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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1942
Page
1
The report outlines escalating Soviet propaganda and strikes on Nazi targets as new frank attacks surface. CIO president proposes a peace plan while government units seek common ground. Cargo planes receive qualified approval for strategic airlift operations.
Soviet troops execute flank attacks along the 300 mile Don river front as German pushes reach Rostov and toward the Caucasus. Russian radio claims 15,000,000 troops and vast matériel facing the United Nations, while warnings of danger from a center Caucasus breakthrough loom. Fifth column rings, executions follow Nazi parachute drops behind Soviet lines. In the Aleutians, officials say not more than 10,000 Japanese troops, with confirmed landings at Attu Agattu and Kiska. Pribilofs likely unoccupied.
James C. Petrillo president of the American Federation of Musicians refused Elmer Davis director of the Office of War Information to rescind a ban on making new phonograph records or radio transcriptions for commercial purposes by union members.
Philip Murray CIO president urged Congress of Industrial Organizations and American Federation of Labor to start talks toward organic unity. In a letter to AFL chief William Green Murray proposed a joint committee with an impartial arbitrator to settle jurisdictional disputes. He named a three member panel including himself R J Thomas and Julius Emspak to discuss unity.
Roosevelt cites three causes for meat scarcity: off season, higher buying power, and 4 million men under arms consuming more beef. Wickard expects potential relief this fall as more cattle are brought in, though outlook remains mixed for spring markets.
A proposed unofficial WPB plan would authorize Kaiser to convert nine U S shipyards on both coasts to produce large cargo and troop planes. The goal is 5,000 flying boats yearly based on a 100 to design. Attendees include Donald Nelson and Glenn Martin with support sought from Torgdler and Cromwell.
Washington hearings reveal plans for two colossal cargo aircraft. Dr W W Christmas outlines a 1 120 000 pound plywood carrier with 860 000 horsepower, 400 foot wings, 350 mph, carrying 3 000 men and 20 000 pound torpedo rack. A second amphibian cargo plane uses helium gas and air tunnels to lift 86 tons and 70 tons, with a 200 foot deck for 12 fighters and four wing tunnels creating a semi vacuum.
The Navy creates the Waves as the female auxiliary to the Navy parallel to the WAAC. Target is 10,000 volunteers with an initial call for 1,000 women to train as officers. Mildred McAfee of Wellesley College will head the unit with rank of lieutenant commander. Unmarried applicants must delay marriage during training. married volunteers may join. Waves will take desk and design tasks to free men for sea duty.
Genealogist Conklin Mann of New York reports Roosevelt is a sixth cousin once removed of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, adding context to royal and political ties. Marketing data show U.S. farmers sold 1942 half-year products totaling 5.773 billion dollars, up from 4.012 billion the previous year. Office of Price Administration caps waste fats at four cents per pound amid salvage drive. Britain restricts pleasure driving. August 1 fuel use limited to business and professional cars. German Maj. Gen. Julius von Bernuth killed in action on the Russian front.
Washington dispatch outlines that the President will rely on executive action to curb wages rather than seek new legislation. It notes War Labor Board limits of 15 percent over January 1, 1941 scales and proposes premium wages to prevent shortages, while acknowledging sectors like shipyards exceed the cap. The piece highlights ground crews' crucial role and Army de-hydration tests, plus overseas candy purchases and African camel crews supporting air operations.
Read as a humorous column of soldier life at camps and training centers detailing slang, nicknames, quirks, and daily routines. It notes nicknames for units and equipment, the one gallon water limit, K. P. duties, and light anecdotes about nurses, officers, and military culture during wartime.
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The article recounts the first torpedo attack by PBY flying boats in the Battle of Midway on June 3. Ensign Reid spots enemy ships, four Catalinas are sent, and pilots Red Richards Dagwood Proust Doug Davis engage transports and a carrier-like target under moonlit conditions, with dramatic gunfire and near-crippling damage then return to base.
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