08 Oct 1942
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1942
Page
1
Nazi forces suffer heavy manpower losses as they try to hold a continuous front. The Office of Price Administration urges new fuel oil reductions to conserve resources. American bombers strike Balkan cities in coordinated raids.
Soviet troops pressed to hold ground along the Volga sector from Moscow to the Caucasus, reporting gains near Novorossiysk and heavy casualties for German forces. Willkie urged immediate aid to the USSR, while Stalin hosted a cordial farewell banquet. In the Pacific, MacArthur announced the first Owen Stanley withdrawals as Allied forces counterattacked and pummeled Japanese supply routes across a wide area.
Rubber Administrator William M. Jeffers orders nationwide gasoline rationing set to begin in November modeled on the eastern system. A basic 1.5 gallon annual allotment covers about 2,880 miles at 15 mpg. A cards allow 32 gallons quarterly. B cards 470 miles monthly. C cards 128 gallons monthly for war work. Jeffers urges voluntary cuts and speed limit up to 85 mph, pushing drivers to police themselves. Balkans blitz: U S bombers strike Croa t ia Hungary Romania and Bulgaria hitting capital cities as long range B 24s operate with Allied crews.
The Office of Price Administration orders oil heated homes in 30 eastern and mid western states to use two thirds of normal fuel. Deputy administrator Paul M. OLeary says the plan targets about 33.4 percent of typical consumption and urges converting to coal if possible or improving burner efficiency and insulation. Consumers are told to fill tanks before rationing starts.
The piece argues small nations fear neglect by big powers in future peace talks. It cites Finland and the Netherlands as seeking genuine democracy and security guarantees, warning the United States must clearly state postwar promises to protect smaller states and prevent being sidelined.
A small town writer recalls Sergt. Robert Golay, a printer’s devil turned aviation corps airman and hero of the first unified American raid over enemy territory in Europe, the Holland raid on July fourth. The column highlights Golay’s service and the wartime feats he achieved.
Brief items note rationing and shortages during wartime. French impatience cited as a wartime failing, Japanese delay linked to Midway loss, and Magoline rationing credited with reopening Howlett Hill church in Syracuse after 20 years. Clergy may get gasoline while distant parishioners face rationing limits.
A simple baby crochet set in Shet land Floss features double crochet with stripes of white flowers and an embroidered daisy stitch design. Pattern 7879 provides stitch directions and materials. order details to be sent.
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