11 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Alden Times
Location
Alden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
1
Weekly analysis notes a terrific air offensive against Nazi targets opening with a major Cologne raid while ongoing fighting in Kharkov drains German reserves in Ukraine. Editorial opinion reflects the columnists view, released by the Western Newspaper Union.
Reports describe a combined Allied plan to invade Nazi Europe with heavy airstrikes and standardize materiel while U S troops reportedly prepare to land in England and France. Cologne sees a massive RAF raid, tens of thousands of pounds of explosives devastate the city, and air defenses falter under mass saturation. On the Australian front, Allied and Japanese exchanges resume with raids on Rabaul Lae and Tulagi as American and Australian planes press aggression.
Russian sources describe a 19 day Kharkov campaign that drained German reserves and diverted at least 36 divisions from Rostov. A Rad army communique reports heavy German losses from counterattacks while the Russians claim 175000 Soviet losses and 90000 German killed or captured, saying the aim was to forestall a Nazi blow rather than capture Kharkov.
Mexico proclaims hostilities with the Axis and allies with 11 of 21 American republics. Besides the United States, Costa Rica Cuba Guatemala Panama Haiti the Dominican Republic Nicaragua El Salvador and Honduras have declared war. The Mexican senate suspends 14 constitutional guarantees including press freedom and habeas corpus by a 53 to 0 vote. A supreme national defense council led by Camacho will mobilize resources and manpower as strong army units move to gulf and Pacific coast positions.
WPB Automotive Division Chief Kanzler advocated nationwide gasoline rationing to ease rubber and parts shortages, but Board Chairman Nelson warned administrative hurdles may delay any rationing before July 1. OPA reports 40,000 new passenger car ration quota plus carryovers from March to May.
Department of Agriculture experts estimate winter wheat production at 436,305,000 bushels across nine key states. A deferred payment plan for the three year crop insurance contract is announced, allowing annual installments with harvest time for the premium this year.
From Cairo reports gauge a new Nazi offensive in Libya pushing toward Egypt and Iraq with Rommel leading tanks against British forces as American made tanks join the clash. In the Gulf, a gulf sea frontier command forms, with blackout orders and civilian protections, while Chinese accuse Japan of poison gas in Chekiang and Burma. Small Business measures move to aid war contracts and local clinics for firms amid war dislocations.
Henderson warned in secret testimony that inflation could surge as earnings rise faster than consumer goods, predicting 117 billion national income with 86 billion spendable cash and only 69 billion goods. He urged strict controls, warned bootlegging risks, and highlighted a potential 1943 worsening scenario. Harold Ickes cultivated cross party cooperation with oil moguls and railroads, shifting freight from short rail hauls to trucks, freeing tank cars for long hauls and expanding East Coast oil movement. The piece notes wartime pay raises for West Point cadets and a call for Japanese translators in the Marines.
A collage of quips about F D R, H L Mencken, Alfred Lunt, Paderewski, Henry Clay, Voltaire, Marshal Foch, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Calvin Coolidge, Albert Einstein, Marie Dressler and Louis B Mayer. The pieces showcase wit on law, theater, music, politics, science and friendship with a light newspaper tone.
Horace Greeley, famed New York Tribune editor, is portrayed as absent minded and condescending. A water leak and a janitor’s warning about no heat disrupt his routine as he reads papers by a hot air register after church, revealing a sharp temper when misinformed.
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