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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1943
Page
3
An editor's note frames this weekly analysis as opinion from Western Newspaper Union with commentary on current events. The piece signals that the viewpoints are those of the Western Union editorial staff and may reflect the periodical's stance.
In southern Italy heavy mountain warfare continues around the Mignano pass as German forces defend routes toward Rome. U.S. troops use large quantities of hand grenades in close combat amid fortified six foot tunnels. Concurrently in Russia Soviet forces push back the Nazi line toward prewar boundaries west of Kiev and disrupt rail links. In Washington the lend-lease alliance reports aid to Russian armies totaling 6,500 aircraft and over 3,000 tanks in the two years ending September 30.
Senate sub committee will call major whiskey firms to Washington to probe hoarding stocks to dodge taxation and inflate prices. Senator Frederick Van Nuys of Indiana cites warehouses holding liquor that should be aged longer and notes plans to examine distilleries selling inventories to stockholders and mixing straight whisky with neutral spirits under odd brands to dodge ceilings.
The Army and TVA cut a WPB backed deal to supply 625000 tons of nitrogen fertilizer for 1943-44 at 47.50 per ton fob. TVA brokers will market in most eastern states with Associated Cooperatives as distributors in the south. Hog marketing plans aim for orderly shipments from a 74050000 pig crop with government support at 13.75 per 200-270 pound hogs amid transport and labor strains.
In England, crewmen of a Flying Fortress steered near rooftops to save Wargrave from heavy damage. They jettisoned bombs into the river before the plane exploded. One crewman parachuted to safety while the others perished.
Senator Guy Gillette unveiled legislation to impose a 16 percent resale transfer tax on farm land purchased and resold within a year, with another plan taxing profits to curb speculation. The bill would expire two years after the war. Goss re elected at Grand Rapids National Grange convention urging congressional parity reform and farm labor cost inclusion. nominations of state and national officers were announced amid debate over a parity formula. Also explored is the origin of the term round in ammunition as a single unit of fire.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to authorize funding for the UNRRA program as meetings in Atlantic City consider three methods to raise funds. Options include per capita assessments, a 1 percent of national income contribution, or levies based on member nations foreign trade figures.
Army Air Force figures Col. Frank C. Wolfe cites 19 advancements boosting U S bombers and fighters. Innovations include remotely controlled turrets, improved sights, stronger armor and glass, and broader testing of 70 aircraft types before production. John W Bricker announces GOP presidential bid emphasizing strength and peace. A premium bull sells for 26000 at blue ribbon sale. Hereford calf prices and insurance noted.
The text explains three storage types for apples air cooled common storage refrigerated and controlled atmosphere storage. It notes apples breathe using oxygen and emit carbon dioxide and that controlled atmosphere storage slows ripening by controlling gases while maintaining quality and preventing loss.
Figures show 1910 US had about 20 million families with total income just over 28 billion dollars. By 1942 families exceeded 34 million and total income rose 317 percent to about 117 billion dollars, yielding an implied 1942 per family income of 3370 dollars if evenly divided.
Data from the United States Lake Survey shows water levels on the Great Lakes at their highest in 14 years. Lake Superior remains under six inches below its all time peak. Ontario exceeds historical marks since 1870. Erie and Huron Michigan approach long standing highs from 1929.
Public notice that J. A. Hutchison as Conservator of Arthur E. Brown requests probate court approval to sell designated real estate in Clark County Marshall Illinois for the support maintenance and possible reinvestment of proceeds. The sale is to be heard at the Clark County Probate Court on the third Monday of December 1943.
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