21 Aug 1943
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Newspaper
Logan Daily News
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1943
Page
1
Allied forces pounded Gioia Tauro and Paola while bombers hit Benevento as invasion plans intensified. Ike’s headquarters reported seven Axis landing craft sunk near Sea, and Italian ports faced heavy bombardment as Soviet and Allied units push offensives on multiple fronts. In the Pacific MacArthur announced Japanese retreat from Salamaua as Allied forces advance.
A Saturday morning misfortune after Tom Rainer parked near the Court House left the car seat loaded with cement chunks from Main T repaving workers. Meanwhile Florence Lutz plans mass meals for troops in Persia as Lt. Jack H. Smith and Miss Lutz reunite in Asia, a tale befitting O Henry. A three pound candy gift to a son overseas travels from Ohio to Camp Stoneman and finally Cairo after a four month odyssey, the candy remaining intact though hardened by time.
The thermometer at the state highway garage shows 62 degrees at 8 A M Saturday with forecasts for higher readings than Friday's 85 degrees at 4 P M. Scattered showers were reported Saturday morning.
Allied headquarters report Japanese forces falling back from their Salamaua front as bombed and shelled mountains collapse the line. General MacArthur notes the retreat toward inner defenses after sustained Allied air and jungle pressure. Wewak airfield loss accelerates Japanese disarray in the region.
Common Pleas Judge Myron B. Gessman sentenced James D. Bursch, 25, of Canton to a maximum term of 15 to 90 years in the Ohio Penitentiary after he was found guilty on several counts.
A Truman war plant committee visit to Wright Aeronautical Corp. Lockland plant found only about one fifth of the workers on one shift active. The hearing urged improved production or Army takeover, with Truman calling the plant well equipped but poorly managed. Curtis-Wright cited reorganizational confusion as cause of idle workers.
Secretary of State Edward J. Hummell said he received a request from George J. Callahan of Ames Iowa for proper application papers to file for President of the United States as the initial move in contesting Ohio's delegation at the 1944 National Republican convention.
Wartime dispatch frames a U boat sink and lost supplies as a testament to War Bonds. It urges citizens to invest, citing millions in materiel and vast man hours sunk, and calls for continued patriotic support.
Reports from Quebec indicate Roosevelt and Churchill near completing long term strategy. The gathering aims to finalize next Axis assaults with Eden Hull and top staff continuing talks. Officials expect the conference to close by Tuesday as leaders move toward Ottawa and Washington.
S. H. Dillon, superintendent of schools, announced Saturday morning that Adrien Dodds has been hired to teach the primary grades at Grove City School for the coming term. A graduate of Ohio University, she was a faculty member at the Monday School last year.
Lt. Rudy Vallee of the U S Coast Guard and band leader publicly announced an engagement to a Hollywood figure. Details on the engagement and parties involved remain sketchy in the clipped notice.
Ohio State Grange county representatives endorsed maintaining current price levels for farm products, expanding agricultural output in 1944, and raising farm labor wages. The program, approved at a semi annual conference, will be reviewed by Grange leaders, government agencies, and farm groups.
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce urged local chambers across Ohio to assist in recruiting workers for the harvest and canning season as farmers face labor needs this summer.
Provisions for parcels to prisoners of war and civilian internees in the Far East require all labeled next of kin in New York City to have packages ready by midnight Friday August 27. The Gripsholm sailing date moved up from September 15 to August 27, affecting only label recipients from the provost marshal general.
State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson said the State Liquor Department paid a liquor broker ten dollars more per case than five Ohio permit holders paid for the same brand at the same time and asked for an explanation.
The Victory Campaign at the Fireproofing Corporation plant in Haydenville will open Tuesday after a mass meeting at 3 30 P M Monday. The goal is 100 percent Payroll S Plan participation with 10 percent of the payroll pledged. The Natco Victory Committee meets Monday at 6 P M at plant superintendent C S Matheny’s home to finalize plans.
Gov John Bricker and former Gov Alf Landon both Republican leaders will fish together next week. They will be guests of Sam Keener, president of the local club, during the outing in Kansas.
Allied troops land on and seize Kiska Island with no Japanese resistance. Navy and allied command report swift operation ending any organized opposition on the island.
Lord Irwin Ball aged 52 died after a fall from a hay cart. The incident occurred near the Tadnroe area, with Earl Ball reported as his son. Further details remain unclear due to damaged text.
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