11 Nov 1943
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1943
Page
1
Western Newspaper Union reports that Allied forces plan major operations in Italy while Yugoslav guerrilla groups intensify actions against German forces. The piece notes continued factional fighting strains and mentions a new cattle subsidy scheme announced by governments to support farmers amid wartime disruption.
Allied forces under Lieut. Gen. Mark Clark push into position on the Masico ridge in southern Italy as German defenses stiffen for a grand offensive. Across the Adriatic, Gen. Montgomery readies for a big push by crossing the Trigno river. Reports suggest possible German counter moves in central Italy. Rommel’s tanks and Yugoslav factions stir in the Balkans amid tensions between King Peter’s government and Tito’s faction, with 17 collaborators executed in Bosnia.
The House Ways and Means Committee prepared to report a new tax bill seeking two billion dollars in revenue, with 600 million from liquor taxes. Levies on spirits, beer, and wine would rise, postal rates and money orders would increase, and electricity and bowling charges would see higher levies. The CIO warned a sales tax would force wage increases to offset higher costs.
The War Production board ordered the shutdown of low grade mines producing metals other than iron and copper as demand outpaced need. Premium prices for some mines were lifted and imports of certain ores banned. The hardest hit were small bauxite lead zinc and molybdenum operations.
Sigmund Janus of Colonial Airlines predicts abundant fruit shipments will follow the war as swift transport reduces need for heavy packing and icing. He cites improved logistics and demand. The Normandie liner has been refitted and handed over, signaling luxury travel upgrades.
Government announces subsidies to processors and slaughterers to stabilize livestock pricing at market levels. Payments include 30 cents per hundredweight on common cattle at 10 to 11 dollars, 7.45 to 8.45 for cutter stock, 14.95 to 15.25 for good grade cattle with 145 dollars, 12 to 13. a 9 percent grant for medium stock, and 1 dollar for grades 15 to 16 per hundredweight. An 80 cent subsidy applies to slaughterers not processing by products, with reductions for prices outside the stated range.
United States forces pound Bougainville and Rabaul as Admiral Nimitz forecasts island seizures to boost the fleet in the Pacific.Kenney’s air force targets supply hubs while troops land on Mono Island. In the UMW wage fight, a War Labor Board proposal offers a 1.12% daily raise, risking a larger strike and possible presidential action.
A bedside bag idea designed to aid ill or bedbound readers. The pattern uses heavy cotton upholstery remnant in green with red accents and a sateen lining. Instructions show how to attach a hanger to a box spring and stitch lining to exterior fabric for easy reach. Includes dimensions and construction steps.
A reader recalls past mail costs and a practice of using newspapers to send messages. The note notes that letters cost 5 cents, readers preferred newspapers for speed and lower cost, and certain words were underlined to convey farm messages.
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