13 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
1
Increased activity in the Pacific sector includes U S blows on Japanese bases and heavy fighting in Burma and India. The 4-F manpower category is under study amid the crisis, highlighting shortages and draft pressures.
An opinion column released by Western Newspaper Union carries analysts' views not necessarily those of the newspaper. The note clarifies the column reflects the syndicate's viewpoint rather than the paper's official stance.
The OPA announced adjustments to gas, fuel coupon rules, and food rations. Drivers with five cards gain ten extra miles monthly. expiration dates for fuel coupons vanish before fall. Frozen produce removed from rationing. several meats and fats face restrictions. caned tomatoes and juice see reductions. Selective Service and farm employment shifts discussed as nonessential roles face deferment and reserves. Allied actions in India, Burma, and Pacific theaters outline ongoing strategy as Japanese forces press at Imphal and in surrounding fronts.
War Food Administrator Marvin Jones ordered the Commodity Credit Corporation to use its powers to subsidize food prices and to buy sell store and transport food and farm products tied to the price support and lend lease programs. The plan could cost CCC between 500 million and 950 million dollars as part of broader moves to raise farmer incomes and offset rising consumer costs amid wartime shortages and price shifts.
Charles Holman, head of the National Cooperative Milk Producers Federation, urged a Senate committee that dairy subsidies must grow by 200 million dollars annually to give farmers a fair return, boosting total milk producer payments from 550 million to 750 million. Holman opposes the subsidy program overall. In wartime, American savings rose over 50 percent, led by war bonds, bank deposits, and life insurance, totaling 93 billion dollars at the start of this year. About 12 percent of personal income is held in these forms of savings per the Institute of Life Insurance.
U S agencies handling surplus war goods will consult the War Production Board industry advisory committees to set normal outlets for materials, determine amounts to release, and decide bidding or auction terms. Rep Wright Parman of Texas urged giving retailers equal say beside manufacturers and wholesalers in disposal decisions.
Germany reports boosted output by cutting locomotive models from 119 to 15 and dehydrating foods to save space. Officials claim steel copper and aluminum gains while reducing man hours. Women are recruited for domestic chores while people aged 65 to 70 assist service members at rail depots.
A master’s Irish setter Duke was sent to a resident in St. Petersburg Florida where he longed for his old home. The dog trudged 1260 miles back to Roann Indiana and was found by Rev. Robert Collins in a bloodied, exhausted state. The master wired funds to Rev Collins to care for Duke until he returns.
Army and Navy announce furloughs will be issued individually due to shipping bottlenecks and campaign prep. Senator Gillette, with Midwestern colleagues, pressed the War Department about furloughing the 34th Division overseas for over two years. The Navy seeks 1.5 billion for West Coast shore facilities, depots, and bases while expanding hospital beds and malaria recuperation centers.
The House passed a measure denying reentry to Americans who fled to avoid the draft. The bill heads to the Senate after the immigration committee noted many evaders crossed into Mexico. In El Paso area alone more than 80 evaders are known.
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