War Problems and the Move Toward a Defense Economy
The piece argues the shift from peacetime to a military economy will reduce living standards and luxuries as funds are diverted to defense. It notes rising taxes, labor and industry sacrifices, and the need to convert national resources into weapons while promising no immediate wage drops for workers. It ends with a fishing trip report from Floyd Peacock, Pat Wright, and companions on the Choctaw.
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Jess
United States
Germany
Walter Cippman
Congress
Complcven
France
Floyd Peacock
Pat Wright
the Concho
Political Announcements for Democratic Primary 1940
Notices list candidates for various Texas offices in Levelland area pending the Democratic Primary on July 27 1940. Notable names include George Mahon Alvin R Allison Hill D Hudson Melvin Price Pat Beene Sam M Smith and W J Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin R. Allison Levelland
Texas
Hill D. Hudson
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits Across Towns
Mr and Mrs Oscar Killian and child ren visited Mr Killians mother in Colorado City Sunday. Miss Mary Martin visited home folks at Southland during the weekend. Mrs Fred C Blair of Fort Worth Tess visited her sister Mrs Marvin M Pisher. Mr and Mrs Sam M Smith shopped in Lubbock Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Killian
Fred C. Blair
Fort Worth
Tess
Marvin M. Pisher
Sam M. Smith
Lubbock
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