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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1942
Page
6
Analysis notes Stalin urging Allies to fulfill obligations. Records show US war planes supply lines and rising wages food rent and profits. Western Newspaper Union commentary reflects editor note that opinions are those of columnists and not official policy.
President Roosevelt, granted powers to halt inflation, names Associate Justice James F. Byrnes as head of the new Office of Economic Stabilization. Byrnes resigns from the Supreme Court to take the position. Leon Henderson orders rent freezes and outlines enforcement steps, while wage policy forbids decreases below the highest pre September 15 levels unless correcting inequalities.
Australian bush soldiers infiltrated and recaptured Nauru in the Owen Stanley range driving Japanese forces back toward Port Moresby. Allied air strikes reportedly forced the retreat while heavy bombers attacked Japanese shipping at Rabaul and Bougainville. Marines fortified Guadalcanal as defense around the air base strengthened.
The War Production board directs all U S distilleries to produce industrial alcohol for wartime use. About 3 percent of beverage whiskey remains in the country as roughly half of distilleries had shifted to war production earlier this year.
Soviet dispatches describe heavy Nazi pressure on the Volga front with no clear advances. Stalingrad blockhouses are toppled, and Soviet forces claim repelling five counterattacks near Moscow. Stalin urges Allies to fulfill their obligations while Shaposhnikov takes defense duties. Allied air raids in France hit Meaulte, St Omer, Le Havre as Mosquito bombers target Belgium, with fighter and bomber losses noted. A House subcommittee records show a 7.5 to 1 enemy-to-US loss ratio and praise for U S air power versus Axis aircraft.
Donald Nelson chairing the War Production Board told the House Agriculture Committee there will be enough food to eat for the duration. The committee warned that a farm labor shortage could trigger a serious shortage even as a large loan program to farmers is discussed to help expand production with tools machinery livestock and other items.
National Safety Council warns hoarding gasoline during rationing is unpatriotic and dangerous. Storing gas can release explosive vapors, risk fire, explosion, and serious injury. The only safe rule is not to hoard gasoline.
Price Administrator Leon Henderson ordered a freeze on all used tires and tubes held by owners to conserve rubber. Dealers and consumers cannot transfer used tires though sale with a car already equipped is allowed. Auto dealers may replace worn casings and recap tires for eligible customers.
Edouard Herriot the 70 year old former president of the French chamber of deputies was reported held at his chateau near Lyons after challenging the Vichy regime s push for greater Axis collaboration. He resigned from the Legion of Honor and criticized drawing France into war with the Allies, amid rumors Pierre Laval ordered his arrest to prevent abroad influence.
Citizens learned rationing was coming and the first concrete action reduces civilian meat supplies by about 20 percent. A government order directs meat packers how much to distribute to non-military distributors, signaling the start of civilian limits.
A wartime policy clash alarms Roosevelt advisers as they fear a Republican shift in the House if November results go sour. It cites three backstage causes including President Roosevelt's ultimatum style, Rayburn’s warning, and Leon Henderson’s role.
Practical advice on dough crust prevention by fat and cloth cover. Flavor tips include chili sauce on meat loaves late in baking. Use cider in fruit cake liquids and fat for removing grass stains. Butter sandwiches with hot knife. Open painted windows a few days to avoid sticking.
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