28 Mar 1943
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1943
Page
1
U S officials announce new point values for processed foods under the OPA. Fruit juices lose points while prunes and raisins are freed from rationing. dried fruits keep zero value as a reminder they may be restricted again.
Idaho officials warn of a throttle effect from presidential edicts after Roosevelt creates a Teton area monument in Wyoming. Earl W. Murphy of the Idaho Chamber of Commerce calls for investigation and asks how transfer of land and water rights will affect Idaho's irrigation and grazing, citing ongoing protests from eastern Idaho and other residents.
Five more colleges were designated for specialised war training. The University of Idaho Southern at Pocatello Idaho was chosen by a joint committee for Navy Army and War Manpower Commission basic training.
Scott D. Lowe, county superintendent, condemns Idaho legislature for shifting education burdens to smaller districts and failing to protect schools amid teacher shortages and pay gaps. He notes new levy allowances are a partial, emergency measure and warns of reduced state support.
Sheriff L. Johnson orders immediate shutdown of all gambling devices in Jerome county. Slot machines pin ball games punch boards and poker games must cease. Night clubs face closure from midnight to 10 AM as part of the crackdown.
Moscow says Soviet forces killed 28 000 Germans in February and March during fighting near Orel on the central and southern fronts. The report notes a redoubled attack to widen a breach at Belgorod and that overall the long front shows little change while minor gains and counterattacks occur along the Donets line.
Western Regional Conference of Bureau Federations calls for deferment of farm laborers and furloughs for service members during peak harvest. They oppose the Jackson Hole national monument and seek policy changes to reduce absenteeism, shift to standard time, and pay war workers by piece-work unless overtime rules apply.
Governor Bottolfsen said a survey of conditions in nearly every county shows substantial improvement in farm labor shortages since last year. Major James Perry of the state selective service staff reported the findings Saturday night. The governor’s farm labor committee will meet Tuesday to review the report, with machinery supply still identified as a major remaining problem.
British bombers attacked Berlin on Saturday night with high explosives and incendiaries. Five planes were shot down and several reached the metropolitan area. Reports say the raid inflicted damage mainly in residential quarters and may have failed to significantly disrupt Berlin. At least 1,000 killed and 80,000 homeless in the bombing aftermath. Stockholm reported telephone links to Berlin cut during the attacks.
In NORTH SOUP Nebraska a local grocer faces loss after a fire destroyed can labels. Customers refuse to buy unlabeled goods, and the grocer cannot dispose of stock without accepting ration stamps. He seeks an OPA ruling in Washington.
RAF bombers hit Duisburg and Ruhr valley targets after a weather pause. Four bombers and two fighters were lost. Daylight raids on Germany and Holland occurred, while a Mosquito over northwest Germany attacked barges and trains. Typhoons hit Dutch targets and a destroyer offshore. Calais radio and others went off air. An enemy plane was destroyed over England.
U S forces plan to expand air power in Britain as Maj Gen Ira C Eaker says daylight precision bombing has moved beyond the experimental phase. The U S Army Air Forces aim to match RAF for plane and bomb as Atlantic production peaks. Over time heavy bombers will fly to Britain in a steady stream to boost the allied air offensive.
London dispatch says a strong RAF bomber force dropped a heavy cargo on Berlin last night likely matching or surpassing the March 1 destruction. The raid followed 24 hours after major bombers struck Duisburg in a renewed push against key German centers.
Idaho shipped 23.2 percent of its scrap steel and iron quota in January through June, leading the nation. Lindon F. Watson, executive secretary of the state salvage campaign, advised Governor Bottolfsen.
Washington dispatch reports meat shortages as rationing looms. Crowds mob markets nationwide with frankfurters pigs feet tripe and macaroni seen as alternatives. Chicago Cleveland Detroit San Francisco New York and Philadelphia frantically stockpiled while stores closed or emptied.
Denver dispatch reports a bold shift as the United States moves into central Tunisia with a surprise operation and halts farmers drafts. Governor John Vivian warns he will defer each Colorado farmer-registrant if selective service does not enforce a cease order, ordering local draft boards to compile lists for individual deferments.
Allied headquarters report an 8,000 ton Japanese cargo ship near Bogia on the north New Guinea coast was bombed and strafed by Allied planes. An initial reconnaissance attack scored a direct hit while two 500 pound bombs landed within 30 feet. Gunners strafed decks during the mission.
About 40 passengers were injured when the Illinois Central Sunchaser rear collided with the Creole at 63rd Street station. Creole was from New Orleans and the Sunchaser from Florida. Ambulances rushed to the scene and many victims were taken to Illinois Central Hospital as investigators assessed the rear car crush damage.
David Law, 42, charged with first degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Martin B. Bogarte Jr., 30, formerly of Dallas. Arraigned in district court, plea delayed to April 3. State bill of particulars due by March 31. Witnesses cite a rough and tumble fight after Bogarte complained about noise in an adjoining room.
American forces launched a sudden push toward Fondouk in central Tunisia with initial gains as the British Eighth Army presses into the Mareth line. Reports say both northern and central Tunisia host offensives with heavy artillery and air support. Patton’s forces near Maknassy–El Guetar show limited action amid rainstorms.
In Washington a Democrat bloc presses a pay-as-you-go compromise to trim but not erase one year's taxes while President Roosevelt is predicted to veto a Ruml plan by Rep. Carlson. Rep. Dies accuses Republicans of creating blood millionaires as he backs partial 1942 tax cancellations for 44 million taxpayers.
United States Army bombers struck Nauru island in the Gilbert group damaging a wharf runway officers quarters and barracks area and starting four fires. Meanwhile U S forces pounded Kiska in the Aleutians as long range raids expand in the Pacific theater.
Washington reports a new anti tank rocket gun called the bazooka described as revolutionary in design. Major General L H Campbell Jr says a lone soldier can destroy enemy tanks, penetrate armor, and even demolish brick walls from a shoulder fired weapon. An American soldier in North Africa reportedly used it to force a surrender after misidentification of a 155 mm shell.
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