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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1942
Page
2
Editorial summary notes growing impact of the Russian front as Nazi gains in Africa increase Axis influence. Mentions Axis shelling of Oregon and Canada and a second Aleutian foothold by Japan, with the analyst’s opinions presented as editorial perspective.
The Tobruk loss shifts focus to the Russian front as Soviet forces hold key positions against Germany with Allied material aid. Soviet troops repelled German attacks, crossed the Donets near Kharkov, and recaptured localities in a major counteroffensive. Meanwhile an unidentified ship shelled Oregon near Seaside and possibly a submarine. Canada reported Estevan Point shells, marking a historic coastal attack.
Japanese forces landed on Kiska in the Aleutians establishing tents and minor structures as a base less than 600 miles from Dutch Harbor. Kiska lies about 175 miles east of Attu where Japan had occupied land since June 12. Navy officials disclosed the occupation after better weather revealed the fortifications. Honolulu officials urged non essential residents to move to the mainland amid fears of a possible Japanese attack on Hawaii.
British confirm Tobruk’s fall and focus shifts to a new front. Axis forces under Rommel threaten Egypt and Suez as 25,000 British soldiers and several generals are reported captured. Churchill meets Roosevelt in the United States amid public calls for accountability.
The treasury proposes reduced withholding starting 1943 at 5 percent of taxable income, rising to 15 percent in 1944 and 19 percent in 1945. A proposed 109 percent “super tax” would cap individual income at 25,000 after taxes. The President says anti inflation measures lag slightly and favors splitting the bill for partial implementation.
The 19 year old king came to the capital by plane with Foreign Minister M Nintchich to discuss Yugoslavia s guerrilla war against Germany and post war lend lease arrangements. Earlier King George II of Greece left Washington and Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was en route via Canada.
The War Manpower Commission projects six to seven million service members by end of 1943 and up to 10 million eventually, with 20 million workers needed in 1944 for war production. Farm and school impacts are outlined as enrollment drops and potential closures, while Chinese defensive actions against Japan persist amid broader wartime pressures. Secretary Wickard forecasts a record farm output if weather stays normal, with 1943 wheat allotments set at 55 million acres and a push to diversify crops to meet supply needs.
A Western Newspaper Union piece discusses stock market inflation of 1928 29 and its impact on commodity pricing. It argues prices must rise with wages, warns of war supply costs, and suggests wage ceilings to curb inflation while highlighting the regular army's historical role and American industrial ownership and tax patterns.
The piece outlines draft changes for men 20 to 45 under new amendments. It details how 1-A and 3-A classifications move, implications for induction timing, and the Army's target of 4.5 million by January, with possible 18 year olds later. It notes political delays and expected population effects.
Judge Thomas Siddal, Atlantic City defense council chairman, accuses hotel windows along the Atlantic coast of flashing signals to Axis submarines. Bunker Hill monument overlooking the Boston Navy yard is closed to the public for the duration.
Farm church and labor groups unite to support selling government wheat and corn at parity. National Farmers Union AFL CIO Railway Executives association Catholic Rural Life and Federal Council back the plan as essential to win the war. They oppose the Farm Bureau effort to set the price at 85 percent parity through scarcity.
A patron recalls being christened by a stuttering minister and the hotel clerk apologizes after a kiss sparked a dispute. The exchange reveals a lighthearted, theatrical dialogue about manners and misunderstanding.
A light exchange reveals a husband’s limited vices as the wife notes he smokes rarely. He admits a single cigar after a good dinner, about once every six weeks, illustrating restrained personal habits.
A fervent suitor declares lifelong love to a woman and asks for belief. The maiden responds with gentle wisdom acknowledging the vast doubts that could surround such a claim.
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