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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
7
The analysis highlights a large air offensive against Nazi forces opening with a raid on Cologne. It notes heavy fighting in the Kharkov area draining German reserves in Ukraine. Editorial remark indicates wartime propaganda context.
Allied chiefs announced a combined U S British plan to standardize arms and strike Nazi Europe from London with Somervell and Lee leading air and ground efforts. A massive Cologne raid followed, with 1 250 British bombers and 6 million pounds of explosives devastating the city. On the Australian front aerial clashes resumed with raids on Rabual Lae and Tulagi, signaling intensified Pacific and European campaigns.
Russian reports describe the Kharkov front as draining German reserves and diverting at least 36 divisions. The 19 day campaign reportedly cost 75,000 Soviet losses yet claimed 90,000 German casualties or captures as the aim was to forestall a Nazi offensive, not seize Kharkov itself.
Mexico proclaims hostilities joining 11 of 21 republics in the anti Axis alliance. The Mexican senate votes 53 to 0 to suspend 14 constitutional guarantees, including press freedom and habeas corpus. Gen. Salvador Sanchez announces a supreme national defense council with Camacho at its head to mobilize resources and manpower. Strong units are positioned on both coasts.
WPB Automotive Division Chief Kanzler backed nationwide gasoline rationing to ease parts shortages but Board Chairman Nelson warned administrative issues will prevent starting before July. OPA reports June new passenger car quotas at 49,000 with carryover from prior months.
Department of Agriculture experts say the new three year crop insurance plan will allow wheat growers to pay premiums in annual installments around harvest time. The program marks a deferred payment approach for the policy, totaling about 436,305,000 in estimated costs.
From Cairo reports tell of a new Nazi offensive in the Libyan desert led by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel aimed at Egypt and beyond. American made tanks join Lieut. Gen. Neil M. Ritchie’s British forces as they spearhead the armored clash described as fierce with Tobruk’s fate likely soon decided.
The U S Navy set up Gulf Sea Frontier command with Rear Admiral Kauffman in charge and the Army placed the Gulf coast from Florida to the Rio Grande under military district control. No citizen evacuations were ordered though blackout measures may apply.
West Coast officials push mass gas mask distribution for police and firemen as defense in Pacific coast cities from Seattle to San Diego. James M. Landis notes this equipment signals broader regional readiness amid war risks. Gulf shore lighting is darkened as New Orleans to Brownsville receives new precautions. House passes Small Business Corporation bill to fund war contracts. Commerce writes wartime clinic procedures for local firms coping with dislocation.
Price Administrator Leon Henderson warned the House Ways and Means committee that if earnings stay high and consumer goods remain scarce, a severe inflationary spike could occur. He cited a 117 billion national income with 86 billion spendable, only 69 billion in commodities, creating a 17 billion excess to be curbed. He urged stringent government controls, noting rationing and price ceilings may trigger black markets but public opinion must push back.
Pearson and Allen recount anecdotes about F D R and H L Mencken from early life. A young Roosevelt outsmarts a long oration to win a civil case. A Wisconsin woodcutter fallen shoe gag contrasts with Alfred Lunt’s imagined injury, prompting laughter.
A compilation of brief anecdotes shows Paderewski declining to play a sacred piano, Henry Clay delivering a sharp quip about memory, Voltaire and an enemy exchange, and Marshal Foch making a humorous remark at the Grand Canyon. Audiences witness timeless wit across eras.
A collection of brief anecdotes highlights Oliver Wen dell Holmes as a flawed doctor with a sign promising small fevers, Calvin Coolidge's refusal to speak on issues, Einstein at a dull party retreating to his mind, and Marie Dressler's illness shrouded by Louis B. Mayer's constant visits and hopeful conversations.
The nations largest radio stock firm backs the WPB weekly program Three Thirds of a Nation aired Wednesdays on the Blue network. Hollywood Victory committee and Associated Actors and Artists of America coordinate, drawing on Southern California volunteers from a pool of over 10 000 actors. The Tone siblings Franchot and Jean join the studio. Franchot signs a Paramount deal for four films in two years while Jean Wallace Tone and Ann Harding also appear in Metro projects. Donna Reed is among Metro’s starlets. Chester Conklin appears in I Married a Witch with a country club bartender role.
An evening gown worn by Priscilla Lane in Silver Queen will be melted down after use to fund the Ambulance corps, becoming wiring and dental plates for soldiers. Diamonds worn by Marlene Dietrich in The Lady Is Willing are used as film jewelry in Ellery Queen Across the Atlantic.
Robert Preston learned gunner skills on location for Wake Island with Victor McLaglen of Pow der Town and submitted a 40 foot tank to the war department. A new war correspondence adventure strip will draw on William L. Shirer’s Berlin radio days. Joan Edwards has won the pool three weeks running guessing ten hit numbers. Mary Martin keeps laying hens while other stars eye unusual pets.
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