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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
2
Adm Nimitz announced a decisive U S naval victory at Midway Island where Japanese invasion forces were repulsed. In coordinated action three services sank or damaged two to three aircraft carriers, damaged battleships and cruisers, with several transports and a destroyer hit.
Sydney and Newcastle were shelled in a first mainland attack by Japanese forces using submarines. The raids caused minimal damage and few casualties, with residents rushing to air raid shelters as blackout procedures went into effect.
In the desert battle south of Tobruk, German tanks repulsed by British forces near Knightsbridge as Rommel’s Axis line faltered. A heavy engagement left Axis forces pushed back west of Harmat, with British minefield defenses shaping the action and signaling a crucial moment in the campaign.
Rep Jed Johnson of Oklahoma introduced a resolution opposing nationwide gasoline rationing. The measure argues oil surplus in Texas Oklahoma and other states would hinder the war effort. Rep B M Kleberg of Texas to chair a joint committee with the Senate for action.
The House rejected abolishing the National Youth Administration while voting to end the Civilian Conservation Corps. The NYA funding was approved 118 to 62 to retain the agency and limit cut proposals to a $49.7 million reduction, shaping a smaller training program for youth.
Thousands of women rush to join the WAAC as Maj. Oveta Culp Hobby and aides fear insufficient officer candidates can be trained before September. Only about 500 WAAC officer slots may open this year, with a maximum of 25 000 WAACs and heavy testing ahead. Meanwhile Rep Adolph Sabath promotes government lottery to fund war bonds, arguing $1 tickets could raise about 875 million, versus borrowing interests.
U S veterinarians mobilize coast to coast under state preparedness committees to guard livestock from plagues as ports of entry inspect incoming animals. The effort aims to prevent disease outbreaks that historically cut meat supplies, threatening wartime food production.
The six quiz questions cover Scots meaning mickle, largest ranch, Punic wars, continual versus continuous, Whitman’s captain reference, and horse action in harness. Answers include much, Victoria River Downs in Australia, Rome and Carthage, continual means frequent repetition, Lincoln, and a pushing horse in harness.
In Paderborn Germany the Pader river is said to originate beneath a building where around 200 springs gush from under the cathedral. The city is named after the river, reinforcing a local legend about its unique source.
Gentle solution for constipation promotes bulk with Kellogg's All-Bran cereal and water. It stresses mild action on colon contents and urges medical consultation if simple measures fail. Kellogg's Battle Creek manufactures All-Bran for normal elimination with minimal laxative effects.
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