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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1943
Page
2
Parity vote signals rising farm prices as allies’ North Africa strength grows and American forces blunt Rommel’s advance. RAF raids target German U boat nests, tying together military push with domestic price implications.
The Desert Fox suffered heavy Axis losses as Rommel retreated after United States forces halted his advance in Tunisia. Allied gun and air power pressured the Afrika Korps while Montgomery’s Eighth Army moved to threaten Rommel’s rear along the Mareth line.
Adolf Hitler urges harsh sacrifices from German people in a Munich proclamation delivered remotely. He warns enemies will be disappointed as Germany relies on the Eastern front and the strength of its peoples to decide Europe’s future amid occupation.
Secretary Claude Wickard asked Congress for 100 million dollars to support a 1943 farm production program aiming to raise farm prices while keeping consumer costs stable. Senate bloc pushed higher ceilings on several commodities, eliminating deductions from ceilings for benefits. Officials warned living costs would rise, though exact impact remains unclear due to technical factors.
Allied air forces press the campaign against Wilhelmshaven and Lorient as raids expand. The RAF marks its 16th Wilhelmshaven raid with no losses, while Lorient attacks drop over 1,000 tons of bombs. An RAF spokesman says 100,000 tons of bombs have fallen on German targets to date, with 2,000 daylight sorties in 1942.
Funds for the construction of 4403 ships for the Maritime Commission were approved by the House appropriations committee. The bill provides 6,298,530,435 dollars to extend the program and contract 2161 additional ships during 1943.
Rationing orders tightened limits on restaurant and hotel menus reducing variety and waste while shifting more canned and processed foods to larger establishments based on December served headcount rather than actual consumption. Small cafes and stands gain proportionally from the per person allotment, while full service venues face tighter menus.
Washington columnist notes that the Pennsylvania Turnpike functioned as a defense highway allowing emergency plane landings. He cites Rep. Jennings Randolph and a ten million dollar flight strip program, highlighting postwar plans to expand auxillary runways and improve transport access nationwide.
A practical two piece ensemble features a button front top with a cinched waist and low pockets. The slightly flared skirt offers comfort for daily wear and a crisp change can be achieved with a dickey.
The piece notes that the phrase horse marines originates in England. It recalls the 1775 formation of the British marine corps with officers from diverse units and mentions Captain Brock who mounted his marines during the Crimean War to face Cossacks.
OPA says dining out will not ease rationing as restaurant supplies fall by about half. A Red Cross flower delivery to Madame is arranged. Sweden ships about 25,000 books to POWs in German camps via Red Cross and YMCA. Hog and cattle slaughter likely to exceed last year with spring beef supplies similar to 1942.
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