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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
2
In a wartime briefing the German government concedes a grave situation as Allied forces push forward on multiple fronts. The report notes intensified bombing, strategic setbacks, and calls for unity while observers assess the broader military impact.
Describes hedgerow fighting in Normandy as Allied troops press forward while German defenses delay, and notes deaths like Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. In Europe the war spreads to Russia and Italy as Allied air raids disrupt German lines, with Pacific battles centering on New Guinea and Saipan as U.S. forces close in on Japan.
U S Secretary Cordell Hull and Mexican Foreign Minister Ezequiel Padilla lead talks on transporting goods to Mexico and strengthening railways while promoting trade and joint economic projects. A follow up oil conference between the United States and Britain will address world oil resources amid wartime depletion and a planned private pipeline across Arabia.
Franklin D Roosevelt told about 200 newspaper men he would be willing to serve a fourth term if the people decree it. He framed the issue as a call to finish the war, secure peace, and build a prosperous economy, saying he would be a "good soldier" if asked to stay at the helm. The confession dominated front pages worldwide, with British and Russian papers giving it wide play. Berlin radio claimed military and political issues would not be swayed by any U S president.
The week’s highlights note a faint return of the bustle in New York fashion shows, appearing as a small bulge or back fishtail ruffles on after dinner gowns and cocktail attire, marking a revival of grandmother style. Cocoa supplies boost relief with 667000 bags from Africa and a Brazilian crop ahead, enabling full production after prior civilian grind reductions.
The Agriculture Department reports U S farmers will harvest bumper crops in 1944 with wheat reaching a record 1 128 billion bushels 119 million over 1915. Corn around 2 98 billion bushels, fifth largest in history. Hay fruits vegetables soybeans up. dry beans peas peanuts potatoes down. Harvested acreage 355 million acres for 52 principal crops, largest since 1932.
War driven manpower shortages force grain car unloading at wheat markets. Permits required for shipments from 11 southwest points amid 22,000,000 bushels idle in Kansas Oklahoma and Texas. Experts warn six months needed to move crops from these states and Colorado, due to scarce rail cars and large yields, with weather not spoiling the grain.
Selective Service Director Lewis Hershey said future inductions for those over 30 depend on the war, with policies calling for all able-bodied men under 26 and some 26 to 29 not needed in essential industries. Officials reported 4 217 000 4 Fs and that about one third of Americans are unfit, urging public clinic programs with private doctors to boost civilian health. He added that unless military needs change, the current army size will guide induction calls.
U S migratory patterns show the south and west gaining over 4 million residents while the north central and northeast lose about 2 million. Arizona Florida Nevada California see 20 percent increases. New York records the largest numerical decline. War Food administration reserves turkeys for military use during holidays.
A Chicago column analyzes Tom Dewey’s leadership style as an administrator who relies on thorough briefing. It contrasts his approach with Roosevelt, praising Dewey’s structured, evidence based decisions and naming his inner circle, including Bricker and Goldstein, while noting Warren’s exit from California.
The piece outlines a Senate struggle over reconversion policies to revive peacetime production. It notes Baruch Hancock's plan criticized for favoring capital, Kilgore's bill for full production and employment, and power plays by Byrnes Baruch Hancock and Reynolds. It mentions Pigeons and Pictures and Hitler health speculations as side items with terse updates.
The puzzle asks which number of the 64 squares would be water if the earth were a chessboard. The question blends geography with a board game analogy for a playful brain teaser.
The set lists eight items with concise answers: 1) Forty six. 2) Hight across eight western states. 3) Pestilence aboard. 4) By waving their ears as air flows cooling blood. 5) Hail Columbia. 6) Ten tons. 7) The only person to spy Lady Godiva's ride. 8) Argosy.
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