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Show TUB SAUNA SUN. SAUNA, UTAH CHINA FRONT: WEEKLY Washington, I). C. Portrait of a Newt pa per Reader Mumbling to Ilimself: Get the editorial writers sore and they perform at their sootiest. They hit glory on their pieces on the Nazi inhumanities at Lidice. Now they show their teeth again, hooraying Pres. Roosevelt for naming a military board to try the eight Nazi saboteurs . . . Hitler will let out his customary howl about our uncivilized methods, but how can he expect us to hear him? He lost his right to squawk at Lidice . . . Anyway, what did his chumps hope for in case they got caught with trunks full of explosives and bribe money? A scolding? Another thing how did the Reich act when a bomb went off under a Munich rostrum a few minutes after Hitler minced off it? The Gestapo lured two Britishers over the border to pin it on them. No crime was ever proved against the prisoners. They were just executed to give Hitler a cue for another tantrum . . , Most of our senators and congressmen in Washington are honest men. Good Americans, reliable citizens. The few legislators who are busy calling their critics smear artists have good cause to worry . . . Election isnt far off, and their critics are giving them insom-Jii- a , . . These worried congressmen call their exposers Communists . . . Hmf! . . . Their most persistent critics are Raymond Clapper, Time magazine, the conservative N. Y. Times and the arch Republican N. Y. Herald Tribune. And 95 per cent of the newspapers in America . . . What some congressmen call Communistic propaganda is actually their voting records and speeches from the Cong. Record. Once a ball player gets Into the big sugar he gets unpopular in the Ruth used to take press boxes. rides when he bickered for a heavier wage. DiMaggio was assailed also for trying to do better. The latest patsy is the Red Sox star, Ted Williams . . . He got fed up with the hoots of the bleacherites and let them know it. For just losing his temper he was practically outlawed . . . Why shouldnt he blow up? Others do, and nobody considers them criminals . . . Actors in night clubs carry on steady warfare with the crude ad libbers, but they get cheers when they fight back ALEUTIANS IMPORTANT Behind the army-nav- y attempts to blast the Japs out of the Aleutian islands is more than natural antipathy to having an enemy on American soil or the fear of an invasion of Alaska. These are important. But, . . Nazi Steamroller Pushes Soviets Back In Struggle for Control of Caucasus; Government Wheat Sells for 83 Cents; Wage Pattern Set by Ruling on Steel thr nr tbo ( In the r express (FIDITOKS NOTE Whca pinion lams. Western Newspaper Lnlsn's new analyst sei not necessarily ( this newspaper.) Released by Western Newspaper Union. in ad- that ever since Pearl Harbor there has been an honest difference of opinion among U. S. war strategists as to whether we should concentrate on fighting Japan in the Pacific or Hitler in Europe. At one time, shortly after Pearl U. S. naval advisers Harbor, high-uworked out an elaborate war plan, which is no longer a secret,, for concentrating almost all our naval strength in the Pacific and making a direct attack on the Japanese islands at a time when the Japs had their lines dispersed to Manila, Singapore and the South Seas. But the plan meant leaving the Atlantic coast relatively unguarded, also virtually abandoning convoys to Britain and Russia. In the end it was decided that the Russian front was and must be supplied at all costs. The wisdom of this decision seems to have been borne out by subsequent events. HOUSEHOLD Doolittle Sequel dition, events in Egypt may mean that more than ever we shall have to use these vital stepping stones of the Aleutian islands to carry the war to the heart of Japan. To get the full significance of the picture it is necessary to recall Ever since the attack on Tokyo by Brig. Gen. James H. Doolittle and his squadron of American bombers, Japanese objectives in China have been the seizure of areas from which United States bombers might strike again. Thus when Generalissimo Chiang battered armies acknowledged the loss of Wenchow and seaports in southern Chekiang province, after steady withdrawals from strategic points in the area, another air threat to Tokyo had been removed. Bravely, however, a Chinese official spokesman pledged that with increasing air support from the United States, the Chinese army would intensify its counterattacks ' and would immobilize more Japanese troops in China than ever before. Elaborating on Chinas view of the war and her role of tying up large numbers of Japanese, the spokesman said both Germany and Japan were now making desperate bids, as they must score certain successes this summer in order to sustain a long war against the UnitKai-she- Ju-ia- n, Kiangsi-Fukien-Chekia- ed Nations. p Japs Worried. However, those who urge the war in Asia have persisted, and their argument has been strengthened by recent developments. One is the fact that the Japs, obviously scared at the prospect of a second front in Asia, are fighting feverishly to clean out the Chinese before China gets important help from us. Fear of a second front in Asia also was why the Japs nipped part of the Aleutian islands. Main development, however, was the defeat at Tobruk and the serious Nazi threat to the entire Near East; for if the Near East falls, with its vital supply route opened by American railroad engineers from the Gulf of Persia to the Caucasus, then it may be absolutely imperative to open new supply lines to Russia via Alaska and Siberia. And, even more important, the entire focus of the war, so far as the United States is concerned, may turn to the Far East; for, if Hitler secures the oil of Iran, Iraq and Mosul, it may be the wisest strategy to knock Japan out of the war first because the Nazis will have the resources to continue for a long time. all-o- ut Maybe baseball wouldnt be such a dull business if they let a few more tempers loose. There are too many coppers running the game , . . Football coaches get all heated up, telling their players to go out and fight. In baseball, apparently, the athletes are instructed to go out WIIAT IS AN EXPERT? there and remember the customer is When Federal Communications always right. Not over at this deskl Chairman Lawrence Fly appeared before the house interstate comHolly woodites are going into the merce commission recently, he was army and navy just like other asked by Representative Clarence Americans. Remember all the h Brown of Ohio: in congress when it was said What is your definition of an exthe actors would rate deferment? pert?" . . . Movietown was recently critiWell, replied Fly, I once heard cized for making films about the an expert described as damned war. Now Variety complains be- fool away from home. any cause they dont make enough war Do you pick your experts at the films. Ho, humph! . . . The dimout FCC on that basis? inquired Condoesnt mean much to New Yorkers, gressman Brown. but it robs the visitors of the thrill No, said Fly. We generally of seeing the Incandescent Belt at take them from the where industry, its gaudiest . . . The White Way they have proven their worth. was Broadways trademark, and the I am first peep at it always left the looker cause of aasking these questions bepeculiar experience I had gasping . . . Best comment of all on the sight was offered by G. K. recently," explained the Ohio conand went on to tell how Chesterton, as A. Woollcott once re- gressman, a congressional committee had ported. Chesterton stared and mar- referred him to an expert on acthen said: What a thrill veled, a man who graducounting, young this must be for anybody who cant ated from college in 1939 and was read! still a trifle wet behind the ears. A short time later, Brown continMan About Toivn: ued, he called at the War ProducThis is the way Harry Hopkins tion board on another matter and proposed to lovely Louise Macy . . , was referred to an agricultural exThe night before Mr. Churchill re- pert. Lo and behold, the expert turned to London Louise went to proved to be the same young man. the home of Mrs. Averell Harriman Following this, I called at to dress for dinner, where Mr. Hop- the WPB on a matteragain to pertaining kins called for her . . . As they metal," said Brown. This time I were having a cocktail (prior to was referred to an expert on copper leaving for the White House) Mr. and, believe it or not, Mr. Fly, it H. (a shy sortuvachap) asked Miss was the same agent. Macy to marry him in this manAnd, Brown warned the chairner: I was just talking to the man of the Federal Communications President and I asked him whether commission, if I ever come dowm he thought you would say yes if to your commission and find this I asked you to marry me and the chap, you and I are going to tangle." President said he thought you would . . . Her answer belongs in the history books . . . As usual, Favorite rejoinder of Senator she said, the President is right. Harry S. Truman, when a member of fiis war contracts investigating New Yorkers Are Talking About: committee objects to his strenuous Fred Allens high blood pressure, pace: If you dont like the heat, which sent him hurrying to Mayo get out of the kitchen. Silver - thatched Brothers at Rochester, Minn. . . . Representative Lindberghs definite threat to an- Cliff Woodrum of Virginia faces a nounce his candidacy for office soon primary fight from Moss A. Plunkvia the page ones. ett, a militant Virginia liberal. Mrs. Roosevelts close friend. ConThe Magic Lanterns: United We gresswoman Caroline ODay of New Stand is a stiff reminder to all of York, will have Democratic comus that Hitler thrives on our dis- petition this year Miss Martha unity. It chronicles events from the Palmer, active worker among the Treaty of Versailles until Pearl Young Democrats. Harbor, highlighting the Axis diBuffalo, N. Y., has joined the vide and conquer technique . . . select list of big cities in which all Eagle Squadron shows Yanks in the large stores have turned over the RAF, with the blitz and the their sales forces to pushing the sale British reprisals contributing a pow- of war stamps and bonds. erful Sunday punch. Diana BarryIt costs taxpayers $3,500 a year more, Eddie Albert, Robert Stack to operate the senates subway train and others show up handsomely, that shuttles lazy senators k but the fattest role is played by from the Senate Office building to the high explosives. the Capitol. . NEWS ANALYSIS blah-bla- MERRY-GO-ROUN- D one-bloc- FIGHTING FRENCH: U. S, Encourages beMore effective tween the followers of Gen. Charles De Gaulle and the governments..of the United Nations was forecast as a result of several steps which coincided with the celebration of Bastille day. First of all, the De Gaullist movement Fightacquired a new name Coast Guardsman Jack Cullen, hero who confronted the France of instead Free ing soil shown on is a American from submarine, Nazi saboteurs who landed At same France. the the time as he was congratulated by Vice Admiral Russel R. VVaesche, comNational committee became mandant of the L'. S. coast guard, for his devotion to duty and outstanding French an administrative central body. performance that led to the capture and trial of the spy ring. Cullen was To symbolize the new relationship advanced from seaman to coxswain in recognition of his service. the United States announced the appointment of Admiral Harold R. WAGES: RUSSIA: Stark, commander of U. S. naval forces in Europe, and Brig. Gen. Raise Nazi Steamroller for Steelmen Charles L. Bolte, chief of staff of In a decision Adolf Hitler had demonstrated regarded as a yard- the armys European headquarters, that the long delay before he stick for future wage disputes, the as military representatives to GenWar Labor board down laid offensive the monster his launched De Gaulles headquarters in eral against the Soviet Union had not principle that workers were entitled London. been wasted and that despite ter- to a 15 per cent increase, based on This step did not affect United rific losses his tank forces had lost higher living costs between Janu- States relations with Vichy, already ary, 1941, and May, 1942. none of their striking power. strained by Pierre Lavals rebadly The ruling was made when the fusal to accede to President RoosFor the mighty thrusts which started originally in the Kursk and board approved a daily wage in- evelts request that French naval vesKharkov areas had steadily gained crease of 44 cents for workers em- sels interned at Alexandria, Egypt, in weight and momentum, forcing ployed by the "Little Steel be removed from the danger of Axis their way through the Don basin. companies: Bethlehem, Republic, capture. The attack developed three spear- Inland and Youngstown Sheet and heads aimed to split the armies of Tube. Directly affected were 157,000 SECOND FRONT: Marshal Timoshenko in the Ukraine men. Indirectly the decision was and those of Marshal Zhukov in the expected to affect more than a mil- Dress Rehearsal? Moscow area. The northern objec- lion 600,000 workers, including From London came two signifitive was Voronezh on the Moscow-Rosto- v throughout the steel industry gener- cant reports indicating that plans railway; the central thrust ally and 400,000 automobile plant for the was aimed at Kuibyshev; and the workers. second front in Europe were southern had Stalingrad as its goal. The CIO United Steel Workers going steadily forward. Just when Moscow made no effort to mini- originally had asked for a $1 a day such a front would be possible, howmize the danger of a broad break- increase. The WLB voted the com- ever, no military observer would through. For once holding a line promise wage increase 8 to 4, the hazard a guess. from Rostov to Stalingrad, the Nazis labor members dissenting. Described as a prelude to what would be in position to swing southbe major military operations may ward to Astrakhan on the Caspian SURPLUS WHEAT: on the European coast, powerful sea and into the Caucasus itself, To Sell American and Canadian forces plus at 83c where waited their supreme prize News bulletins had carried the the fabulous oil pools of Tiflis and Baku. Moreover, such a move bare announcement that the house had concurred would pave the way for a junction of representatives by Nazi Marshal Von Bock with the with a senate proposal to convert armies of Japan poised on the bor- government owned surplus wheat ders of India far to the east and into United Nations war needs by those of Field Marshal Rommel, on feeding it to livestock to produce meat, milk and eggs. the shores of the Mediterranean. But back of that announcement EGYPT: was the story of the breakup of a a legislative Collision of Tanks victory for the administrations antie from Crete came Rom- inflation program and acknowledgereinforcements. ment by the farm bloc that it must mels were accept less than a parity rate for Tough and they and expert at storming de- the sale of this grain. fenses such as the British were manTwice before the house had voted ning against them in Egypts crucial to bar the sale of surplus wheat unEl Alamein sector. less it was made at the full parity Tricky Marshal Rommel employed price of $1.35 a bushel. Now it a battle device that had won for him agreed to go along with the senate on many a previous occasion that and allow the sale of 125,000,000 of beginning his attack at dusk when bushels of government-ownewheat the sun was in his opponents eyes. at 85 per cent of the parity price of units of the Royal navy and macorn or about 83 cents a bushel Bringing up heavy tank reinforcecarried on the greatest raid rines ments, both sides battered each oth- for feeding cattle and hogs. The and invasion maneuvers ever held in er in battles on which the fate of house also agreed that any amount European waters. of government-owne- d grain might Alexandria and Suez depended. At the same time, Lieut. Gen. be sold below parity prices for the D. Eisenhower, commander-in-chie- f a was The Nazis immediate goal Dwight manufacture of alcohol for rubber or of American forces in the desert coastal ridge five miles west munitions. of El Alamein which the British had European theater, continued mewon from him days before. In the MIDWAY SAGA: thodically the job of setting up the organization that will carry on the fiercely contested struggle, the RAF offensive. Giving attention to land, was actively engaged, with fighter Better Than Expected bombers and light bombers scoring air and supply forces, he announced When a naval communique remany direct hits on tanks and rang- leased the first official detailed ac- that Maj. Gen. M. W. Clark would command all ground forces, Maj. ing far to the rear to harass Rom- count of the Battle of Midway, the Gen. Carl mels thinned-ou- t Spaatz would command supply and com- steadily growing conviction that the air forces and munication lines. Maj. Gen. J. C. H. United States had won a victory of Lee would be responsible for supwas confirmed. major importance DRAFT: The communique revealed for the plies. 'War Effort first time that Japan had sent an OPA: armada of 80 ships to assault MidContributing to the war effort 'Politics Out will be an important factor in de- way as a prelude to the conquest of Hawaii. Price Administrator Leon Henderof status marthe draft termining Final score of the battle was 20 son has won many an enemy among ried as well as single men. professional politicians for his blunt In defining what constitutes con- Jap ships sunk or damaged, includHence, tributing to the war effort, selec- ing four aircraft carriers sunk and disregard of partisan tactics. tive service headquarters outlined three battleships hit; 275 planes de- his latest warning to OPA em34 different types of jobs which stroyed, and 4,300 men killed or ployees that any political activity would place a man in that category drowned. American losses included would result in instant dismissal, and thus delay his induction. Draft the destroyer Hammann sunk, the was not calculated to gain him any officials emphasized that the supply aircraft carrier Yorktown put out of new friends among the politicos. But of single men of all classes would action and 307 officers and enlisted observers believed it would step up the OPAs efficiency. men lost. have to be exhausted first. No one in the OPA organization Trends were clarified in the re- SUBMARINES: is going to be permitted to play vised policies announced by Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, director Menace Grotcs politics with the war effort, Mr. Official of selective service. While reiteracknowledgement that Henderson said, in an administrative ating that bona fide family rela- something drastic must be done to order reminding workers of their tionships will be protected as long counteract the Axis unrelenting sub- status under the Hatch act. as pcrsible, General Hershey in- marine attacks on United Nations I have said from the beginning structed local draft boards that shipping was seen in Secretary of that OPA is going to be run on nonNavy Frank Knoxs announceI do not want anywhen the time comes for calling the ment that a convoy system had been partisan lines. to with men service, set up in the Caribbean area and one to have the slightest doubt about dependents those who are not contributing to would be established in the Gulf of the consequences that will result the war effort should be called Mexico. from failing to comply with the law. first. Last class to be inducted would Coastwise convoys, however, would As I have said in the past, if the be married men with children who have to get along without the help Hatch act doesnt get them, the Henof destroyers, it was indicated. are contributing to the war effort. derson axe will. HITS Flower pots can be made from buckets or cans. Paint them, paste on magazine pictures in color and then shellac. To keep coat buttons from tearing out, sew a smaller button on the under side, running the thread through both. Clean your oil mops in hot wa- ter to which has been added washing powder, with a little ammonia.' Put your kitchen table on casters. You then can roll it where you want it and save yourself many steps. When stewing dried fruits, the addition of a small amount of lemon rind will give a better flavor. 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