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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1943
Page
2
Allied forces opened the Na ples offensive while Germans burned and scuttled the port city. At least 80 ships lay sunk or aground, wharves and rail yards wrecked, blocking traffic. In Corsica French troops and American Rangers moved on Bastia as Allied naval and air forces blocked German escape.
History notes government paid its first subsidy to dairy producers. Fred M. Vinson, economic stabilization director, began mediating milk price disputes. Senator McKellar quoted Vinson as saying a subsidy was issued in the breugh-stricken Memphis area. Officials estimated the subsidy at 50 cents per hundredweight, about one cent per quart.
The Institute of Life Insurance reports US military deaths through June 1943 triggered $2 million in life insurance claims across 23,700 policies with payouts on 11,100 policies in early 1943. The average policy holder owns about two policies. Meanwhile Soviet forces push toward Smolensk, encircling German positions as the Nazis retreat from large tracts of captured territory.
Allied forces execute a three front squeeze around FinSchafen, landing northwest of Finschoten and closing in from west and south while U S navy troops push from the north. Capture would bring bases nearer New Britain and reduce attack threat to U S forces. Congress to approve participation in League of Nations style relief plan with advisory council of four nations.
Highlights of the week note the War Food Administration expects a 28 percent increase in supplies by November 1. Luke Appling of the Chicago White Sox leads the American League with a .324 batting average, just above Dick Wakefield of the Detroit Tigers at bat. Congress may seek to raise the debt limit to 300 billion dollars as Representative Cannon warns current spending at seven to eight billion monthly nears the 210 billion cap.
British sources reveal Hess flew a peace mission to Britain with terms opposed by Hitler. London reports a major RAF attack on Hanover, devastating rubber factories and rail yards while claiming a breakthrough against anti aircraft defenses. RAF losses totaled 26 aircraft.
Rumors claim General George C. Marshall was slated for supreme command of all Allied forces amid protests over his possible removal as chief strategist. Officials weighed if his new post included continued planning or merely executing a British strategy.
The American Legion convention in Omaha Nebraska concluded with four key outcomes. Warren H Atherton of Stockton California was elected commander. Delegates pledged a middle road conservative stance on foreign relations and domestic issues. The Legion expanded its Americanization program. A memorial urged Congress to tighten franking privileges to curb mailing propaganda for una American causes.
A Tokyo broadcast reports Japan will evacuate Tokyo and other major cities as war moves into a decisive phase. Premier Tojo says government departments, industries, and civilians must relocate, with universal military service and tighter government control over industry.
In a two hour speech Prime Minister Churchill outlined plans for a massive second front in France and the Low Countries at the right time. He defended the Italian campaign as a third front and predicted a Stalin Roosevelt Churchill conference before year end. He reviewed Allied progress across air sea and land warfare.
The SEC reports show total individual savings for the quarter ending in June at 2.9 billion dollars. Dividing by an estimated 53 million workers yields about 60 dollars per working person added to cash and deposits.
Washington Digest examines the draft as the nation’s prime problem ahead of elections. It notes political maneuvering over the Wheeler bill and the broader manpower issue, including production, rationing, and prices, with Baruch and Byrnes influencing debate and Vandenberg stirring political breezes.
The piece notes President Quezon's tuberculosis relapse and return to Washington after Corregidor’s damp confinement. Despite medical advice to leave humid climates, he resumed official duties, later spending time in Saranac for treatment. It recounts war reporting, photo transmissions from distant theaters, and mentions officials like Joe Casey, Admiral Standley, Lew Douglas, and Stanley McCandless in wartime roles.
The 2000th ocean going vessel built under Maritime commission contract since Pearl Harbor was delivered with steam up on Saturday September 11. About 1425 aliens serving overseas in the armed forces were granted American citizenship by special I N S representatives. There are only 40 autos from 100 before, per the Public Roads administration. To meet Allied invasion needs, the Merchant marine must recruit at least 35,000 experienced officers and men next year, War Shipping administration announced.
A fragmentary quote attributes to Uncle Phil views on fashion wearing out attire and manners building businesses. It notes that inquisitiveness can help if directed properly, while teasing about preferences and curiosity regarding dishes. The text is incomplete and reads like a humorous aside.
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