Big Business Incomes Report Across War Years
The report shows International Harvester with gross 448,035,041 and profit 25,692,044 for year ending Oct 31 1943 as war orders dominate. Sears Roebuck & Co. had 852,596,706 in receipts and 33,866,087 profit in 1923 amid merchandising gains. Wilson & Co. posted 552,000,000 sales and 7,403,000 profit in 1943 with new meat prep like boneless beef and dehydrated corned beef.
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International Harvester
Ameriea
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Japan tojo calls military discipline in industry
Premier Hideki Tojo told parliament that the war situation is critical and urged military discipline in industry. Under his plan an entire factory group could be punished for a single worker's offense. High school and college students would be subject to labor service for necessary periods. In the U S Senate Senator Kenneth McKellar presses TVA reforms to end revolving fund and push direct appropriations, while Senator David Lisenthal clashes on political activities. Alabama Senator Lister Hill defends TVA, warning against congressional control over technical operations.
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Hideki Tojo
Tojo
Tennessee
Kenneth McKellar
TVA
Senate
Congress
U. S. Treasur
IVA
Tan David Lisenthal
McKellar
Postwar Agriculture and relief aid outlined by officials
War Food Administrator Mervin Jones spoke on civilian food supplies remaining aligned with last year while signaling slight reductions in milk cheese and fats stocks. He noted record livestock inventories in 1943 and urged 16 million more cultivated acres amid manpower gaps. Wickard warned of postwar demand rising and potential shifts to rationing. Congress endorsed UN relief funding totaling 1.25 billion, with UN partners matching about 650 million.
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Mervin Jones
U.S
Jones
Zatmers
Congress
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
UNRRA
United Nations
Japs Invasion Drive Across India and Burma Battles
In World War II style dispatches Allied forces face a Japanese push into eastern Burma toward Imphal as Chinese American troops open a supply route to China. MacArthur fights to weaken Japan’s hold on New Guinea with heavy air strikes while Axis powers mass for a potential double attack on Rome.
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Imphal
New Guinea
Madang
Golf Balls and Bowling Scores Reported in War News
The War Production board released about 490 tons of basatz, the gum covering golf balls, noting deterioration and unsuitability for war use. Golf ball centers and windings are scarce, delaying new ball production. The American Bowling Congress reports fewer perfect scores this season, with 4 perfect games despite 1,875 more teams.
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War Production Board
American Bowling Congress
Afi
Uruguayan Nationalists Seize Cabinet Control
Uruguayan nationalists eject pro-Almeida ministers in Morinigo’s cabinet and seize control as Argentina, remaining neutral, resists war pressure from the Axis. Uruguay, like Chile and Bolivia, seeks friendly ties with the United States and avoids illegal government change.
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Meinisters
Higinio Morinigo
Argentina
Res
Chile
Bolivia
Uruguay
U. S
Reconditioning: Heal Quickly for Recuperating Soldiers
The army expands its reconditioning program to heal wounds faster and restore service readiness through education occupation and recreation. Centers at Camp Butner Fort Sam Houston and Camp White provide reassignment to positions suited to each soldier’s condition.
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Army
Camp Butner
N. C
Fort. Sam Houston
Texas
Camp White
Ore
United States strengthens synthetic rubber capacity
William Jeffers, former U S rubber controller, said American production has grown enough to challenge British and Dutch holders of East Indian plantations before the Japanese invasion. He predicted tire makers will soon produce synthetic rubber tires with the endurance of natural rubber.
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ineIica
United States
William, Jeffers
U.S
Jeffers
Why Take Harsh Laxatives And Morning Lemon Water
A compact advice note promotes lemon and water as a gentle laxative alternative. It touts Sunkist lemons as rich in vitamin C and B, aiding digestion and boosting appetite. The piece suggests drinking lemon water for ten mornings to relieve constipation.
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Sunkist
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WFA
India
Ee Peete
Westers
Unine
Telefact
Trans
Japan
Organise Workers
Alabama
Lister Hill
McKellars
David Lilienthal
Sen
National “Association of Mutual Insurance
Chicago
Cleutie H. Wickard
America
Wickerd
Wickard Seid Jr
Wilkes &. Davis
WLB
Davis
Pacific
Europe
Balkans
Germany
Alles Br
Zary
Bulgaria
Poland
Uilice
Jerry Tough
Cassino
Rome
France
Italy
South America
Carroceto
Signal Corps
Oy San
RAF
Aprilia
Marine Corps
South Pacific
Ordnance Department
Cooperative Stock Yards
Secs
Aftica
Fleischmanns
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