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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
4
Wartime leaders urge rapid victory and expanded farming output. Farmers face long hours, tighter machinery limits, and greater family involvement as they boost food, vegetable oils, and fibers. Postwar prospects look hopeful with improved efficiency and national welfare.
A wartime focus on efficient farming and new crops is paired with a cost of war article. It cites War Production Board figures showing May spending at 3.853 billion dollars, and argues Congress must prune wasteful programs. It notes efforts to cut pork barrel projects, preserve essential war funds, and urges disciplined budgeting to back victory.
Hugh A. Barnhart, director of Indiana Department of Conservation, stated that state parks will remain open for use this year despite rumors of closures due to tire and gasoline rationing. He noted transportation issues would need to worsen significantly to change plans.
Charlottesville visitor Earl Gabbutt travels to Indianapolis while Pauline Peer substitutes at Greenfield Banking Co. in Greenfield. Neighbors share visits and hospital news as families host dinners and attend services and circle gatherings. several residents roam between Knightstown Martinsville and Cleveland for family and health reasons.
Tommy and Elizabeth Shields were in Indianapolis Saturday for a social and a weiner roast hosted at Lawrence Wrights home.
A single electric dry shaver keeps a man groomed, but in a hundred it could become a smoke tank for a fighting ship by throwing a screen around the vessel to save American lives.
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