelia as German losses mount and Red Army advances gain momentum.
Tokyo reports Japanese army headquarters in central China says the withdrawal from Changsha is underway after completing objectives. The Comei dispatch notes the expedition reached Changsha on January 1 and finished cleanup by January 4, as Chungking confirms retreat northward from Hunan's capital after severe losses.
Ottawa dispatch reports Canada plans wartime production expansion similar to Roosevelt memo for the United States. A press conference by Canada’s minister outlines aim to boost output across sectors in line with allied defense needs.
British air force reports Axis planes destroyed on Sunday at Castel Vetrano airdrome in Italy. Casualties and exact counts not disclosed. The engagement underscores Allied air operations over the Mediterranean theater.
London dispatch says the ministry of economic warfare reports Germany is producing more planes tanks and submarines now than in spring 1941 though overall armament peak levels may have been surpassed later.
A Batavia radio broadcast reported that a Free Thailand patron had come into view, according to NBC.
Attorney General Biddle addressed the nation calling for tighter control measures along the lines used during the first World War to strengthen security and oversight. The speech emphasized vigilance and expanded authority to prevent disruption and safeguard national interests.
Treasury status shows January 5 figures with gross debt at $58,063,816,377.18 and expenditures totaling $164,643,574.92 while the position stands at $63,837,414.74. The report lists these monetary amounts amid the ongoing accounting for public funds.
City officials warn that shifting from peace to war will reduce revenue. The January council session may review clerk licenses and merchants licenses as C. P. McVicar notes a $5 federal car tax in February could curb business. The impact on city income and the year end bank balance of $99 774 is uncertain.
U.S. War Department reports Japanese naval mass in Davao Bay and a landing near Dutch Borneo as Tokyo eyes Dutch East Indies. Japanese bombing wrecks on Ambon and Batan island groups while MacArthur’s forces stoutly defend. Allied bombers target Japanese warships at Davao signaling broadened air campaign.
Readers are invited to play bingo at the FOE Home located at 211 West Street every Wednesday evening. Doors open early for attendees and prizes are offered for multiple winning patterns.
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