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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1942
Page
2
The column reports Red Communiques warn of grave peril as fresh Nazi harassment continues. It notes CIO president proposing a peace plan and mentions cargo planes receiving qualified approval.
Reports from the Don river front describe Soviet flank attacks across 300 miles as German pushes advance toward the Caucasus. Russian officials warn of grave peril if the Caucasus center breaks, while fifth column rings are exposed and spies are executed. Navy briefings in London say Japanese forces in the Aleutians number not more than 10,000, with three islands confirmed. Petrillo rejects Davis plea to lift the ban on new phonograph records by AFM members.
Unofficial WPB approval opens Kaiser plan to convert nine shipyards to build 5,000 100-ton flying boats annually. Plans rely on releasing engines and parts without harming war effort. Kaiser seeks Glenn Martin and Tom Girdler support as Cromwell suggests naming him air transport czar.
Philip Murray CIO president wrote William Green AFL chief proposing joint discussions on organic unity. He suggested a three member committee with an impartial arbiter to settle jurisdiction disputes between the CIO and AFL.
Roosevelt cites three causes for the meat shortage including off season demand and higher purchasing power. Four million soldiers under arms eat more meat, while Wickard suggests possible fall relief as cattle are brought in from the range, though experts doubt spring market impact.
Aviation engineers describe two super cargo planes including a 1 120 000 pound plywood carrier and a 60 000 horsepower dual hull design. The second craft is a helium lifted amphibian cargo plane with 12 fighters aboard and four wing tunnels. The Waves unit plans to enlist 10 000 women led by Mildred McAfee with officer candidates and a one month waiting period for unmarried volunteers.
Genealogist Conklin Mann reports Roosevelt is a sixth cousin once removed of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, following earlier finding that Roosevelt and Churchill are eighth cousins once removed. U S farmers sold 5.77 billion dollars of products in first half 1942, up from 4.01 billion 1941. OPS caps waste fats at four cents a pound. Britain halts pleasure driving. gasoline reserved for business use as of August 1. Maj Gen Julius von Bernauth, German tank expert, killed on the Russian front per Nazi broadcast.
Herbert Hoover and Hugh Gibson warn postwar Europe and Asia will require 30 million tons of food, with American agriculture expanding to feed allies and enemies alike. The plan hinges on bumper crops, extended rationing, and renewed foreign markets, tied to peace terms and the Atlantic charter. The piece also reflects on American history education, essential labor, Army Hour broadcasts, and wartime advertising's role in bond sales.
The President will use executive power to stabilize wages, avoiding new legislation to dodge congressional fights. The War Labor board may allow premium wages above the 15 percent ceiling in key plants, while no wage cuts are planned. The article also covers army dehydration foods, the importance of ground crews, and African camel crews supporting war efforts overseas.
Mexican motifs in vivid colors for tea towels and a panholder design. Transfer 29475, 15 cents, yields seven towel motifs and one panholder, with extra stampings usable on napkins curtains and cloths. Send orders to the listed address.
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