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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1943
Page
1
Western Newspaper Union analysis notes Catania’s fall signals the axis crumble in Sicily as Allied and Red forces push on. The piece frames the battle as a turning point with the Axis crumbling on the Italian island while Pacific advances continue. The column reflects wartime opinion from the Eastern Newspaper Union service.
Allied and Axis forces clash as 40,000 Axis troops, mostly German, defend rugged Sicilian mountains while British and American units push toward Catania and Messina with naval support. Russians seal Orel fall and Belgorod is captured as part of the summer campaign.
In the Solomons at Munda, American forces closed a deadly noose around Japanese defenders. One western and two eastern columns pressed the lines while 18 ton tanks pierced jungle pillboxes. Air and sea bombardment followed, aiding troops who moved north to encircle the enemy. Morgenthau notes 509,062 corporations filed for 1941 with profits totaling 18 billion dollars and total 1941 revenue near 13 billion.
The War Department reveals that one in ten American prisoners in Japanese camps has died from disease since the Philippines fell. British army surgeons report seventy percent of wounded Russian soldiers recover and return to battle.
Lt Col Cass S Hough of Plymouth Michigan achieved speeds over 780 mph during two U S Army Air Forces trials. In September his P 38 Lightning reached 43 000 feet and then dived, while in February a P 47 Thunderbolt climbed to 39 000 feet and repeated the descent. He described the plunge as like bricks on his back yet remained conscious and recorded instrument readings.
Government officials warn of a realty crash if a new boom collapses prices. From March to July farm real estate rose 8 percent nationwide with two thirds of states showing gains. Indiana saw prices 40 percent above the 1835 39 average as commodity prices rise and 1943 farm income is expected to top 1942. Farmers and speculators buy on higher prices and potential resale profits.
Government plans for 14.8 billion dollars in war plant facilities show about 80 percent completion, with 95 percent for ammunition plants and gains in guns, combat vehicles, aircraft. Army supply chief Somervell warns of lagging armaments output and $300 million in delayed deliveries as production declines. New developments push army to cancel wooden transport contracts and return to metal planes due to better airports and aluminum availability.
Washington columnist argues the U S must choose between active world cooperation and isolationism as the Republican and Democratic parties prepare to define foreign policy. He warns party splits could threaten the two-party system and urges a clear, nonpartisan policy backed by both sides.
Dr. Gustav Egioff told a joint congressional committee that gasoline production can rise by recovering oil left in wells and processing natural gas, oil sands, and shales. He urged government aid for synthetic methods but cautioned against immediate coal-to-gasoline plans, estimating eight million workers needed for a year’s supply.
Briefs note Bankhage awards totaling 1,000,000 to Chinese inventors for promoting science and technology tied to national defense research. War Production Board bans corn for distilling spirits and high wines. War Department announces September to October as peak poultry season and that Christmas packages may be mailed to service members overseas September 15 to October 15 without a soldier’s request.
Washington letters reveal Bernie Baruch on worries beyond arms, including postwar readjustment of returning war workers and the fate of thousands of recruited young women. He funded rail tickets home and small cash gifts after Armistice to ease transitions. AOPA survey exposes high company store prices in western Pennsylvania prompting rollbacks. OWI plans grand Labor Day programs with top leaders and a nationwide On to Victory broadcast featuring Roosevelt and Churchill. refugee admissions and political maneuvering in Washington also touch the era.
The sketch shows a combined living and bedroom where space is fully utilized. A padded plywood box replaces cushions for bedding, as part of Book 10 in a homemaking booklet series. Booklets cost 15 cents and promote using on hand materials.
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