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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1944
Page
6
Western Newspaper Union analysis notes heavy American bombers striking the Balkans and targeting German industry in France while Japanese forces push in India theater. Congress examines draft problems as war demands intensify.
Allied air forces roared over France and Germany while U S bombers hit the Balkans and Budapest as Russian advances push toward Ploesti. In Italy heavy artillery pounded Anzio and Cassino near Rome as propaganda leaflets target German morale. War Food administration plans to stabilize eggs and import 20 million bushels of Canadian oats to ease food shortages. Willkie withdraws GOP bid as Dewey gains momentum amid Wisconsin delegates. Draft policy shifts aim to place 4-Fs into essential work with state-by-state induction totals led by New York and Pennsylvania. Allied actions also press Japan and India fronts with raids on Truk and Hollandia and efforts to cut the Assam Bengal railway feeding Stilwell’s forces.
South America holds a cash balance exceeding 2 billion dollars in foreign exchange and gold, the result of a postwar trade pattern where Latin nations shipped more goods to the U S and others than they bought. In 1943 the U S purchased about 1.3 billion dollars in South American goods while selling roughly 800 million, leaving Latin nations with about 500 million in cash.
Costing 20 million dollars, 21 new penicillin plants in the U.S. and Canada will boost supply for 250000 severe and 2500000 milder cases among the armed forces. Civilians with no sulfa options may access it. New growth methods cut costs 84 percent in a year, yet supply still lags demand as mold-based production limits refinement.
The government drafts an order criminalizing incitement to labor unrest as 70,000 Yorkshire miners idle over wage deductions and 20,000 Belfast shipyard workers strike to protest air force stewards jailed for unauthorized walkouts. The Trades Union Congress warns that continued stoppages could threaten Allied victory.
Italy's six anti Fascist parties ready to join a government as King Victor Emmanuel reportedly retires from real power. Humbert would act as his lieutenant to represent the monarchy while anti Fascists push for the king's removal to enable a strong democratic administration. The Communists seek control of defense and police ministries, while others demand the king's ouster.
The piece notes a trend as war era changes push established film stars into romance scenes with younger actresses. Veterans like Ronald Colman Spencer Tracy and Humphrey Bogart headline love plots while aging leading ladies such as Greer Garson Claudette Colbert Bette Davis Irene Dunne retain star power. It highlights career moves, contract signings and upcoming projects including Double Furlough and Holiday in Mexico alongside Hedy Lamarr, and references to Sam Goldwyn Metro pictures and a Stevenson biopic in development.
The U S Treasury lists March receipts of 6 573 billion and an income tax haul of 5 161 billion while expenditures hit a record 8 525 billion leaving a 1 952 billion deficit. War outlays total 7 726 billion with 268 million in war bonds redeemed. The Fifth War Loan drive begins June 12 targeting 16 billion, with individuals asked to buy 6 billion.
Mexican bandits in Sinaloa reputedly attacked a passenger train carrying homebound agricultural workers. They used machine guns and pistols, took about 100000 dollars from 600 laborers, and fled without immediate pursuit.
A Los Angeles man was indicted for installing equipment that lets cars run on unrationed butane gas. Butane aids synthetic rubber production. Some outfits sold for up to $1,000. at least 40 buyers are named in the indictment.
Dr Carl Roseneow identifies an organism described as a streptococcus in one growth stage and works on a serum from streptococci. He reports some clinical test success as Mayo Foundation in Minnesota pursues a vaccine for infantile paralysis amid week’s news PARALYSIS.
Do not hang feather pillows in the sun as sunlight draws out natural oil and makes feathers stiff. Use about 18 inches of thread for sewing to avoid knots. To dry a sheet fold hem to hem and place over line about 12 inches deep, securing with clothespins at three or four spots.
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