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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
2
Analysis notes Allied pressure in Tunisia likely constrains Axis forces while Red Army operations in the Caucasus threaten German positions. Reports cite a bridgehead at Novorossiysk and speculation on broader postwar youth service plans under FDR.
The article notes Allied forces led by Lieutenant General Patton penetrate toward Tunis and Bizerte, overrunning three enemy positions and sustaining heavy counterattacks. In the Caucasus and East Prussia, Soviet air campaigns target German troops and supplies to aid spring invasions, while Bermuda conference delegates outline refugee relocation and care options for 80,000 refugees in neutral countries until war's end.
President Roosevelt spoke on postwar planning urging extended training for all youths to serve the nation after victory. He cited military camps and factories as essential and hinted programs would be partly civilian, not purely military, to prepare for the postwar era. He warned against labor disruptions, noting 75,000 miners striking and calling the walkout a strike against the U.S. government, asserting discipline.
The War Manpower Commission broadened its stabilization program to the entire United States. Workers in any essential industry may transfer to higher paying jobs in other essential fields if their transfer benefits the war effort, with a valid statement of availability from employer, the local employment service, or a local WMC office.
President Herbert Davis announced that Smith College students will give one hour of service daily without pay to help cover rising costs and avoid higher fees. The plan aims to eliminate the need for additional charges to the college budget.
The Ways and Means chairman said the 20 percent withholding will not take extra dollars from taxpayers. Refunds offered for overwithholding. Wages to file March 15 with credits applied to tax. Territorial disputes rise in Polish Soviet tensions over eastern lands. Ukr changes noted. Allied air raids and naval actions discussed with Kiska camp damage. Commerce foresees unparalleled postwar prosperity with private enterprise and government support.
More than 3,060,000 youths aged 14 to 18 are expected to hold full or part-time jobs this summer, says Katherine Lenroot, chief of the Children's Bureau. She urges communities to safeguard the health of high school age workers balancing school, vacation work, or full-time employment during wartime.
Lieut Melvin Kimball is photographed with his rescuer Lieut Sassky beside the plane that landed behind Japanese lines in Burma. Sassky battled snipers and made multiple engine attempts to lift off while Kimball was saved, as other planes covered the landing.
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