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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1942
Page
2
In a weekly analysis Edward C. Wayne notes U S morale boosted by grinding naval assaults against Japanese bases in the South Pacific while air raids on Port Darwin continue and Allied forces press in New Guinea.
Navy strikes at Wake and Marcus islands as part of a larger Halsey led offensive, with limited aircraft losses and circumspect timing to avoid telegraphing strength. Report notes blackout impact at Marcus, daylight Wake attack, and the Japanese base potential of Marcus.
Australians and Americans press near New Guinea and Solomons with relentless raids as Japan seeks Port Moresby. Bombing around Salamaua and Lae targets strengthen defense, while Port Darwin and Katherine face easing attacks in a shifting frontline. Labor unions reach wartime pay agreements limiting overtime with the 40 hour week, easing holiday and weekend work demands.
The AVG tiger fliers attacked Chiang Mai Thailand airfield and destroyed 40 grounded enemy aircraft. Squadron leader Jack Newkirk of Scarsdale died in the raid. Returning pilots report Japanese pilots were struck while trying to start aircraft.
Dispatches add to the Java Sea toll with two more four stacker destroyers lost and last heard from south of Java. Reports say Allied gains pressuring Sumatra as Curtin signals continued aid and MacArthur vows comeback with Wainwright under fire.
In Detroit a 25 year old war plant worker Genevieve Lamp faces a union charge of conduct unbecoming a member after a dispute over workload. Meanwhile the Jack and Heintz aircraft parts firm revealed large pay and bonus irregularities to workers during congressional scrutiny, with executives cutting profits and salaries to reassure staff.
In North Burma Chinese and British troops fighting to maintain a united front were temporarily split by a Japanese spearhead near Toungpoo. A Tokyo spokesman told a New York radio audience that Japan may now be considered on the defensive.
Senate Foreign Relations holds closed testimony by Stimson and Knox on a 500 million loan to China. The report notes seniority rules in the committee and quotes Connally pressing Stimson. A backroom clash between army navy and maritime interests over ship and dock control unfolds, with Joe Eastman and General Somerville involved.
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