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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
2
A rough collage of wartime anecdotes, editor nicknames, and letters from readers blends with memories of heroes like Sgt Al Schmid and a Nazi spy tale. The piece nostalgically recalls journalism, courage, and the urge to wake homefront minds as war stories echo through Park Row era streets.
A tangled 1940s wartime column roams from prisoner treatment to air ace myths, praising Davis for pushing factual war news, and recalling pilots like Finucane and Elmer Davis, with sharp asides on politicians and wartime information handling.
The Western Newspaper Union reports on U.S. Second Army pressure driving Axis forces in Tunisia, the U.S. House approving a pay as you go tax, and a forthcoming discussion among 43 nations on global food problems. The piece reflects wartime priorities and international cooperation signals during the period.
Congress passes Robertson Forand bill forgiving 75 percent of 1942 income taxes, exempting most from the 6 percent normal tax and 13 percent surtax, with higher earners paying any remaining liability. The plan includes 1943 tax reduction and a Victory tax. Axis forces retreat east as Allied planners seek a Gaulle and Giraud meeting location amid French leadership tensions.
The Supreme Court stands against taxing religious literature. It reverses a year old ruling and invalidates licensing and fees charged by four cities on Jehovah's Witnesses for distributing written and spoken religious tracts. The decision upholds First Amendment speech freedom.
Reports say Soviet forces beat back German attacks on Novorossiysk area wrecking several enemy units and stalling their bridgehead expansion. Soviet aircraft flew over the Caucasus front and dispersed a swarm of Nazi planes as minor artillery duels flared along the broad battle line.
In the northwest Pacific near Attu and Kiska a British and American task force engaged a Japanese convoy. Destriers and cruisers covered approaches firing torpedoes while heavy Japanese ships and escorts tried to deter the assault. Despite intense fire, American vessels pressed the action and withdrew after inflicting losses.
Fragmented OCR text outlines Allied naval strategy and wartime shipping figures. Mentions nations meeting and recovering from global conflict, with references to Japan and Allied forces, ship tonnages, and military actions amid a broad wartime discussion.
Reports imply Adolf Hitler could invade Fagland to end the war after a stabbing on the Russian front. Allied circles welcomed the rumors with caution, fearing a planted story to mislead preparations for a second front in Europe.
After a 15 day truce, Interior Secretary Harold Ickes orders 3850 mines to a six day week or lose recently approved price hikes. Miners receive time and a half over 35 hours on the sixth day, not needing War Labor Board approval. John Lewis signals no retreat from a $2 daily wage rise for travel and site work, while pressing to limit wage increases to 15 percent over 1941 levels.
A sprawling red Georgian mansion on R Street hosts famed gatherings attended by top figures including Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox Maj Gen Levin H Campbell and senators Warren R Austin Styles Bridges among others. Monroe Kaplan claims guests seek conversation over food while Jefferson and others recount invitations and a famed resident ambiance.
In a renewed drive to control the railway network of China, Japanese forces press a campaign to seize key nodes along the Hankow rail line while Chinese troops repulse repeated assaults. The Ta-heng front sees continued heavy fighting as Allied and Japanese units maneuver for strategic advantage.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a general Andrews and events tied to a tragedy in Iceland during or after World War I. It references a fortification project, a siege or crash, and credits a general with aiding the development of a well known fortification system. The text preserves names and ambiguous phrases without clear dates or places.
An article outlining a practical project to craft a warm blanket storage chest with a cushioned seat. Details include dimensions about 17 inches high, use of one inch pine, a double fullness flounce, and padding options like cotton, feathers, or down. Also notes a pattern 259 with step by step drawings and an order request.
Stormy weather disrupted operations as Allied losses mounted after a major Japanese bombing tide. Survivors from a U S merchant vessel report 42 crewmen boarding lifeboats in calm seas after torpedoing in the North Atlantic. Meanwhile British shipyards reach high output as WPB faces criticism over coffin size limits. An Eduard Benes visit to the United States is planned with speeches in Chicago and meetings with President Roosevelt.
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