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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1942
Page
4
A call to mobilize American women as essential wartime resources. The piece argues women possess education, machine-age skills, and leadership capacity to expand production and moral support against fascist regimes. It urges planned use, leadership, and broader roles for women without apology for past efforts.
A columnist mocks readers clippings and fear driven opinions in a sharp era piece. He recalls February 8 1940 and dismisses sensational claims about Japan France Pearl Harbor Roosevelt and the 75 billion debt while noting the Yankees as champions last fall.
Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey warns that the focus on large sums and the budget fails to affect the war outcomes, arguing Americans must convert money into concrete action. He notes the enemy exploits financial preoccupation, while the public debate harms domestic priorities and deferments for those with dependents.
Lord Beaverbrook, a prominent British production chief, impressed Washington officials with his decisive industrial management. The article notes his bold presence, the leverage of government contracts, and the potential shift in policy bearing on wartime production. His approach drew both admiration and caution from American leaders.
Washington dispatch notes pressure on Capitol Hill to reorganize defense leadership toward a single top authority. Churchill's discussions with Roosevelt praised Beaverbrook, fueling calls to cut boards and commissions, with rumors of replacing Henderson at price control and restructuring munitions and production.
The piece muses on walking weather and the stubborn allure of walking as a pastime. It contrasts cold damp days with hot, windy, and rainy conditions, noting how weather tests a walker from head to toe. In rare moments of perfect walking, the mood lifts before weariness shatters the illusion.
The text argues war demands unity and intensive effort from all citizens. It stresses physical and spiritual development, courage, sacrifice, and loyalty. Citing ERNARD BARUCH and Wilson, it links spontaneous cooperation of a free people to wartime success and a better postwar America.
An analysis of naval weakness after Pearl Harbor notes the United States fights a two ocean war with a one ocean navy. It cites limited ships, conservative leadership, and reliance on bases while predicting future fighting units, and warns that recapture of Pacific stepping stones will demand costly blood.
A century ago editors highlighted a bumper corn crop in Sodus New York with McCormick yielding 400 bushels on four acres. Four decades back Tammany Hall leader Richard Croker announced retirement. Cleveland weather saw snow plows试 keeping streetcars moving after a day-long storm. Canton and North Lawrence chicken fighters planned an evening bout in Millport with carriages carrying men and birds departing Canton. E S Wilson was elected musical director of the Mapleton band.
The Tuscarawas Street East business block changed hands from Ford Herbruck to W 4H Clark for about 55000. The city planning commission urged straightening Fulton Road from 18th Street to the B and O tracks to remove a curve. The 8th Ohio Infantry, praised for its performance at the Mexican border, would be among the last to depart. William Arthur, formerly with Sell Horse Goods Co., bought Spanagel Leather Shop from George G Spanagel.
Ten years ago Captain Robert R. Patterson retired from the police department after 39 years of service. Henry H. Timken Jr was named assistant to the president of the Timken Roller Bearing Co. Britain and France planned to seek a five year debt suspension from the U.S. treasury. Oliver Wendell Holmes resigned as justice of the U S Supreme Court.
Professor John I. Yellett of the Illinois Institute of Technology warns that without fewer accidents in 1942 the nation cannot have 100000 fighting planes ready and 260000 tanks in motion.
A brief note records Francis Sayre, U.S. high commissioner to the Philippines, declaring unwavering resolve with the line We will fight to the last man. The statement reflects wartime stance and official sentiment in the colonial administration.
A quirky local note reports Ethel’s Black Cat incident where tarps replace pasting, leaving husband Joe with only a beer as the cost. The brief highlights a humorous domestic mishap and the lighthearted consequences.
Damon Runyon reports a humorous Brooklyn scene where Joe Turp and his wife Ethel defend a rescued black kitten named Greta Garbo. After Joe slaps Tim Grady for dragging the cat, Greta earns goodwill by purring and catching mice, while neighbors anticipate a possible Tarp house confrontation and ongoing bets.
In wartime America women are urged to join home front efforts. Each woman should budget time energy and money for defense stamps avoid waste support family in tough tasks and stay informed. The piece urges efficiency cheerfulness taxes paid without complaint and acceptance of doing a man’s job when required.
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