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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1943
Page
2
The Jefferson City Post Tribune notes a June post establishment tied to the century old Tribune lineage. The brief item references telephonic and Sundar station notes, stylized in a vintage post press tone with limited readable context.
The piece argues a spending tax could curb inflation by penalizing spending rather than saving, while taxed incomes would not deter saving. It contends inflation stems from market competition for scarce goods, not wages, and suggests saved funds bolster government reserves and postwar stability, with some focus on how funds might flow to war bonds.
Berlin radio says Italy seen as main Allied invasion target with Mussolini defending homeland as troops and planes concentrate on Calabria coast. Berlin broadcasts quote Mussolini policing occupied Europe and say Italy will bear the burden of a coming attack while Soviet front moves loom. A note from Transocean News Agency also says Italy expects invasion as other Mediterranean coasts are watched.
John Grover surveys the US subsidy debate amid inflation and war economy. He traces pro and anti positions, noting farm versus labor blocs, Southern opposition, and political motives to sway urban voters in 1944. Economists split on cost, equity, and potential expansion beyond food.
In Washington two camps debate who holds real power during wartime. One sees James Byrnes heading the Office of War Mobilization as de facto deputy president, while the other argues Harry Hopkins remains the true behind the scenes influence guiding the White House and the administration.
Confused excerpts discuss shoe rationing deadlines and vague timing, hints of coupons, and the idea of disruptions to supply. Other reflections touch on weather, schedules, and social jokes about travel, sleep, and leisure, with scattered mentions of scientists, nations, and vacations.
Capt Eddie Rickenbacker arrived in Moscow by four engine Liberty to meet Russian military leaders as the representative of Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. He travels with his physician and War Department aides and may meet Premier Stalin. Ambassador Standley greeted the party at the airport amid Kremlin honors.
The article notes a June broadcast by BBC France urging readiness for invasion and considers whether it signals an Allied second front. It cites Navy Secretary Knox saying preparations are underway but time and place remain undisclosed, while addressing Russian calls for a second front and Far East tensions.
HARVARD Neb June 23 UP The town council and 16 year old Robert Pinckney reach an impasse in their dispute over the town jail. Robert says he bought the jail for 6 dollars and offered to sell back to the town for 40 plus 20 rent. The council voted to remove Robert’s father as town physician and adjourned without hearing from Robert who threatened court action. A surveyor found the jail had belonged to Robert via a mistaken lot purchase and the owner had leased it to the town. The council at first offered 40 for the jail, then the boy demanded more. A council member warned Robert he may sue to enforce his claim. The item also notes wartime remarks linking relations with Russia and a Stimson Moscow visit as context.
Allied jungle fighters repelled the first sizable Japanese ground assault in New Guinea in nearly a year in the Mubo sector. About 100 enemy troops were killed or wounded as Allied forces, mainly Australians, held Lababia ridge and forced the attackers back toward Fimple Hill. Air support followed with 20 Allied bombing and strafing runs while Liberators and Beaufighters targeted the Taberlane seaplane base in the Aroe Islands. A Flying Fortress reportedly shot down five Japanese planes despite injuries to crewmen, with the damaged crew promising return to action.
The estate of former Circuit Judge Jesse McDonald who died March 15 was valued at $593334 in probate court. His will directs equal shares to his widow Gertrude Dillon McDonald a daughter Gertrude McDonald and a son Joan D. McDonald of McGehee Arkansas. McDonald was president of the Frisco railroad and was 73.
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