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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1942
Page
2
The document criticizes the defense effort, urging a single administrator and exposing missteps by OPM. It notes low combat production, industry readiness gaps, high profits for auto firms, costly shipbuilding, labor strikes, waste in defense housing, and flawed cantonment planning, with calls for policy changes.
Bids for housing sites surge from 13 to 24 with Mr. McAllister and Mr. Strong inspecting locations. The PBA site selection board in Washington will choose the best sites, contingent on a pending $300 million housing appropriation. Listings include 114 acres at $500 an acre near Crescent Gardens, 57 acres at $300 near Hills and Dales, and 350 acres at $350 near Waco, among others totaling substantial sums.
Bergert Realty Co offers H E and Z J Roudebush 43 acres at 367 per acre between Canton and Massillon with 18 281 total including 2 500 improvements. Leonard Agency Co for Superior Allotment Co offers 45 76 acres at 200 per acre north of Louisville Rd near Louisville limits totaling 9 152. Burt Stoner Jr proposes 43 acres at 16th St and Tremont Ave SE Massillon opposite the stadium totaling 10 000.
Nelson urges total mobilization and 100 percent war production in U S industry. He warns against civilian use of raw materials and clashes with long standing arrangements. He cites Wake Island Marines and argues postponing decisions costs lives and victory as he demands urgent conversion and shared sacrifice.
The fragment discusses the problem of industrial conversion or expansion of production of raw materials as part of a tremendous effort. It emphasizes broad industrial change and the large scale of the undertaking. The text hints at organizational or policy aspects driving major shifts in manufacturing capacity.
Washington reports the Filipino resistance shows itself in covert and open acts against Japan. Tokyo radio and captured regulations warn death for offenses against Japanese forces with hostages if the culprit cannot be found. Sabotage and guerrilla warfare from jungles threaten Japan’s war effort.
The War Department announced that American and Philippine forces on Corregidor island shot down two heavy Japanese bombers and hit others in a nine bomber attack. Casualties were slight and damage to fortifications minimal, with enemy ground activity continuing along the line.
The Red Cross reports the greatest Junior Red Cross gift from public and parochial schools as pupils in every room contributed to reach toward the $70,000 war fund. Senior campaigns continued to add by public subscriptions at official receiving stations. Meanwhile London stated Britain moved to speed American supplies by planning an all American port in Iran and naming Gen. Edward P. Quinan to lead forces in Iran and Iraq under Auchinleck.
Eighty five Canton physicians attended the Canton Academy of Medicine annual banquet at the Canton club. Michael Grady spoke as guest and Dr Henry J Schwensen became president elect succeeding Lloyd H Werley. Dr Macy Ginsburg named president elect with F M Krichbaum secretary treasurer and L L Frick librarian. A W McConkey and R M Harner elected to the board of trustees.
The War Department increased officer training for enlisted men from ten thousand to ninety thousand yearly. Induction as a private is the first step toward a commission as second lieutenant for those meeting qualifications. Secretary Stimson says about seventy five thousand officers will be commissioned this year from officer schools. Enlisted men may enter three month officer schools after four months in replacement centers or six months in the field, with emphasis on leadership over formal education. Older qualified men will be accelerated to higher ranks if they show leadership.
Europe poised for decisive action as Kaluga remains in Russian hands while Mozhaisk faces menace from front and flanks. British air strikes hit Germany's north coast, Berlin reports civilian damage and three invaders shot down. Reports say German desert fighters operate two man tanks in El Agheila Libya phase amid ongoing imperial and allied advances in Egypt.
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