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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1942
Page
13
The sugar panic, sparked by Claude Wickard's warning of possible shortages, drives heavy buying in soap and pineapple and prompts rationing. Stores report depleted sugar stocks with several chains limiting sales as new shipments delay for days. Independent shops report limited supplies and customer-only sales, reflecting strained distribution.
Flames swept a five story apartment and rooming house in Lynn Massachusetts today leaving 13 dead and 21 in hospitals while eight others were reported missing. Firemen battled through embers as people clung to window ledges and rescuers worked to reach those on upper floors. Cause was not known immediately.
George Unger of Edgefield reported his unfinished home entered on January 10. Deputy sheriffs listed items missing including four shirts two watches overalls .22 caliber shells a blanket sweater shoes watch cases and a safety razor.
Field Marshal Feodor von Bock, former commander on the southern Russian front, named successor to the late Walther von Reichenau. Reichenau died of an apoplectic stroke. Von Bock, long one of Hitler’s leading generals, had just been relieved for a stomach illness. His appointment comes after Hitler dismissed Brauchitsch and took personal command.
Camp Shelby Miss January 20 Ohio soldiers in the 37th division were said to have excellent health by Col Thomas L Ferenbaugh Camp Shelby surgeon with a sickness rate of half a percent last week far below the army camp average
In Mexico City on January 20 the military academy now issues graduates a diploma and a .45 caliber automatic pistol, replacing the former diploma and sword tradition. The change signals deeper adoption of mechanized warfare in the academy’s training and symbolism.
The Chicago quartermaster depot reports innovations to feed soldiers under harsh conditions. Defense ham, defense bacon, bone free beef, dehydrated vegetables, dried milk and eggs aim to store well, ship efficiently, and require no refrigeration. Trials include butter resistant to high heat and cardboard fiber containers for dry storage.
A small classified item notes listings for bassinets and bathroom scales available through the want ads. The notice invites readers to purchase these household items via the local newspaper classifieds.
Uncle Sam's paratroopers rely on compact powdered rations that cover soup to coffee, providing all needed calories in a small pocket. The concept mirrors industrial needs, as power plants and shipyards faced shortages, with reserves built by power company managers ready to meet defense demands overnight.
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