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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
2
Reported gains by the Soviet forces deepen as they push into Poland while Allied air forces intensify attacks across Western Europe. The strikes show a marked increase in 1943 as Nazi troops face mounting pressure.
The report describes U S forces fighting through dense jungle in the Southwest Pacific. Dive bombers and artillery clear paths for infantry as troops push toward Cape Gloucester and Arawe with ground gains amid stubborn enemy resistance.
Reports show nearly 3.34 million workers involved in about 2 727 walkouts, with 2 968 strikes idleing 1942 figures. Allied bombers press western Europe as Allied weather and German defenses slow invasion progress and Kiel bases, rocket sites, and Siegfried Line works draw heavy attention.
Hogs poured into 12 leading midwestern markets with 478500 hogs in a three day span, far above last year's 28400 for the same period. Only 200 to 300 pound pigs sold at 13.75 per hundredweight as many hogs remained unsold. Packers urged curtailment of shipments amid cold weather and pneumonia fears. Embargoes were set at other centers. Chicago packing houses drew in at least 200 soldiers from a nearby camp to assist due to tight labor and packing capacities.
The Russian forces push deeper into prewar Poland while the Polish government in exile insists on retaining territory. Gen Tetim signals a southwest pull aiming to disrupt Nazi rear areas. Moscow seeks support from Washington as tensions rise over White Russian and Ukrainian claims to former provincial borders.
Senators Walsh La Follette Lucas and Connally opposed changes to reprice war material contracts. They warned two exemptions would leave a machine tool firm and a standard article supplier unrepriced despite sixfold increases in business.
In Marion county Indiana, the White River’s shifting line between Decatur and Perry townships has led to the closure of two Decatur township schools due to funding shortfalls. Power company property is no longer within the township tax base to raise revenue.
Prohibitionists back Rep Brison bill banning sales and manufacture of beverages over 0.44 percent alcohol as hearings loom. Rep Celler cites rumors of a $10 million lobbying fund in Washington while Anti-Saloon League edges toward urging Roosevelt to declare prohibition a wartime measure.
Chicago stresses strong hotel, restaurant and real estate backing with estimates of 75 000 to 150 000 dollars to cover hall costs for either party and 150 000 if both attend while national committees weigh sites. The Office of Defense Transportation notes Chicago’s favorable train schedule and ample sleeping cars as a key factor.
The nation's railroads posted record results with freight up 14 percent and passenger traffic up 58 percent from 1942. Average freight load reached 1116 tons per train and 41 tons per car, while passenger volume per car rose to new highs. Revenue is expected to rise about 20 percent.
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