19 Jun 1942
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
1
Jap naval losses off Midway strengthen U S position in the Pacific as Allied forces press oversea offensives. Terrific bombing attacks by British disrupt Nazi war effort in England amid wartime caution and union news coverage.
Adm Nimitz announced a decisive U S naval win at Midway Island, with substantial losses to a Japanese invasion fleet. Reports indicate 14 to 17 ships sunk or damaged, including aircraft carriers, battleships, cruisers, transports, and a destroyer. King hinted the battle could decide Pacific war dynamics and that Hawaii must be held at all costs. Axis submarines near the eastern seaboard are said to have been driven out into the Atlantic, while U S forces deploy V mail for faster censorship and delivery. Roosevelt warned Japan that gas warfare would invite retaliation in kind.
Japanese forces shelled Sydney and Newcastle on Australia’s southeast coast in the first sea raid on the Mainland since the war began. Submarine attacks caused minimal damage and few casualties as residents sought air raid shelters while cities were blacked out.
The world learned of the monster RAF raid on Cologne as neutral papers published German dispatches. The central district and large parts of Cologne were ruined with up to 10 000 people losing their property, and survivors faced a city changed beyond recognition. England celebrated the second front as Essen faced a follow up night raid by about 400 bombers.
Secretary Wickard warns severe labor shortages may hit rural families. He urges daughters to remain on farms to aid production for war reserves. The note underscores home front mobilization during wartime.
Libya action intensifies as thousands of tanks clash in the desert near Knightsbridge, south of Tobruk. German forces led by Rommel attack the British lines, while Nazi advances are repelled south and west of Harmat, near a critical mine field escape gap.
The House fights a nationwide gas rationing plan led by Rep Jed Johnson Oklahoma opposing the move until proof of need. A Johnson resolution directs a five member House panel to confer with the Senate on steps, while NYA faces looming cutoff as funds are debated. Food planning under War Production Board led by Claude Wickard shapes potential shifts in production and consumption, with assurances of ample 1942 supplies but possible adjustments. Undersecretary Patterson says the Army has weapons to equip all troops at home and overseas under current shipping, though more arms per man may be needed for parachute troops.
Thousands of women rush to join the WAAC as officials warn enrollment cannot exceed 500 officer-candidates this year. Training for officers is prioritized, with non-officer WAACs to follow after September. An estimated 25,000 WAACs may be accepted nationwide, leaving about 275,000 disappointed hopefuls from a 300,000 registration.
A U S treasury idea proposes deducting 10 percent of wages for income taxes at the source. Randolph Paul touts it as painless and universal, promising a simple plan with refunds if overpaid. Critics doubt passage, noting war costs and administrative burden.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.