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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1943
Page
2
Weekly news analysis notes Allied armies beginning a northward push against strong German lines in Italy. It also reports Japanese base at Rabaul being encircled and farm groups opposing subsidy plans.
Allied troops under Lieut. Gen. Mark Clark push from Salerno toward the inland hills meeting German resistance and linking with Montgomery’s Eighth Army. The joint offensive targets Nazi mountain defences before the Po valley push. Morgenthau urges a 15 billion dollar bond drive amid Sicily losses.
Allied forces tighten grip on New Guinea and Ra baul base encircled to neutralize threat to Australasia. Bigger naval clash reported between New Guinea and the Solomons signals rapid push to capitalize gains as bombers gain range and U S fleet readies for action.
National farm leaders urged government floor prices to protect production and fair returns. They argued subsidies failed for meat and butter while labor supports a $2 billion subsidy plan. The crop outlook remained strong with corn wheat oats peanut potato and rice yields forecast to lift overall food supplies.
Italy is believed to have harvested more wheat this year than before the war with an estimated crop of 280 million bushels, most of which may fall to the German army. A Stockholm report notes a tightening food footing. Farm soils work overtime to meet quotas and suggests directing war bond purchases to peacetime soil rebuilding using nitrogen phosphorus and potash.
Diplomatic reports say Japan seeks active Asian support by offering limited self government and religious respect. The plan includes exploiting resources from Burma to Java and setting up factories in conquered lands, with Tojo's leadership aiming for a prolonged war and extensive mobilization.
A 20 percent boost in industrial alcohol demand for the new synthetic rubber industry prevents distilleries from switching to whisky production for the rest of the year. Distilleries had hoped for a two week pause to replenish whisky stocks, but the shift favors alcohol for rubber over petroleum to support aviation gasoline and food standards.
Rep. Robert Doughton, chairing the Ways and Means Committee, called a night session to simplify income tax return filing. The report notes Doughton needed a tax expert to complete his own form, highlighting reform efforts.
Director of Defense Transportation Joseph B. Eastman orders limits on home and wholesale deliveries to cope with fuel parts and manpower shortages. Home milk four times weekly, meats and produce three times, dry goods two times, ice daily. wholesale cuts vary by item.
American tourists crowd Mexico buying gin electrical appliances bobby pins and elastics. Mexicans feel wartime strain less as rationing not yet in effect there. Plenty of goods but Americans purchase much surplus. American money welcomed.
The Washington Digest argues the United States must join an international peace organization and coordinate with Britain while Russia’s stance remains uncertain. It notes the Italy campaign as a backdrop to a broader postwar strategy and commends civilian defense workers for timely responses during recent disasters.
Brief notes describe wartime morale visuals including a government food program emblem showing a market basket held by Uncle Sam. It notes demand for more chaplains in navy coast guard and marine corps and contrasts German letters to families and camouflage gear used by armed forces.
A collection of short quips and exchanges about marriage money and social humor. A six year old asks if he is made of dust and a clerk jokes about super speed trains. The dialogue touches on deception before marriage, finances after marriage and humorous misunderstandings.
A wartime ad notes Marines as Leathernecks from a leather collar era and Flag up Camel cigarettes as the service member favorite, claimed to be popular with Army Navy Coast Guard as well. It mentions mail rules permitting Camels to service members domestically and abroad.
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