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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1943
Page
7
Allied forces press advance in Italy while repelling Nazi counterattacks as steel producers begin wage talks. CIO pushes for a 17 cent an hour pay increase amid the broader wartime economic effort.
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Congress seeks to require agencies to turn over unspent funds to the U.S. Treasury while targeting the budget bureau. Senator Kenneth McKeller argues against surrendering congressional spending power as the army’s large savings spark clashes. The House also passes a 90 day tariff free period on key feed crops amid protests from Rep Frank Carlson warning of dangerous precedent. Proponents cite relief from shortages and rising milk and poultry production costs.
More than 150 steel producers including United States Steel negotiate with the CIO for wage hikes amid cost of living changes while independent unions push for higher pay. Separately the navy launches the 52,606 ton super-battleship Wisconsin in Philadelphia, at a cost of 90 million dollars, with strong antiaircraft capabilities and speed.
Allied forces under General Clark advance from mountaintop positions toward Cassino and the Pescara corridor while facing intensified Nazi counterattacks in both the Roman and Adriatic sectors. Air raids target Nazi depots near Rome as Yugoslav leadership shifts favor toward Tito Broz amid Britain’s policy of self-determination and aid figures.
The War Production Board executive vice chair Charles E Wilson said 1944 munitions output should rise about 30 percent this year. He warned of a long hard struggle against Germany and Japan and urged full use of the nation’s economic power. Aircraft production could reach 100 percent of 1943, naval construction stay near 75 percent of 1942, with slight rises in merchant ships. reductions planned in ordnance, signal equipment and tanks.
Selective Service Director Hershey said 2 million men will be drafted to reach 11 3 million by July 1944. About 1 million fathers will be inducted, with 100 000 17 year olds for navy or marines and 400 000 18 year olds drafted. Deferments will tighten and older workers favored.
Metal salvage stockpiles are deemed sufficient as the Steel Recovery corporation dissolves, copper and aluminum groups follow suit, leaving thousands of dealers and workers with vast supplies uncovered by surveys. Editorials condemn isolationists and defend unity in the United Nations and armed forces, urging support for demobilized soldiers and inflation controls while warning against appeasement of fascism.
A 95 year old war worker in St Louis says he will seek another wife after the war. He has already been married five times. The Red Cross arranges 907000 in drug shipments to neutral Switzerland for trans shipment to Holland. A chewing gum fix saved an A 26 bomber from a risky belly landing after a fuel leak.
In the South Pacific the U S Navy bombs the Gilbert and Marshalls from carrier airstrikes and offshore artillery. The action aims to deny a threat to Allied movements while the loss of famed ace Lieut Comdr Edward O Hara is reported missing in action after the Coral Sea battle.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics outlines plans to boost civilian meat supplies. It predicts a smaller spring pig crop in 1944 and reduced long range cattle inventories. The OPA cuts ration values on veal lamb mutton and pork cuts while the War Food Administration eases farm slaughtered pork deliveries.
The piece contrasts supporters of manpower limits with pro war optimism while noting Pacific battles and Tarawa casualties. It criticizes senators for bias toward Axis-friendly Argentina and argues for sympathy with Allied fliers amid total war.
The piece notes Roosevelt backing greater participation of small nations in UN councils and moving headquarters to Washington. It discusses how nations like Brazil and Mexico are vital to war logistics and how smaller members were envisioned in a broader organization alongside a four power core. It also covers diplomat pay disparities for auxiliary foreign service officers and Secret Service concerns over Roosevelt's travels. It mentions naval protection plans for Casablanca travels and a satire preview in Sidney Baron’s book One Whirl.
A wartime reflection on how World War I and World War II will remake America. Soldiers teach democracy and merit over titles, while civilians reform through effort. The piece contrasts price ceilings on oranges with farm prices, urges informed rural citizens, and warns against unwise legislation.
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