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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1943
Page
4
Allied leaders Churchill and Roosevelt reportedly shaped United Nations strategy during late night backgammon sessions in Casablanca. They met ten days there discussing war aims and world order while game pieces moved across a worn board.
The article notes that until the late 1800s there were no Valentine greetings and writers used self messages or "Valentine Writers" books with suggested verses. It mentions advances like X ray steel vision and three dimensional X rays aiding inspection of war device castings.
Farmers must file estimated income and victory tax declarations by December 15, with certain late filers needing only a December 18 installment. Meat rationing changes cut beef points, raise civilian meat allotments in December, while pork, lamb, mutton, and veal values largely hold. Cattle price stabilization shifts to after December 15. tire and gasoline coupon changes provide new allowances. ODT urges shoppers to buy early and use War Bonds and Savings Bonds for Christmas gifts.
Farm building material makers plan a Chicago conference on December 10 to discuss maintaining farm structures. The keynote stresses preserving the nation’s ten and a half billion dollar investment in farm facilities at peak efficiency with minimal new construction, noting aging land value surpasses building funds.
A farm worker who fails to keep his local selective service board informed of a change of address or occupation may be reclassified or possibly inducted. Only the board with registration authority can grant a temporary release from non-farm work to protect his deferred classification.
The U. S. Bituminous Coal Mines report the highest weekly output in over 16 weeks during the first full week under the new government miners contract. For the week ending November 20 production was about 12.7 million tons. Price ceilings on bituminous coal rose by an average 17 cents per net ton to offset higher labor costs.
Changes in tire regulations outline recapping reinstatement for clothigher dial vehicles with no back, and emphasize tires manufactured principally from reclaimed rubber. The format remains ambiguous and requires clarification from officials to ensure accurate implementation.
A brief promotional note invites readers to subscribe to the Echo-Enterprise and share copies with a family member, offering an extra copy as a bonus for completing the order.
A radio bulletin pitches storm sash as a cure for cold weather losses, urging readers to weather strip and insulate windows and doors. It notes scarce lumber yet promises stock of select grades and hints at home improvements for winter profits.
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