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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1941
Page
2
An editor's disclaimer states that opinions in these columns are those of the news analyst and not necessarily of the newspaper. The release is attributed to the Western Newspaper Union.
Berlin claimed Soviet collapse near, while Moscow touted victories and trapped divisions in Ukraine. Claims of Crimea isolation and looming winter battles contrast with German reports of naval losses, Leningrad doom, and delayed Allied aid. Italian losses widen sea setbacks with British Africa Command noting over 200 thousand tons sunk and major liners neutralized.
Reports describe unrest in Czechoslovakia under Nazi control with Heydrich in charge and executions for radio listening, while U.S. policy discussions favor profit ceilings as Morgenthau proposes a 6 percent cap. The same issue notes a milestone in U.S. shipbuilding with 14 ships launched in one day and plans for 1,600 merchant vessels by 1943 to regain sea mastery.
The piece contrasts Uncle Sam's six month spending on war aid with a seven billion target, noting $190 million spent and $3.56 billion delivered or ordered. It compares past tax take, predicts higher rates, and argues that both direct and indirect taxes will rise, with local taxes also climbing and newspapers as community anchors. The article cites Collier’s poll showing support for a national sales tax.
The piece lambasts Britain for inaction since Hitler’s Russian invasion, noting limited aid and delayed Second Front plans. It discusses Anglo American leadership dynamics, Russian prospects, and oil supplies shaping the war as winter approaches, with emphasis on fuel shortages and the Caucasus drive.
A 24 page booklet explains FHA insured loans enabling families with $1500 salaries to purchase homes in the $2600 to $8250 range. It includes photographs floor plans and guidance on space saving materials wiring insulation and built in furniture. Send your order to the address provided.
A school teacher uses a nature lesson to guide children to imitate birds in time with music. All children wave their arms except Johnny who, when urged, quips that he must be a bad egg. The light exchange captures a humorous classroom moment.
Army Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard stores report Camel cigarettes as the favorite gift for service members with Prince Albert tobacco also highly favored. Local dealers promote Camels and Prince Albert tins as welcome packages from home to the troops.
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