13 Mar 1942
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1942
Page
1
Raleigh Cigarettes announce a large weekly jingle contest with one hundred thirty three prizes each week and promotional advertising in the newspaper.
Constipation causes stomach upset and bloating while lazy bowels fail to move. Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin eases discomfort, wakes up intestinal muscles, and offers a agreeable taste for adults and children alike.
A fragment cites Seneca noting a judge who decides a case without hearing the other side cannot be considered just even if the ruling is fair. The line reflects a critique of unilateral judicial action and emphasizes due process.
A reflective note cites Sidney Smith on grief, stating every major sorrow casts twenty shadows most from one’s own actions, framing inner causes as self made.
The piece notes Roosevelt and Churchill warnings about Pacific reverses as Japan makes three simultaneous landings on Java. It reports Dutch American British Australian forces meeting the invaders, losses for Japan, and the extensive central landing. It also mentions Sir Archibald Wavell’s removal and Dutch command consolidation, plus civilian departures.
The Roberts report triggers a public court martial for Admiral Kimmel and General Short over Pearl Harbor blame. Both officers seek retirement with a $6,000 life salary but face no full wiping out of sins and potential separate trials by military and naval authorities. The timing remains uncertain.
Readers learn that as espionage hunts intensified, California's 93,000 Japanese residents including 33,000 aliens faced relocation pressure. Some states resisted, Utah offered to take 3,000, while Midwestern states largely did not want them.
The Nichi Nichi warns of a planned American attack on Japan from the Aleutians while Japan claims a southern assault was repelled. Reports note tin can recycling advances in Washington and Corrigan’s return to flight duties. Sweden’s war entry possibility looms amid major exercises as Britain and the U S ponder a Norway invasion. The duke of Windsor returns to the Bahamas after a stated satisfactory defense aid conference.
Frontline fighting along the Bataan line shows five mile averages gained by MacArthur’s troops. Pillar recaptured and lines shifted near Bagac. Observers note ongoing forays keep Japanese forces off balance as U.S. and Filipino troops press the drive.
In the Railroad Retirement building the Cold Climate Clothing and Equipment unit is drafting specs for military skis goggles boots and high pressure stoves for winter mountain warfare. The team includes Bestar Robinson Robert Bates and William House.
A schoolboy s playful piece describes a cow as a six sided mammal with a tail and brush to keep ies away from milk. It humorously notes the cow s milking setup, smell, appetite and moos to signal hunger or fullness.
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