Nearly 100000 Population Loss Noted In South Dakota
The Office of Price Administration reports 546,935 ration books issued in South Dakota, signaling a population drop since the 1940 census which listed 642,000 residents. Minnehaha County saw the most books, 57,317, while Lawrence County fell hard with 11,679 issued against 19,003 in 1940. The note mentions mining layoffs and depots influencing counts. Also, a torpedo parts note states workers perform about 20,000 operations per item.
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Montgomery offensive stalls at Mareth Line despite gains
The report notes Allied progress near Mareth with a British breakout reaching Rommel's rear. Montgomery's command faces stiff resistance. the El Alamein line remains stronger than expected, though a British column maneuvered toward El Hamma west of Gabes, threatening Rommel's flank.
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State Provides Special Form For Farm Taxpayers
South Dakota offers a special form for farmers to file 1942 net income tax returns with a schedule of farm income and expenses. Tax Director J H Bottum says the form is a yellow attachment available at banks or the county auditor, or by writing to the state tax division. Returns are due by March 31. The saving clause preserves penalties for unpaid 1942 income tax, and the form aids accrual computations, depreciation, and inventory. Bottum forecasts more returns than any year since the tax law began, though payments may be smaller due to rate reductions and higher deductions.
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Name Proposed For Highway To Alaska
A resolution by Alaska Delegate Dimond proposes officially naming the 1600 mile road to Alaska the Alaska Highway The Alcan Highway name criticized as sounding like Ash can Dimond says Canadians would object to the Alaska Highway naming and an Army ordnance slogan sneaks in as background.
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George Black
Legislators Honor Veteran Amsden On His 87th Birthday
Milbank reports a delegation of eight lawmakers from the South Dakota Senate and House will visit C. S. Amsden to honor his 87th birthday. The group includes Reps Louis Johnson LaBalt Peter Sorenson Frank McKenna L. C. Gooch and Senators Elmer Knight F. L. Messner Id Ilkins and E. L. Stavig. A banquet at 6 30 p m at the Milbank Municipal Auditorium will mark the event. Amsden has served 11 terms in the Senate and four in the House.
Nazis Fire On Axis Pals Surrender In Tunisia Front
In central Tunisia on March 24 1943 Italian soldiers who surrendered to American forces near Maknassy were fired upon by a German unit. An American officer called the incident highly significant noting uncertain prisoner numbers. In three days around Maknassy El Guetar more than 1000 Italians and only a few Germans were captured amid heavy fighting.
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Mackenzie Continues El Alamein Attack Narrative
The report recalls Mackenzie’s World War II actions at El Alamein as he mounted a persistent assault on the strongest position, echoing his earlier breakthrough against Rommel’s line in Egypt and the subsequent Axis retreat through Tunisia.
FASTEETH promises secure dentures with powder aid
An ad style note touts FASTEETH denture powder as improving fit for upper or lower plates. It claims the powder prevents sliding slipping or rocking and reduces denture odor. The copy mentions a paste like taste and feeling and positions FASTEETH as a remedy available at drug or rug stores.
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Patton’s fast columns threaten Rommel’s north line
The article notes General Patton’s rapid advances from Gafsa toward the coast near El Guetar, with growing signs he could be the key to Rommel’s downfall by cutting communications with Von Arnim. Rommel counters with heavy tank counterattacks as Patton’s movement tightens the Allied grip and reshapes the Mareth Line scenario.
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