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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
6
The analysis notes growing U S air and naval strength demonstrated in Pacific sea battles. It discusses the Office of Price Administration quota limiting gasoline for East Coast drivers and mentions a push for car owners to obtain extra tires.
The Diego Suarez base in northern Madagascar fell after a 40 hour assault by British Commandos and allied forces. The capture gives the UN control of a vital gateway to eastern supply routes as French outposts still hold hinterland areas. London reports the attack was planned three months in advance and contrasts with Dakar’s earlier fall.
President Manuel Prado of Peru visits the United States, marking the first official trip by a South American leader. The talks highlight growing Latin American ties and Peru’s stance against Axis influence during the war.
The United Nations test in the Australian sector shows heavy fighting as Japanese sea and air forces mass northeast of New Britain Solomon Islands and the Louisiades. In five days American warships and planes sank or damaged 16 Japanese ships, the heaviest engagements since the Java Sea clash.
The Office of Price Administration limits Atlantic Seaboard motor fuel sales to two to six gallons weekly for non essential motorists in a move toward nationwide rationing. About 10 million motorists in 17 eastern states and DC are affected with A B and X ration cards for non essential essential and unlimited use. Doctors nurses and other high travel professionals fall under X.
Directors cancelled the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago after 42 years as transportation limits threaten livestock shipments. The event, a post Thanksgiving rural gathering, drew a record 400 000 attendance last year due to its prominence across North America.
Delegates at a federal state conference in Washington warned that local restrictions on manpower construction and housing hinder war production. They urged state governments to act quickly to relieve the barriers and accelerate national war needs.
The Burma road push into Yunnan province persists despite U S air strikes that downed 74 enemy planes in a week. Chiang Kai-shek takes personal command as American bombers target Mingaladon airfield north of Rangoon to aid China, with bombers delivering 250 pound charges amid anti aircraft fire.
The Federal Reserve board issued orders restricting charge accounts and installment buying. Purchases on most consumer goods must be paid within 12 months with a one third down payment, except autos and some items. Full payment by the 10th of the month is required, or credit is halted. Expanded goods list includes autos, batteries, tires, bedding, appliances, used furniture, apparel, and more.
War department creates the army specialist corps to boost flexibility and selectees will replace draftees. Selective Service says nationals of Allied nations can join either their home forces or the U S forces, with officers from lieutenants to director general. reciprocal arrangements already exist with Canadians and will extend to other nations.
Long disagreement over route and uncertain funding push the Alaska highway project toward a two to three year timeline. Alaska officials favor a direct Washington to Prince George route, while the army and Canada prefer the Edmonton corridor linked to Canadian airports.
The piece argues Americans must make the war their personal responsibility. It recalls World War I bonds and drives, urges individual duties, civilian defense, and parades. It cites a call for religious revival and Divine guidance, praising rural newspapers as unity bulwarks and noting wartime profits and the soldier sailor motive.
Honolulu residents oversubscribed four times the islands May quota of 250000 dollars, proving grim determination to support the war effort. New York reports rationing of silver bullion for industrial uses due to rising demand.
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