Allied Invasion of Yugoslavia Threatens Reich Front
The weekly analysis notes Allied incursions in Yugoslavia as U S and British forces push from the west while Russian troops threaten from the east. Tito’s Partisans harass German lines as a junction toward Austria and Hungary looms, risking 260 000 German troops in the region.
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Black Sea
Carpathians
Yugoslavia
Romania
Belgrade
Josip Tito
Adolf Hitler
Austria
Hungary
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Aegean Islands
Reich
France
Belgium
Liege
Ardennes Forest
Paris
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Saar
Alexander Patch
Seventh
Mediterranean
George Patton
Belfort
Vosges Mountains
Swiss
Germany
Postwar Formula Aims Civilian Goods Boom After War
The War Production Board outlines a postwar plan to shift to civilian goods with fall Germany collapse and 4,000,000 workers freed. U S steel output reaches 79,350,000 tons. world output climbs to 146,500,000 tons in 1943 while Germany and Russia fall. The WPB will permit civilian models and shift focus from military orders while easing material controls and aiding conversion.
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War Production Board
U. S
Russia
Nion
WPB
Demobilization plans hinge on service factors and Pacific needs
The army outlines demobilization rules after Germany's defeat, awarding points for total service time overseas combat record and dependency. Those with Pacific-needed qualifications may transfer regardless of status, while all able-bodied youths face reserve training and a small, efficient postwar force. Large seapower remains for Japan, delaying navy demobilization.
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Germany
Pacific
Far East
U. S
Japan
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Congress
War Prices for Cattle and Hogs Rise Sharply Since 1939
As the war enters its sixth year, meat animal prices on the Chicago market jumped 45 to 105 percent from September 1939 levels. Cattle that brought $12 per hundredweight six years ago sold at $18.35, steers at $15.85 from $10.30, and hogs under 240 pounds at $14.75 from $8. Lambs averaged $14.65 per hundredweight, beating the six year ago $9.50, while the current month averages $14.25.
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Chicago
Furlough Debate Fails To Break War Policy Gridlock
In Congress a demand for an investigation of the war department furlough handling, especially in the Pacific, met a MacArthur letter blaming shipping shortages for a less liberal policy. He warned that pulling troops from Japan offensive without replacements could halt progress and prolong the war. Rep. Hinshaw pressed for Alaska based unit rotations.
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Congress
War Department
Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
United States
Japan
Carl Hinshaw
Calif
Alaska
Nelson Seeks Public Service as Expansionist in Washington
Washington narrative profiles Donald Nelson head of the War Production Board. It explores his shift toward expansionism, his hope to stay in government, and the clash with contractionist views affecting big and small business during postwar readjustment.
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Union Trust Building
Washington, D. C
Donald Nelson
War Production Board
Chungking
Washington
Cathay
WPB
Congress
Nelson
America
Charles E. Wilson
Sears Roebuck
Department of Commerce
Department of Labor
China
OPA Violations Prompt Broad Enforcement Actions This Year
In the first half of this year the Office of Price Administration enforced price ceilings rationing quotas and rent limits in 42000 cases. Actions included revocation of 20684 consumer gasoline rations 4265 injunction suits 1158 AOEs and 2191 criminal cases.
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OPA
Office of Price Administration
Tougher Going Ahead in Pacific Front Near Japan
Navy Secretary James Forrestal warned of tougher fighting as U S forces push closer to the Philippines and Japan. He said Japan concentrates forces for a shorter front and has improved air power and aircraft quality while U S planes also gain but with a shrinking advantage.
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U. S
Philippines
Japan
Bonins
Tokyo
Navy
James Forrestal
Forrestal
United States Navy
Canned Foods Rationing Lifted On War Supplies
War Food Administration head Marvin Jones announces removal of rationing for canned and processed foods including jams jellies fruit butters asparagus lima beans corn peas pumpkins squash mixed vegetables baked beans tomato sauce and baby foods. He notes heavy cattle runs may allow lifting of commercial grade beefsteaks roasts later in fall while lighter prime cattle runs keep top cuts rationed.
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Marvin Jones
WFA
War surplus stocks declared at 100 million a month
Excess war materiel from the War Department is declared surplus at a rate of 100 million dollars monthly. About 85 percent comes from war materials such as airplanes, motor vehicles, medical supplies and radio gear and is being sold as rapidly as possible. Returns so far total 83.8 percent of original cost.
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War Department
Britain Eases Blackout Rules Drives Wartime Relaxation
Sweden plans victory celebrations with orders to Stockholm's largest fireworks maker for portraits of Churchill Stalin and Roosevelt. University of Illinois studies 25 years of building science to tackle postwar small home problem addressing heating ventilation insulation plumbing and sewage disposal.
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Stockholm
Churchill
Joseph Stalin
Roosevelt
University of Illinois
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