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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1943
Page
1
Washington reports a split view on wartime taxation with a House Ways and Means compromise favoring a pay as you go system amid opposition from Rum skip a year advocates. The plan allows continued taxes from prior income or full payment plus a withholding levy applied to the current year. A House vote on the compromise was expected.
The United States announced the creation of a full fledged Air Force command in China marking a major expansion of American air power in the China Theater. Observers say it signals a shift toward broader bombing operations against Japan and a new phase in the war. China previously hosted only part of the 10th U S Air Force with headquarters in India.
After 15 months and three days since Pearl Harbor, Hawaii transitions toward limited civil government. No changes to blackout or evacuation plans, and vigilance remains high as readiness for any attack continues.
Washington AP report says Price Administrator Prentiss M. Brown told senators he may abandon price regulation of luxury items like fur coats as OPA shifts to concentrate on basic cost of living. He argued such nonessential articles are not competitive with life necessities.
High school and college students who applied for the Army specialized training program will take examinations on April 2 at their schools. Exam results will be considered with later Army tests. Youths with outstanding scores may be invited to join the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps but not called to active duty until after their 18th birthday. Eligible are graduates age 17 to 21 by July 1 and certain 17 to 22 year olds in college or awaiting graduation.
Senators investigating wholesale slaughter of dairy cattle urged immediate higher ceiling prices for dairy products to prevent shortages. The Agriculture sub committee said officials showed unfamiliarity with the industry and called for industry input in price decisions. The report warned costs of production could not be covered and many farmers already faced ruin.
Hollywood veteran Tully Marshall died at his Encino home early today at age 79. The screen actor was famed for comic character roles and long career in films.
The OWI radio committee faces a decision on Kay Kyser deferment for moral building work and reveals the agency once sought similar deferments for Bob Hope Edgar Bergen Nelson Eddy Lanny Ross Red Skelton Freeman Gosden and Harold Peary. Meservey notes the practice ended two months ago except for Kyser's long standing case.
Admiral Standley questioned Soviet messaging on aid in Moscow stirring concern in Washington as Vice President Wallace warned of World War Three if unity among Western democracies and Russia fails. The piece notes fears Russia could emerge as Europe’s dominant power and questions Allied cohesion postwar.
Izvestia printed from Tass in New York an article based on Edward R. Stettinius Jr. statements about lend lease to the Soviet Union. The piece notes 1942 food shipments largely included pork dairy fats and eggs and cites Western press endorsements of Wallace plan for Allied unity before the war ends.
Representatives of the United Mine Workers of America and Northern Appalachian coal operators meet in New York to discuss a union demand for a $2 a day pay increase for soft coal miners. About 177 751 miners in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia would be affected under the current base pay of $7 a day set to expire March 31.
Columbus reports the attorney general backs legislation to stamp out numbers or policy gambling. The bill imposes fines from 50 to 500 dollars for first offense and up to 1000 dollars plus six months imprisonment for the second offense.
Senator Revercomb of West Virginia urged the Senate to approve blanket deferment of all farm workers. He warned the crop shortage could trigger disaster and argued planting time is upon the nation even as the stopgap measure would only be temporary until broader manpower decisions are made.
Madame Chiang Kai Shek will restart her cross country journey in about a week after declining doctors recommendations to end the tour. The trip had been slated to resume tomorrow but will now proceed on a later date.
Washington notes Thurman Arnold, anti trust prosecutor, says power drives postwar economic battles. He predicts cartel leaders seek high prices and low turnover while a new enterprise rises after the war, bringing higher living standards via light metals and chemicals.
The Regional Office of Price Administration said it would crack down on war workers with B and C gasoline ration cards who do not participate in share-the-ride agreements. An OPA spokesman noted a plan to enforce the program with regional officials meeting tomorrow and warned boards may revoke renewals for noncooperators.
BOCA GRANDE Fla John Pierpont Morgan 75 year old banker remains gravely ill after a recurrence of an old heart ailment. Gasparilla Inn doctors treat him as manager Jack Ve lly reports he is resting easily despite the serious condition.
Ohio defense director Ralph H. Stone announced a nighttime blackout this month in 20 industrially important counties. It follows a previous test covering 30 counties and serves as a prelude to a statewide blackout later in the year.
London underwriters announce worldwide reductions in war risk rates for ship cargoes. The Financial Times says the move reflects actual improvement in cargo losses as Allied defenses against Axis submarines show progress.
Major General Nakano Yahagi declares no mediation or compromise in the Greater East Asia war and that Japan must stake its nation on victory. American air forces attack Japanese positions in Burma and New Guinea as Gen Douglas MacArthur reports light casualties from a Japanese bomber and fighter raid near WAU. RAF raids on Prome rail yards and near Akyab are noted.
Washington reports American ordnance firms hit a February production high with 419000 bombs 7800 combat vehicles and 1244000000 cartridges. Output at 50 shells per minute and 500 cartridges a second marks 300 percent gain from a year ago as 1943 arms goal looms. Columbus notes Ohio relief bill for February fell to about 668000.
Government prepares to cap hog prices at about 14.50 per hundredweight in Chicago and raise corn ceilings to 1.08 a bushel. Byrnes and Brown push dual ceilings to unfreeze corn supplies and spur livestock producers, with Wickard approving the corn increase but not the hog ceiling.
Governor Bricker threatened to veto a bill that would remove limits on hours for women 18 or older in war plants and raise the workweek from 48 to 54 hours in most industries. Current law caps war plant hours at 45 per week.
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles spokesmen report motorists are purchasing 1943 automobile license stickers in similar volumes to last year despite fuel rationing and wartime concerns. Officials anticipate a rush between March 20 and the March 31 deadline after the March 15 income tax deadline.
Soviet command reports fierce fighting as German forces reinforce Kharkov and press toward the Donets and Orel Rostov sectors. Stalin's allies note Reds near Vyazma and German losses mount while Western fronts hold.
Elkton Maryland residents plan a 25 acre community farm growing tomatoes as the town crop. A common kitchen would can tomatoes and a shared warehouse would distribute jars to households based on work contributed. Dr Charles Nitsch heads the plan citing ease of growing and ration value.
The Ohio House approved a resolution inviting Capt. Edward V. Rickenbacker to address the Legislature by a 113 to 6 vote. Rep. Lady Hume sought an amendment to invite A F Whitney, but the motion failed as he argued the working people should also hear labor's side.
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