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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1943
Page
6
A craft article describes creating a braided rag rug with a flower medallion center and options to make two medallions for a knitting bag. Instructions cover braiding, sewing circles and leaves, and finishing with carpet thread. The note cites BOOK 8 containing 31 projects and a 15 cent price.
New York City plans a new Idlewild airport on Jamaica Bay in Queens. The facility will cover four square miles with 13 miles of runways, 5 miles of taxiways, and 2 miles of seaplane landing space, five times larger than the current municipal airfield.
The article traces Allied advances in 1943 from Casablanca to Rome and the Italian surrender, highlighting D Day planning, North Africa campaigns, Sicily, and Salerno. It notes MacArthur in the Pacific, Montgomery in North Africa, and Kiska’s capture signaling shifted momentum against Germany and Japan.
A Nativity scene is recast with modern terror as warlords and dictators fill the inn while humble, faithful villagers endure bombers and threats. An angel announces the Saviour's birth in Bethlehem and the hymn of peace replaces the drone of destruction.
During 1943 the focus on home front economics centered on stabilization as Roosevelt issued the Hold the Line order on April 7. He barred food price ceilings except as legally required and cut consumer costs via subsidies while forbidding wage increases except to lift substandard rates or accompany promotions. John L. Lewis led the United Mine Workers in six months of pressure, winning a $1.50 daily wage rise and recognizing underground travel time. Congress overrode a veto to pass the Smith Connally anti strike bill on June 25, banning work stoppages in government plants and requiring 30 days notice and a secret ballot in other industries.
A volunteer teaches proper Christmas package wrapping as post office officials urge secure wrapping and clear addresses. Thousands of parcels are lost each year due to careless labeling and unreadable addresses.
The Newlyweds bought a turkey for Christmas day and the novice groom, urged by his wife, tries to carve it from the cookbook. When the turkey arrives at table, the host admits he cannot begin, joking that he cannot find the dotted lines.
Advertises a bright red rochet hood and mittens for a young child. Describes an afghan stitch with double shell edging and requests 16 cents, name, address, and pattern number 5638 to receive instructions. Notes high demand and longer processing due to war conditions from OME NEEDLEWORK, 530 South Wells Street, Chicago.
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