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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1943
Page
3
Western Newspaper Union reports on congressional debate over discharge payments to veterans and the proposed amount. The article notes labor studies on wage settlement and a focus on rail and food production figures, reflecting an overall weekly news analysis style.
President Roosevelt works to avert a rail strike by 1.45 million workers threatening to walk out December 30 over wage demands. Five operating brotherhoods sought 3 dollars daily, then 4 cent hourly rise. overtime pay for nonexempt workers discussed. Fifteen non operating unions join the pressure after a Congress failure to act on an 8 cent raise.
The civilian requirements office canvassed 120 counties to identify items civilians miss most during shortages. Butter meat sugar soap top the list followed by canned goods fruits elastic tape coal hosiery and washtubs. An earlier report noted a 15 percent production boost in early 1944.
Terms sent to the House would pay veterans with 18 months overseas since December 8 1941 five hundred dollars on honorable discharge. Those 12 to 18 months receive four hundred dollars, under one year three hundred dollars. Continental service 12 months or more pays three hundred dollars. less than 12 months two hundred. About a million enlisted men left service since December 1941 with seventy thousand discharged monthly, costing about three hundred million dollars initially. The bill credits Senators Alben Barkley Styles Bridges and Warren Austin for the provisions and moves to the House amid talks of higher payments and a separate proposal for up to one year’s pay.
The 1943 total food production reached 4 percent above 1942 levels with lower corn wheat and oats crops. Meat milk poultry eggs and potatoes led gains, with record potato harvest at 464,656,000 bushels and notable increases in nuts hemp beans carrots lettuce and other vegetables.
Production for 1944 is forecast at 526,957,000 bushels down 2,649,000 from 1943 due to drought and reduced rye plantings. Rye acreage fell to 4,992,000 from 5,805,000. North Dakota dropped 69 percent, South Dakota 25 percent, and Nebraska 22 percent. In the South gains came mainly in pasture and roughage.
Probate court values the Edsel Ford estate at 66 million dollars. Edsel Ford served as president of the Ford Motor Company until his death last May. The report notes the estate's size and his role in the automobile giant.
In Bolivia a nationalist revolution toppled Gen. Enrique Penaranda and installed sociologist Paz Estenssoro. Washington officials monitor the shift as Bolivia, now aligned with the Allies, maintains friendly ties despite Penaranda’s hardline actions. The upheaval follows earlier mine unrest and gunfire in tin districts. The piece also recalls a 1925 railroad fare incident involving a son and a lingering debt.
Baltic front operations intensify as German lines along the Leningrad corridor press against Soviet defenses. Authorities report 250000 Baltic nationals being drawn into service while Red Army strategists shift troops from Ukraine to stabilize the northern sector.
Allied forces report intensified Japanese air activity as U S bomber strikes widen to the Gilbert Islands and Marshall Islands while continuing pressure on Rabaul New Britain. Japanese fighter sweeps and reinforced convoys aim to disrupt the heavy bombing campaign.
First administrator of the Agricultural Adjustment Act and one of the two men who laid the cornerstone for the McNary Haugen farm bill, George N Peek died at 70. Formerly an executive of Moline Plow and Deere & Co, he backed Henry Wallace on processing taxes but objected to crop reduction. An independent politically, Peek left the GOP in 1928 to back the Democrats farm plank.
The War Department backs the Canol oil development in northwestern Canada. Army service chief Lieutenant General Brehn Somervell says the 134 million dollar project fits strategic plans and reveals a 100 million barrel petroleum field. Canol will have 600 miles of pipeline and refinery and finish by next March despite U S agency opposition over postwar field rights.
The War Food administration expanded the price support to include hogs weighing between 200 and 300 pounds. The support price rose to 13 dollars per hundredweight on a Chicago basis, extending the program as heavier hogs sagged below the prior 13.75 figure by up to a dollar.
Farm Adviser T. E. Myers outlines a practical eight to ten month ration for 4-H calves aiming for late summer or fall shows. Alex Edgar of Illinois recommends gradual fall feeding, twice daily cleanups, and a mix of cracked corn, oats, bran, linseed meal with four pounds of hay, avoiding alfalfa to prevent bloat. Salt kept available separately.
Frank Hardaway, chairman of the Clark County Committee, warns there will be no extension for delivery of materials under the 1943 A A A program. Materials received after the closing date will be credited to 1944. Phosphate applied to a fall 1943 nurse crop may be credited to 1944 A A A. phosphate for a 1944 nurse crop of wheat is not credited under the conservation materials program.
The Clark County Farm Machinery Rationing Committee under Brank Hardweig is named to govern 1944 rationing with Dallas Miller and Robert Maurer as members. The panel reviews applications, issues eligibility letters, and issues purchase permits once the dealer confirms sale. Dealers will share responsibility to fairly distribute gear among Illinois counties.
Prices for feed wheat were raised 20 cents per bushel for sales after December 6 as reported to Frank Hardway, Clark County A A A Committee chair. Delivery options include carlot sales with commodity credit, farm storage stored wheat at CCC bins, and railroad car door sales, with prices ranging from 1.27 to 1.32 per bushel.
Mr Hardway states the county committee will ensure feed wheat is available as needed or arrange with local dealers. Reports on requirements may be filed with the county office in Martinsville.
Retailers failing to file Form 749-23 estimates by December 15 risk token shortages when usage begins February 25. Local officials urge quick filing at banks handling ration accounts or through trade associations.
Carl Clements 77, farmer born in Orange County Indiana, moved to Illinois as a child. Married Anna Spotts on January 1, 1891. celebrated golden wedding on January 1, 1941. He died December 19, 1943 in Terre Haute and is survived by daughter Mary Spotts and son Robert Clements plus three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held December 22, 1943 in Marshall with Rev. Bass and Rev. Wintz officiating. He is laid to rest beside his wife in Marshall cemetery.
We express gratitude to our neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy as well as for the flowers during the long illness. Their thoughtfulness brought comfort to us in a difficult time.
Death notice expresses gratitude for the father’s passing, thanks the minister for services, and mentions Mr. Robert Clements and Family along with Mr. and Mrs. Vern Spotts.
Delphia May Wells born September 26 1878 in Melrose township Clark County Illinois died December 13 1943 at the old homestead aged 65 years 2 months 18 days. She married Jesse Spraker December 5 1900 and suffered a paralysis stroke December 8. Survived by husband an aged uncle John S Wells of Jasonville Indiana and many cousins and friends. Funeral at home Wednesday 11:00 conducted by Rev Chester Hix of Melrose.
The Congregational news lists Gwylyn Isaac as minister with Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 40. No choir rehearsal this week and the Altar Guild for the month features Mrs Howard Simon and Mrs Herman Tumey with an election meeting January 5 at 10 00.
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