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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
2
The column analyzes Nazi forces facing campaigns in Russia while noting Germany’s critical stance toward Laval. The piece, released by Western Newspaper Union, carries the editor’s note that opinions are the analyst’s own.
News from the Eastern front describes Soviet forces under Marshal Semeon Timoshenko holding the Kharkov area after two weeks of hard fighting, while Germans mass panzer divisions for a likely Moscow thrust and push toward the Caucasus oil fields. The Kerch peninsula area sees heavy fighting and strategic pressure as Allied strategists watch for a potential Russian stand in the Caucasus and a possible feint toward Moscow.
Secretary of State Huil announced removal of fuel from French warships at Martinique and ongoing de mobilization as claims of Laval stepping down surface. Rumors say Laval may cede power in Vichy to Doriot or form a new collaborationist regime in Paris while some see Laval secure for now.
By June 1943 the Office of Emergency Management projects 20 million passenger cars will be off the roads leaving about 8 million unless car pooling spreads nationwide. ORM finds last year’s average load per mile under 2 persons though car capacity averages 4.2. DTO bans sightseeing buses and restricts chartered buses to armed forces war workers and school children.
Ottawa reports that US touristrs entering Canada will receive ration books valid for a yearly 20 gallons of gasoline, not per entry. The plan aims to regulate cross border travel during wartime.
In a U S senate session presided by Vice President Wallace, Senator Gillette urged use of surplus farm products to produce synthetic rubber from grain alcohol. He cited hearings and claims by Dr. William Hale that plant-based rubber could be cheap and quick to produce, while WPB outlined steps, including rationing, to address shortages anticipated within a year.
Modern color use shown by flamingo red chairs with tan couch and red cushions. Article notes collaring chairs and couch cords, mentions Book 8 with 34 projects from household materials and inexpensive new items. Includes service-soldier reference to Camel cigarettes as gifts from home and emphasis on homefront resourcefulness.
Syrup from canned fruits can be used on cereals and sauces. A tightly capped fruit jar works for mixing fruit or milk shakes. Add vinegar to quart jars of vegetables to preserve color during cooking. Violent boiling destroys vitamins. control heat. Pineapple and peach juice with ginger ale makes a delicious punch. add ginger ale last and serve over crushed ice. Put sugar in the cup before tea or coffee to reduce needed sugar. hot beverage dissolves sugar to avoid undissolved grains.
The capital is crowded and beds scarce as soldiers on leave fill beaches and depots at night. John R. Steelman of the Conciliation Service warns that experts favor “mobilization of manpower” for war work, a plan seen as drafting civilians. Guayule yields 300 pounds of rubber per acre after three years, potentially 800 pounds later with extended years.
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