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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1942
Page
6
Editor notes analysis of World War II events with coverage of Nazi gains in Africa and new Axis shelling of Oregon and Canada. Japanese forces secure a second Aleutian foothold as the front expands in significance.
The article notes Tobruk’s fall shifts strategic focus to the Soviet front. It cites Soviet claims of heavy fighting, counterattacks near Kharkov, and a German breakthrough at Sevastopol. It also mentions Allied aid from Britain and the United States sustaining Soviet resistance against Germany.
Reports detail an unidentifed vessel shelling near Seaside Oregon just north of Astoria with no damage or casualties. Separately Japan established a foothold on Kiska Island, with tents and minor structures visible, under foggy conditions near the Aleutians.
Judge Siddal, Atlantic City defense council chairman, says signals to Axis submarines were flashed from hotel windows along the Atlantic coast. Bunker Hill monument near Boston Navy yard is closed to the public for the duration.
The Tobruk defeat news coincides with Winston Churchill's US visit to meet Franklin Roosevelt on war conduct and outcomes. Public demand for a full war account rises as accusations of inefficiency and blunder spread nationwide.
Farm church and labor organizations led by the National Farmers Union and the AFL CIO join in a White House letter urging support for Roosevelt's parity plan to sell government wheat and corn at 85 percent of parity. They oppose a high price through scarcity concept backed by the Farm Bureau federation led by Edward A. O'Neal.
The treasury proposed to Congress a phased withholding plan starting 5 percent of taxable income in 1943, 15 percent in 1944, and 10 percent in 1945 to ease taxpayers. A 100 percent war super tax had been proposed earlier to cap individual income at 25 000 after taxes. The President said inflation controls were behind and urged splitting the bill to implement parts sooner.
The 19 year old monarch arrives with Foreign Minister M Nintchich for discussions with President Roosevelt on Yugoslavia s guerrilla war against Germany and post war lend lease plans. King George II of Greece had left earlier and Queen Wilhelmina was en route from the Netherlands via Canada.
The War Manpower Commission says six to seven million men in the armed forces by end of 1943, possibly ten million. by 1944 twenty million workers needed in war production and transport. The 1943 crop to be harvested by 12 million workers. MacLean notes 1944 high school enrollment may drop 40 to 50 percent, college 70 to 80 percent, and half the schools could close to meet labor demand.
Chinese troops repelled a seventh Japanese assault in a rough Honan Shansi border pass north of the Yellow River. With rocks hand grenades and machine guns they inflicted heavy losses on about 10 000 advancing Japanese aided by planes and heavy guns. Chinese spokesmen say a 50 mile gap remains along the Chekiang Kiangsi railway south of the Yangtze. Japanese offensive begins north of the Yellow River driving from north Henan province and pushing Chinese to the Taiheng foothills.
Secretary Wickard said if remainder of 1942 weather stays normal farm production will break all records. He reported 1943 national wheat acreage at 55 million acres and urged growers to plant some allotment in other crops due to a nearly 1.4 billion bushel 1942 wheat supply including carryover.
Cherie Nicholas celebrates cottons as the season’s star fabrics. Fresh patriotic appeal drives casual and formal wear in ginghams denims calicoes and patchwork prints. Designers showcase patchwork cottons in dresses and beachwear with light necklines, yokes, and denim outfits for sun and city.
The war bride coiffure features a rolled-back pompadour with a deep shadow wave and coronet bridal veil. Clusters of loose finger curls are arranged at the neckline to complete the feminine wedding look.
With many materials restricted, designers pivot to substitutes like silver vegetable ivory glass nuts seed shells wood string hemp rayon and reprocessed wool. These clever media become smart jewelry and wearing apparel under skilled design.
Fabrics for summer suits range from ginghams and washable gabardines in pastels to navy and black. Black shantung is a leading favorite and many suits feature short sleeves. Bell sleeves stay common on longer jackets, while thin black mesh and lace trim highlight refined daytime wear.
Women during wartime face shortages of floor coverings as Oriental rugs fade from imports. A simple hooked rug from old clothing reappears with scroll borders around flower motifs. Readers trace designs on burlap or canvas using wax crayon, then copy curves from sketches onto one inch grid paper.
An ad notes soldiers fear displays of emotion while slang labels officers as buzzards and cigars as Camels. It claims Camels lead with men in all services and offers Camel carton gifts via local dealers to send to service members with a promotional push to mail a carton.
Fashion circles buzz over new browns including ginger brown called the latest in style. Merchants showcase hats shoes dresses and wraps in warm brown tones with shantung suits in ginger brown as a top variant. Printed browns and white patterns also gain popularity.
Hats in yellow chambray are emphasized this season with quilted patterns. Flowered chintz quilted designs are also touted as smart options by milliners.
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