10 Sep 1942
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1942
Page
1
Western Newspaper Union analysis reports Allied pressure at Milne Bay nets a significant victory against Japanese forces. The piece notes Soviet bomber activity against German cities and claims aerial bases secured for Chinese operations.
General MacArthur reports Milne Bay cleared of the enemy with heavy losses, tanks and supplies captured as Japan’s Milne Bay thrust fails. U S forces strengthen positions on Guadalcanal and six other Solomons as marines move to mopping up.
Moscow broadcasts say Red bombers targeted Berlin and other cities including Koenigsberg Danzig and Stettin as part of an intensified air offensive. Nazi leaders claim Russian raids were random with little military aim as ground fighting around Stalingrad and northwest of Moscow continues with large scale Soviet counteroffensives led by Marshal Zhukov.
The recapture of Chuhsien and Lishui, key eastern China airport cities, marked a major victory for Chinese forces. Over weeks of fighting, China reversed Japanese gains from the May and June Chekiang and Kiangsi campaign, with both towns now within 700 miles of mainland Japan. Officials tempered victory euphoria, citing overextension by the Japanese and uncertainty over a decisive breakthrough.
President Roosevelt urged meatless days to conserve shipping space for overseas war needs. The policy would shift U S meat toward fighters and civilians abroad, replacing imports from Argentina Australia and New Zealand as ships from Buenos Aires Wellington and Sydney would be redirected to shorter routes.
Lieut. Gen. Brehon Somervell urged schools and colleges to serve as pre induction training centers for the armed services. He warned some colleges may have to devote all facilities to training, reflecting wartime demands on higher education.
In an era of praise, Mel Ott lauds Carl Hubbell as the most remarkable man in baseball. Hubbell, 39, endured early losses yet forged on to win six straight, earning universal respect for his skill, humility, and leadership. Giants teammates echo the sentiment, saying Hubbell elevates the team and bears the blame when outcomes falter.
Washington report from a White House press briefing outlines a commitment to due process for Axis perpetrators. The President stresses trials by law rather than vengeance, citing Nazi saboteurs in Washington and the need to deter wartime atrocities with legal accountability.
Bankhage reports the Office of Information says America is ankle deep in war with 7 000 American losses including 3 000 civilians. British empire casualties total 130 000 with 42 000 civilians and 13 000 native troops. Two million Chinese soldiers dead and five to ten million civilians killed. Weekend pie sales reach 3 000 at Washington Union Station restaurant. Civilian and military classes teach spotting enemy planes in the homeland.
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