12 Feb 1942
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1942
Page
1
Edward Wayne reports a wartime briefing noting Allied forces rush reinforcements to the Far East battle fronts to stem Japanese advances. The article also notes renewed Nazi offensives gripping Africa, signaling expanding global conflict and intensified military pressure on multiple fronts.
Reports describe a dramatic defense of the Bataan peninsula and Manila Bay fortresses. Filipino and American forces hold on against Japanese offensives with coastal artillery and entrenched positions on Mariveles mountains. A torpedo boat skippers a moonlit attack on a Japanese warship near Manila Bay, claiming at least one sinking.
General Wavell announced that great reinforcements would arrive and urged Singapore defenders to hold the city as Tobruk did. The note suggested potential relief for Singapore or a strike at Japan’s rear, stressing that losing Singapore would weaken East Indies defense despite not signaling a definite plan.
Wartime analysis notes turning tides in Crimea and North Africa, with optimism tempered by tough realities. German counterattacks show staying power when weather favors them, while Allied advances abroad indicate a protracted, bloody struggle. Rubber shipments from the Dutch East Indies continue, bolstering U.S. reserves as Japan presses in Malaya and the Philippines.
In Washington a Portland Oregon college president Dexter Keezer and a former editorial writer were named assistant administrator of the Office of Price Administration under Henderson. Capital circles in Washington report reduced American aid to Rusela below eighty percent of promised funds.
The North Atlantic U boat raids remained severe with 16 ships attacked. 14 sunk, two escaped. Two navy tankers were torpedoed since entry into war. Neches lost 58 men, 126 rescued. Pacific losses were light, Allied sinkings outpacing Japanese by two to one.
Washington coverage details Secretary Wickard’s resistance to the farm lobby’s gravy train veto power in the price control bill. It notes White House pressure, internal committee battles, and key figures Bankhead Steagall Wolcott with backers Brown Danaher. Also mentions Wallace push for crop expansion and Lewis in CIO peace talks impacted by Roosevelt. Marshall shown in air corps uniform with aviation enthusiasm.
The guide explains how to estimate your new income tax under the simplified form and how to deduct for contributions to the Red Cross and similar organizations. It notes deductions for theft losses real estate taxes and other expenses plus details on dependents exemptions and sample worked forms.
Expensive tin now outprices common metals including copper and aluminum. Market notes say tin costs triple aluminum, quadruple copper, seven times zinc, nine times lead, and roughly two times steel, reflecting its rare supply and high demand in manufacturing.
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