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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1944
Page
2
Allied air forces press a continuous campaign against Nazi western defenses and railroads, while farm machinery output shows lag. British forces bomb Dutch East Indies targets as part of broader wartime operations.
A sweeping World War II dispatch describes Allied bombers over western Europe attacking rail hubs airfields and factories while Soviet forces push toward the Carpathians and Rumania oil fields. Goering and Goebbels invoke loyalty on Hitler's birthday urging Germans to endure sacrifices as the war persists.
After a canvass of more than 200000 individuals estates and trusts and 16000 business firms the U S Treasury tallies Ameri can holdings in over 50 foreign nations at 13300000000 Two thirds of the holdings are in Allied or friendly nations while U S investments in Axis or occupied lands total 3775000000 with Germany 129000000, Italy 265000000, Japan 90000000, Romania 65000000 and Hungary 55000000 Canada leads with 4375000000 followed by Great Britain 103000000 Cuba 785000000 Mexico 420000000 Argentina 355000000 and Brazil 330000000
War Production Board official Stacy May warned that manpower and raw materials will be the main hurdles to resuming civilian goods production in 1944. While some munitions cutbacks may occur late in the year, army needs for casualty replacements could constrain factory conversions. Declining construction and rising factory efficiency may free some labor for consumer goods, but bottlenecks could arise from parts shortages even with adequate steel aluminum and copper.
British bombers attacked the Dutch East Indies destroying docks warehouses and shipping in the northern islands. Japanese oil tin and rubber supplies are disrupted while British Indian troops defend the Bengal Assam railroad and a supply road to China is extended in northern Burma. In the South Pacific U S forces bombard the Caroline islands as part of joint air strikes on Japanese holdings.
War Food Administrator Marvin Jones says farm machinery production may not meet expectations this year due to wartime demand for landing barges and other invasion craft. He notes April 1 totals of combines nine thousand balers and other gear, with farm labor down about two hundred eighty thousand from last year but aided by volunteers.
About 90 Australian brides and fianc es of American soldiers landed in the United States seeking a new homeland. One wife, Doris Jean Lebash of Shinnston, West Virginia, recalls being told Australians were ten years behind the times and praises American opportunities. Australian spouses may apply for citizenship after two years, and children born overseas gain citizenship with five years residency. The article also notes GI housing costs dropping to an estimated 465,086 this year, with lower spending on food clothing and equipment.
War Food administration faces a predicted shortfall in farm plantings due to machinery shortages and labor limits, while WPB forecasts enough gear to seed and harvest crops. Officials cite 80 percent base-year production planned, with high demand for harvesting tools and ongoing repair parts distribution to speed farm restoration.
The American Meat Institute reports a net income of 1.1 percent on sales for 1943, the lowest margin among major manufacturers. Bananas face shipping delays between South America and the United States, hindering imports. Private William B Murphee, a deserter turned Marine, earned the Navy Cross with Carlson’s Raiders before being detained after leaving a marine hospital.
Governor Earl Warren of California named opening speaker at the Republican national convention in Chicago on June 24. Warren, a six foot tall former anti rackets crusader, backs the Mackinac declaration calling for international cooperation while preserving U S sovereignty and urges unity to win the war and solve postwar problems.
Congress debates extending lend-lease to June 30 1945 with an amendment limiting presidential final settlements to require congressional approval. The House, in a 334 to 21 vote, rejected Republican calls to compel postwar return of lend-lease munitions, and sent the measure to the Senate.
Opening day drew over 123000 fans as Cubs beat Reds 3 0 in Cincinnati while Cardinals shut out Pirates 2 0 in St Louis. Yankees Johnny Lindell hit the first HR of the year in a 3 0 win over the Red Sox. A’s beat Senators 3 2 in 12 innings. Labor strikes hit Montgomery Ward and Ford Canada plants. Ward’s shipments resume amid CIO walkouts. Ford Canada idle 14000 after CIO stewards discharged and contract canceled.
A newly rich oil farmer unable to write signs with two crosses for his first royalty check. A later check arrives with three crosses after his wife urges social status, prompting the banker to seek an explanation.
An old custom in Japan sees an engaged woman weave her own burial shroud. She wears the shroud first at marriage, then again at death, linking wedding rites to funeral tradition.
The army now publishes 23 military dictionaries 26 general purpose dictionaries and 38 phrase books and language guides for our soldiers overseas.
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