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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1943
Page
7
The fragment describes court proceedings in 1943 with administrators, petitions, appearance by date, and the judge and register named. It indicates return days and deadlines in a probate or estate matter with addresses and legal stances mentioned.
A petition has been filed in probate court for Bertha A late of and ceasing. Edward Fearns of May in said County asks to be appointed executor with a surety on his Massachusetts bond. Objections must be filed before ten o'clock on the return day of February 10 1943. Judge Cy Leggat signs. Loring P. Jordan registers. Feb 18 25 Mar 4
A discussion explains the word ensign from insignia origins and how the naval rank corresponds to army ranks. It covers derivation from Latin and French, pronunciation EN-sih, and mapping to second lieutenant through general officer levels.
Concord reports note the Em erson Hospital Aid Society gathering at the Nurses' Home with annual reports presented. West Concord Garden Club met at 21 Church street with talks on Victory Gardens. Rebekahee Circle of the church plans Thursday evening meeting at seven to welcome new members. The Astronomy Group met Sunday evening at Emerson playground.
In a sweeping roundup the report notes Tunisia delaying Allied plans as the timetable stalls. It cites Japanese 7 pronged offensives and Axis spokesmen attempting peace feelers while Western strategists monitor merchant activity and tech developments amid war pressures.
General Eisenhower faced tough choices as Rommel offered fighting options on terrain suited to his forces. American forces were pushed from the Isban area toward Tebessa, Algeria, delaying Axis liquidation in Africa. The British Eighth Army advanced from the south, while American losses included three airfields and several forward posts. Washington acknowledged sharp reverses and casualties as German tanks tested US lines.
Congress and agricultural officials fear meat black markets threaten military supplies and small packers. Reports say criminal rings have captured profits, and two OPA proposals seek to curb the trade by requiring purchase of live animals and creating a registrar of all meat sellers.
Vice Admiral Raymond-Fénard stated the French naval mission plans to send two battleships six cruisers an aircraft carrier seven destroyers 14 submarines and ten auxiliaries to join the United Nations soon though no date was given The cruisers Gloire and Georges Leygues are already in action against the Axis in support of Allied efforts.
The article reports Axis efforts to present a separate peace as a path to save Europe from the Allied advance. Nazi officials like Joseph Goebbels emphasize a threat from the Soviet victory as justification, while US expert Elmer Davis counters the propaganda approach.
The article notes temporary meat rationing extending to at least March 28 and explains housewives and grocers are adjusting to the new point rationing system for canned fruits vegetables dried fruits canned soups and baby foods.
Washington reports Madame Chiang Kai-shek urged decisive action against Japan to hasten end of the war. Allied communiques note Japan’s major effort to exit the war, with drive aimed at Southwest Yunnan and along the old Burma road. Troops push Japanese retreat toward the Wau area as air assaults hit Fortress Lake and Jap positions in New Guinea and New Britain.
Col. Bernt Balchen of New York was awarded the Soldier's Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster for his role in a rescue operation after a wilderness crash. Balchen participated in the airborne recovery mission following a serous incident that endangered aircrew and passengers.
R. V. Keane, minister of trade and principal secretary, says Australia will not abandon its paramount ally despite United States wartime requests. He insists the U S relationship remains positive and essential to Australia’s war effort and economic interests.
Fragmentary text describes Red Army operations to push Nazis from the eastern and northern regions near Leningrad and the Donets basin. It mentions a planned knockout offensive against a German anchor point near the four railroads junction at Orel for direct connections between north Russia and central Ukraine.
Army officials warned that delaying draft for men with dependents could force the induction of illiterates and men with venereal disease. Brig Gen Miller G White said deferments for fathers would shrink eligible pools. Lt Gen Lewis B Hershey reported 28 000 men per day being drafted into army and navy amid rapid mobilization.
March 13 marks period 5 fuel oil coupons valid through September 30. March 15 is the last date for No 41 sugar coupons worth three pounds. March 21 is the final date for Stamp No 25 valid for one pound of coffee. Also notes a gate date for first gas ration.
Fragmentary message notes taxation and public works as government planning factors, mentioning discussions of a large figure around 15 billion and potential municipal effects on a town. Details are incomplete and unclear.
Fragmentary text discusses a ship named Wh and performance claims. The readable items mention a successful action, bests in some regard, and naval sailing prowess, but details and context are missing.
A quiz item presents multiple choice questions on fantasy animals without voice a national bird bounty Alaska Canada Italy islands Izaak Walton league and US constitutional succession. It includes options about patriotic song author and state leadership succession mechanics.
The Concord Women's group will meet Monday at 3 p m in the First Unitarian Church Vestry. Laurence Bleteh of the Massachusetts Society will present Life History and the Humming Bird with illustrated motion pictures. Mrs Ra Walker is president.
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