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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
3
Weekly news analysis notes Attu victory moving U S forces closer to Tokyo while flood damage threatens food production. Observes labor stir over Lewis bid to AFL and Churchill remark about bombing Jap cities to ashes. Editorial note states opinions reflect Western Newspaper Union, not the paper.
The Japanese prepared civilians for Attu’s fall while American columns closed in from opposite shores, trapping defenders on a narrow northwestern front. As air power pressed toward Tokyo, Japan warned Russia against using Siberian bases, threatening a blitzkrieg if Moscow aids the United Nations.
John L. Lewis offered to rejoin the American Federation of Labor with his United Mine Workers. AFL President William Green signaled an orderly, sympathetic review, hinting miners may return home as peace talks with CIO unfold. RAF strikes hit Kiel and Flensburg, broadening Allied air assault after Ruhr flood damage.
Secretary Ickes announced that for the first time the giant king crab of the Bering Sea will be canned commercially by Americans. The OPA ruled that no extra gasoline will be available for vacation trips this year and B and C card holders must not use them for holiday travel.
The week’s news reports Axis casualties in Tunisia total about 324000 according to Allied high command estimates. The figure breaks down to 267000 prisoners 30000 killed and 27000 wounded. Also noted are ongoing overages at Willow Run bomber plant in Detroit as production schedules are being exceeded per War Manpower official Edward L Cushman.
Destructive floods across the Midwest and South Illinois overflowed rivers and the Mississippi, ruining crops and damaging homes. Emergency crews and troops failed to halt rising waters as May rains triggered levee breaches, threatening wartime food production. Illinois reports 100,000 acres of corn wheat oats destroyed. Indiana Missouri Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma also affected.
Washington announces a plan with the War Production Board and retailers to boost production of essential clothing and textiles while retailers reform practices. An official statement says continued public support could prevent clothes rationing this winter or longer. Churchill urges victory with Britain and the United States and pledges joint air action against Japan, stressing allied effort until peace.
Amid mounting gasoline shortages the Price Administrator bans pleasure driving in 12 eastern states and eight West Virginia counties. The move follows a prior voluntary curb and signals possible further Middle West restrictions to divert fuel to the seaboard.
Delegates from the big four United States Great Britain China and Soviet Russia at Hot Springs Virginia outlined postwar aims including continued food rationing, creation of a global agricultural commission and ensuring better feeding worldwide. They backed agricultural expansion, tariff reductions and nutrition education though no binding accord. Paul Appleby said 44 governments offered cooperation.
War Production Board approved 1944 farm machinery output at about 80 percent of 1940-41 levels and unlimited repair parts. War Food Administration awaits a farm-to-farm check to determine machinery needs for 6 million farmers. WPB aims to end concentration in the farm equipment industry and allow large manufacturers back into production. Meanwhile Soviet claims of major eastern front offensives and attempts to retreat across the Kuban river continued. Civilian canned foods will rise by about 30 million cases due to eased military demand, with potential impact on point values depending on the 1943 pack size.
Instructions for sewing sew-on chair covers in cottons, with pin fitting, tucks, seam allowances, welting details, and placement on chair parts. Guides include marking stitches, using tailor’s chalk, and matching thread. Mentions booklets with further directions and how to repair springs.
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