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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1941
Page
6
A George Gallup Institute study reports that a majority of voters favor an income tax on all nonrelief families to fund defense, with about two fifths supporting a national sales tax. When choosing between tax types, the income tax wins over the sales tax. The survey also notes a common call to cap profits on defense contracts at around ten percent.
Gallup Poll results show strong support for intensified production and longer hours. Major figures include 89 percent backing 24 hour shift work and 75 percent willing to work more hours. 68 percent favor England’s wartime chances if the US aids.
The United States and Britain confront potential threats as 945 million dollars in Bank of France gold sits under guard in Fort De France Martinique. France argues the gold must not aid Germany, while observers warn it could shift power in wartime. The island faced shortages and blockades as the issue persisted.
President Roosevelt created the Office for Production Management to marshal UPM powers for war production. Four leaders Knudsen Hillman Stimson Knox signed on to subordinate all aspects of national life to rearmament and defend democracy. The agency aims to coordinate industry and labor while warning that totalitarian forces threaten both capital and labor.
Property transfers include Albert Gruhlkey to Hugo Loewenstern for $10 and Loewenstern to Watson for $4800, plus several other lot transfers. District Court notes show divorces in progress and multiple vehicle registrations and dealer sales listed for various makes and individuals.
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