Wallace Beats Jesse Jones In War Material Clash
Henry Wallace accuses Jesse Jones of delaying vital war materials and presents an itemized list showing shortages. Jones replies with threats and a defense of his control over funds, while Congress remains quiet and no investigations are launched, signaling Wallace’s preliminary win.
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Wallace
Jesse Jones
Henry Wallace
Wey
Jones
Jesse
Henry
Board of Economic Welfare
Iowa
Withholding tax seen as broad wartime relief
The piece argues the July 1 withholding tax helps all by reducing money in circulation, easing inflation caused by high government spending and bond sales. It notes burdens on savers, workers with stagnant incomes, and praises tax as a fair share of war costs while suggesting relief may be temporary after a year.
Widening breach in Washington draws editorials
Editorials from multiple papers critique the growing rift between the Executive and Legislative branches in Washington. They note mutual fault, call for cooperation, and warn against weakening governance during wartime. regional papers discuss merchant hours, inflation, and postwar planning.
War in the Pacific: attrition favored by Allied air and sea power
The piece argues Allied strategy in the South Pacific wears down Japan by overwhelming losses. It cites the Kula Gulf battle where Japan lost 11 ships to two American casualties, and notes Japan cannot replace ships, planes, or merchant vessels quickly. It asserts Allied control of ships and pilots gives a decisive edge. It warns Japan cannot indefinitely sustain its casualty rates while aiming to defend the home islands.
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Japan
South Pacific
Russia
Tokyo
Kula Gulf
Horse meat gains popularity amid war demand
Ringsted Dispatch reports horse meat not rationed with six large US establishments and a Linden New Jersey packing plant. City bans in New York exist yet public demand grows as horse meat sells about half beef price. War could accelerate acceptance while officials debate policy shifts.
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Ringsted Dispatch
United States
Linden
New Jersey
New York Metropolitan Area
LaGuardia
Fatherly independence inspires today’s youth says Albert Lea Tribune
The Albert Lea Tribune notes that many young people feel uncertain as they mature without direct guidance from Washington and wonder how their fathers managed to succeed on their own.
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Washington
Albert Lea Tribune
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings May 4 1943
Pocahontas County Board approves 3000 appropriation for Farm Bureau 1943 and assigns monthly warrants. Transfers 125 to Apiary Fund. Also authorizes quit claim deed transfer for Mrs. Paul Snook for $1 and other considerations in Rolfe Iowa. Local officials sign.
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Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Or. F. Young
Clarence Jensen
G. C. Johnson
Jensen
Young
Johnson
Farm Bureau
Pocahontas County
Bona Fida
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau
General County
Apiary
O. F. Young
Rey A. Johnson
Paul Snook
Rolfe
Government employs more civilians than soldiers in World War I era
The LeMars Sentinel notes that federal civilian staff rose to two and a half per armed service member. The Byrd economy committee finds 2.83 million civilians with under 45 percent in war work, while hundreds of unnecessary boards squander time on interdepartmental squabbles. A joint committee urged immediate discharge of 500000 non essential workers, but numbers keep rising.
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LeMars Sentinel
Armed Services
Byrd Economy Committee
Executive Department
Washington
Pleasure Drivers May Lose Gas Ration
OPA crackdown targets pleasure driving as Iowa motorists were listed for report to local rationing boards. Of 2595 motorists, 255 were found at resorts like Arnold's Park Spirit Lake Clear Lake and Spencer with mostly B and C permits limited to 90 miles per month. Cars over 45 miles from home require business evidence. some A book holders included. Checking at resorts to continue through the summer season.
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OPA
Iowa
Arnold’s Park
Spirit Lake
Clear Lake
Spencer
Senate panel backs 1.40 corn ceiling in bid to move stock
The senate agricultural committee unanimously recommends raising the corn ceiling to 1.40 per bushel, a 33 cent increase over the current top. The OPA allows government agencies to buy corn on an adjustable basis to guarantee farmers the difference if the ceiling rises.
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Senate Agricultural Committee
CPA
OPA
Corn Shortage Forces Industrial Plant Closures
October 31 report notes widespread plant closures due to corn shortages, with 800 million bushels held by farmers and limited releases from elevators. Government actions aim to free supplies, but buyers face low incentives at the Chicago ceiling. If the ceiling rises to 10, industrial movement may satisfy urgent war production needs.
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Chicago
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Knoxville Journal
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Eapolis
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G. A. Everson
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F. H. Molyneux
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Auto Bond
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First National Bank
R. B. Ranney
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Real Estate & Insurance
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