21 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1943
Page
1
In Italy Allied forces encounter strong Nazi resistance as they press the front. Meanwhile Japanese withdraw from Solomon and New Guinea bases as Allied operations expand. The article notes proposals to raise further taxes to finance the war effort.
Allied forces press toward Rome with a defense line across southern Italy as Montgomery and Clark reinforce the thrust. U.S. and British air forces target German routes while observers eye the Balkans for possible moves toward Greece or Yugoslavia.
In a sweeping report the Southwest Pacific theater sees Allied forces pressuring Japanese positions along the northeast coast as New Guinea and Biak areas face intensified actions. A seven point interfaith declaration from the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America calls for divine sovereignty over nations, rejection of racism, equal education, collective security, and global economic cooperation to raise living standards and safeguard families.
The Philippines debates a bill to grant independence as soon as possible, instead of 1946. Roosevelt urges action, including economic freedom and postwar rehabilitation with U.S. aid, plus GS Filipino cooperation for security. Japanese propaganda seeks to weaken U.S. promises and win Filipino support.
Stabilization Director Fred M Vinson urged Congress to approve a 19% billion dollar levy program raising income and corporate taxes and adding higher rates on tobacco liquor soft drinks candy and other items. The plan aims to lift war tax support from 38 to about 70 percent. It also calls for expanded social security unemployment disability and hospital benefits. Senate actions on deferments and manpower rules moved toward limited postwar exemptions and district review with a new board to study lower physical standards. Wives allowances rose to 50 dollars and 30 for the first child with 29 for each additional child.
A profile recalls the Kelly-Nash political machine, their 40 year rise guiding Chicago’s West Side wards and Cook County wins, Nash’s mix of business with power, and the 1935-1959 control period. It notes reforms and shifts since Gov Beary Horner’s 1936 break and Nash’s 1959 peace, plus Nash’s influence in selecting city officials.
British Eighth Army seizes ground in Italy as a German commander falls to a detachment in December. Rome’s art treasures are packed and shipped to Germany as Allies near the city. Protestant Episcopal delegates push toward organic unity with the Presbyterian Church. A new penicillin may fight meningitis.
A reader letter from Mrs Polite Ballz of Bronx praises All-Bran for constipation relief, asserting natural digestion benefits. The ad explains Kellogg's All-Bran as a fiber source aiding bowel elimination, not a purge, and recommends high water intake and Kellogg's All-Bran from Battle Creek.
A vintage ad style note explains Navy men dislike being called god like, but respond to Camel cigarettes or cartons. It claims Camels are the favorite among Navy Marines Coast Guard and includes overseas and domestic mail guidance for sending Camels to service members, with Post Office restrictions noted.
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