11 Mar 1943
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1943
Page
1
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Parity vote signals higher farm prices while Allied forces push Rommel back in North Africa. RAF raids target German U boat nests as combined efforts tighten the Axis siege.
Destructive fighting around Tunisia cost Rommel heavy losses as American and Allied forces counterattacked near Kasserine. Axis retreat diminished gains while Montgomery’s British Eighth Army advanced, threatening Rommel’s lines and pushing Axis forces back toward the Mareth line.
Hitler delivered a remote radio address from Munich declaring enemies would be disappointed and Europe’s fate would be decided on the Eastern front. He claimed German strength surpasses the coalition of enemies and warned of harsh sacrifices from occupied peoples.
The House Appropriations Committee backed a bill allocating 6 293 530 325 to build 4 403 ships for the Maritime Commission. Admiral Emory LaneS says the plan aims to counter Axis submarine threats and boost cross continental supply lines through 1943, with 2 242 ships planned and 364 due by 1 January 1943. An extension would add 2 161 more ships to be contracted in 193.
Secretary Wickard sought a clear mandate from Congress to raise farm prices without raising consumer costs. Congress appropriated 100 million for incentive payments while the Senate farm bloc pushed higher ceilings on key commodities. The act ends deductions of payments from ceilings, leaving the final consumer cost impact uncertain. OPA officials warn living costs could rise considerably.
Allied air operations against Nazi Europe advance though land offensives lag. RAF raids hit Witheboskhaven and Lorient targets with heavy bomb tonnage. The service reports 100000 tons of bombs dropped and 2000 daylight sorties by 1942.
The article explains food administration enforcement of rationing for restaurants hotels and institutions cutting variety and portions to curb waste while allocating more canned and processed foods to larger serving establishments. Smaller cafe groups receive a higher proportional share based on person count.
Washington reports over 3,000,000 babies born in the United States last year, the highest annual total in history. The prior record was 2,950,000 in 1929, with 2,735,000 in 1942 and 2,550,000 in 1940. New York notes proposed limits on overseas parcel post for Navy and Army personnel mailing packages abroad.
Railroads reveal a shift as steel purchases by Arnnate toads today show no iron return to the industry SG, indicating a closed loop in supply flows and a potential impact on steel producers.
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