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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
2
In a wartime analysis, the weekly note reports a major air assault on Cologne and describes heavy combat in Ukraine as the Battle of Kharkov drains German reserves, highlighting the strategic intensity of Allied air power and Soviet engagements.
London reports the initial UN push against occupied Europe as propaganda and heavy air raids. U S officials arrived in London to plan strikes, while Cologne endured a massive RAF bombing, and Allied forces prepared to land in France. Simultaneous air battles continued on the Australian front with raids on Rabaul Lae and Tulagi.
Russian communiqué reports the Kharkov campaign forced German counterattacks and diverted at least 36 divisions from a Rostov offensive. It claims 25,000 Russian losses and 75,000 German losses, and states Kharkov actions aimed to forestall a Nazi blow rather than seize Kharkov itself. Mexico moves to war, Latin American states align. Mexican senate authorizes suspension of constitutional guarantees.
WPB official Kanzler argues nationwide gasoline rationing could relieve rubber and auto parts shortages. Board Chairman Nelson cites administrative hurdles delaying any rationing before July 1. OPA reports 40,000 new car ration quotas plus carryover from prior months.
Department of Agriculture experts estimate winter wheat production in nine key states at 436,305,000 bushels. A deferred payment option for the three year crop insurance contract allows annual installments, aligned with harvest time, for this year’s wheat growers.
The article describes Rommel leading German tanks in a fierce Libyan desert push toward Egypt and the Caucasus region, with Allied resistance as armored clashes intensify near Tobruk and the front lines. It also notes US Navy Gulf Sea Frontier creation, blackout orders along the Gulf Coast, and gas mask distributions amid rising threats. Additionally, US measures include Louisiana shipping precautions and Small Business legislation to aid war contracts and wartime clinics.
A wartime address contrasts the battle front with the home front, urging equal sacrifice by farmers and workers. It argues for fair wages, rationing, and shared burdens to defeat the enemy, warning against favoritism and labor racketeers. An anecdote about railroads under McAdoo highlights wartime efficiency.
The testimony warns that if earnings stay high while wartime output stays tight, inflation could explode. Taxes and savings leave 86 billion spendable, but only 69 billion consumer goods are available, a 17 billion excess to be tamed. Next year purchasing power could triple with scarce supplies, requiring strict government action such as rationing and price ceilings.
Reader's Digest cites Alan Devoe saying a single pair of flies can produce trillions in 8 to 10 weeks. An egg hatches in 24 hours and adults arise in under 10 days. females lay 100 eggs every 10 days for nine generations. He urges continual control with swatters sprays and fly paper.
Army history notes the visor lift as a famed salute across services. Camel cigarettes remain the favored brand in Service Stores with Camel cartons popular as gifts for military personnel. Local dealers ship Camel cartons to service members nationwide.
A quotation attributed to Jean Paul Richter states that surrendering the smallest part of a secret abandons control over the rest. The line cautions about the perils of sharing even minor information.
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