Meat price ceilings and pension questions analyzed
An editorial discusses a new meat ceiling pricing plan aiming to reduce consumer confusion and curb gouging, but warns regional supply differences may hinder price flow. It also reviews old age pensions, advising retirees to consult local offices for case-specific earnings impact, and critiques the farm price veto and OWI stance on sweater fashion in wartime industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Roeder
Coun- Social Welfare Board
Arthouse
Office of War Informaon
OWI
Frank
Glamor
Fortresses smash Naples raid as Allies push in Africa
United States Flying Fortresses led a major raid on Naples from French North Africa bases, with nearly 100 four-engined bombers. The attack hit Capodichino airfield and 21 ships while Allied ground forces repelled German counterattacks in Tunisia. Eighth Army held ground near Gabes and Medjaz el Bab as air operations continued across Sicily and Sardinia.
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Allied Headquarters
North Africa
United States
Naples
Second Army
el Guetar
Eighth Army
James H
Middle East
Capodichino
Syracuse
Sicily
Malta
Gafsa-Gabes Road
Bernard L. Montgomery
Wadi el Akarit
Gabes
Tunisia
Medjaz el Bab
Bizerte
Tunis
First Army
Bougie
Algeria
Sicilian Narrows
Sardinian
Carloforte
Jap Flotilla Now All Sunk Or Dispersed
MacArthur reports seven Japanese warships and five cargo vessels sunk or damaged in three Kavieng raids. Fortresses used skip bombing at night aided by flares, with 26 bombers taking part. all U.S. planes returned. Navy and air force officials note decisive victory, details include cruisers sunk and merchant ships damaged.
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MacArthur
Australia
Kavieng
New Ireland
Douglas MacArthur
Bismarck Sea
North Africa
United States
Eisenhower Asks Delay of De Gaulle North Africa Trip
London dispatch says General Dwight D. Eisenhower asked General Charles de Gaulle to postpone his travel to North Africa. The Fighting French national committee announced after an emergency session that the move was regretted and would bring serious disadvantages.
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London
Charles de Gaulle
Dwight D. Eisenhower
de Gaulle
North Africa
Fire Flares Near Martin Plane Plant In Maryland
A fast spreading forest fire threatened a residential area near the Glenn L. Martin aircraft plant at Middle River as forestry officials called in fighters and equipment from within a 50 mile radius of Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Glenn L. Martin Aircraft
Middle River
Forestry Department
U.S. Seeks World Gold Standard Postwar Stabilization
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau outlined to senators a tentative postwar plan in which the United States would participate up to 5 billion dollars to stabilize international currencies on a gold standard. The proposal includes an international stabilization fund, a governing board, and agreements against competitive currency depreciation.
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Washington
Secretary of Treasury
Morgenthau
United States
Senate Committees On
United Nations
Sen. Thomas
D-Okla
United Press
World Bank
Britain
France
Boy Sailor Calvin Graham Defies Age at 13
Corpus Christi report recounts Calvin Leon Graham who joined the Navy at 13 and earned a Navy Cross after serving aboard a battleship. He fought during attacks, rescued wounded near Guadalcanal, endured shrapnel wounds, and later promoted to seaman first class while awaiting discharge. He plans to return to Houston and finish the seventh grade before later joining the maritime service.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Navy
Calvin Leon Graham
Calvin
Houston
Guadalcanal
Naval
Naval Air Station
Nora Wingate
John Marshall Junior High School
Maritime Service
Soldier bitten by mad dog surprises police search
Private Terentino Scarpino of Pittsburgh learned he was the nationwide target of a rabies scare after a dog bite in Pittsburgh last Tuesday. Doctors say only a torn trouser and unbroken skin meant no treatment for him, while two others bitten by the same dog are under care.
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Pittsburgh
Terentino Scarpino
Scarpino
la Junta
Colo
I. Hope
Alexander
Jeffers Warns of Optimism on Rubber
Rubber Director William M. Jeffers urged Price Administrator Pren tiss Brown that U S auto travel be limited to essentials to avert trouble until synthetic rubber replaces current supplies He warned against the belief that conservation is no longer needed yet noted an encouraging view of the rubber outlook
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Jeffers
Washington
INS
William M. Jeffers
Price
Prentiss Brown
United States
Good Neighbor Funds Cut 25 Percent
Washington the house appropriations committee approved a 1944 state justice and commerce budget of 189,729,400 cutting the state departments good neighbor program 25 percent from 6,000,000 to 4,500,000. The panel noted the reduction aims at non war expenditures while warning that deficiency funding may be needed and further economies could affect war-related services.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
State, Justice, and Commerce Departments
State Department
Budget Bureau
Spring Keeps Her Hat On for Short Visit to Our City
Cedar Rapids forecast calls for colder conditions this afternoon and tonight with a low of 28. Warmth returns Tuesday noon as the sun shines again. A Sunday high of 66 and low of 42 were recorded amid gusty winds and grass fires, with 2:30 pm reading at 56 degrees and humidity around 5 percent.
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Spring
Cedar Rapids
Coe
Havelock Ellis
Carrier Pigeon Weather Authority
Havelock
AFL Official Urges Suspension of Wagner Act
Chicago AP dispatch quotes John P. Frey president of the AFL metal trades department urging suspension of the Wagner act for the duration. He warns that administration of the act threatens to wreck labor and cause turmoil in war plants.
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Chicago
John P. Frey
AFL Metal Trades Department
U S Flyers Raid Antwerp and Renault Works
American Flying Fortresses and Liberators attacked Antwerp factories along the Schelde in a strong daylight raid. Brig. Gen. Frank Armstrong led the force from England base, returning with battle damage but Armstrong unharmed. The Renault plant near Paris was bombed in a massive daylight operation, with 133 Fortresses taking part and several aircraft lost.
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U. S Air Base
England
Frank Armstrong
Antwerp
Armstrong
London
Belgium
Schelde
Daimler-Benz Motor Works
Europe
Paris
Germany
Berlin
Renault
Britain
Seine
Rule Covers Beef Lamb Mutton Veal
OPA sets cents per pound ceilings for beef veal lamb and mutton retail sales effective April 15 with zones mirroring pork rules to restore orderly meat distribution after shortages. Prices shown for each cut across 12 zones. small independents may charge 1 to 3 cents more than chains.
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Washington
OPA
Office of Price Administration
Detroit
New York
San Francisco
Towa
CAIL
Tomaercent Cisht
Mississippi River
Prices To Rise On Ground Beef Under OPA Ceilings
Cedar Rapids meat market managers report mixed relief and concern as the Office of Price Administration sets April 15 ceiling prices on beef veal and lamb. Many shops keep below ceilings for porterhouse and other cuts, worry customers will pay more, and some plan to raise prices or cut quality. Ground beef prices drew the sharpest consternation due to input costs and grading.
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Porterhouse
Clinton
Jackson
Muscatine
Des Louisas
Moines
Lee
Scott
Dubuque and
Agriculture Department
OPA
Cedar Rapids
Office of Price Administration
The
Gazette
Sirloin
Berle Signals Cautious Acceptance of Soviet Claims
Assistant Secretary Berle suggested a cautious move on postwar Soviet territorial claims in Europe. He dismissed anti Soviet propaganda and denied plans to partition Russia from Europe. His Reading Pa talk touched on Russia's claims to Estonia Lithuania Latvia Finland eastern Poland Bukovina and Bessarabia amid broader Moscow Washington discussions.
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Washington
Adolf A. Berle, Jr
Europe
Berle
Rotary Club
Reading
United Nations
Russia
Buffer State
Finland
Esthenia
Lithuania
Latvia
Poland
Bukowina
Bessarabia
Anthony Eden
United States
Moscow-Washington
Great Britain
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OAP
Hether
Rosevelt
Congress
John L. Lewis
Birrabott Pass
Eisenhower
Martin Plane Plant
U.S
Good Neighbor
AFL
Renault Works
Renault Automotive and Arms
RAF
Kiel
Air Ministry
Krupp
Essen
French
R.A.F
Holland
R.A.F. Coastal Command
Norwegian
City
C. R
Frank Nye
Neck of the Woods
Veal
John Kieran
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