27 Jan 1942
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1942
Page
1
Thousands of American troops arrive in Northern Ireland under Lease-Lend protection after a transatlantic crossing. The unit, held secret until London release, is equipped with prefabricated cold weather huts and marches to camps while bands play The Star Spangled Banner and Marching Through Georgia.
Soviet forces push toward Hitler's Smolensk headquarters as they threaten Velikie, advance through a blizzard from Moscow's west. Recapture of a German-held town northwest of Moscow is reported, with continued pressure on Orel and Belgorod. In North Africa Rommel’s counteroffensive slows after retreat near Agedabia. RAF raids hit northern towns. Berlin not targeted. Soviet losses and village retakes noted. two Axis transports and an escort ship sunk in Barents Sea.
Cincinnati reports a proposed postwar flood control program for the Ohio Valley led by Dr. Charles E. Holzer. The plan envisions continued river project planning, with a river link from Beaver to Mahoning, 49 reservoirs and about 300 million dollars in levees and flood control works to avert floods worse than 1936 and 1937.
Governor Bricker announced a new rule requiring all Japanese and Italian aliens aged over 14 in Ohio to obtain certificates of identification between February 9 and February 28. The order targets residents living in the state.
The White House announced three new British American war boards to maximize the use of munition resources shipping and raw materials. They will pool resources of Great Britain and the United States and coordinate with other UN members.
The War Production Board says shoe makers will replace brass eyelets with lacquered metal to conserve copper. The switch will save enough brass to produce about 1,000,000 artillery shell cases annually, with no wear loss expected.
Britain today authorized shipment of 8000 tons of wheat to Greece to help relieve a threatened famine.
Washington reports overtime and speedup plans cut months from ship completions. Rep Scrugham says naval appropriation bill rises to about 17.7 billion with hoped boost to 20 billion for contracts. Focus shifts to near term commissioned units while new construction, personnel, maintenance, aviation and bases funding are outlined.
WPB official John L. Baxter announced that canners must withhold part of their 1942 fruit and vegetable production. A general preference order will direct producers to withhold a stated percentage of each listed product to meet army navy and lend lease needs.
Ohio farmers attending the 30th annual Farmers' Week at Ohio State University voiced willingness to operate their farms without profit if needed to beat Hitler. Extension economist Floyd De Lashmutt summarized the sentiment, noting farmers’ patriotism and readiness to wage the war effort.
Seven pilots died when a Royal Canadian Air Force transport plane crashed on a farm last night. The tragedy occurred near Winnipeg, raising inquiries into the cause as authorities investigate the incident.
Japanese bombers killed 1102 persons in Rangoon since December 23, as announced today. the tally reflects the heavy air raids on Burma's key city during the ongoing campaign.
Columbus AP says revised Farm Security Administration loan rules will broaden eligibility, raise maximum loans from 500 to 1000 dollars, and provide supplementary funding. A new youth program will support young farmers in 4 H clubs and related groups aiding food for freedom efforts.
AP reports American soldiers arriving in Northern Ireland eager for combat. Private Milburn Henke of Hutchinson Minnesota, son of a German immigrant, led the first ashore with a postcard from his father reading Give em hell. Training plans remain unannounced but likely to resume focusing on British-developed tactics.
Doughboys mostly from the Midwest crowd near British and Irish troops awaiting departure. They adapt to the large vessel and ask when meals come. They learn the British schedule includes heavy breakfast and two heavy meals daily, while British soldiers typically have one heavy meal and three light meals.
Senator Norris urged abolishing separate War and Navy Departments and creating a single defense department to command the army, navy, and air force. He blamed Congress for Pearl Harbor failure and called for top‑down unified command as American strength grows in the South Pacific.
An agreement between unions and Pacific coast shipyards for seven day operation around the clock is expected to be extended to Great Lakes areas.
Junk dealers from four states faced a government drive to convert old cars into scrap iron for steel mills. Officials from the Bureau of Industrial Conservation and WPB toured Cincinnati area wreckers to assess how much scrap could be harvested, aiming to fuel open hearth furnaces and weapons production.
U S scientists in Miami develop a seed grafting method that increases latex rubber from three to thirty pounds per tree. Seeds from top rubber trees are inserted into saplings, which are then sent to Central or South America to mature.
Price Administrator Leon Henderson said initial sugar rations may be limited to three quarters of a pound per person per week. The plan, to begin in February, includes a roughly 50 pound annual per person allowance, with adjustments for hotel and institutional consumption and home use curtailed accordingly.
Washington reports the nation’s east coast air raids are unlikely in the near future. Admiral J H Towers head of the navy aeronautics bureau told a House subcommittee only a possible “stunt” attack might occur.
The admiralty announced the 31,000 ton battleship Barham was sunk on November 25. This loss leaves Britain with 13 capital ships, down from 15 at war entry, after earlier losses including Prince of Wales Royal Oak Repulse Hood and Barham.
Convoys carrying the AEF through Ireland were halted for 30 minutes so Lieut Commander L D Auseter could operate on Ohio nurse Second Lieut Florence M McBride of Youngstown. McBride was reportedly recovering nicely after the procedure.
Press dispatches report heavy action in the Macassar Strait as Allied forces press the Japan admiralty with air and sea strikes. American and Dutch units claim sinking or damaging multiple ships while reporting a newly sunk battleship in the same area. British propaganda claims rapid American troop deployment across the Atlantic.
Maj. Gen. James E. Chaney, skilled as both combat pilot and observer, named commanding general of United States army forces in the British Isles. The move signals the expected arrival of more American troops in the European combat zone. A German communiqué boasted of 12 sunk ships off U S and Canadian coasts, but actual reports show seven ships attacked in U S waters.
Churchill told Parliament that Malay and Singapore defenses were reinforced in the last week and the jungle battle would be fought to the last inch. He said U S fighters and bombers would aid Britain and attack Germany as forces arrive in Northern Ireland. Ensign George E. Cox sank a 5,000-ton Japanese ship at Subic Bay in the Luzon coast area.
Education Director Kenneth C. Ray warned that Ohio faces upcoming teacher shortages at high schools. While marriages will free some elementary positions, industrial arts 198, commercial business 50, and male physical education 128 positions remain unfilled.
Columbus report shows Ohio Penitentiary inmates contributing nearly $7,000 to support the war effort. Warden Frank D. Henderson released the figure today.
U S Judge Mell G Underwood warned there would be no leniency for draft law offenders and sentenced three youths to five years each. Ralph Dunkle 24 of near Circleville Floyd Reimenschneider 23 and his brother George 22 of Marietta claimed Jehovahs Witnesses affiliation. They had registered but failed to appear for induction.
Dr Halford E Luecock of Yale urged Ohio pastors delegates to stop cutting non-defense spending. He said non-defense spending funds health and education and other essentials for the America we are defending.
In Columbus Ohio adults buy bicycles to save tires as a survey by the Associated Press shows this trend while few police are available for youths.
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