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
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1942
Page
2
Opinion by Edward C Wayne presented as analysis from the weekly desk. Editorial note clarifies the views express do not represent the newspaper. Released by the Western Newspaper Union.
Manila fell as Japanese dive bombers and tanks smashed American lines outside the capital. MacArthur’s forces, outnumbered and lacking air supremacy, withdrew after defending positions were destroyed or abandoned. The war department confirmed the loss but pledged continued resistance and Allied planning.
Soviet forces recaptured Kerch and Feodosya as part of a southern Crimea drive opposite the Caucasus oil region. German high command admitted the forceful landings while Stalin urged continued pressure, aiming for “Free Crimea.”
Dutch sea and air forces under Vice Admiral Helfrich inflict heavy losses on Japan in the Indies and nearby waters. Lieut. Gen. Hein Ter Poorten warns more planes and anti-aircraft guns are needed. Submarines sink four ships far from Batavia, while air units pursue tankers. Hero Lieut. George S. Welch, 23, Wilmington, Del., recalls the December 7 attack and eyes another fight.
British forces blasted a German tank sortie near Agedabia 100 miles south of Benghazi as Rommel’s surround collapsed. Nearly 100 Allied tanks and mobile artillery overwhelmed 22 enemy tanks and disabled 20 more, demonstrating Rommel’s retreat had been cut off.
A Detroit miscellany cites a Syracuse University professor who attributes Churchill’s eloquence to not having learned Latin and Greek as a boy. St Pierre Miquelon church head formally objects to Free French occupation despite 98 percent approval by locals.
In a rare display of cross party support Roosevelt gains unusual backing from Willkie on foreign policy. Willkie privately pressed Republicans to back Roosevelt against repeal of neutrality and to support war measures. Navy officials face questions on battleship value and cost as shipbuilding presses ahead amid shortages.
A column discusses civilian war costs urging restraint to save about two billion dollars yearly while Morgenthau and Byrd push for cuts. It argues Russia is totalitarian under Stalin, not communist, and contrasts this with Germany, Italy, and Japan. Includes notes on WWI criticism, tourism disruption, investment for jobs, and a satirical jab at professional writers forming unions.
The piece promotes a low calorie diet claiming that reducing to 1200 calories daily can shed about two pounds per week and restore a youthful appearance. It lists a sample 420 calorie lunch and offers a 32 page booklet with a calorie chart, recipes, menus, and a 3 day liquid diet plus guidance on gaining weight.
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.