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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1942
Page
2
Analysis notes a grave peril as new frank attacks harass Nazis. CIO President proposes a peace plan while cargo planes receive qualified approval. Remarks reflect Western Newspaper Union opinion in a column.
The story describes Soviet flank tactics along the 300 mile Don front as German forces push toward the Caucasus. It notes Voronezh as a stubborn anchor, warns of a risky center Caucasus break through, and reports on fifth column rings and executions behind Soviet lines. It also covers Allied pressure for a second front and navy comments on Japanese forces in the Aleutians, clarifying Dimond’s testimony and island occupancy.
Philip Murray CIO president asks William Green AFL chief to begin discussions toward organic unity. A three person committee including Murray, R J Thomas, and Julius Emspak would handle jurisdictional disputes with an impartial arbitrator. Separately beef shortages persist as Roosevelt cites off season demand and wartime consumption while Wickard notes possible fall relief.
The War Production Board weighs a plan by Henry Kaiser to convert nine shipyards into giant cargo and troop planes production sites. The project envisions five thousand 100 ton flying boats yearly, using engines and components freed from military use. WPB head Donald Nelson signals cautious support, while Kaiser seeks backing from Glenn Martin and Tom Girdler. Cromwell calls for Kaiser as air transport czar.
Washington hearing reveals two giant cargo aircraft concepts by Dr W Christmas and engineers Horace Chapman Young and Eric Langlands. The plywood carrier would weigh 1,120,000 pounds with 60,000 hp, 400 ft wings, 350 mph speed, carrying 3,000 men and 20,000 lb torpedoes. The amphibian design features a 200 ft deck, 12 fighters, 36 tons helium lift, four wing tunnels, and vacuum suction for propulsion, top speed about 200 mph.
The Navy creates the Waves as the female counterpart to the WAAC with a target enlistment of 10 000. Mildred McAfee of Wellesley College will head the group with the rank of lieutenant commander. Unmarried volunteers may serve a one month training period and married women may enlist. Waves will fill desk and administration roles to free sailors for sea duty.
James C. Petrillo president of the American Federation of Musicians refused Elmer Davie director of the Office of War Information to rescind the ban on new phonograph records or radio transcriptions for commercial purposes by union members.
New York genealogist Conklin Mann reports Roosevelt and Churchill are eighth cousins once removed, and claims the President is a sixth cousin once removed of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Farmers’ market value for 1942 first half reaches 5.77 billion, up from 4.01 billion in 1941.
Dr James Barton summarizes vitamins and their health impact citing Dr Henry Borsock. He notes vitamins are essential even without disease and outlines general daily requirements, highlighting dairy and green vegetables as key sources to prevent deficiencies.
The article explains that fat foods aid gall bladder emptying in small amounts but excess fat slows liver function, causing pain, gas, and nausea. Regular movement and deep breathing stimulate bile flow, keeping the gall bladder emptied. It lists fat rich foods and starch rich foods as examples.
A wartime column argues the tax bill is too small to fund 1942 43 war needs and inflation will worsen. It cites Leon Henderson Henry Morgenthau and Eccles warnings, notes borrowing and saving proposals, and warns of compulsory bonds and trimmed exemptions to curb dollars in pay envelopes. It highlights tax policy, price ceilings limits, and regional data on college graduates versus rural populations.
A lesson on biblical peace from Genesis 26 18 31 contrasting worldly strife with God’s abiding peace. It highlights Isaac’s patience yielding temporary human gains, the joy of fellowship with God, and the power of Christian testimony to turn enemies into friends, urging prayer for repentance and divine blessing.
Bankhage notes Education for Free Men as the 1942 American Education week theme. A bombardier spends about 36 seconds over targets using the bombsight at 200 mph. The Victory Book campaign reports a gross of 5 million books donated in five months. Indiana lists education among five large public business firms and claims schools affect nearly one third of the population daily. Buy War Bonds.
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