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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1944
Page
2
In the postwar period reconversion eyes focus on agriculture as a key to national stability. Dr Benedict argues farm efficiency, tenure reform, and smarter land use are essential, with four main levers: demand shifts, output per worker, self sufficiency, and immigration. Policy must balance farm needs with broader national welfare.
Bankhage Alen on behalf of the War Manpower Commission and War Department report surveys of labor shortages where prisoners of war may be used in farming and factory work. About one million men have been granted days off by US Army dertista per War Department. Tea per person rising. coffee and cocoa imports allocated to US civilians in 1944. If ship plug conditions permit, War Food Administration says 218 cups of tea per person more than 1943 will be available this year.
The article reports U S forces tightening the grip on Rabaul area in New Britain with landings on the north coast and operations from Arawe while naval forces pound Truk and the Caroline Islands. It notes wartime wage bonus plans for veterans and quick congressional moves toward approving new bonuses.
In a tight budget mood the house appropriations committee reduced 21 million dollars from federal agency requests for the year ending June 30. A total of 809 million dollars was approved, with the largest cut of 224 million from the Federal Works agency for community facilities. Only 4 percent was allowed for administration expenses. The National Housing Administration saw more than 17 million slashed from its 25 million dollar war housing request. The Commodity Credit Corporation’s 89.5 million bid was rejected, citing a 25 million dollar balance and borrowing limits. Veterans administration received 30 million for hospital construction as Berg Gen Frank Hines forecasted bed needs through 1975.
The text notes Russian forces driving toward Estonia after crossing the Narva River, with Red Armymen converging on rail and highway centers at Pskov. It also mentions Finland seeking terms from Moscow and Soviet advances along a broad front toward Poland, aiming to weaken Nazi positions and prevent a springboard for attacks.
A freak railroad accident killed numerous Malian refugees riding a freight train trying to reach home from north to south. The victims died of carbon monoxide poisoning from locomotive smoke after the train stalled on a tunnel grade. Hospitals report 14 percent more patients in American hospitals now than in 1940.
Allied air forces pounded Berlin with hundreds of UB Flying Forts and Liberators while RAF raids dropped 26 880 tons of bombs. German defenses and fighter swarms shot down many bombers as Anzio and Cassino pressures persisted. In the U S race for 1944, Mire Nore Gover of Los Angeles announces a campaign plan proposing $30 monthly payments from birth to death with no taxes.
The Truman Committee praised wartime production and urged broader civilian manufacturing leeway while criticizing surplus disposal. It cites arms and equipment totals for 10 million soldiers and calls for a US agency to manage surplus material, plus a federally funded pipeline plan through Arabia amid industry concern.
British miners walk out in Monmouth and Durham, curbing coal output amid wage disputes and wartime inflation. Canada spends 115 million dollars on subsidies to curb prices, while shortages grow in children’s clothing and footwear. The beaver and pulpwood industries also face manpower issues.
Hog prices climb as snowstorm disrupts shipments and farmers hold hogs. Chicago yard receipts drop for six months while prices hit four month highs. Slaughter hogs 200 to 259 pounds bring about 14.10 to 14.85, light hogs up, cattle demand stronger for butcher stock, sheep and lambs scarce with top ewes around 3. State market activity reflects tighter supplies and higher bids.
Farm co operatives must file financial reports with the U S Treasury for the first time under the tax law. Lawmakers push for transparency amid union fund concerns and complaints that many organizations were improperly incorporated. Reports will include statements of receipts and disbursements to mark organizational finances.
A 1943 report shows civilian and military losses among Amerit fr ance companies. About 74e killed in action and 21600 indicated as army or merchant marine casualties. Payments accounted for 4 m4 of total death claims amid settlements dating to 1943.
The Truman committee plans to urge the War Production Board to expand civilian goods output beyond Army levels while stopping short of full resumption. It cites rising war contract cancellations, steel and aluminum plant closures, and calls for limited production of key items. The probe also flags concentration of war orders among 100 big corporations and notes labor and tax considerations amid wartime finance.
A mosaic of wartime gossip and social blurbs touches on Goering and Dr. Eppstein, a synagogue incident, a soldier’s eagles, trolley delays, a newsreel clock, church vandalism parallels in Paris, and a parade of quotes from public figures. Pieces hint at German and American figures, cultural mishaps, and light-hearted quips amid wartime strain.
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