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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1943
Page
6
An editor's note frames opinions from Western Newspaper Union as not necessarily reflecting the home paper. The column discusses meat price controls to curb black markets, U S plans to advance against Japan in New Guinea, and large wartime contracts for small firms.
The article reports on OPA and Agriculture Department actions to curb black meat markets. It notes price ceilings on pork starting, licensing of slaughterers and buyers, and planned meat rationing around April 15. It cites Prentiss Brown and Wickard and outlines expected coverage of beef, lamb, and later fats. It also mentions broader wartime spending and deficits.
Charles E. Wilson of the War Production Board announced that war contracts with small firms will total billions by year end. He said over 30 million dollars a week is now placed with small businesses through the Smaller War Plants corporation, with expanded prime contracts lending and more plant certifications.
Allied forces pressed Rommel’s retreat from Kasserine Pass with advances to Sbeitla and toward Faid Pass. British Eighth Army linked with American troops near Gafsa while Axis ships faced losses from British submarines. Air superiority remained with the Allies as fighting intensified across Tunisia and the Mareth line.
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox urged wage docking to curb absenteeism among war plant workers. He testified before the House Naval Affairs Committee calling for remedial laws covering draft-age and non-draft-age workers and for local draft board reporting on absences. Drafts of fathers with children were discussed as induction expanded this spring. Harold L. Ickes announced plans for a 20 inch Texas to Midwest pipeline to boost East Coast deliveries, with a second 20 inch line to follow this year to accelerate shortages relief.
Washington observers doubt Hitler remains central to the Nazi machine as he goes months without public appearances. Reports cite possible mental decline or illness, with sources like Fred Oechsner detailing changes in behavior and alcohol use.
London reports a new set of rationing rules urging Brits to carry towels to visits and hairdressers as factory and medical workers receive towel concessions. In Los Angeles canned baby food grows popular among adults due to rationing, with 4 to 5 ounce cans priced at one point, says Sam M White of the Retail Grocers Association.
National Child Labor Commission reports 2,780,000 youths under 18 employed in industry or agriculture. It notes a rise in illegal child labor, especially night work, with 580,000 aged 14 to 15 and the rest 16 to 17.
Nationwide appeal asks all rural women to enroll in the Victory Home Food Supply program. The piece notes widespread participation and aims to boost home front food availability during wartime.
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