18 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1942
Page
1
The piece argues U S aid to Britain hinges on shipping, cites periscopes and submarines, and urges mass production of war ships and subs. It discusses Mercator map distortions, air power, and the need to adapt strategies for global war, plus Washington’s growth and a book by Willard Kiplinger.
Farmers can now order construction lumber for storage and packing under an amendment to the WPB lumber freezing order. American poultrymen hatched 19 percent more chickens in the first four months this year than last, per reports to the Department of Agriculture. Norwegian ships supply England with one third of food and half of oil. Canton New York high school students join the farm cadet victory service, to be certified for farm work by the U.S. Employment Service and paid prevailing wages.
British bombing raids continue across England as the war shifts with American successes at Midway. The editorial note clarifies analyst opinions and emphasizes the Allied balance of power in the Pacific theater.
Adm Chester W Nimitz announced a decisive Pacific victory at Midway Island after a four day engagement in which Japanese forces suffered heavy losses including multiple aircraft carriers battleships and cruisers The battle previously threatened Pearl Harbor and Hawaii and was deemed pivotal for the Pacific war effort.
Japanese forces carried out the first mainland sea raid on Australia since the war began. Submarines attacked Sydney and Newcastle causing little damage and few casualties. Residents evacuated to air raid shelters as both cities were blacked out.
Reports from neutral territories describe the Cologne raid as devastating with thousands displaced and the city quartered, wiping out a large portion of its central district. Britain and its allies celebrate what they call the second front while Essen experiences follow up raids by hundreds of bombers.
Secretary Wickard warned of severe labor shortages and urged rural families to keep their daughters on the farm to aid wartime food production. The report notes national efforts to maximize agricultural output amid global conflict.
A note describes jiffy crochet works in rug cotton making scarves and mats. The scarf length is adjustable to the desired size, with a light, decorative charm intended to brighten luncheons.
Chromium plate is a soft metal. Cleaning tip: wipe with a damp cloth. Store galoshes stuffed with paper to keep rubber surfaces from touching in heat. Copper and brass utensils must be perfectly clean. rub with hot vinegar and salt or acidic juices. Steamed pudding from hard cake and soft cooked eggs method included.
An advertisement invites readers who bake at home to request a free cook bank filled with yeast raised bread and cake recipes. Send a postcard with name and address to Standard Brands Inc. at 691 Washington St New York City.
A column cites John Jacob Astor on habit linking early rising and wealth. It adds a tip for gifts to service members suggesting a pound of tobacco, highlighting Prince Albert in a can as a popular choice among soldiers, sailors, and guardsmen.
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