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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1942
Page
4
Wartime rationing plans grow from Sugar shortages in 1918 and Hoover’s voluntary effort. Officials argue rationing aims not to cut use but to assure continuous public supply and fair distribution across food commodities as the US supports allied needs.
An editorial argues the United States sent troops to Ulster to ease the Atlantic war effort amid Ireland’s neutrality. It says Free State Ireland blocks southern ports, while defense burdens Britain and the U S in the fight against Germany. Northern Ireland welcomes the presence, while southern Ireland remains hostile.
A Nation With Its Planes Down argues unified command could have altered Pearl Harbor outcomes. It suggests alertness and preemptive readiness might have deterred the attack, noting the Japanese likely acted on confidence of US unpreparedness and that unified command could aid wartime prosecution.
War planners push a substitute program amid hints that knitting is a waste of wool. Since World War II most knitting aided civilians not soldiers, and officials question if wool could be better used elsewhere. The public is urged to find a more productive activity before hearts are broken.
A new price framework draws fire from farmers and business leaders alike as it favors labor over farmers. Critics warn the reform may harm production costs while keeping consumer prices steady, prompting calls for revisions and broader stakeholder input.
The price control bill favors farm and labor blocs while limiting wage restrictions on business. Parity prices for wheat, corn, cotton, and potatoes rise to 1.39 dollars, 1.01 dollars, 21.4 cents, and 1.25 dollars respectively, with 110 percent parity likely. Henderson’s control over margins and licenses heightens business uncertainty as Roosevelt backs him, and debates over wage effects and inflation shape the wartime policy scene.
A rambling reflection on how old newspapers are repurposed during war and peace. It notes prints used for fires shelves packing rugs and even wad for shells while lamenting the fate of daily wordcraft and praising stubborn readers who still find value.
A compact record notes historic notes from Canton: a hatter George N Webb moved his shop to East Tuscarawas Street near the American hotel area. John Dorland a former Canton policeman dies on South Walnut Street. a western storm forecasts zero weather in northern Ohio. Roosevelt sanctions on gifts without Congress. Dr A B Walker elected Canton Medical Society president. American troops engage across the Mexico border near Ruby Aziz. Pittsburgh fire destroys a dozen buildings worth 4 million. Leonard A Baer installed as Retail Merchants board president. Tokyo warns China in Shanghai. Frank L Denny shot by bandits in East Sparta.
Walter Lippmann argues the Roberts commission exposed Americans to a doctrine of passive defense. He links denial of imminent danger to national arrogance and invulnerability myths. The piece calls Pearl Harbor a mirror of Washington and a warning to renew discipline and responsibility.
A Metropolitan Life Insurance Co report shows death rates fell to 7.4 per 1,000 among policy holders and life expectancy rose to 63.4 years in 1941. Despite an influenza epidemic and wartime disruptions, deaths from pneumonia, tuberculosis, scarlet fever, diphtheria, and appendicitis hit new lows thanks to sulfa drugs.
Damon Runyon recounts Otto Winkler a Los Angeles police reporter and publicist who died in the Carole Lombard plane crash shared in a letter. Known for kindness to stars criminals and colleagues Winkler aided many and later handled publicity at MGM for Clark Gable and others before his death at 35 leaving a devoted wife Jill Winkler.
A 1941 column argues that modern wives must be self supporting, adaptable, imaginative, and faithful to sustain a marriage amid wartime separation. It notes the shifted expectations for women and the difficulty for those unable to meet them to marry. The piece ends with a wartime descriptor and an Archbishop quote.
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