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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1943
Page
2
Western Newspaper Union reports Allied forces meet stiff opposition in the closing phase of the Sicilian campaign. Japanese deploy a new naval supply strategy to reinforce South Pacific garrisons amid shifting war fronts.
Allied troops under Patton push up Sicily’s rough slopes amid German machine gun fire in the San Stefano area as Canadian and British forces maneuver nearby. Eisenhower seeks Italian withdrawal from the war, outlining five peace terms to Badoglio while Japan reinforces Leyte-like supply strategies in the Pacific.
In six months 1943 Pacific coast yards built 393 ships totaling about 4.2 million tons, Atlantic 259 ships over 3.0 million tons, Gulf 108 ships 1.15 million tons, for 760 ships and 8.35 million tons. Since Pearl Harbor 1,496 vessels have been built, exceeding prewar U S merchant marine.
Harold L. Ickes indicates completion of the big East pipeline will boost供oil transport to the East and reduce A and possibly B and C gas ration cards in central states. Central states may see cuts up to two gallons as rationing aims to equalize supply nationwide. Heavy summer fighting centers on Orel with German attempts to counter Red advances.
Farmers small manufacturers and merchants from five midwestern states will meet 25 senators and congressmen at the Radisson in Minneapolis to relay problems affecting wartime America. Rep August Andresen says the recess aims to secure first hand information from constituents on war prosecution and federal policy impact. The meeting, regional in scope, will involve Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota lawmakers and is endorsed by Senators La Follette and Gillette. War Food Administration actions increase meat supplies by reducing government purchase requirements and pork buys, while beef and hog markets shift due to grass fed cattle and declining hog marketing.
A hurricane hitting Houston Galveston and nearby communities on July 27 caused 13 deaths and at least 1000 injuries. Damage is estimated at ten million dollars and officials warn recovery will be slow across the region.
President Roosevelt urges that service men and women avoid inflation and unemployment after the war. He unveils a six point program including muster out pay, unemployment insurance, education opportunities, credit and pensions, medical care, rehabilitation, and adequate pensions for the disabled. Mussolini’s ouster cited as first Axis crack and Italy’s democratic reconstitution noted.
The War Manpower Commission proposes drafting doctors and dentists aged 38 to 45 to meet Army needs. The plan would lift the 37 year old limit, allowing professionals to seek commissions instead of entering as privates. Local and state committees have previously urged induction of these professionals.
Henry Ford celebrated his 80th birthday while resuming active command of the Ford works after the death of his son Edsel. He said the general welfare should guide business and industry must build the physical basis of the good society, calling for more industry as essential to freedom.
The Commodity Credit Corporation moves to shore up feed stocks by bidding for one million bushels in Chicago and planning to buy all wheat at Minneapolis at the loan rate. It aims to secure 100 million bushels from Canada and may import wheat from Australia if needed.
Washington columnist argues no quick end to the war with Japan, cites 1949 as a distant target, and explains Pacific campaign pace from Guadalcanal to Rabaul. He notes Washington life dulls with congress out, discusses food policy, production, and postwar employment plans amid rationing and inflation concerns.
Workers at Douglas Aircraft release men to armed forces as women fill 59 percent of shop personnel. Italian coal supply strained after RAF bombing, prompting efforts to recover 40 000 tons at Trieste harbor.
A long Flemish word snelpaardelooszoon deerspoorwegpetrolirijtuig meaning automobile is explained. It breaks down into rapid horseless without rails petrol driven. The note highlights the contrast with English car abbreviations and expresses relief at using English.
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