This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1943
Page
2
In World War II reporting, Jap forces are repulsed in New Guinea while Soviet forces recapture key areas along the Rostov Caucasus front from German troops. President Roosevelt hails a wartime production miracle boosting Allied sustainment.
President Roosevelt’s annual message to Congress outlines three key themes: victory over the Axis, allied production success, and postwar economic security. He reports massive military production, Allied cooperation, and strategic pushes in Africa while noting unity between de Gaulle and Giraud to speed action against Germany.
President Roosevelt assigns Defense Transportation Director Joseph B. Eastman to take charge of local bus lines and street cars. The executive order gives ODT full supervision over all local transportation equipment and operations to speed war worker movement.
Allied forces report Nipponese stubbornly defend a Papuan peninsula area as large as Texas and Oklahoma. US bombers sink two ships off Lae and hit others while raiding Gasmata and Raibau. In the Solomons, US fliers attack Munda and Kahili as British planes strike Akyab area.
Soviet forces widened the Don front by capturing 61 villages along the Middle Don while striking through the Caucasus. Mozdok Nalchik and Mineralnye Vody were key targets as Germans retreated, signaling a breaking east front for the Axis per Berlin radio acknowledgment.
The CPA tightened fuel use, banning pleasure driving and cutting non residential fuel oil rations to 25 percent below present levels. The order reduces theater, store, and amusement venue consumption to about 45 percent of normal needs and threatens further cuts. Car owners face possible cancellation of gasoline rations for trips to amusements and social engagements.
White-haired Elmer Davis as head of the Office of War Information rejected Admiral Halsey’s projection of a UN victory this year. He cited ongoing German submarine production and heavy losses as undercutting confidence, while noting Allied shipbuilding has outpaced sinkings in recent months.
F C Crawford NAM president envisions postwar light weight passenger cars costing about 400 dollars. He cites advances in metallurgy and 100 octane gasoline for aircraft as boosting mileage and lowering operating costs. Production could begin soon after the war, with new models arriving in 15 to 18 months.
Harold Dewey Smith, director of the budget since 1939, is reshaping federal budgeting to be a tool of administration. He aims to cut waste, provide objective program data, and advise ahead of legislation. His approach reduces interagency conflict and ties funding to real economic service, influencing presidents and Congress alike.
The farm bloc in the 78th congress strengthens as five major farm groups back its push to modify administration farm policies and win release from drafted farm youths. Senator John Bankhead calls for preserving farm labor in a manpower redistribution plan.
The Office of Civilian Supply of the War Production Board projects civilian purchases of consumer goods and services to drop 10 to 15 percent in 1943 while total production declines 15 to 20 percent. Inventory absorption at year start may offset lag, with durable goods most affected as steel production nearly halts.
Wendell L. Willkie declared that American donors contributed over 9 million dollars to United China relief in 1942. Speaking via national radio, he noted Bernard Baruch gave 100 thousand dollars as part of the drive.
The Forest Service reports about 80 percent of private timberlands are still conscious toward timber growth. Census data suggests 54 million Americans lack legal proof of citizenship. The War Production Board creates an office to handle questionnaire complaints. A floating match box for soldiers includes an emerg ency compass and is designed not to break if dropped.
Mrs Spears writes about using a stamped pattern of Mexican figures to create two tea towels pot holders curtains and a triangle shelf. She notes hand painted scalloped edges and brass cup hooks for a homey kitchen display and mentions more than 20 different transfer figures available for 10 cents direct from the supplier.
The piece recalls a period when merchants set prices freely and advertising emerged to guide consumers toward established prices we pay today. It notes how shoppers benefited as ads standardized costs and informed purchases across commerce.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.