06 May 1943
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1943
Page
1
Wartime digest notes U S pledges bombs to Japan and allies push through Axis defenses in Tunis and Bizerte. Caucasus battle continues as Nazism faces pressure. Scattered OCR text confirms general theme of global conflict coverage.
The report covers stern warnings against Japanese leaders for executions of American prisoners and promises of continued bombing until Japan surrenders. It notes Generals Arnold and Jeffers in debates over gasoline and synthetic rubber, while Allied air forces from the Aleutians to New Guinea conduct raids on Kiska, Tarawa, and other Japanese targets with Liberators, Mitchells, Lightnings, and Wellingtons.
Axis forces press stubbornly to slow Allied advance in Tunisia as British First Army nears the last Nazi positions in Medjez el Bab sector and Montgome intensifies raids. German efforts in the Caucasus and Black Sea fronts reflect broad Axis strategic aims amid heavy losses.
Congress votes to extend two year authority over the 2 billion currency stabilization fund and blocks use of funds for a proposed 5 billion postwar international banking fund. Senate had earlier curbed the dollar devaluation power while keeping stabilization authority. Reed of Hingis leads house amendment placing congress in charge and signaling funding for the postwar bank if created.
Siberia to boost synthetic rubber output this year with vast material. British American conference in Bermuda says large scale Nazi opportune rescues seem unlikely. over 6000 German naval officers reach Italian ports for assignment aboard Italian ships. Mexican foreign secretary Padilla argues for an American federation as a pressing duty.
The United Nations report calls submarine losses heavy but not disastrous. It notes about 1,000,000 tons sunk monthly last year and urges increased new ship and escort vessel construction in 1943. The plan calls for 18–29 million deadweight tons built, faster Victory models, and Liberty ship redesigns to 15–17 knots from 11.
Vacations by train for Americans stayed possible despite an Office of Defense Transportation ruling that no extra summer train service using Pullman sleeping cars would be authorized. Rail officials urged spreading travel through the week to reduce inconvenience. The only exception was limited weekend coach trains. Meanwhile the Selective Service projected many draft eligible federal workers might be inducted, with monthly boards reporting 2A and 2B classifications to Congress starting May 15. Prime Minister Churchill warned Nazi Germany against using poison gas, promising immediate retaliatory action and outlining planned British gas attacks if the Nazis attack the Russians, amid Allied air gains and intensified chemical warfare prep.
The department of commerce reports a major construction phase for armament readiness nearing completion and a shift of workers and materials from building to other sectors. It estimates an 82 percent drop in new construction in Q1 1943 from Q4 1942, with $3.2 million in new construction in the first three months of 1943.
A garbled ad describes a military air themed hat and purse pattern. It notes crochet stitches like single crochet and popcorn, a gey ribbon trim, and Pattern 345 for hat and purses. Materials list and an order form follow amid garbled text and typographical errors.
A lawyer counsels a grocer in a dialog about a case. The grocer declares he will settle out of court, insisting he has heard the other side’s tale. The client notes he has only told the opposing story, shaping expectations.
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