24 Aug 1944
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1944
Page
1
Reichs-Mobilizer Paul Goebbels orders extensive use of women in industry to bolster civilian economy as about 1.26 million Nazi troops, 80 divisions, prepare for action by October. 454 thousand men from this year’s draft will be ready only after mid month. Technical workers, railway and postal staff, and film workers are pulled into mobilization.
Objections of military chieftains overcome as the War Production Board authorizes hundreds of civilian goods. Manufacturers with surplus facilities and labor gain priority ratings for items such as vacuum cleaners, electric ranges, stoves, pails, insecticide spray guns, irons, storage batteries, farm machinery, tire jacks, gauges, pumps, alarm clocks, copper traps, cages, and water storage tanks. Nelson warns no large production increases expected for the time being.
Heavy rains are needed to save corn soybeans and pasturage across regions east of the Mississippi while drouth hit Illinois Indiana and Ohio with heavy losses in corn and near total potato crop failure New Yorkers saw scant rain and Massachusetts estimates one inch could be worth millions in aid Admiral Nimitz offered cautious praise for air power but warned invasion of Japan remains uncertain and a multi weapon approach is required for victory
In midwestern states as of August 1 feeder cattle on feed fell four percent from 1943 with about 700000 fewer cattle. The U S bureau of agricultural economics notes the drop is one of the sharpest in corn belt history. Separately the International Typographical Union re affiliated with the American Federation of Labor after four years apart, paying per capita tax on 64000 members for August.
OPA officials, citing the war against the black market, considered raising B card gasoline from 470 miles to 825 nationwide for the Middle West and Atlantic Pacific coast. They noted many B card holders are salesmen or do essential driving and that current rations hinder livelihoods. They argued B boosts would curb illegal sales, with no A or C increases due to sufficient rations for war workers and others.
The United States is spending about 277 million dollars daily on the war, eight percent more than a year ago when daily outlays were 257 million. In the first 36 days of the 1945 fiscal year, spending approached 10 billion dollars, about a billion more than last year at the same point, while public debt on August 11 stood at 210.64 billion, up 63.56 billion since the prior year.
The War Food Administration targets 68 5 million acres of wheat for 1945, 1.9 million above 1944 planting and 13.5 million above 1943, aiming to cover safe supplies even if yields falter. Canada plans postwar export support with a 100 million dollar insurance corps and guaranteed payments to exporters, amid 40 percent drop in carryover to 355 million bushels. Pawnbrokers report high wages and plenty of work, fewer borrowers, and subdued pledge sales as unredeemed collateral dwindles.
The United States and Great Britain outline an informal oil agreement to reduce future wars by ensuring oil flows in fair, non-discriminatory terms. It calls for open trade among peace-loving nations, equal opportunities for acquisition and development, and noninterference from governments in exploration and distribution. The plan aims to curb hoarding and cutthroat rivalry while preserving concessions and national interests.
A compact column recalling wit between Gypsy Rose Lee and her mother, then shifting to light anecdotes about Roosevelt, Wallace, Mae West, and Ernie Pyle. It notes German captivity banter, a barroom joke about a Russian surname, and contrasts George M. Cohan with baseball songs. It ends with a New York State Senator’s heated Albany debate and a jokey line about insanity.
In Chicago at Wrigley Field Joe Baksi defeated Lee Savold by 10 rounds to claim the Illinois Athletic Commission recognized heavyweight championship interim status. Savold showed signs of wear, taking body and head punishment as Baksi pressed the attack from the sixth round. The bout drew 16,135 spectators for a $43,355 gate, with many servicemen in attendance. Savold cited maritime service as a hindrance to training.
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