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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1943
Page
2
A collage of curious facts and errors surveys ranging from gas needs for a bomber on Rhodes to quirks of as yet unverified science. It mentions dental health, silent violins, and a mix of anecdotes about explorers, poets, politicians, and everyday objects.
The report notes Senate action on farm deferment while detailing rising U S power in the Pacific as the New Guinea campaign gains momentum. It cites RAF plans for a Europe invasion and forecasts a broader Allied offensives amid wartime mobilization.
Japanese forces massed in island bases north of Australia as a 14 ship convoy neared New Guinea under fog. General MacArthur warned of large aircraft and troop build ups. Allied forces sank or damaged four ships and scattered the convoy. losses included a 10,000 ton transport. The offensive aimed to reinforce enemy strength around Lae, New Guinea.
The pay as you go plan would withhold 20 percent of taxable income from pay envelopes starting mid year. Sponsored by Chairman Cooper, it would allow weekly to monthly deductions accumulated against annual taxes. Existing tax obligations would not change. the system collects throughout the year and settles at year end.
An Army official outlined aims to sustain a fighting force of about 11 million while minimizing manpower loss. He described reemployment and selective service measures, estimating potential reductions and the need for rapid mobilization to replace casualties.
The Senate military affairs committee approved a five year deferment plan for farm workers from the draft. The measure would exempt those in agricultural occupations under the Selective Service Act and prohibit them from leaving their farms without local board permission.
An excerpt recounts intensified RAF and Allied bombing over Berlin, noting 800 tons of bombs in a single raid surpassing prior Nazi or London bombardments. Allied planners foresee a sustained assault shaping the march toward European invasion, with leaders declaring the air campaign a key element of the strategy.
Russian forces under Marshal Trenko pressed a renewed offensive toward Moscow and Leningrad, claiming 11 000 square miles and 302 towns in a drive that threatened the Nazi center. Weather dictated timing, with thaw conditions guiding northern thrusts and suggesting future attacks in the north.
A Navy Cres recipient is recognized with the Flying Cross and Gold Star for valor. The article notes wartime service, with limited details on the recipient’s deeds and recognition. It reports widespread damage in the city, including major thoroughfares heavily wrecked and many civilian remains.
British forces held off Axis assault advancing toward Beja and Rommel retreat signals ongoing operations in Tunisia. Allied gains push toward Kasserine and Mareth as Montgomery’s Eighth Army targets Mareth Line. Allied air power expands with raids on Palermo and Bizerte docks and rail bridges between Sfax and Sousse.
Brig Gen Claire L Chennault said prospects are brighter for carrying the war to Japan. He warned the Allies can defeat Nipponese in a short trial if united in the Pacific this year. Adm Chester Nimitz said the navy was ready to start a drive toward Japan's industrial heart.
Acting Secretary of State Sumner Wallis defends U S shipments of oil products to Spain amid pro Axis sentiment. He asserts the policy serves U S interests and does not affect petroleum supplies for American consumers, while Secretary Welles moves to mollify critics.
A survey of wartime rationing lists coffee at one pound per six weeks sugar at two pounds per eleven weeks shoes limited to one pair by June with Stamp No 17, tires tightly rationed but recaps available, and gasoline bans on luxury driving in seventeen eastern states plus D C. AB and coupons allow three to four gallons weekly in the eastern and western zones. Period 4 fuel coupons expire around April 12. Anticipated rules cover meat and butter with clothing restrictions projected before summer by authorities.
The article notes Mohandas K Gandhi's weakened physical strength during a 2 day protest fast. Though the fast did not compel the government to free Gandhi, it drew global attention to India's struggle for independence and caused authorities some embarrassment.
A column notes beliefs about killing a lightning bug triggering a lightning death and cites exorcists in remote India as in constant demand to drive away evil spirits. It also remarks that Britaine’s imperial state crown weighs about 2 percent pounds and contains 2027 diamonds and 297 pearls.
The article traces clockwork origins to Peter Helo of Nuremberg around 1505 to 1515 noting first pocket watches. It notes tea bushes can reach 30 feet in nature but are pruned annually on plantations. It claims pepper was once the most valued spice and at times so expensive it substituted for money in business transactions.
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