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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1943
Page
2
Western Newspaper Union analysis notes U S pledge to bomb Japan while allies press the Tunis and Bizerte drives and the Caucasus front remains tense. The column frames Allied offensives and Axis resistance as part of a broader war strategy.
The Roosevelt administration vows to hold all Japanese leaders personally responsible for executions of American fliers after last year’s Tokyo raid. Gen Henry Arnold and Gen James Doo little urge continued air attacks, while rubber policy sparks disputes among Patterson Ickes Jeffers and OWI chief Davis over production and publicity.
IPACI IC reports Allied airmen from the Aleutians to New Britain and Timor carried out numerous raids. Liberators Mitchells and Lightning aircraft attacked Kiska and surrounding targets, pushing forays well over 100 in a month. In the Solomons Yankee fliers hit Jop positions and Tonei harbor while targeting Kahili Munda and Kahili. From Australia Allied planes made multiple forays destroying enemy aircraft and strafing bases.
Allied forces push in Tunisia as British First Army repels assaults near Medjez el Bab and advances toward Tunis while Montgomery’s Ninth Army gains in the Enfidia region. Luftwaffe and Red Air Forces clash over Black Sea operations and Caucasus reinforcements.
Congress votes to extend two year authority over the 2 billion stabilization fund and to curb use of funds for Treasury Morgenthau’s 5 billion postwar banking plan. The House amends to keep Congress in control of the stabilization fund and the proposed postwar bank, with funds to be provided if the bank is created.
The Office of Defense Transportation said no extra summer train service using Pullman sleeping cars would be authorized. Rail officials say regular services can handle travelers if the public spreads trips through the week and accepts some inconvenience. An exception allows coach trains from Saturday noon to Sunday midnight and semi commuter trains within 50 miles of a terminus. All other requests for extra service for daily or weekly summer operations will be denied.
The selective service orders 6 500 local boards to report monthly to Major General Hershey the names and numbers of federal employees classified 2 A or 2 B for occupational deferments effective May 15. The ruling signals a shift toward possible broad induction of draft eligible government workers previously deemed essential.
Prime Minister Churchill warned that Britain would retaliate with gas attacks if Germany used poison gas on the Russian front. He cited reports of Hitler preparing to deploy gas and said munitions centers, seaports, and other military targets across Germany would face gas bombardment if the weapon was used against the Russians. The warning comes as Allied air superiority grows and Britain expands chemical warfare prep.
Moscow reports huge Siberian rubber output this year while Bermuda talks on European refugee rescues stall. London sources note over six thousand German naval officers join Italian ships, and Mexican Foreign Secretary Padilla urges a federation of American nations as an urgent duty.
The Truman senate committee reports U boat losses are heavy but not disastrous, estimating about 1,000,000 tons sunk monthly last year. It urges rapid shipbuilding with 18–19 million deadweight tons planned in 1943 and faster vessels including Victory ships and redesigned Liberty ships to reach 15–17 knots.
The Commerce Department reports major building work for armament production ahead, with a 32 percent drop in new construction in Q1 1943 versus late 1942. New construction totaled 32.2 million dollars in the first quarter.
A spring themed pattern article describes a visor hat and over the shoulder purse in inexpensive cotton. Quick crochet stitches and popcorn borders create a jaunty military look. pattern 545 includes directions, illustrations, and materials. Due to high demand and war conditions, orders may take longer to fill. send orders to the listed address.
A lawyer is told by a grocer client that settling out of court is best, though the lawyer believes the client has the strongest case. The client replies that he has only heard the other fellow's story and wants to settle now.
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