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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1942
Page
3
Editor notes US naval strength rising as Japanese declines loom. Russ says Nazi threat to Caucasus is being smashed. Arthur encircles Japanese in New Guinea in fresh developments. Western Newspaper Union.
Reports detail a three day naval battle near Guadalcanal with heavy Japanese losses including battleships cruisers and destroyers and American ships sunk. Vice Admiral William F. Halsey leads a bold action as Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan is killed. General MacArthur's aircraft credited for spotting enemy concentrations and aiding the victory.
Allied forces led by General MacArthur press toward Buna as bombers strike Lae Sala maus and other targets while eight Japanese warships approach Buna. In a running engagement two ships sunk and a destroyer damaged as the flotilla evades pursuit. Evacuation fears rise for the Buna garrison.
President Roosevelt ordered three weeks starting December 11 for registering youths who have turned 18 since June 30 and continuous registration for those who reach 18 on or after January 1. The proclamation praised the program as guaranteed to insure victory.
Russian forces launched a fierce assault in the Ordzhonikidze area destroying about 5,000 German troops and capturing 140 tanks, 70 guns, 2,350 trucks, and 1,000,000 rounds. German efforts near Tuapse and Stalingrad remained repelled as winter pressed on.
Allied forces close in on Tripoli from east west and south as Montgomeries Eighth Army presses Rommel in Libya and American British units push into Tunisia. French North African troops aid from the west while paratroops seize key airfields in Tunisia.
Pierre Laval could now write his own tickets as he gains formal power under Petain. Observers see him shaping policy for greater collaboration with the Axis while Darlan in Algiers shifts to the Allies, marking a major realignment in North Africa.
President Roosevelt described the war as turning point and praised American victories in Africa while rebuking political critics. He admitted pressuring disclosure of a carrier sinking before the election, saying delaying the news could invite charges of suppression and provoke protests from admirals over information leaks.
Excess demand by American Expeditionary forces in North Africa led to a 25 percent cut in gasoline allotments for motorists in the Eastern states. The OPA rationing change, not affecting the Middle West, lowers East Coast fuel to three gallons per A coupon from four, saving about 20,000 barrels daily.
Three leaders Glicherie Moraru Stefan Opreanu and George Zanfer face charges under the Foreign Agents Registration and Espionage Acts over a scheme to move exiled King Carol I of Romania to the United States and launch a Free Rumanian movement. The plan involved nearly 80 million in frozen Romanian funds held by the U.S. treasury. Meanwhile the light cruiser Boise after repairs in an eastern shipyard recalls a Guadalcanal battle in which she helped sink six Japanese warships and fired over 1000 rounds in 27 minutes as navy officials discuss returning to war readiness.
Washington announces that the United States will finance rehabilitation of key Mexican rail lines to speed wartime shipments. The government will cover costs for materials equipment repairs and ongoing maintenance.
The piece outlines a WWII civilian meat ration plan with a 24 billion pound yearly supply and a 3.5 billion pound civilian deficit. It lists weekly allowances by age, stresses bone in fat on measures, and promotes extending meat via stuffing stews and versatile dishes while prioritizing soldiers and allies. It also provides a liver recipe and tips for nonmeat meals when meat is scarce.
Mrs Rosa Statesman reports the wedding of Betty Trefz and Raymond Able at the Marshall Methodist church. Local families share Sunday dinners and visits, with guests including Clayton Marrs Stark Biggs and others. Health notes mention a heart attack for J F Marrs and Dr Rogers called for Mrs J Marrs.
Mrs Florence Beabout of Joliet visited the Beabout family and her son Harold Beabout this weekend. Mrs Chloa Curtright visited cousins in Cloone and Mrs Margaret Beabout visited Casey with son Lester Beachout. The Jolly Home Makers clubheld an all day meeting hosted by Mrs Hester Phillips with election of officers: Margaret Beachout president Hazel Wurst vice president Hester Phillips secretary treasurer.
The Thanksgiving Lesson Sermon in all Christ Church Societies centered on praising God with thanks and includes biblical citations from Psalms Malachi and text from Science and Health. It emphasizes fervent prayer for grace and steady growth in patience meekness love and good deeds.
Shaffner, Mrs Myra Hughes, Mrs Nettie Bésbout, Mrs Adda Hurst, Mrs Etta Shaffner and others were mentioned. Silas Elledge and Elmer Phillips attended the dinner.
The daily care of clothing, such as always hanging up garments and making minor repairs without delay, is essential if clothes are to wear well and remain attractive.
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