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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
2
Editor notes that the piece analyzes a US pledge to support a second front, the growth of the nation’s scrap rubber pile, and consolidation of US information units. The column reflects editor’s opinions as commentary from the Western Newspaper Union release.
Reports state Japanese landings at Attu and at Kiska prompted naval response while weather allowed confirmation. Also Washington consolidates information functions into an Office of War Information led by Elmer Davis to cut overlaps and direct agencies. A war conversion loan offers up to 5000 for housing war workers amid a drop in new dwellings in 1942.
In Sevastopol and Kharkov heavy fighting continues as Nazi pressure persists. Washington and London announce a US Soviet second front understanding and a lease lent pact with the USSR along with a 20 year Anglo Soviet mutual assistance accord. Naval losses show eight Japanese carriers sunk or damaged at Midway and Coral Sea, with limited American ship losses.
Chinese front reports say Japanese forces advanced 100 miles into Kiangsi province and captured Nancheng forcing Chinese to evacuate. Tsungten retaken by Chinese near midway to Nanchang, while Japanese claim occupation of Kwangfeng and severe fighting near Ning and Anyi.
Citizens rush to strip idle rubber at one cent a pound under President Roosevelt’s order. Gas stations collect scrap rubber for central points and Rubber Recovery Corp to fulfill crude rubber needs. Undersecretary Patterson says 800000 tons are needed in the 21 months after April 1 1942 versus 600000 tons in reserve, aiming to cover the gap with synthetic rubber. WPB Coordinator Newhall confirms 30000 tons synthetic in late 1942 and 300000 in 1943.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved raising telephone and telegraph charges by at least 50 percent. Sir Harry Luke resigns as Fiji governor and Western Pacific high commissioner to pave way for a younger successor. War bond heroes visit Washington to meet President Roosevelt, Mrs Roosevelt, and Lord Halifax as Congress greets them on Capitol Hill.
In a London broadcast President Eduard Benes pledges merciless justice for Nazi leaders and Gestapo SS in Bohemia Moravia after victory. Vice Premier Jan Masaryk urges obliteration of several German villages by air in retaliation for Lidice. Masaryk calls for severe reprisals.
U S chemists outline a new petroleum cracking process to boost aviation gasoline and the butadiene supply for synthetic rubber. The change aims to keep 120000 ton rubber plants running and may intensify the Tobruk battle as Rommel presses a frontal assault with American made General Grant tanks. Selective Service Director Hershey calls for broader manpower access while Congress approves higher army pay and dependent aid programs.
Washington reflects on Captain C E Rosendahl’s campaign to build a large fleet of helium filled dirigibles for anti submarine warfare and coastal defense. Blimps offer long range, observation, and potential carrier role and may push Congress to approve 72 more.
A banknote note highlights a 35000-ton battleship needing 42000 acres to feed workers moving west for Bay War Bonds. Paramarines is the Marines term for parachutists armed with knives pistols and hand grenades. WWI engine overhaul was 50 hours. modern parts allow 600 hours. Funeral charges must follow general maximum price ceilings.
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