20 May 1943
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1943
Page
1
In a weekly analysis Allied generalship, air power, and artillery are cited as decisive in the Tunisia windup while supply and farm conditions improve under Davis. The piece notes risks from the Red Drive and perils at the Caucasus, with Western Newspaper Union dispatches shaping the report.
The report notes resistance in Tunisia weakening as Allied commands shifted, mentioning Saeed and Bizette areas, arson at wharves and facilities, and a British stance. It also states Lt Gen Jacob L. Devers was named U.S. European commander after Lt. Geo. Frank M. Andrews died in action.
Congress acts swiftly to strengthen government power over strikes by empowering seizure of plants and mines in which production halts due to labor disputes. The Senate approves a broader bill modeled on Connally’s proposal, giving the War Labor Board legal authority to intervene and penalize those who incite strikes in plants under government control.
Russia reports Nazi setbacks as Soviet forces push toward Novorossisk area capturing Krymskaya and inflicting heavy losses on German troops. Axis defenses weaken after a breakthrough in the Kuban delta while Hitler mobilizes fresh troops, tanks, and munitions for a costly response.
In a letter to James F. Byrnes the director of National Stabilization says farm labor, equipment, and supply are improving for 1943. Davis notes better machinery supply and confirms increased production limits, while gasoline and coal measures are introduced to safeguard food production and essential users. Ickes announces a new take and give coal policy to protect war plants amid wage talks.
In Los Angeles the Fruit Growers Exchange reports lemon pectin is produced around the clock to serve as a blood plasma replacement for shock patients, preserving traditional plasma for transfusions. In Chicago the Middle West Soil Improvement committee urges pastures with phosphorous and potash to boost forage for cattle.
The Soviet foreign office charged that the Polish government in exile engaged in espionage against Russia and barred use of Russian trained Polish troops on the Soviet front. The move comes as observers note Moscow seeks good relations and a strong postwar Poland, potentially aligning against Germany if Poland desires.
The government outlined a plan to induct fathers in critical industries by August or sooner, with selective service deferring nonessential fathers. Essential-war-employment records must be filed to prove bona fide homes with children under 18. observers expect an eventual lifting of the induction ban on fathers.
The house approved a Senate backed bill raising federal salaries below 1606 dollars a year. It grants a flat 300 dollar yearly increase for low wage workers in executive departments, after a prior 21.6 percent raise. The measure also extends the standard work week from 40 to 48 hours.
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