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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1943
Page
5
Local clubs report cooperation with PA gasoline ruling and cancel a February gathering. Mrs Edward A Leischt Concon announce the engagement of their daughter Vir Lillian Leisch to Ansel Rice Smart.
The document lists heirs and proceedings for Anna Elizabeth Kaattari Maynard in Suffolk County Massachusetts. It notes a court appointment and absence of appearance by parties, with filing requirements and a return date. John C. Leggat is named First Judge and Loring P. Jordan as Register, with January 1948 dates.
Fragment from a family item references a son of Mr. or Henry Pap gee in the Army Air Corps. The legible portion hints at a personal military connection and aPossible spelling variants, but many words are unclear.
Mr and Mrs L Leuscher of Woodlawn Lane Acton Center announce the engagement of their daughter Ma Bel to Terro Grekula of Tremont Street Maynard. Miss Leuscher is a 1938 graduate of Actor Sehook and works at the Waltham Worth Factory. Grekula, a 1936 Maynard High School graduate, is in the Army Air Corps. No wedding date yet.
In a notice from the Probate Court Cambridge residents are advised that Shirley E. Jones of Maynard is petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of Catharine A. Jones late of Maynard deceased. The return date is February 5 1943 with appearance required before ten in the morning. John C. Leggat Esquire First Judge presiding. Loring P. Jordan Register. January 21 28 February 4 1943.
Public notice records show deposit book losses for Middlesex Savings Bank Concord Massachusetts in January 1943. Kinds include book numbers 38500 and 5274 with payments stopped. officials J W Ballou and H F Smith are cited as trustees and treasurer respectively.
This wartime item reports in bold terms that allied forces repulsed a Japanese armada in New Guinea and regained vital positions from German forces in the Rostov Caucasus theater. It notes praise from FDR for wartime production, highlighting a “miracle” of industrial effort.
President Roosevelt delivers a wartime address to the 78th Congress detailing Axis defeats, Allied production boosts, and postwar economic security. He pledges to push Japanese forces, drive Axis from Africa and Europe, and promote coalition governance while planning practical domestic policy without sharp policy picks.
Allied forces in New Guinea report Japanese troops and ships still block a land area as large as Texas and Oklahoma. MacArthur air units sunk two enemy ships near Lae and damaged a 15,000 ton troopship while shooting down 18 planes. Elsewhere, U S and Allied aircraft targeted Bougainville airfields at Munda and Kahili as Burma actions disrupted shipping.
Soviet forces press two pronged attacks aimed at Rostov and the Middle Don, capturing 61 villages and advancing in the Caucasus. Mozdok and Nalchik fall as German lines retreat, signaling a significant front breakdown. Berlin concedes eastern retreat as Soviets tighten grip.
The OPA reduced fuel oil allowances in 17 eastern states cutting non residential usage by about 25 percent to 45 percent of normal. Driving to theaters night clubs and amusement venues banned and violators risked ration cancellation as future cuts to non residential supplies were signaled.
The farm bloc shows strength in both houses by pressing to modify administration farm policy and seeking release of drafted farm youth. Five major farm groups unite behind the program including the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Grange. Senator John Bankhead argues farm labor should be included in manpower redistribution as millions of drafted men could be redirected to weapon and food production in 1943.
The Office of Civilian Supply predicts 1943 civilian purchases and services will fall 10 to 11 percent while overall goods production drops 15 to 20 percent. A 25 percent inventory absorption may offset lag. durable goods see the largest drop as civilian buying declines since 1942 and steel consumption nearly stops.
Davis challenges Admiral Halsey and Ware over United Nations victory forecasts. He notes U boat losses and ship sinking rates, arguing Allied output and submarine threats shape the war outlook despite optimistic projections.
Washington reports an air conscious America expects half a million people to fly their own planes within years after peace and 20 million annual air travel passengers for commerce. A special Congressional committee urged Congress to appoint standing committees to study national and international air commerce. The committee cites estimates that air freight could exceed 600 million ton miles annually using new plane types.
A report notes use of airplanes for local pickup and delivery at four cents per operating mile. The system transports items from stores to customers, aiding backyard and neighborhood service.
Sudbury resident Carlton W. Elms Jr. a Dartmouth junior and Naval Reserve member, splits training with college duties. Webster Cutting missed a Ration Board meeting due to a severe cold. The region saw hazardous conditions last Friday, with roadways difficult for motorists.
The National Association of Manufacturers envisions postwar car development driven by lighter metals and improved gasoline. NAM president Crawford notes 100 octane fuel for combat aircraft will boost civilian engines, enabling car makers to begin production within months after the war.
Fille, honorary national chair man of the drive, said last year's donations totaled 7,083,357 dollars. He attributed the amount to strong support and broad participation across regions.
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