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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1942
Page
3
The German high command claims capture of Sevastopol, signaling a shift toward the Caucasus. Russian reports note intense street fighting, renewed push near Kharkov, and high casualties on both sides as Kalinin assures the end of Hitlerism is near.
The Tobruk collapse alters views of the Libyan campaign and warns that Germany and Italy remain active. The piece argues against overreliance on propaganda and stresses the need for guns planes and trained manpower, noting scarce resources and ongoing sacrifices. It also critiques fair cancellations and gasoline rubber drives while questioning wartime fiscal policies.
Three men were killed and two injured in an explosion at a unit of the Liberty powder plant near Uniontown Pennsylvania. Officials said the blast occurred in one building with other structures undamaged. The plant is a division of the Olin corporation.
A major Axis victory at Tobruk signals a shift in wartime strategy across Europe and Africa. British and Allied defenses falter as Rommel’s 21st Panzer division drives to the Egyptian frontier, threatening Suez and renews calls for a strategic leadership shakeup amidst ongoing global conflict.
Chinese forces hold about 50 miles of the Chekiang-Kiangsi railway as Japanese efforts to close the gap from both ends show no substantial progress in four days. Eastern Kiangsi bears the main fighting, with five weeks of steady advance giving way to a bitter stalemate. The Chinese report heavy losses for the invaders but no Japanese gains since June 18.
Secretary Hull sent a message to Vyacheslav Molotov praising Russia's gallant resistance to Germany on the first anniversary of their war. He expressed confidence that within another year the aggressors would learn that they cannot escape consequences of acts causing human suffering and destruction.
Forecast calls for cooler tonight with temperatures below normal from this afternoon through Tuesday forenoon. The longest day brought pleasant June conditions with 60 to 79 degree readings and light showers at midnight. Monday expected to mirror the pattern with around 70 degrees in the afternoon and a cool start.
Chairman Cannon and two Appropriations Committee members rejected reports that the panel would add provisions in the OPA appropriation bill to curb Leon Henderson’s appointive powers. The denial came on the House floor after published accounts of the plan circulated.
Rich McMellan reports from Cairo on why the Libyan campaign ended in setback. British command hesitated to counter attack and relied on shorter range guns while Germans used longer range 88-millimeter anti tank fire. The result was steady withdrawal from Tobruk amid coordinated German assaults and minefield tactics.
Pierre Laval told French listeners that France must join the new Europe or be cheated, arguing Germany makes sacrifices for a future order. He urged French workers to go to the Reich to secure the release of French prisoners, appealing to workers for France's sake.
Germany published the names of the Czech patriots alleged to have assassinated Reinhard Heydrich. The pair are Jan Kubis and Joseph Gabcik, both 29 and 30, said to have been dropped by a British plane near Pilsen on December 28 and aided by Czech families.
Mrs Mary Peene Stilwell aged 83 mother of Lieut Gen Joseph W Stilwell chief of staff to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek died after a 10 day illness in Yonkers New York.
Honolulu dispatch reports Lt Gen Delos Emmons chief of Hawaii forces urged all non war work civilians to evacuate immediately. He warned against false security after Midway defeat and said Japan would regroup and strike Hawaii with renewed force.
Two 12 year old boys Salvatora Saulis and Jerry Wedge were picked up by police after trying to steal a small boat and claiming plans to reach Chicago's navy pier. They intended to steal a torpedo boat and sail to Tokio, with a long knife found on one boy described as for “cutting up Japs.” Police turned them over to parents.
Madeline Webb, 29, a model who rose from a small town to New York’s acting scene, left for prison to begin a life term for participating in the murder of Mrs Flora Susan Reich, a wealthy refugee.
New York AP report says the executive committee of the Federal Council of Churches urged churches to welcome men and women of all races into membership, stating all should be warmly welcomed.
The communique reports Japanese landing forces advancing 275 miles along the Aleutian chain toward Alaska and establishing positions at Kiska 585 miles from Dutch Harbor. Army airmen claim a cruiser sunk a transport near Niska harbor as weather and distance constrain operations.
A daytime air raid drill in the Boston area halted traffic and sent about three million people to shelters. The surprise test covered four cities and towns, affecting workers, students, shoppers, and commuters in a region of dense population.
The White House said Roosevelt and Churchill are conferencing day and night with military naval and air experts from both nations. Presidential Secretary Stephen Early refused to reveal specific details of the discussions.
Washington AP reports a complete WPB reorganization with top official reshuffles. William H Harrison moves to the War Department, while Nelson and service chiefs of staff will seek closer coordination to flex war output to changing military needs.
DETROIT AP reports Charles A Lindbergh has leased a Bloomfield Hills estate and plans to move with his family this week. He serves as aeronautics consultant to Ford Motor Company after the United States entered the war.
Japanese diversion attacks hit Estevan Point on Vancouver Island and Seaside Astoria area on the Oregon coast. No casualties or damage reported though shells and missiles caused alarms. Canadian and American forces mounted a rapid hunt for the submarine identified as the likely attacker.
The Senate unanimously pass and sends to the House a bill to authorize benefits for civilians injured or killed or captured at military installations outside the United States. It also approves immediate redrafting to remove provisions for civilians hurt by enemy attacks on U S soil.
Washington The Senate voted to exempt school teachers and staff of educational religious philanthropic and cultural institutions from the Hatch Act which bars political activity by government employees.
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