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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1942
Page
2
The feature outlines a record breaking tax measure clearing final congressional hurdle amid World War II. It also covers Allied naval action off Africa as United Nations hunt submarines and outlines the United States aim for a young man’s army with recruitment and training plans.
Congress clears a wartime tax plan raising federal revenues by about seven billion dollars and adjusting rates from 6 17 percent to 15 82 percent. The plan introduces a new Victory tax on wages above two weeks and broadens the tax base with reduced exemptions and dependents credits while expanding corporate taxes. Draft reform debates push for 3 and 1 year old- men and deferments for students, with a plan to reach 7 560 000 service members by 1943 and a graded lottery style system.
A new name enters the Pacific reports Buin as a key Javanese base near Bougainville. U N learn Jap forces concentrated strong power there while U S planes from Port Moresby faced long ranges over challenging seas and mountains.
The day of judgment crew nears Pierre Laval as he agrees to Nazi demands for more French specialists in German plants. Paris reports the Vichy government naturalized 500 Gestapo agents to force roundups of workers in unoccupied France in a brutal move to meet Hitler’s war needs.
Russia reports heavy German losses as Hitler presses a winter offensive along the Volga. Soviet communique notes 6,000 German dead in a single Stalingrad day while relief forces move toward the city. Fighting centers on reconnaissance and counterattacks near Novorossisk and the Black Sea corridor.
Act by James Byrnes directs the Agriculture Department to assume full stabilization duties for farm wages. Secretary Wickard to establish machinery to handle the issue. Reports indicate government subsidies may back farm operators to hire more laborers. A House Agriculture Committee warning cites a possible critical farm labor shortage within 12 months risking shortages of essentials. The committee chair, P Fulmer of South Carolina, cautions millions may soon feel hunger prompting public empathy for farmers.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill warns that Nazi air action this winter may be heavy, calling for full civil defense. Goering reorganizes the Luftwaffe, potentially increasing threat over England. Also recounts Marine Private Eugene Moore of Gavutu, marines saved after being left for dead in a tank attack with a grenade blast and Japanese assault.
Royal air force four motor bombers attacked Cologne with two ton blockbusters for the first time since May 30 when 1130 British planes devastated large parts of the city. Toast of the city spread, marking renewed Allied pressure on the Rhineland capital.
Washington notes a rising American air war impact in the Solomons and Europe as bombers and pursuit planes tighten the Allied grip. The piece credits U S air power for compelling Rommel and hindering Japan, with a highlighted raid over Germany and growing naval and air strength across multiple fronts.
Brief summary notes nearly one thousand rural fire companies formed this year to shield farms from blazes. About 100000 volunteers enrolled. Additional facilities run at capacity this fall to process and distribute farm outputs for military and civilian use amid rising prices and cautious market demand.
Fragmented ad describes three cigarette packages priced in pounds and ounces. Mentions Camel cigarettes, Prince Albert tobacco, four boxes in a wrapped set, and local dealer delivery as gifts to bless readers this Christmas season.
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