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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
6
In a major war advance, U S Fifth and British Eighth armies press from Anzio toward Rome against Kesselring's force as Allied air and ground punishing German defenses. The Supreme Court upholds OPA powers to withhold goods from violators while preserving dealer licenses.
President Roosevelt cites Allied gains from lend-lease with 2100 planes 2000 tanks and 60000 other weapons sent abroad in the early year. Distribution shows Britain 42.5 percent Russia 27.6 percent Africa and Middle East 14.4 percent China India Australia New Zealand 11.2 percent Latin America 0.8 percent and others 3.5 percent. In Congress a bill for wartime liquor prohibition is held up by the house judiciary subcommittee with hearings delayed beyond the November elections.
The Senate approved and sent back for House concurrence a tax simplification bill intended to ease returns for up to 30 million filers earning up to five thousand dollars and 10 million others with higher incomes. The 3 percent victory tax would be eliminated at enactment next March 15, with rates adjusted to keep payments near 1943 levels. In India, Japanese reinforcements near Imphal and Kohima threaten the Assam Bengal railroad as Stilwell’s U S and Chinese columns push to a supply route through northern Burma.
The report notes rising prices in China with eggs at 35 cents and bread at 4 dollars a pound while soap costs 3 dollars. It mentions General Stilwell’s stalled drive due to rains and Japanese jungle resistance. U S Doughboys push in Dutch New Guinea as airmen bomb targets near the Philippines and Indies and Marshall Islands remnants face bombardment.
Twenty one major organizations from agriculture labor business and finance met in New York at the invitation of the National Association of Manufacturers. They drafted a five point plan for wartime to peacetime economy urging prompt settlement of cancelled war contracts orderly disposal of surplus goods and a reconversion program directed by Congress tax reform to spread the national debt and coordinated interests to preserve private initiative.
A yellow spotted frog named Maggie leapt 16 feet 2 inches to win Calaveras County's annual jumping frog contest. About 100 frogs competed and roughly 5000 spectators gathered for the dusty arena event honoring Mark Twain's famous tale.
Buyers at Chicago Merchandise Mart found fewer lines but better woolens in fall and winter women and children's wear. Prices rose across items like percale house dresses 23 percent and men's shorts 18 percent, with overall gains in inexpensive rayon dresses, girdles, hats, and shirts as labor shortages persisted.
Federal Judge John P. Barnes dismissed FBI seized clothing and money as evidence in the treason case against Mr. and Mrs. Hans Haupt of Chicago. He held the search violated constitutional protections despite waivers, citing a Supreme Court precedent and the Haupts’ ambiguous signing.
Proud father Lieutenant General James Doolittle awards his son Captain James Doolittle Jr the Distinguished Flying Cross for meritorious service in the European theater. The scene captures a proud dad saying this makes me very proud and the son thanking him in return.
Icelanders went to the polls to formally ratify breaking the 500 year old link with Denmark after Parliament renounced the treaty. Denmark remained under German occupation at the time, despite King Christian X urging delay until postwar talks.
The piece argues the CIO and its political action arm press both labor and political fronts to back a fourth term for Roosevelt. It claims CIO influence shapes elections, court cases, and policy, contrasting with AFL activity and noting Southern senators resist the poll tax issue amid broader political conflict.
Washington analyst notes Allied firepower and manpower advantage offset sabotaged German interior lines. Veritas cautions the Nazis face a deadly circumference trap as air and ground forces exploit outer routes. Training programs expand automotive and farm related courses to boost wartime production and farm labor skills.
About 30 percent of the 20,000 Australian civilians employed by the U S army in the Southwest Pacific are women. A Melbourne radio report to the U S describes this female figure amid wartime manpower.
A home craft note describes a cookie jar and corner shelf project built from wood scraps with gay peasant figures and quaint lettering. It explains simple straight cuts for the box and easy assembly with glue and brads, plus a ready pattern mailed for 15 cents including color stencil guide.
An old health tip promotes a lemon and water morning drink. Sunkist lemon juice in water is said to stimulate bowel action, boost vitamin C, and energize the day. The piece urges a ten morning trial and notes California Sunkist branding.
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