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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1943
Page
2
Western Newspaper Union analysis notes fierce Soviet resistance as German forces attempt encirclement in Russia. Farm income reportedly rose by two billion while Allied offensives threaten Japanese bases. Editor's note credits Western Newspaper Union analysts.
Russia reports renewed German pressure on the central front bulge as 500,000 troops attack at both ends near Belgorod. Nazi advances are backed by tanks and air power with a 60-ton tank introduced. Russians claim efforts to pinch off German armor and isolate units, while Germany claims the bulge extends 85 miles west.
The 78th Congress recessed for a summer vacation after broad action on pay as you go budgeting and large appropriations around 130 billion dollars. The administration gained renewed authority for lend lease and trade deals while 2 billion dollars was approved to stabilize foreign currencies. Roosevelt salary limits were repealed and anti strike legislation passed amid coal miner walkouts. The bodies supported commodity credit and agriculture bills but rejected higher corn ceilings and crop insurance.
Pacific front reports swift Allied gains in the Solomons and New Guinea. American forces threaten Munda in the Solomon Islands as air bases near Rabaul loom large in strategic plans. Eight Japanese warships were reportedly sunk in Kula gulf while New Georgia landings close in on Munda from north and east.
Farm income for the first five months of 1943 rises two billion dollars year over year to eight billion seven hundred eighty eight million. Marketing accounts for six billion four hundred twelve million with government payments of three hundred seventy six million. Increases come from oil crops tobacco poultry and eggs. vegetable fruit and dairy gains are smaller.
Donald Nelson told the Canadian club that Allied munitions output is massive. Since the war began the U S and Canada produced 115000 airplanes and will reach 112000 per year, 175000 large caliber guns, 1500000 machine guns, 6000000 rifles, 25 billion rounds of ammunition, about 8000 tanks, 1600000 trucks, 70000 scout and combat cars, and 20 million tons of merchant shipping with a current production rate of 22 million tons annually.
Allied shipping swells in North Africa and raids on Axis bases near Athens mark rising tension in the Mediterranean. American fliers hit near Athens, British commandos probe Crete, and thousands of Allied planes converge for potential pushes against Axis positions in Sicily and Greek islands.
The big mail order firms Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck report larger sales in June this year than June 1942. Union officials for about 1.1 million ship yard workers push the largest wage case in War Labor Board history. Ice cream and candy face shortages due to corn syrup and corn sugar limits. A strike involving around 100 railroad workers threatens Utah Copper's Bingham Canyon mine operations.
Due to high pork production, overall meat output mirrors 1942 levels. Record hog slaughter offsets cattle declines, with War Meat Board estimates showing hog slaughter up 26 percent and pork production up 40 percent. Cattle slaughter drops 40 percent, calf butchering down 28 percent, and overall meat production down about 38 percent. sheep and lamb slaughter fall modestly.
In Martinique 15000 residents rioted in support of De Gaulle while Gen. Giraud was received by President Roosevelt in Washington. The island administrator weighs breaking with Vichy and joining the French National Committee led by Giraud and De Gaulle. A military commander was appointed on the island and Allied circles note Giraud’s rising standing. The U S confirms a secret document showing De Gaulle followers vow to keep him in power after the war against the promised free choice by the French people.
Production Miracle spans 1350 acres near Fontana California. Henry J Kaiser built the first complete steel mill west of the Rockies. A 15 month build with 60 000 hogs once on site, now a vast concrete and steel complex with 3 ½ miles of conveyors. Ore from Utah and coal from California feed 45 coke ovens each into a tall blast furnace. A future rolling mill 1100 by 300 feet will complete the layout. RFC funded the project in collaboration with Bethlehem and Republic Steel.
Margaret Bourke-White recalls world statesmen autographs and a sardonic line about being torpedoed. A Mediterranean ship sinking saves 200 British women whose lipstick outlives the danger. Jokes traverse fascist Spain de-inking to King Farouk and the British High Commissioner. Reports from Hollywood and Broadway round out the column with light quips and sharp one liners.
Government agencies moved to aid women shoppers with hosiery and seafood. The War Production Board will permit spinning of 100 dernier rayon yarn to sustain full fashioned hosiery production. An extra 1 percent in length is allowed for acetate rayon stockings to improve wear. The Office of Price Administration reduced the price of half can Alaska Chinook salmon by six cents and set ceilings on canned Alaska King, Coho, Pink and Puget Sound sockeye salmon.
In parliament Sir Kingsley Wood disclosed taxes took about 40 percent of private income in England last year. Over 12 million Britons are on the tax rolls with 10 million in lower brackets. Britain’s debt nears 70 billion dollars, while 780 million dollars has been lent to Allied governments, excluding lend-lease aid. Alabama Signs Blood Test Law For Syphilis In residents 14 to 80 Gov Chauncey Sparks passes bill requiring county wide syphilis testing under state health department with annual 75000 dollar appropriation.
Washington briefs describe a Brazil race where 32 cars used gasogen charcoal gas engines, engines with no gasoline, selling for about 200 dollars. other items note U S tankers delivering fighters to England by deck loading, German meat ration cuts, Alaska gold claims by soldiers, and Congresswoman Clare Boothe Luce’s public appearance at Haverford School events.
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