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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1942
Page
6
Edward C. Wayne argues the Java Sea clash favored Japan due to greater numbers. He notes allied coastwise shipping losses but says shipyard output increased to offset some damage.
A detailed press summary lists Allied losses from the Java naval battle. The United States lost two ships, the Houston and the Pope, likely with all hands. Britain suffered six vessels, including the Exeter, a cruiser lost after a torpedo strike. the Dutch flagship De Ruyter, a cruiser, sank after a torpedo hit. Australia lost two vessels, while Japan reportedly lost eight ships. President Roosevelt urged governors to cut highway speed limits to 40 mph to conserve tires, and many complied.
The piece details Gen. Douglas MacArthur taking command of all United Nations forces in Australia on Roosevelt's orders, with Australian government approval. It notes his transfer from the Philippines, his long anticipated promotion, and the hidden early hints of American troop arrivals amid censorship and rumor.
The piece notes heavy coastwise losses with American flag ships approaching 50 sunk in two months amid wartime Atlantic supply lines kept with Britain. Despite daily losses, shipyards in the East launched two large vessels weekly, suggesting long term merchant marine growth unless German sinking rates prove higher than U S expectations.
The article explains that war production shifts the economy from civilian competitive free enterprise to a government controlled system. It highlights 168,814 small businesses and notes 35 percent can convert to war production while 60 to 65 percent face precarious positions. William Sheperdson, headed for aiding small firms, surveys problems and outlines government support to help private effort.
London reports Hitler promising a world empire if the Axis wins the war with India and parts of the Middle East and East Africa in view. Washington notes WPB orders halt on washing machines and ironers after May 15. Detroit records American Legion resolutions urging Roosevelt to oust Hull Stimson Knox Perkins. London says the Duchess of Kent, former Princess Marina of Greece, is expecting a third child.
The war is costing Great Britain 58 million dollars per day. Farmers are urged to plant more than half again as many soy beans this year, about 9,000,000 acres, after last year broke all production records. The US Office of Education renames its publication School Life to Education for Victory.
Advertises two dress patterns 8068 for sizes 12 to 40 and 8117 for children aged 4 to 12. Describes skirt bodice collar sleeves pockets sashes buttons and dirndl fullness. Provides fabric yardage for size 14 and size 6 with material specifics and requests orders.
A fragment notes a new dress style for children featuring a long torso top echoing grown-up frocks. The playful remark highlights a fresh look for the little angel in the family.
Two brothers who look alike enroll at a school and are asked if they are twins. They insist they are not, and reveal they are part of a triplet set with the same birthday, explaining the discrepancy in their relation.
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