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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1943
Page
4
The column reviews how rainfall hindered Allied operations in Italy, highlighting strategic challenges and aviation implications as analyzed by Western Union Western News. It notes editorial perspectives and the newspaper’s stance on the evolving war tableau.
Heavy rains swell the Volturno and bog advances as Allied forces under Lieut Gen Mark Clark prepare to assault German positions. Montgomery's Eighth Army pushes through mountainous terrain while Germans rush an additional division to delay the open plain battle. Allied material support and air cover aim to steady the front amid deteriorating conditions.
In the Southwest Pacific the Allies use air power to move troops and bring supplies to advance through jungles and mountains in New Guinea. Despite difficult terrain air transports land troops near bases and depart with reinforcements, helping clear more than half the eastern coast as forces push toward Wewak and cripple Japanese air bases.
Russian forces mass on both western bank sectors of the Dnieper threatening Germany's defensive line. Hitler orders the line held at all costs while German counterattacks aim to crush the Reds before they can exploit breakthroughs.Meanwhile in the north Soviet pressure grows on the Vitebsk fortress, a linchpin in the Baltic defense, with a large force reported in place to sever German links to Leningrad.
Lee Marshall, director of materials in the War Foods Administration, says production of farm machinery will be doubled in 1944 under government permission. Rationing to be abolished on two thirds of 91 listed items. redistribution controls to be cut in half. Tractors remain rationed.
Despite a 12 per cent rise in livestock, poultry and eggs, U S food production in 1943 is expected to drop seven per cent from 1942 due to feed grain shortages. corn wheat oats barley production figures and anticipated bumper crops for potatoes rice beans peas and peanuts are noted alongside lend lease shipments and AFL UMW labor issues.
Reports say production schedules for some military and naval equipment could be reduced due to Allied advances in Europe. Officials hope to reconvert a sizable portion of American industry to civilian goods, following indications of material overproduction.
President Roosevelt advocates repeal of the Chinese exclusion laws, arguing Congress should allow 105 Chinese graduates to enter the U S annually and grant citizenship to foreign-born Chinese residents. He says such numbers pose no unemployment or job competition threat and cites friendship with an ally.
Ration values for A, B, and C gasoline coupons were cut in ten western states as military consumption reached about 43 percent of total use. A and C coupons dropped to four and three gallons respectively, while B and C in other areas remained higher. Analysts predict further reductions as military requirements ease fears of regional shortages.
The system now moves oil along 9 277 miles of piping delivering over 360 000 barrels daily to Atlantic coast refineries. By midyear 10 888 miles total and a 256 million solar program are expected to finish. Oil flow reversed on 3 000 miles and 2 700 miles of old pipe were removed for relocation. By summer 700 000 barrels daily are anticipated. The bi inch line carries oil at 4 ½ miles per hour.
During a bond drive Governor Dwight Griswold of Nebraska bets other governors his state will top quotas but loses. In Omaha he bids at a 4H auction for dogs to settle bets and sends a porker to Governor John C. Vivian of Colorado, who must surrender 700 ration points for the hog’s slaughter.
Government estimates show 1943 spring pig production at 74,050,000 with 578,057 hogs marketed at 14.75 dollars in the first week of price ceilings, only 0.78 percent of on farm hogs. Most hog types stayed at the ceiling, with few younger pigs and some sows and boars dipping below. 1943 production tops 1942 and 1941 levels at 61,013,000 and 49,234,000 respectively.
A group of American Canadian and British paper leaders warned that newspapers and other wood pulp users could fall to 48 percent of current supplies next year unless more labor is found. They advanced two proposals to limit printing and end wrapping papers to 52 percent of 1943 quotas and to trim all paper usage.
World War II Office of War Information details hidden aid to Europe via parachute gifts and underground networks. Items include printing presses, mimeograph machines, soap, bouillon, seeds, tea, chocolate, and propaganda tools, each carrying American messages and symbols for subjugated populations.
London reports a 20 percent rise in passengers last year yet only 46 fatalities aboard railways. The five year average was 39. casualty rates show one death per 60 million passengers and one per 43 million miles for workers. There were 547 train accidents, 233 from human error.
Prof. Leonid Ramzin receives the Order of Lenin and the Stalin prize worth 150000 rubles for the uniflow boiler design. The boiler reportedly saves 12 to 14 percent in fuel and was conceived in 1931 while Ramzin was imprisoned as a leader of the Prom industrial party.
At Camp Polk Louisiana a 70 year old staff sergeant continues active service. William L. Lantz of Stow Ohio began with the Ohio National Guard and has served through the Spanish American War and both World Wars. He now works in the camp bakery as a shipping clerk.
The American Municipal Association notes 1943 legislation granting cities and towns authority to accumulate cash reserves for public works after the war. Arizona Connecticut North Carolina North Dakota Minnesota Pennsylvania Rhode Island joined 16 states overall, with Oregon California Nebraska New York Michigan Washington Kentucky New Jersey and Massachusetts previously enacting similar laws. The move aims to retire long term loans after project lifespans.
Saudi Arabia joins Allied Lend-Lease recipients and closes the Arab front gap. The desert kingdom dominates the Arabian peninsula with Red Sea and Persian Gulf coastlines and gains revenue from Mecca pil grimages, Ras Tanura oil, and pearl fishing. Oil strikes boost wealth alongside new pipeline links to Ras Tanura.
Canning method affects nutrient loss with time and temperature. Higher heat and longer processing destroy vitamins A and C, especially vitamin C in open-kettle canning. Closed container methods like water bath and pressure cooker protect nutrients better, while pureed hot foods lose more vitamin C.
The article advises periodic inspection of sweaters for thin spots at elbows and underarms and reinforcement before wear. It notes weak thread areas to be mended with matching thread and suggests discreet fixes for dropped stitches. Ladder runs can be repaired with a crochet hook, but latch needles are too fine for sweater yarns.
Train tomato plants to a single stem and train them upright to maximize early fruit yield in limited space. This method yields compact plants with clean fruits and good color, though it may reduce fruit per plant and raise risks of sunscald and blossom end rot.
Bible school at 10:00 a m morning worship and communion at 11:00 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m A two weeks revival begins Sunday October 24 all are welcome to attend these services.
Funeral services were held at Landon Funeral Home Payette for Harry R Burns 1905 198? born near Marshall Illinois. He died October 1 in Orange California survived by wife Evelyn two children Philip Eugene 13 and Lorraine Kay 11 months parents Albert and unnamed mother sister Richard Simons and brothers Carroll Burns Gene Burns. Burial Riverside Cemetery Payette.
Young stock pastured and separated from the milking herd during the summer should be tested for tuberculosis and Bangs disease before they are allowed to mix with the home herd.
When an outbreak of flu occurs in the hog herd take them off full feed keep them quiet for five or six days then gradually bring them up to full feed.
Estate of Dora Elizabeth Brown deceased. claim date set for Monday December 6 1948 in Clark County Illinois County Court. Claims may be filed without summons. Howard A Jackson administrator with will annexed and Claude W McDaniel attorney advertise.
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