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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1943
Page
1
Western Newspaper Union analysis notes that Allied landings in Italy signal a turning point in the war as German defenses retreat toward the Dnieper region. The column outlines broader implications for Europe and U.S. civilian life, including anticipated meat rationing changes.
On the fourth anniversary of Britain’s war declaration, Allied forces led by Gen. Montgomery landed on the Italian mainland at Reggio Calabria. Bombers disrupted railways, while German and Italian troops offered stiff resistance. Eisenhower commands over 500,000 Allied troops with French forces mobilizing in North Africa. In Berlin, Goering’s boast fades as RAF raids devastate the city, leaving 200,050 homeless and Berlin’s utilities disrupted despite Nazi defenses.
Pope Pius XII calls war nations to honor responsibility toward the people and answer mankind's prayer for peace bread and work. He recalls broken treaties and urges leaders to develop a sincere peace program and avoid further promises that fail.
Civilians face bigger meat supplies as the War Food administration lifts quotas for September and October. Packers may butcher and distribute pork veal lamb and mutton freely while 40 percent of beef remains set aside for services. Hog price supports persist.
The Department of Agriculture reports July farm receipts about 142 billion dollars and seven month earnings near 9.7 billion. Government payments total 35 million in July and 435 million for seven months. Food grains and vegetables drive July income while livestock receipts fall less. Separately, Commerce notes retail sales above prices, 63.8 percent above 1835-39 levels, with shortages looming as inventory costs drop 22 percent year over year.
Casualty tallies show over 100000 Americans affected to date with 55476 dead or missing. Army figures list 1388 total casualties including 4027 killed and 19391 wounded, plus 21406 missing and 19084 prisoners. Navy casualties total 21558 with 7840 killed and 2533 wounded, 8917 missing and 2240 prisoners. Marines report 7904 total casualties including 2005 dead and 2501 wounded, 663 missing and 1185 prisoners.
The report notes electric production reached an all time high of more than 57 million kilowatt hours per week, up 19 percent from a year ago. Idaho russet potatoes for January delivery sold at $4.83 per hundred pounds on the Chicago exchange, a new peak price for the year.
From two aircraft carriers 160 American bomber and fighter planes attacked Marcus island sealing the Japanese air field fuel dump and communications. Marcus island 1250 miles southeast of Tokyo serves as a stepping stone to Truk and other South Pacific bases. In New Guinea the U.S. air force and ground troops closed on Salamaua by destroying Madang's supply depot.
The United Mine Workers sue in Birmingham Alabama after the War Labor Board rejected underground travel time pay. Miners work a 35 hour week and seek compensation beyond 40 hours under the fair labor standards act. The Birmingham decision could set a nationwide standard for such pay.
Washington faces a confrontation over manpower with a Wheeler bill delaying fathers drafting until January 1 1844. Congress plans a full inquiry into manpower needs and the U S supply of up to 2,800,000 workers for essential industries.
The War Food administration boosted point values on 18 canned items to curb shortages. Three dried fruits were moved from free to rationed, while eight items saw lower points. Canners expect smaller fruit and vegetable packs due to higher demand from military, lend-lease, and civilians. Canned peaches pears apples and cranberries move quickly from shelves. beans corn peas spinach and tomato sauce also raised. Raisins prunes and dried apples return to ration list. Harold Ickes warned of gasoline famine unless Americans cut back driving. He cautioned increased fuel use for military needs would strain supplies, with California motorists facing temporary relief, and the Southwest and Midwest living on borrowed time.
Washington based report by Minnesota and Manitoba universities outlines postwar steps for Western Europe to boost imports of wheat pork and lard while Canada and the United States expand auto output and maintain farm specialization. The plan argues domestic policy effects cross borders and urges a 15 year Europe absorption program with tariff cuts and coordinated agricultural shifts.
The article outlines Pope Pius XII’s protest after Rome was bombed a second time despite assurances from Harold Tittman that Rome was open. It also covers U.S. strategic talks on open city rules, OCD civilian defense plans, the push for a single air force to end duplication, and bureaucratic mail in the Army. It notes a Pan American highway project by Tomi Johnson and a quip about the House of Savoy.
A. W. Zelemek, president of the International Statistical Bureau, forecasts a postwar year with about 4.3 million manufacturing layoffs and total factory employment near 16 million. He argues unemployment will rise to roughly six million, not 12 to 15 million as some predict.
Gen H H Arnold of the U S Army Air Forces predicts bombers dwarfish in size will carry heavy cannons and half a carload of bombs across the Atlantic returning non stop. The Educational Policies commission notes many youths leave school early to work. Aliens entry for year ending June 30 1943 is the lowest in six decades.
Ruth Wyeth Speaks On The Home 4 Front suggests moving or resizing a space does not erase cherished items. A light shadow box cupboard, placed on a table or chest, adds glamour to any keepsakes. Instructions cover materials, assembly, and finishing, with an offer for a tracing pattern and guide for 15 cents.
An ad notes the first bugle call of the day in the Army is First Call, not Reveille. It claims Camel cigarettes are the top choice across Army Navy Marines Coast Guard, based on servicemen store sales. It also mentions postal limits on overseas shipments but allows sending Camels within the U. S. and to armed forces abroad.
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