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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1942
Page
4
The passage notes Congress backing a single war production command similar to Britain under Lord Beaverbrook to accelerate victory. President Roosevelt emphasizes the nation must complete the task and pledges decisive action, urging an aroused public to respond and support the effort.
The article notes Charles A Lindbergh seeks reinstatement of his commission in the United States Army Air Corps amid doubts about overcoming strong opposition. It cites Anne Lindbergh's book referencing resisting the Nazi wave and contrasts American resolve with the fall of France and calls for a fighting spirit in the U S Army.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on Betty Allen, a colorful Broadway performer, poised for a switch to film after understudying Ethel Merman in major shows. She may appear in Hollywood before 1942 and has signed by Buday DeSylva for potential screen opportunities.
President Roosevelt outlines wartime and postwar goals including crushing militarism, freeing subjugated nations, and securing freedom of speech and religion. He warns of a hard, long, costly war while pledging overwhelming US munitions superiority and a future peace. Sacrifices at home and a massive production program are required to meet these objectives.
The season saw ore transport on the Great Lakes surpass the all time record by nearly 15 million tons with over eighty million gross tons sent to smelters for iron and copper for the war effort. A New York man holds 1000 patents, but some faucets may leak.
Ruth Millett offers strategies for women to curb husbands party behavior with playful deception and social maneuvers. Examples include reintroducing old friends, introducing oneself to a flirtatious to create jealousy, and gentle pressure about priorities and responsibilities.
A condensed critique from The Evening Heroine library notes that German troops freeze in Russia as wool clothing runs scarce. It cites the American Wool Council on world wool stocks, Allied supply constraints, and looming civilian rationing to outfit soldiers and the public amid the 1942 winter.
Washington review of U S war production reveals no American figure with full authority to match Lord Beaverbrook. Raymond Clapper notes Roosevelt bears sole power to coordinate with Britain, creating confusion as agencies fray over duties and contracts.
The listing outlines NBC CBS and MBS broadcasts for Thursday evening in 1945. Programs include Americas Town Meeting, Henry Aldrich, Bing Crosby Hour, Death Valley Days, Major Bowes Amateurs, Navy programs, Variety from Ft Custer, Opera Guild, Quiz Kids, The Cadets Quartet, World War News, Lone Ranger, Kate Smith Hour, Information Please, Berle and Laughton, First Nighter, Joe Louis fight coverage, and late News and Variety. Dense with network times and program titles across New York listings.
President Roosevelt told Congress the United States must mount the largest industrial effort in its history. The target is 60 000 war planes this year and 125 000 next year, requiring up to 1 400 000 workers in the plane and propeller industries. The aviation sector already employs about 400 000, with overall industry around 89 500 000 workers.
Walter Lippmann argues the United States has solid wartime authority from Congress and the President to wage total war. He criticizes the State Department for delay and poor coordination after the Declaration of United Nations and the St Pierre and Miquelon incident.
A partial wartime text discusses air power and the United States seeking air dominance. It references withholding aircraft from allies and timing around Pearl Harbor and Axis conflict, noting limited counts of planes and strategic choices.
Jan and February special members of the local extension club gathered last Friday at Mrs. Allen Brigham’s home. The hostess presented an article on music in the home and Mrs Tebay contributed another reading. Mrs. Coddington assisted with refreshments.
Classes at Willow Lake resumed on Monday after a two week vacation. Students and staff return to the Willow Lake school for the new term, with expectations of normal schedules and activities resuming.
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