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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
2
Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrives in Washington for urgent talks with President Roosevelt. Officials say the discussions center on rapid war decisions and the possibility of a second front in Europe, with no diplomatic triplums noted in the visiting party.
Mrs Elizabeth Fidler Dorsey 65 of Barboursville a former teacher in four West Virginia colleges died last night in a Charleston Hospital after an operation She taught at West Liberty Glenville Fairmont and Morris Harvey colleges Arnold Knapp of Charleston daughter
The article outlines Japanese readings on Allied bomber command and Chinese positions, noting Manchuria’s force of 38 divisions and about 660000 men, plus anticipated actions toward Siberia. It mentions Japanese navel and air force strength and assesses Western delays, while describing Japanese advances in southeastern China and toward Fukien with columns from Kwangfeng and from Shang toward Amoy.
The article states United States Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson declared the West Coast safe amid wartime defenses. It notes Allied strategy updates, with the Army and Navy reducing seaborne threats to establish air and weather stations and patrol bases in the Aleutians region.
An Ankara dispatch says B 24 bombers attacked Ploesti refineries and the Odessa harbor as part of a broader American raid plan aimed at striking German forces around Sevastopol and Inkerman. Four bombers made forced landings in Turkey and others reportedly landed in Egypt and Syria.
A senate agriculture committee member charged that the four largest rubber firms are hamstringing the production of certain synthetic rubbers. He claimed their stated aim is to keep the rubber market for themselves as a selfish motive.
In the senate a bill to create a Rubber Supply Agency would oversee the production of synthetic rubber from agricultural and forest products chiefly wheat. Chairman Falmer of North Carolina introduced a companion measure in the House Agriculture Committee.
A garbled report mentions Allied strategy against the Axis, a rapid naval buildup, and a proposed $1 billion expansion program approved by the House. It notes expectations of a fast parallel fleet creation and UN shipping implications, with references to Roosevelt era leadership and allied offensives.
Debates over postwar refunds outline how profits tax proposals may alter repayments to citizens and corporations. Officials note potential tax shifts could affect war production incentives, with figures estimating large refunds and sizable revenue impacts for governments and industries.
The Truman committee publicized criticism of Nelson and Reed amid probes into war production. It faulted Reed’s handling of private industry and warned against letting industry leaders influence policy. The report cited shortcomings in copper, lead, and ore efforts and noted some industry leaders deserve credit for public service.
The report states American and British air forces attacked two Italian battleships en route to a major British convoy. Bombers scored direct hits, forcing the Italians to retreat. Anti-aircraft fire was minimal and one enemy aircraft was shot down before all planes returned safely with no personnel casualties.
The industry’s war council heard favorable reports but cautioned that full gasoline rationing data will arrive at midyear. Henderson warned most rubber stock is tied up in tires and driving must drop to prevent drastic highway reductions. Newhall urged scrap rubber drives, noting no spare rubber exists for nonessential tires. Senate clash over rubber policy continued with Sen. Thomas presenting new evidence.
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