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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1942
Page
2
The column reports on a manpower plan to draft 18 to 19 year olds to release older men for war production. It notes Willkie renewing demands for a second front. Editorial commentary reflects Western Newspaper Union analysts.
The navy released figures showing five Japanese warships and a transport sunk in a midnight Solomon Islands battle, including a heavy cruiser and four destroyers. Three Japanese cruisers were torpedoed or bombed, and 15 aircraft destroyed, while three American heavy cruisers Quincy Vincennes and Astoria were reportedly sunk in August. Guadalcanal saw reinforcements for both sides as fighting for air and land control continued.
Willkie, after a 31,000 mile aerial tour of 14 countries including Russia and China, reiterates demand for a second front in Europe. He reports to President Roosevelt on meetings with Stalin and Chiang Kai-shek and argues the United Nations will defeat the Axis and Germany cannot crush Russia. He defends his non military role in proposing ideas to shorten the war and reduce casualties.
The National Industrial Conference Board forecasts 62.5 million Americans employed across all sectors by December 1943. Current figures stand at 57.7 million with a steady upward trend, a 4 million rise in 12 months and 10 million added since the defense program began in 1940.
The nation moves to a swift draft via Roosevelt’s recommendation to lower the minimum age to 18. General Marshall envisions an 18–19 year old contingent aiding a target of 7.5 million by 1943, with about 2 million in the 18–19 bracket and 100,000 becoming 18 each month next year. Some older inductees may be discharged as the force expands.
President Roosevelt framed a wartime manpower program urging 18 and 19 year olds be drafted and warning compulsory allocation to war industries may be needed. He proposed freezing workers to their jobs and using older workers, disabled people, and women when possible to conserve labor for the war effort.
Report outlines Hitler’s new Continental strategy focused on consolidation and defense on the Soviet front. Attacks near Stalingrad and Mozdok appear minor against months of Soviet combat, while the relief army advances from Stalin grad northward. American tanks aid the Reds as they push toward Grozny oil fields.
The aeronautical chamber of commerce reports monthly production near 5000 planes and a 1942 output of engines propellers and aircraft valued over 4 billion dollars. It notes what was once a year’s combat plane production is now produced in a single week and that new models improve range speed and payload. The government starts mandatory tire limits and ration controls with penalties and IVtions to prevent fraud. The tire buyback aims to boost stockpiles by up to 5 million units and uses American Railway Express offices for collection.
Attorney General Biddle frees 600000 Italian nationals in the United States from enemy alien stigma while German and Japanese aliens remain subject to internment. Italians are praised for loyalty since Pearl Harbor, though new rules allow internment if found dangerous or disloyal.
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, announced at the convention in Cincinnati a broad push to organize agricultural labor. He claimed millions remain to be organized as dairy workers and others seek independence, though past dairy union efforts faltered.
In Edinburgh Churchill declared the United Nations have built up striking power in the last two months. Some observers see his remark as signaling an early second front. He described the war as reaching a stern and somber moment.
Secretary Wickard warns the war world will face a growing food shortage unless farmers gain more machinery and labor. He cites army consumption, ally needs, and occupied regions plus dairy herd losses in the Chicago milk shed. Navy photo policy shifts to widespread war imagery. Senate leaders Barkley and McNary share mutual respect despite ideological differences.
A market interview defines nine million big industrialists as owners of U S incorporated industries who fund and direct war production. It notes 1940 dividends total 4 15 billion with 47 percent to under 5 000 incomes and argues wealth growth raises national prosperity. It highlights Army Air Cadets near the speaker’s town and recalls Ypres defense and Stalingrad. It ends praising American insured citizens and wealth creation over wealth destruction.
In Vichy France a de facto liquor ban leaves half a million cafes short of stock and triggers closures. Saloons face runs when any limited liquor arrives, signaling a broad commerce crippled by shortages. In Miami Albert Capone seeks surname change to Rayola for his family, citing child welfare.
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