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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
2
Allied analysts report Corregidor and adjacent Philippine forts capitulated after sustained Japanese bombardment while western forces secure eastern supply lines with Madagascar occupation.
Reports from Melborne show General Wainwright’s forces on Corregidor capitulated after intense bombardment as Allied plans push to recapture the Philippines. Meanwhile Russian advances threaten Nazi positions in the Donets and Ukraine as debated draft age changes stir Congress.
Hearlives High Peak and WV McNutt discuss war labor supply, noting 5 men and 42 others estimated to reach 17,500 by year end. They stress redirection of labor and materials for production but deny any draft or regimentation of workers.
The United States and Britain move to secure Madagascar amid fears of a Japanese coup. Vichy France hosted Japanese officials en route to Berlin, reducing opposition to Japanese seizure of the island seen as key for guarding eastern sea lanes. The United Nations would treat any French religious action as aggression, with Britain pledging postwar return of the island to France.
Fragmentary report describes Serbian Soviet allied guerrillas under General Draja Mihailovic delaying German spring operations in Yugoslavia. Fighters sweep regions, harass Nazi columns, and force transport redeployments as winter ends.
The battleships Gneisenau Scharnhorst and a third vessel were severely damaged in the English Channel by torpedo and bombing, mines and submarines, according to the British admiralty. The ships, once capable of challenging fleets, now appear limited to minimal action as repairs await.
Mohandas Gandhi reaffirms non-violence as the Congress weighs Japan invasion risk and urged mass non-cooperation. The Congress returns to Gandhi’s policy despite Nehru’s belligerent stance and critics. Britain bears blame for India’s position as the party endorses restraint and scorched earth opposition.
At Kearny New Jersey four destroyers slid down the ways in a single launching, creating a world record. The U S S Fletcher Radford Quick and Mer vine achieved the feat praised by Governor Charles Edison as a naval victory. Construction was exceptionally rapid and the ships were about 90 percent complete.
Uncle Sam calls for more food as a $17,021,090 acreage increase aims to expand the area planted to 14 major crops this spring. The plan emphasizes soil management and fertilizer use to lift yields, with input from the Middle West Soil Institutes and discussions on crop specifics in London. In other news, 17 people were killed when a United Air Lines Mainliner crashed into a mountain peak near Salt Lake City during a wind driven landing attempt amid sleet.
An American analyst reflects on May in Washington and the wartime shift from civilian comforts to mobilization. He contrasts Douglas and Canada, noting across borders interdependence, shared aims, and how U S leadership shapes price controls and materials for Britain and allies.
Brief item notes a mess hall at Camp Roberts California renaming a popular breakfast dish Free French Toast as part of wartime morale. It also records Chester Bryant of Knoxville Tennessee urging Americans and U N allies to close all correspondence with Yours for Victory in closing.
An article discusses historical control of flu and pneumonia, noting variable outcomes of early surgical operations and the impact of early treatment on death rates. It highlights the 1940–1941 autumn and winter epidemic, the role of doctors in prompt care, and limits when illness is advanced or patient age is very young.
Historical notes describe liver glycogen roles, high protein and starch diets before gallbladder surgery, and protein-rich meals reducing postoperative edema. It references JAMA findings on glycogen storage, edema causes, and the diet composition of about 50 percent proteins, 20 percent carbohydrates, and minimal fats.
Question box asks if buttermilk has nourishment and why it suits colitis diets. Answer notes zero calories in two glasses and claims it prevents intestinal putrefaction, is soft and bland and non irritant. Second inquiry asks about cure for inflammational melancholia and gland treatment. advised to consult a physician about ovarian extract.
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