14 Aug 1942
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1942
Page
1
In this Western Newspaper Union analysis, red communiques warn of grave peril amid new frank attacks on Nazis while CIO President outlines a peace plan. The piece notes cargo planes receive qualified approval reflecting wartime logistics and policy shifts.
Soviet troops launched flank attacks along the 300 mile Don river front while Moscow radio spoke of a 1942 second front. German advances pushed toward the Caucasus as Soviets warned of grave peril and fresh counter thrusts netted heavy Nazi losses. Reports also noted fifth column activities in the Don valley and debates in England and the United States over opening a second front. In the Aleutians, Tokyo claimed 20 000 to 25 000 Japanese troops but a U S spokesman said not more than 10 000 were in the area, with confirmed bases on Attu Agattu and Kiska.
James C. Petrillo head of the American Federation of Musicians declines Elmer Davis Office of War Information appeal to lift a ban on creating new phonograph records or radio transcriptions for commercial use by union members.
Philip Murray, CIO president, urged in a letter to AFL head William Green that discussions begin on organic unity. He proposed a joint committee with an impartial arbiter to resolve jurisdictional disputes, naming himself and two other leaders to form a three person panel. Beef shortages and prices were also discussed as wartime demand rises.
Unofficial WPB approval could allow Henry Kaiser to convert nine shipyards on coasts to build 5,000 100 ton flying boats yearly. Materials like engines would need clearance from military officials. Nelson signaled cooperation, while Cromwell urged Kaiser as air transport czar to speed supplies to fronts.
Senate hearings reveal two giant aircraft concepts a 3 120 000 pound plywood bomber with 400 foot wings and 60 000 horsepower and a 200 foot cargo fighter carrier. The second craft a helium lifted amphibian with four tunnels and 12 fighter flights. Waves women's naval unit plans enlistment of 10 000 with Mildred McAfee as head and officers must remain unmarried during training.
New York genealogist Conklin Mann reports Roosevelt and Churchill are eighth cousins once removed while noting Roosevelt is a sixth cousin once removed of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Market data shows US farmers sold 1942 first half products totaling 5.774 billion dollars, up from 4.012 billion in 1941. Fats are limited to four cents per pound in national salvage. Britain restricts pleasure driving. gasoline reserved for business and professional use from August 1. Maj. Gen. Julius von Bernauth, German tank expert, killed in action on the Russian front.
The piece outlines executive wage controls to avoid new legislation, noting the War Labor Board may allow premium wages in some plants to curb inflation and prevent fighter-plant migrations. It also reports Army food dehydration experiments, a shift to overseas land and air operations, and the essential role of ground crews in victory.
A home pattern feature highlights a morning glory motif for towels curtains and a white blue color scheme. It explains a towel and lotion cupboard built with plywood scallops and metal shelf supports and offers Pattern No. 202 with scallop sizes and iron transfers for sewing projects 10 cents each.
Practical advice on greasing garden shoes with neat's-foot, cod, castor oil, tallow, or wool grease stored in a warm place. Seasonal buys help budgets. drying vegetables like corn, beans, peas, squash, and fruits such as apples and berries. Onion juice added after cooking for flavor. sheets ironed weekly to prevent creases. bread stored cool in ventilated containers. rancidity avoided in lard. fish sealed by brief boiling. salt fish refreshed with sour milk. bed sheets turned when changing.
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