Bessemer Civilian Defense Urges Preparedness For War
Michigan and Minnesota supply 83 percent of iron ore for the war effort. Upper Michigan’s iron range is cited as a vital area. Local Civilian Defense Council and Citizens Defense Corps work is advancing. volunteers urged to register and cooperate. Also discussed are train safety at crossings, with data showing 38 trains daily delayed by crossing incidents and emphasizing driver carelessness as the key cause.
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Bessemer
Michigan
Minnesota
Upper Michigan
Detroit
Sault Ste.Marie
Hudson Bay
Civilian Defense Council
Citizens Defense Corps
Association of American Railroads
Tax deductions for sickness in income tax reform
The piece argues for a medical expense deduction to reduce the tax drain on sickness related costs. It contends such a provision would improve public health and raise federal revenue, helping middle income families cover doctor and hospital bills while maintaining overall tax gains.
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Congress
War and Agriculture Pressure Farmers Harder Than Ever
The article explains how war has raised costs for farmers, with higher prices for inputs and taxes. Labor shortages from war industry jobs and drafts reduce available workers, driving up wages and leaving farms short. Even when labor exists, farmers struggle to pay high prices, showing that wartime prosperity is not universal on the farm.
Civilian Supply Restrictions Hit Manufacturing Rules
The WPB limited steel use in baby carriages and banned non gold or silver metals in their making. Restrictions covered liturgical articles, welding supplies, and tools. After September 1, mattresses or pads using iron or steel could not be produced.
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WPB
Roosevelt says 18 and 19 year olds won’t be drafted
President Roosevelt stated that no steps will be taken to draft 18 and 19 year old youths during the coming months. They will register on June 30 but there are no plans to call them into military service.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt outlines scrap rubber drive amid production boom
President Roosevelt said US production progress justified limited disclosure of output figures to avoid aiding Germany. He ordered an intensive national drive to collect discarded rubber from homes offices farms and factories. Gas stations gather scrap rubber, transported by oil trucks to central points and sold to the Rubber Recovery Corporation.
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Roosevelt
United States
The
Rubber Recovery Corporation
When Will the War End in 1918 Reference
A nostalgic reflection recalls October 1918 when the Kaiser fled and Germany surrendered within four weeks, illustrating how a World War concluded with rapid collapse and peace. The account emphasizes the abrupt end through decisive political and military events.
Pick and Axe readers debate defense roles and local worries
A reader asks where the defendees and protectees are in Bessemer defense efforts. The paper explains the defense council aims to train as many residents as possible as protectors to boost safety. Also noted are Hurley tavern license delays and Moe Laps chase rumors, plus Watersmeet firms honoring service members with a MacArthur display.
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Pick & Axe
Bessemer
Watersmeet
General MacArthur
Soldier Bria to Dance in Army Show Tour Texas
Corp Joe Bria, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bria of Bessemer Michigan, has been chosen to dance in the chorus of Life Begins at 5 30 a soldier produced Army Emergency Relief show. He is assigned to Company A of the 5th Battalion at Camp Wolters Texas.
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Camp Wolters
Texas—Corp
Joe Bria
Joseph Bria
W. Sellar St
Bessemer
Michigan
Camp Noes
Texas
Corporal Bria
5Th Battalion
Scarecrow of Paper Bags Stuns Local Onlookers
On the corner of Longyear and Moore streets a string of paper bags hung above strawberry beds serves as a scarecrow. A passing young woman asked what they were growing, and a witty companion replied the bags are to ease a paper shortage.
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Longyear
Moore Streets
Looking Backward a Herald File June 18 1937
Five years ago details include deaths of Paul Torzewski and Hod Morrell in Bessemer. School board changes feature Walter Kuusisto elected trustee defeating Nesto Erickson by 71 votes. Honora Byrne loses seat to Mamie Rice. Teachers hired June 17. Various local residents and students mentioned with summer plans and weddings.
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Paul Torzewski
Grand View Hospital
Walter E. Kuusisto
Bessemer Township
Nesto Erickson
Honora Byrne
Mamie Rice
Horace “Hod” Morrell
Bessemer
Robert Caldwell
Helen Wilkie
Gail Masters
Board of Education
Janet Stevens
C. E. Stevens
Janet
Washburn College
Top
Injunction Hearing In City Tax Dispute Closed
The City of Bessemer sued the State Tax Commission to stop review of the city assessment roll. Hearing held in circuit court Tuesday and Wednesday. A new hearing notice from the commission sets June 23 for a review.
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Bessemer
State Tax Commission
Commission
Circuit Court
The
Tax Commission
Traffic trends at Straits show more commercial vehicles
A state study shows passenger car use on Northern Michigan ferries down while commercial vehicles rise. From Jan to May 1942 commercial traffic rose 17 percent, passenger car traffic fell 12 percent from 1941, offsetting total declines to 5 percent. War-time patterns drive reduced nonessential travel and boosted essential transport. Also, 469 fires burned over 9,500 acres in the early forest fire season.
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Michigan
Straits of Mackinac
State Highway Department
The
Straits
G. Donald Kennedy
Ind
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Chicago
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Oberlin College
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