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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
6
Western Newspaper Union notes Army steps up anti Japanese operations as Fantelleria victory sets stage for broad Allied sweep across the Mediterranean. Opinion columns reflect analysts from Newspaper Union, not necessarily the paper.
The capture of Pantelleria marks the first major Allied milestone since the Africa victory, tightening control of east–west shipping and enabling operations toward Sicily and Sardinia. Bombing and naval actions reduced the fortress as Rommel’s Mediterranean defenses are reportedly being reinforced. Relief for farmers follows WPB chair Nelson announcing doubled farm equipment production and the scrapping of last year’s concentration program.
An Argentine government move to cancel Axis allied radio facilities that transmitted messages to their capitals was seen as a step toward improving ties with neighboring nations and the United States. Authorities described the action as part of a broader effort to smooth Argentina's international relations.
The Agriculture Department pegs total 1943 wheat at 730.5 million bushels, down from 981.3 million last year, with winter wheat hit by drought and spring wheat aided by moisture. Separate notes report Ickes fining 530,000 miners at $1 a day for a June walkout, enforcing penalties under government contracts. In Asia, China reports advances against Japan, with air strikes on Hongan and ground losses near Itu and Hwajung as Japanese lines crumble. The House moves toward a compromise anti strike bill to avert disruptions in war plants and mines, allowing seizure of strike-bound sites and imposing penalties to deter walkouts.
Washington welcomed news that James F. Byrnes drafted Bernard L. Baruch to serve as his adviser and have a formal government role. Baruch, wartime resource mobilizer and former War Industries Board chair, seen as boosting executive legislative cooperation on the home front. Hendrickson warned that at least 25 percent of American food production may be shipped abroad as Allied operations advance in Europe. He noted military rations average about 5.5 pounds daily vs civilians 3-4 pounds as the nation ramps up food distribution.
The War Food Administration announced farm loans on 1943 grown wheat at about $1.22 per bushel on average. Similar loans averaged $1.14 per bushel in other cases. Eligible farmers must meet the 1943 compliance requirements.
A distorted OCR fragment mentions Jan Valtin, author of Oy of the Wight, with unclear context. The text is partial and unreadable for precise details, preserving only the connected names and vague reference to a weekly news item.
The House naval committee will hear whether the year old war profits law should be kept or scrapped as big and small industry report its effects on production. Officials credit the statute with saving the nation over three billion dollars while ways and means weighs repeal or a higher $500000 contract threshold.
Russian and German air forces clash along the Don river valley and near Leningrad as spring thaw lull ends. Rostov area becomes a cemetery for downed German aircraft while Volkhov front raid sees 24 planes shot down. Russians claim 160 German planes destroyed versus 26 lost by Reds.
U S and Allied forces on Amchitka Island in the Aleutians landed to support a push toward Tokyo. Japanese Zero planes attacked but were repelled as a fighter strip was completed and patrols continued in harsh winter conditions.
The army began dispatching bombers to India with the lead aircraft completing the 11,748 mile route in 67 hours and 35 minutes. The move marks a rapid long range airlift as part of wartime operations.
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