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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1944
Page
2
Analysis notes a German admission of a grave situation while Allied forces push forward. The Western Newspaper Union releases the world oil marketing study, with editor's notes highlighting column analysis and editorial stance.
Descriptions of hedgerow fighting in Normandy as Allied forces push forward in France. Monty leads eastern thrust with British and Canadian troops preparing for a major assault. Roosevelt dies in Normandy army tent. Allies strike German lines in Russia and Italy as Pacific battles shift to New Guinea and Saipan targets.
One week before the Democratic national convention in Chicago Franklin D Roosevelt told 200 newspaper men he would be willing to serve a fourth term as president if the people called on him. He framed it as a duty to end the war quickly secure peace and foster a strong economy. The announcement dominated front pages worldwide drawing reaction from Britain and Russia while Berlin read the move as unlikely to alter war policy.
Secretary Hull and Mexican Foreign Minister Padilla outlined cooperation to maintain goods shipments to Mexico and bolster Mexico's railway system. They agreed to discourage barriers that hinder economic development and trade, based on a program from a 1943 commission. An international oil conference with Britain will discuss a world oil administration and U S funded private pipeline across Arabia to the Mediterranean, with Hull and Lord Beaverbrook leading talks.
Selective Service Director Lewis Hershey said future inductions of men over 30 depend on the war’s course. He outlined policies to induct all able-bodied men under 26 and those 26 to 29 not needed in essential industries. Officials told a congressional subcommittee 4 217 000 4 F's exist and suggested public clinics with private doctors to boost civilian health. If military needs stay stable, the current army size will guide induction calls.
Migration during 1940 43 shifted more than 4 million people to the south and west while the north central and northeast lost about 2 million. Arizona Florida Nevada and California rose around 20 percent, California gaining 1 559 135 due to shipbuilding and aviation. New York had the largest numeric drop at 620 939. The War Food Administration ordered 24 states and parts of three to reserve all birds for army and navy use to ensure turkey supplies for Thanksgiving Christmas and New Year.
The week’s fashion notes report a faint revival of the old-fashioned bustle appearing in New York shows. After noon gowns and cocktail suits feature a small bulge or fishtail back details, signaling a legitimate descendant of grandmother’s day.
The Agriculture Department reports large harvests despite wartime labor and transport bottlenecks. Wheat is projected at 1.128 billion bushels, corn near 2.98 billion, with hay fruits vegetables and soybeans also strong. Harvested acreage reaches 355 million, the largest since 1932, though grain cars are delayed and 22 million bushels of wheat stall in Kansas Oklahoma and Texas due to unloading constraints.
Washington analyst notes the U S Mexico cooperation through the Inter American Conference on Agriculture and the U S Mexican commission. Projects like pink bollworm control and fruit fly prevention show practical gains, with shared information, personnel, and no extra congressional funding.
Bankhage reports the Public Health Service act signed July 3 sets in motion national tuberculosis control. The Vichy home radio seeks English speakers for network posts. Japan’s Comet agency notes Germany’s European air weakness as a mystery. Romania plans 500 delousing stations to fight typhus.
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