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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1942
Page
2
A Western Newspaper Union digest notes Brazil's declaration of war on the Axis and highlights Western Hemisphere unity. It cites the largest U S convoy reaching Britain and Marine advances in the Pacific, framed as opinionated analysis from an editor.
The arrival of the largest U S troop convoy to Britain unfolds with thousands of soldiers and airmen, signaling a tightening Allied push on a second front. Pacific actions include a Gilbert Islands seaborne raid by U S Marines and heavy losses for Japanese forces, while War Production Board updates reveal mixed progress and several project suspensions affecting civilian life.
Brazil joins the United Nations against Germany and Italy amid mass demonstrations over Axis sinking of five Brazilian ships, while the war mobilizes defenses along the Natal bulge. Soviet and Allied reports trace Stalingrad struggles, Dieppe raid outcomes, and Allied strategic gains. Allotment payments for armed forces dependents advance, with officials outlining reclassification of deferments.
Government orders cut coffee deliveries to dealers to 65 percent of last year amid a 75 percent current quota. War Production Board actions push clothing fabrication, theater shortages loom as the war tightens daily life for Mr and Mrs John Public.
Brig Gen Clayton L Bis sell appointed commander of U S army air forces in China Burma and India after Alaska tour by Sen Mon C Wallgren reporting improved military situation in the Aleutians. Submarines sink four ships and damage two more in the Pacific while a large merchant vessel goes down off the Aleutians. Henry Kaiser and Howard Hughes unite to back a fleet of 500 flying freighters to shuttle war supplies globally.
In a Washington regard column the author reflects on the war’s uncertain duration. The Guadalcanal-Jellicoe notes mark a Pacific turning point, while the Caucasus campaign pressures rise for Germany. He cites Heine on fascism and notes Kodiak Bear’s reader letters about life for American forces abroad.
Brief items show gas rationing concerns for next winter and possible grain storage at filling stations. Agriculture reports warn fuel strain from wartime transport pressures, with 5 to 15 percent more pigs likely to be farrowed this fall. Fifty cents buys fuel for a destroyer mile and war stamps.
Storing canned goods on shelves headside helps prevent drying. Reuse pillowcases by resewing after a year of use. Fresh peas can be boiled in the pod and eaten. Boil until tender in salted water. Do not overcook vegetables or drain their juice. Do not salt porridge or gravies until ready. Vinegar brightens voile colors. starch adds crispness to garments.
In the Navy and other services Camel cartons are popular gifts based on sales records from service stores. The advertisement urges readers to send a carton as a favored present to servicemen, highlighting Camel as the preferred cigarette for Navy Army Marines and Coast Guard.
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