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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1942
Page
6
Western Newspaper Union reports weekly analysis noting a Soviet counterattack in the North countering Nazi pressure around the Volga area and U S forces upending Japanese strategy in the Pacific while Chinese forces claim important victories.
Allied air action cost the enemy a transport six landing barges and likely a cruiser as Japanese shock troops landed again at Milne Bay New Guinea 240 miles east of Port Moresby and under 500 miles from Australia.
Allied airmen report RAF fighters halting hundreds of Axis troops west of El Alamein while New Zealand troops rout an Italian division on the line. US bombers hit Axis shipping at Suda Bay Crete and the Corinth Canal. British papers warn the coming battle may reverse fortunes in Russia and restore Mediterranean command.
Marine underwriters report a 5 percent cut in cargo war risk rates on certain Atlantic voyages, the first notable reduction in months. The easing follows intensified submarine activity and should boost US trade with Brazil and Argentina, where rates fell from 25 to 20 percent.
Soviet Central front armies launched a counterattack in the German held area northwest of Moscow, killing about 45 000 troops in the first 15 days and driving a Nazi salient back 25 to 30 miles. They reported 610 villages captured as Stalingrad relief battles continued in harsh conditions.
Chinese forces press a determined offensive in Chekiang and Kiangsi driving on Chusien the site of China’s largest airfield and advancing on Lishui and Sungyang while recapturing a 100 mile strip of the Chekiang Kiangsi railway. Analysts weigh Japanese troop movements potentially shifting to the South Pacific or toward Russia. Representative Sabath predicts 18 and 19 year olds may be drafted as Congress closes in January 1943.
J K Galbraith told a Washington delegation that price ceilings for hogs and cattle would remove regional and buyer class disparities. Agriculture officials consider OPA revisions with producer groups, and Wickard will review ceilings. OPA notes no steps to curb normal feeding and marketing. feeders who buy carefully may gain confidence next year.
The Duke of Kent, youngest brother of King George VI, is killed in a Sunderland flying boat crash in northern Scotland during active service. He was 39, leaving three children Prince Edward Princess Alexandra and Prince George. The tail gunner survived after being thrown clear.
A week after Brazil declared war on Germany and Italy Uruguay announced cooperation with Brazil for a common defense against possible aggression. Uruguay’s defense ministry will adopt measures with Brazil’s military authorities to enhance defense. Venezuela expressed sympathy and solidarity and said it will treat Brazil as nonbelligerent under its decree governing nations at war with the Axis.
Seven months early the 45 000 ton battleship Iowa was launched at the New York navy yard amid ceremonies. Queen Wilhelmina returns to London after a U S and Canada visit. An OPA order restricts typewriter rentals and sales from 1935 to 1915. American Bar association calls for unity and victory. Louisiana senate session erupts in fisticuffs over welfare tax funding.
Missouri representative Cannon, head of the House appropriations committee, cites war appropriations from 1940 to 1942 totaling 228 billion dollars and argues against nonessential civil government expenditures while inflation rises. He notes effects on housing and prices, and urges spending strictly on essential war needs.
Optimistic notes on Pacific war strength cite halved Japanese cruiser power and about half of aircraft carriers lost, plus swift US ship repairs after Pearl Harbor. Midway defense supports land based planes, limiting Japanese reach and enabling a reinforced Pacific fleet. The piece recalls prior silver priorities and current shortages, urging war bonds.
Guest columnists for Mr. Winchell evoke wartime humor with Joe Laurie Jr and Peter Donald assisting “Senator” Edford in a decibel meter gag. The piece mixes jokes about cremation, rich husbands, a political dinner watch theft, Cassidy in London, and a store promo where Maxie Goldberg is knocked back in line for a free pack of cigarettes.
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