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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1945
Page
6
Western Newspaper Union analyzes Allied counteractions as the United States intensifies its war program and economic measures. National income trends are noted as a backdrop to the wartime push, with analysts offering context on production, mobilization, and civilian impact.
In the Ardennes and surrounding theaters General Patton’s Third Army and Lieutenant General Hodges’s First Army launched twin thrusts to tear into Von Rundstedt’s offensive. Allied intelligence later blamed underestimating German strength and failing to spot massing near the Ardennes. Churchill escapes two assassination attempts in Athens as Greece forges a mixed council to resolve the crisis.
The American meat industry produced a record 25 billion pounds in 1944 with 96.6 million hogs 24.3 million sheep and lambs 19.7 million cattle and 14.2 million calves dressed. War-era spending and production hit all-time highs while 1945 projections suggested leveling off.
The U S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that among 75 000 union members across 21 plants only 395 workers less than 1 percent withdrew during the 15 day period before maintenance of membership contracts took effect Industries covered include shipbuilding ship repair textile radio auto parts chemical electrical machinery steel products transportation equipment and tobacco
Postwar plans show states building large balances while awaiting economic boost. Oregon leads with 61.5 million idle funds and 190 million in completed postwar projects. California and New York follow with sizable balances and commitments. The UNRRA buys 15 million in clothing. steel output in 1944 peaks at 89.4 million tons, with earnings near 170 million after taxes. A survey finds one in eight discharged soldiers plans to run a business or farm, mostly small ventures under 4 thousand dollars.
Hollywood previews a 1945 breakout class led by Bill Eythe at 20th Century Fox and Lauren Bacall with Bogart, Ella Raines, Gail Russell, Van Johnson, Tom Drake, Faye Emerson, Lucille Bremer, Gloria De Haven, June Haver, June Allyson, James Craig, Bob Hut ton, Dane Clark, Peggy Ann Garner, Elizabeth Taylor, and Bob Walker. Six Goldwyn girls back Allan Dodd for The Robe after his army discharge.
The radio industry anticipates a postwar boom with demand for tubes sets and frequency modulation receivers driving employment to at least 145000, up from 86173 before the war. An estimated 60 percent of these workers would be women.
The U S government seizes Montgomery Ward for the second time alleging defiance of War Labor board orders threatens vital war production. Suit seeks judicial review as Ward contends the sale of farm machinery and military products does not affect the war and the closed shop order is unconstitutional.
A colorful apron in red and white polka dots with a green edged band makes a charming gift and a desirable addition for any shopper. The description invites buyers to purchase one or more for themselves.
A jeep arrives in a Texas town famed for five cent parking meters. A police officer tells a soldier to drop a nickel, but the soldier argues the meter is shared, claiming it belongs to both, so he refuses to pay.
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