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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1943
Page
3
Analysis notes that Russ traps German forces in the Caucasus as March 15 tax deadline nears and Congress contemplates pay as you go timing with labor pushing for higher wage scales. Editorial brief reflects Western Newspaper Union framing and regional wartime context.
Organized labor from the AFL CIO and United Mine Workers pressed the Roosevelt administration at the White House over wage controls. William Green and Phillip Murray warned that living costs were rising, while John L. Lewis demanded a $2 six day raise for coal workers effective April 1. The War Labor Board asked Byrnes to consider raising the Little Steel wage ceiling, a move with wide consumer impact and potential strain on the stabilization program.
The Ways and Means committee signaled no plan to forgive 1942 taxes nor to double collections for 1942 and 1943. Forty four million Americans must file by March 15 on 1942 income, with a pay as you go withholding system to follow and a likely July 1 compromise date.
Washington officials seek a solution to a critical farm labor shortage. The proposal mirrors Civil War furloughs, using soldiers with farm experience to assist with harvests and seasonal work. A joint effort by the War Department, War Manpower Commission, and Agriculture is discussed, with up to 600,000 soldiers envisaged. An alternative option would use battalions of soldiers still on active duty for farm tasks.
Soviet reports detail rapid German reversals as Red Army advances in Ukraine threaten Rostov and the Caucasus. Reoccupation of Zalotukhino near Kursk, Kupyansk, and Kuschevskaya cut northern supply lines and jeopardized Novorossisk evacuation plans for German forces in the Caucasus.
During the latest air sea clash between American forces and Japanese opponents for control of the southern Solomons, secrecy limited early reports. Japanese broadcasts boasted of overwhelming American naval power and large fleets to shape home front perception.
Rear Admiral Emory reports merchant seamen faced far higher losses than U S armed forces. Of the first year, 9 200 merchant mariners were lost or missing, about 3 8 percent of the total, compared with a 1 percent armed forces loss.
Reading highlights from this week’s news notes Belden Manufacturing’s novel dividend promotion to support the treasury drive. The article mentions Whipple Jacobs as a company executive and references war bonds stamps or cash as potential promotional methods.
Reports from Stockholm indicate growing unrest in Finland and Romania as shortages, Russian offensives, and political statements fuel public anger. Finland struggles with food shortages and limited Nazi aid while Goering’s remarks on 1939 Finland war spark doubt. Romania's heavy losses on the Russian front deepen the crisis, with Antonescu growing desperate.
British reports say Lorient in France holds solid concrete pens for 20 submarines with space for 10 more under construction. RAF night raids target U-boat pens and parts factories across Europe including Essen Duesseldorf Cologne Copenhagen and Turin as Allied bombers press the campaign.
The Office of Price Administration defended its policies amid farm bloc criticism, stating that by end of 1943 it will have saved American farmers 7.4 billion dollars, about 1,213 dollars per farm, by preventing higher costs they would face without price controls.
Foreign Minister Anthony Eden told the House of Commons that reconciliation and internal North Africa reforms should be led by French hands. A five man imperial council commission in Algiers will restore ousted officials including Masons and release 27 Communist deputies. Eisenhower warns American officers against criticising allies. Coffee and butter: terse note follows.
A sprawling item notes President Roosevelt may enlist Joe Casey ex-congressman to promote White House congressional harmony. Casey plans private surveys on War Production Board slants and Elmer Davis Office of War Information, may push Davis to review directives before public release, and could join Byrnes Office later if salary offered. Other sections discuss Stalin's Casabl anca stance, red army shifts, and US observers on the Russian front with supply feats and political control changes.
Osmar White details a perilous trek through New Guinea jungles toward the front. He recalls mountains, torrential rain, fever, mosquitoes and mochas, soldiers marching exhausted toward combat, and a patrol clash where 120 Japanese were chased and defeated by a dawn patrol.
Colonial girl motif pictures bonnet bouffant skirt with embroidery and scallops. Graceful, enhances side and center vanities to match dresser scarf and pillow slips. Large pieces feature rambler rose fence and outlined stitches while lazy daisy French knots and buttonhole are used. Hot iron transfer 79534, 15 cents, will bring them to you. Send your order to:
A string of jokey lines about marriages for money or love and misheard remarks. The speaker jokes that both husbands married for love or money, while the other quips about furniture, a widow, and a black eye from talking instead of listening.
The Texans lived under six national flags across history, including those of France, Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederacy, and the United States, reflecting changing sovereignties and identities.
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