15 Jul 1943
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1943
Page
1
Analysis notes major Allied offensives in the Solomons and Europe. It highlights RAF and U.S. air operations and a new series of nonstop bombings altering Pacific and European strategy, based on Western Newspaper Units material.
American forces advanced in the South Pacific seizing Rendova and New Georgia in the Solomons, landing at Huon Gulf and approaching Salamaua in New Guinea. Woodlark and Trobriand islands were occupied with little resistance as over 100 Japanese planes were shot down. US losses included a 7,000 ton transport and several ships damaged.
Congress approved a two year extension of the Civilian Conservation Corps and boosted funding by 730 million dollars to support subsidy programs and transport costs for critical minerals and food. The measure aims to roll back retail prices and offset rising grain costs while administration supporters push the broader subsidy program. Chinese forces recaptured lands along the Yangtze as American air power aided Beijing’s counterattack, aiding Chinese efforts against Japan with goals to disrupt Japanese locomotives and key supply routes near Shenghai Swatow.
Europe faced renewed Allied air assaults on German and Axis targets as bombers struck Ruhr industry and Mediterranean airfields. In Greece and the Balkans, Allied bombers pressed operations to hinder Axis defense. Domestic prices rise as hogs flood markets, prompting farmers to weigh lighter stock amid labor shortages in packing. Secretary Ickes warned of tight gasoline supplies from Middle West pipelines and declining West Coast output, with demand exceeding refining capacity and civilian use.
Capt Edward Rickenbacker toured the Russian front on an official mission to Moscow for the secretary of war. Synthetic milk critics deem the substitute unsatisfactory as it fails to spur growth in tests. Cornstarch supply pressures loom as refineries warn of shutdowns with only about 5 million bushels available. Rep Wadsworth urges wartime service for nearly all adults as a national measure.
Wallace and Jones clash again as Wallace charges slow BEW funding for strategic material abroad. Jones counters that BEW purchases run at 3 percent and calls for congressional inquiry. Wallace says BEW seeks separate funds and restates demands for faster action.
Plasma described as the top lifesaving transfusion agent is produced via citrate to keep blood unclotted, enabling storage and global shipment through the American Red Cross. In labor news, about 150,000 miners remain idle despite Ickes urging a return to work, while others resume under government control. 1943 production targets are revised downward from 95 to about 75 billion dollars, affecting training and morale.
In a wartime speech Prime Minister Churchill urged continued U S and British unity for security and peace. He warned of heavy fighting before autumn and said Britain seeks no profit nor compromise. He also cited May as favorable for Allied U-boat warfare and noted 30 subs sunk with seven ships built per loss. WPA postwar cleanup cited $130 million unspent and 10% billion spent with over eight million employed.
Thrifty home idea describes orange crate bedside tables decorative and easy to make. Details cover green oil cloth lining, full skirt tacking, a top cover with seven inch frill, muslin trim, and 1 inch bands. Book references and monograms noted for further projects.
The term two bits originated in San Francisco before minting began, with gold wire chipped to create currency. This early practice reflects a primitive form of value in circulation prior to standardized coinage.
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