27 May 1943
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
1
Washington discusses decisive moves against Japan and Europe invasion plans. The war front guidance emphasizes air raids softening targets and Allied strikes, while wage policy authority shifts with wage boosts under renewed oversight.
The report notes coordinated Allied campaigns in Europe and Asia, with Roosevelt Churchill and others shaping a timetable for two major developments in the war. It covers congressional debate on extending reciprocal trade pacts and measures to reassure housewives about rationing. Jesse Jones advocates postwar economic cooperation to ensure lasting peace as both government and private business plan for a stable period after the war.
Soviet dispatches say the Red army intensified grinding advances against German fortifications near Novorossisk and the Caucasus while attacks opened in the Donets river valley near Lisichansk. Hitler aimed a last offensive near Tishansk as German troops moved east, but were forced back by Russian counter actions.
The report details heavy Allied air raids on Dortmund Duisburg and Cologne marking the fiercest attacks to date and notes sustained American bombing on St Omer Meaulte and Mediterranean targets. It also covers U S wage policy as James F Byrnes announces a directive restoring discretionary power to the War Labor Board to address gross inequities while limiting price impacts.
Allied air and sea power push back the Nazi submarine peril in the Atlantic as escort ships destroyers and aircraft sink or likely sink up to ten U boats in an intense eight day convoy battle. The victory keeps merchant ships moving toward North Africa and port safety for much of the convoys. A later report notes continued strong Allied advances and a postwar communications merger shapes telegraph services. The Postal Telegraph and Western Union deal consolidates assets and liabilities totaling hundreds of millions, aided by congressional action and FCC approval.
The WPB announced by October 1 the nation has enough plants to produce materials to defeat the Axis. It orders widespread conversion of machine tools and existing facilities to urgently needed goods and will redirect workers and materials to the war effort. Officials estimate $500 million to $1.09 billion in new plant construction will be halted even if partial dismantling is required.
RFC Mortgage Company will manage a mounting four loan program for small stores gas stations and other wartime affected businesses. Jesse Jones secretary of commerce says loans may cover real estate and property losses due to wartime restrictions. Three loan types will be offered participation refunding and core preservation loans.
The U S Senate confirmed the temporary lieutenant general appointments of Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. and John Lesesne DeWitt. OPA says June 1 coffee ration rises to one and one quarter cups daily. War Manpower Commission assures teachers can take summer war work without being locked into positions. War Information Office released a record 58 news releases in one day including a paper conservation appeal.
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