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 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1942
Page
2
By Edward C. Wayne United States forces report progress as air attacks target Japanese bases in the South Pacific. Allied operations continue with strikes in Port Darwin and renewed pressure in New Guinea as the war effort intensifies.
A grand naval assault hit Wake and Marcus islands as part of a broader campaign that included the Marshall and Gilbert targets. Losses were light in the Marcus and Wake strikes, while Tokyo endured blackouts and airfields and radio stations faced bombardment amid censorship and strategic reporting. Senators McKellar and Byrd pressed New Deal agencies NYA and CCC amid war needs.
Australian focus shifts to a turning point as Japanese raids on Port Darwin and Port Moresby ease, while Allied air strikes from Salamaua and Lae gain effect. Labor groups in the United States pursue overtime and holiday pay limits, with unions and leaders publicizing a wartime stance. The AVG Tiger Fliers claim a dramatic blow in Thailand, but a squadron leader is killed. In Detroit a worker charged with conduct unbecoming a union member faces internal discipline. A.J.K. aircraft parts firm reveals large profits and worker bonuses despite sweeping pay adjustments for executives and staff.
A Easter sermon on victory over death by Jesus Christ citing Mark 12 24 27 and 1 Corinthians 15 50 58. It explains the resurrection as God's promise to the living and the incorruptible body. It stresses faith in Christ brings victory over sin and death and urges personal commitment this Sunday.
Dispatches report losses in the Battle of Java Sea and partial Allied survival. Japanese pressure appears easing in Sumatra while Australian and American forces prepare a push. Prime Minister Curtin urges persistence as Allied leadership vows a comeback against Japan.
Chinese and British forces in North Burma face a fractured united front near Toungpoo as Japanese spearhead advances threaten coordination. In New York, radio reports Berlin says Japan may now be considered on the defensive, per a Japanese spokesman.
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.