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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1944
Page
6
In 1943 the U S national income rose to 142 billion dollars with two thirds spent on goods and services, while civilian goods shortages kept expenditures rising only 8 percent. The government ran a 35 billion dollar deficit from July to March as war spending dominated, leaving a 19 billion dollar cash balance after the fourth war loan drive.
War effects press Ireland as materials shortages pinch output and unemployment. About 130000 Irish go to Britain for work and 100000 enlist in the British army, while 50000 remain idle. Some mills stay on payrolls to support postwar production. Industry runs at about 66 percent capacity. In South America, Argentina's army revolt fails. the regime returns to neutrality and cements ties with Bolivia.
University of Chicago President Robert M. Hutchins proposes abolishing all teaching distinctions such as professor and instructor and labeling all teachers simply as members of the faculty. The plan aims to streamline higher education while preserving salaries and jobs, though critics fear loss of prestige during economic downturns.
The War Production board restricts a two pants suit with a vest and pleats in women's dresses due to manpower limits. Wool imports from Australia remained steady with 500 to 600 million pounds brought in last year and in 1942. A domestic wool stockpile grew aided by an 18 cent per pound subsidy. Germany allegedly imports industrial diamonds from Belgian Congo via a smuggling route through neutral Turkey and Egypt to reach the Reich.
Highlights of the week note Rep Wallcott Michigan urges Acts include a footnote stating By God we mean it and proposes using simpler words. The piece also reports Air Force on jet planes that exceed propeller craft by at least 100 miles per hour due to air compressibility above 450 mph.
Washington discusses postwar farm policy as reconversion accelerates. Dr. Murray Benedict argues for efficiency and attractive farm life, noting four factors shaping supply and demand, tenancy reform, soil conservation, and the need to balance farm and industrial interests amid political pressures.
Bankhage Men with the War Manpower Commission and the War Department survey labor shortage areas for possible use of prisoners of war. About one million men have been dentally fit for duty by U S army dentists. Coffee and cocoa imports from Brazil and other republics will raise civilian supplies in 1944. Tea per person may rise to about 118 cups if shipping allows.
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