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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1944
Page
2
Western Newspaper Union analysis warns that an Allied invasion of Yugoslavia could threaten the German regime while also outlining a plan for a small standing army. The column notes are credited to WNU analysts.
Allied forces push from west and east toward Belgrade as Russia advances into Romania. Tito’s Partisans harass Germans while plans to link Allied fronts threaten Hitler’s hold in southern Austria and Hungary. Western thrusts face stiff German resistance near Liege and the Moselle as Patton and Patch advance toward Belfort. German withdrawals near Narew and shifting production policies accompany postwar civilian aims.
The army outlines a points system for postwar discharge prioritizing length of service overseas combat record and dependency. Pacific war needs will shift some men to the Far East regardless of status, with shipping constraints delaying returns. Navy demobilization ends after Germany falls as Marshall promotes a small efficient force with a large reservist pool.
The War Manpower commission declares a 200000 worker shortage across principal industrial regions. Heavy industries in New England, the North Atlantic, the Middle West, and the Pacific Coast labor pool is stretched for skilled help, with only the South and Southwest holding near adequate supply.
War Food Administration official Marvin Jones announced removal of rationing for canned and processed foods including jams jellies fruit butters vegetables soups and baby foods. The WFA noted heavy cattle runs could lift rationing on beefsteaks and roasts by fall while lighter prime cattle runs may keep tor cuts rationed.
Rev. Joseph Lynch of Fordham University Observatory uses a cross sectional globe model to trace a quake that shook the U S northeast and stretched to Wisconsin. He places the disturbance near the eastern end of Lake Ontario.
As World War II enters its sixth year, meat prices jumped 45 to 105 percent from 1939 levels. On the Chicago market cattle once at 12 dollars per hundredweight now fetch 18.35, steers from 10.30 to 15.85. Hogs under 240 pounds rise from 8 to 14.75, lambs move from 9.50 to 14.25, while overall 1939 averages at 7 climb to 14.35 in 1944.
A congressional demand for a war department furlough investigation cites a MacArthur letter blaming shipping shortages for restricting liberal furlough policies in the Pacific. MacArthur warns that returning troops without replacement could halt the offensive against Japan and prolong the war. Rep Carl Hinshaw urges Alaska-based soldiers be rotated to other posts.
A Western Newspaper Union column contrasts two neighboring cottages bought in 1931. One home is paid for and prosperous, the other neglected and slipping toward foreclosure, illustrating class divisions tied to ambition, work ethic, and government aid. The piece argues Republicans must win rural voters with a Dewey message, and reflects on free enterprise through a Bell Telephone ad and remarks on King George and D-day.
The piece discusses Allied casualties in the Normandy invasion, Churchill and Eisenhower’s concerns, and the shift from slow bombardment to rapid Allied advances after breaking German defense. It also mentions Montgomery, naval uniforms, and a new French edition of Free World magazine.
Eric Johnston, head of the Chamber of Commerce, faces censure from superiors over perceived pro Russia stance. No postwar trade agreements between U S industry and Russia have been arranged to date. A major shipping deal proceeds without their aid while Paul McNutt's WPB receptionist Ann Bell emerges as a noted figure on the Conover list.
In the first half of this year OPA enforcement reached 42,000 cases for price ceilings rationing quotas and rent levels. Actions included revocation of 20,684 consumer gasoline rations 4,265 suits for injunctions 1,158 triple damage suits and 2,191 criminal prosecutions.
The War Production Board says civilian goods production will start earnestly after Germany falls. War output is expected to drop about 40 percent as 4,000,000 workers shift to other jobs. A limited conversion program is under way focusing on eventual resumption of civilian manufacture.
Navy Secretary James Forrestal warned tougher battles ahead as US forces press toward the Bonins 600 miles from Tokyo. He said Japan plans a concentrated fight on a shorter front and has saved planes for a major engagement. He noted Japanese aircraft have higher fire power speed and range, narrowing the US technical edge.
The government declares surplus goods at about 100 million dollars monthly. War department stocks include airplanes, motor vehicles, medical supplies and radio gear. To date sales have recovered 83.8 percent of original cost.
Col. Carlos Romulo, who aided MacArthur and Quezon, was told to address Congress in civilian clothes. His staff borrowed attire, and on the Capitol steps he realized he was still in army socks. He exclaimed he was wearing the wrong socks until his assistant provided bobby socks, completing the humorous mix up.
A New Yorker returning from Argentina says most people are not anti U S nor pro Nazi. He notes many citizens do not respect their leaders and jokes that if his son became president, he would have sent him to school.
Norman Littell of the Department of Justice and Will Clayton comment on political feuds. The Democratic National Committee runs smoothly. Churchill shifts stance on Greece and Italy. White House aides blame each other for a Willkie gaffe. General O'Dwyer to leave service in October and begin campaigning for the May election.
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