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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1942
Page
2
Western Newspaper Union analysis reports new coastal gains by China amid Japanese diversion to Russia. U S air power aids British forces in Egypt as Soviet front notes huge Nazi losses. Editorial note clarifies opinions are the columnist’s.
Chinese forces halted three weeks of Japanese gains by wiping out a 25 mile wedge and recapturing the ports of Julian and Wenchow. They cleared coastal areas in Kiangsi Chekiang and disrupted garrisons while preparing to regain the 403 mile railway. China cites continued attacks along the line and signs of Japanese weakness.
Maj. Gen. Lewis Brereton assumes command of U S forces in the Middle East and directs raids on Axis ports at Tobruk and Benghazi while Rommel pushes toward Alexandria. British and American air components collaborate, using RAF bases and ground crews as Brereton notes strong RAF cooperation and reliance on aerial intelligence.
Russian forces retreating from Voroshilovgrad face a German southward drive along the Donetz line toward Millerovo and Rostov. Moscow reports heavy Soviet blows at Voronezh and persistent German gains in the lower Don basin as American and British tanks bolster Red defenses. German losses top 211 planes while Russian losses reach 136 planes. Rostov remains in grave danger as southward fighting intensifies.
Reports from the Aleutian sector describe a high stakes clash between American air and naval forces and Japanese invaders. Japan occupies Aggatu while Attu and Kiska are held by U S forces. The landings cost the Japanese 13 ships sunk or damaged, while Dutch Harbor faced two raids in early June and the Northwestern Barracks ship was destroyed.
Denver report notes Dr Margaret Hie Ding Lin born Foochow China eighth woman to earn a medical degree now practicing in Chicago elected Fellow of the International College of Surgeons. She is the only woman to receive the honor.
Secretary of Commerce Jesse Jones reports private industry produces about 25 000 tons yearly. Two government plants add 30 000 tons capacity. By year end 1942 total capacity near 100 000 tons. by August 1943 about 300 000 tons. by end of 1943 total 800 000 tons.
Local draft boards will call registrants by a new seven tier plan from national headquarters. Priority goes to single men without dependents, then single men with dependents, and various married categories tied to war effort and bona fide family ties. Dependency must predate December 8, 1941, and induction not imminent.
FBI arrested 14 persons in New York and Chicago amid the Washington military commission trial of eight Nazi saboteurs. Charges target Chicago residents aiding the saboteur Herbert Haupt and others accused of assisting Nazis, with one held for further investigation. Coast Guardsman John C. Cullen reportedly encountered the landings on Long Island in June and alerted headquarters.
General Douglas MacArthur spoke for two hours to more than 100 editors in Australia outlining his views of World War II and the Pacific. The off the record session followed his arrival in Australia with a prior conference held March 23. He answered questions freely using sports terms and drew on his wartime experiences as chief of staff of the 42nd Division in France.
Roosevelt proclaims a state of war with Hungary Romania and Bulgaria after prior joint war resolutions. British submarine commander Anthony Miers sinks two ships and survives a gauntlet of planes and ships, earning the Victoria Cross for disobedience. Norway imposes fish rations as food conditions grow more acute.
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