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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
2
The column profiles a major Allied air offensive against Cologne and notes intense combat in Kharkov draining German reserves in Ukraine. The piece carries an editorial disclaimer attributing opinions to the columnist rather than the paper.
Reports describe a mixed propaganda and military push as U S officials visit London to plan non stop bombing of Germany while heavy attacks hit Cologne. The RAF unleashes a two night four figure bombardment, with 4230 British bombers and 6 million pounds of bombs devastating the industrial city. Australian front sees renewed exchanges as Allied planes strike at Rabaul Lae and Tulagi.
The Kharkov front reports say German reserves were diverted from Rostov and repulsed in counterattacks with heavy losses. Soviet communiques claim 75 000 German casualties while another puts captured or killed at 90 000. Mexico declares war, nine Caribbean and Central American states join the axis conflict, and Mexico moves to suspend constitutional guarantees as defense councils mobilize forces.
WPB Automotive Division Chief Kanzler urged nationwide rationing to ease rubber and parts shortages but Board Chairman Nelson cited administrative hurdles delaying any start before July 1. OPA reports new car quotas at 40,000 plus carryover from March to May.
Department of agriculture experts estimate winter wheat output in the nine major states at 436,305,000 bushels. A deferred payment plan for the three year crop insurance contract allows annual installments of the premium, starting at harvest time this year.
A hobby note invites crafters to order a pattern with complete directions for decorative items. The pattern is priced at 15 cents and requests readers send their orders to the given address.
Army Navy Marines and Coast Guard service stores show Camel as the favorite brand. Camel cartons are a popular gift for service members and local tobacco dealers feature Camel cartons to send to men in the armed forces anywhere.
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