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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1943
Page
12
A nationwide survey by the National Supply Organization shows skin ailments among industrial workers surged during the war production boom. It cites occupational itch from formaldehyde TNT turpentine machine oil and mercury, urges scrupulous cleanliness and frequent changes of uniforms and towels to prevent outbreaks.
Rutgers extension specialist W F Knowles urges farmers to maintain 1943 farm income ledgers to simplify 1944 victory tax. Unlike wage earners, farmers pay 1943 tax next year with a post war credit or refund of 25 percent for single filers and none for married, plus a dependent allowance. Agricultural wages are exempt from withholding, reducing payroll tax filings.
To prevent weather damage and rust this season, nail down loosened roofing with galvanized nails, finish reeds with paint, and treat metal elements. Paint garbage cans and wire window screens, varnish copper or bronze screens, and strip rust from iron gates before applying red lead and house paint. Seal joints between frame and house and caulk seepage-prone areas to extend life.
Private Walter F. N. Yorston, a Keesler Field plane mechanic student from Cambridge Massachusetts, recalls air raids over Liverpool. He previously served with Canada's Black Watch in England and Scotland before joining the U S Army.
Michigan launches a winter recruitment and training program to forestall a farm labor shortage. The effort co operates with the state council of defense the War Manpower commission farm groups and Michigan agencies. County youth farm labor committees will run local recruitment and training while a state committee coordinates the campaign to fit local needs.
The article outlines American operations in the Solomons including Rendova near New Georgia, aiming to seize bases close to Japan's perimeter to strike Rabaul. It notes Funafuti’s occupation and Attu’s retaking, highlighting strategic advances toward Bougainville and Gilbert Islands despite rugged terrain on Rendova.
A wartime address stresses broad Allied cooperation against Japan and Germany, rejecting narrow blocs and pledging friendship with Russia under a 20 year treaty, while foreseeing growth of China and renewed French unity and strength.
Air Offensive Pays Off shows RAF aircraft losses running higher on average than USAAF due to heavy Nazi fighter opposition. RAF losses are about four planes per US head bomber, though RAF is not four times larger. The piece notes growing USAAF strength and reinforced production across Africa while cellulose hoods protect fuel and hydraulic pipe ends during assembly and shipping to guard against dirt and sabotage.
Lifelong Oelwein resident Harold Rohrig lives on a four mile southwest farm whe re he rents 240 acres from Walter Hanson. Daly Record Morrill Hanson manages the farm with one hired man caring for 75 cattle, about 30 milking, all Holsteins though not pure breds. He notes improving butterfat in milk, crops strong including a knee-high 40 acre cornfield before the Fourth, and continues to work toward herd improvement.
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