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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
2
Allied forces tighten hold on eastern routes with Madagascar occupation. Editorial notes that Corregidor and other Philippine forts capitulated under sustained Japanese bombardment while Allied control of Madagascar helps safeguard supply lines.
American forces led by Lieut. Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright surrender Corregidor and other Manila harbor forts after a month of heavy air and artillery bombardment. Washington confirms capitulation terms as Japan’s fleet shifts toward new targets in the Pacific.
British troops land on Madagascar to forestall a Japanese coup, with the Vichy regime hosting Japanese officials en route to Berlin. The United States says the move shows sympathy, while Britain vows to restore the island to France after the war. Meanwhile Soviet fronts push toward final defeat of Hitler as Timoshenko’s forces advance in the Donets and Caucasus region. Congress resists lowering the draft age, debating pre draft training for under 20 and broader manpower limits as War Manpower chief McNutt cites no draft or worker registry plan.
Kitchen comfort and spring menus focus on quick, oven light meals using the broiler. Lamb shoulder chops, steaks, ham, and young chickens shine, with tips to heat the pan and oven together to save energy. Also guidance on refrigerator care, defrosting, and simple, specific recipes like Broiled Shoulder Lamb Chops with tomatoes stuffed with lima beans.
A weekly menu lists broiled shoulder lamb chops with lima beans in tomatoes hashed brown potatoes Bran sour cream muffins and butter. Includes wilted lettuce salad frozen prune whip coffee tea milk and a recipe is given.
Lynn Says advises keeping kitchens well ventilated to reduce cooking fatigue. Open upper windows to improve airflow and prevent drafts. Use an electric fan above the stove to push warm air out and combine with a window fan. In some kitchens a chimney flue fan is practical for venting heat.
A collage of aphorisms quotes on manners from Addison La Rochefoucauld Emerson and Hall. It reflects on natural behavior social perceptions and the value of goodwill over ostentation.
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