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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1943
Page
2
Tunisia upset slows American timetable while Japan launches a seven pronged offensive aimed at weakening China in the war. Axis spokesmen issue peace feelers as Western Newspaper Union analysts comment.
General Eisenhower faced choices between decisive ground battles with Rommel or battles on favorable terrain. Rommel pushed Americans from Sidi Bou Zid to Tebessa area, delaying Axis defeat in Africa. American losses included three air fields and forward positions, as 60 ton German tanks outmatched 28 ton American models. Secretary Stimson noted sharp reverses and casualties.
The article notes illegal meat trade profits threaten military needs and small packers. It reports two OPA proposals to Congress: government purchase of live animals and registration of all meat sellers.
Vice Admiral Raymond Fenard announced 42 French warships would join the United Nations effort, with two battleships six cruisers an aircraft carrier seven destroyers 14 submarines and ten auxiliaries to mobilize soon. Cruisers Gloire and Georges Leygues are already in action against the Axis.
The Office of Food Administration faced shortages as canned meats and fish ran low. The OPA halted sales of salmon tuna shrimp and related products to March 28 when meat rationing is expected to begin. Households and grocers learn the point rationing system for canned fruits vegetables soups dried fruits and baby foods.
Madame Chiang Kai-shek urged stronger Allied actions against Japan in Washington while China reported a major Japanese push from Shanghai to Yunan aimed at crushing China. Allied HQ noted steady progress in New Guinea with U S and Australian forces pursuing retreating Japanese near Salamau and air raids on Dutch New Guinea and New Britain.
Axis spokesmen Virginio Gayda and Joseph Goebbels push a separate peace as a means to salvage Europe from Bolshevik danger. Elmer Davis of the Office of War Information counters that the Axis aims to split Britain and the United States from their Allies.
Col Bernt Balchen of New York now in the army air corps earns the Soldier’s Medal and Oak Leaf cluster for a rescue in Greenland last June. He joined two Navy fliers in aiding a Flying Fortress crew after a wilderness crash. Canberra grants the United States most favored nation tariff treatment without a formal request.
German forces prove unable to seal a winter line as the Red army advances toward the Dnieper and Dniester barriers. A Red offensive targets Orel, aiming to sever Moscow to central Ukraine rail links, while Nazi strength stiffens along the Donets basin.
Congressional sentiment favoring deferments for fathers and dependents sparked warnings from Brig. Gen. Miller G. White that postponing them would force the army to induct illiterates and men with venereal disease. Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey said 28,000 men per day are being drafted into the army and navy.
A list of ration dates is issued: March 13 through Sept 30 for Period 5 fuel oil coupons. March 15 is the last date for No 11 sugar coupons worth three pounds. March 21 is the last date for Stamp No 25 covering one pound of coffee and for Coupon 4 in the A gas ration book. March 31 is the final inspection date for tires for A card holders and motorcycles. April 26 marks the expiration of Period 4 fuel oil coupons. June 15 is the last date for Stamp No 17 valid for one pair of shoes.
Federal Reserve chairman Marriner S. Eccles told Congress that the United States faces disastrous inflation because war deficits are financed too much by bank borrowing and not enough by taxation or public borrowing. He warned the problem lies with Congress and cautioned that inflation in a war year is nearly unavoidable without effective revenue measures.
The Navy unveiled what was billed as the fastest airplane in the United States at a Hartford plant. It noted the Corsair ship the Vought F4U1 had already seen combat over Munda in the South Pacific with claims of the strongest engine among navy fighters and superior performance, capable of intercepting threats.
The American Iron and Steel Institute says steel companies invested about 1.25 billion to raise capacity and efficiency since 1939. One third was spent in the first three war years, with expenditures rising after Pearl Harbor. from 1941 to 1943 the industry planned to spend roughly 773000.
In this column homemakers favor desserts using seasonal citrus and little sugar. The article presents several fruit based desserts noted for their nutrition and ease of preparation to combat fatigue.
A home economist outlines sugar friendly desserts and cake ideas including a cornflake crust Lemon Custard Pie and an Orange Honey Cake. Recipes share steps for custards, meringues, and a power cake, with guidance to bake, cool, and serve.
The column discusses sauerkraut with pork, barrel packed kraut, and its flavor. It notes the USDA aiding producers to can kraut and the need for trained government graders slowing nationwide meat grading. It also mentions gas saving tips for households and coordinated timing for chores.
The piece describes paintings created on real spider webs once produced by a Tyrolean Innsbruck family now extinct. The webs served as thick durable backgrounds resembling canvas, with small works about 2 by 3 inches and said to have endured for 40 years.
An aphorism reflecting on time as the ally of truth and prejudice as its foe, attributed to Colton.
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