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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1942
Page
5
Chicago reports that the wartime farm boom and price controls mirror a bygone era. Market experts see limited likelihood of World War I price levels returning soon, noting government actions to curb inflation and set ceilings on key commodities.
Washington February 24 Treasury and tax experts reportedly agreed to push drastic tax increases to raise seven billion dollars in additional revenue. Conferees favored maintaining current bases while boosting corporate and individual levies and excises, with possible war profits taxes for firms with government contracts. Morgenthau said those remaining would cover the difference. hearings to begin next Tuesday with Morgenthau as first witness.
A column argues Washington must provide guidance on resource allocation as the nation gears up for war. It warns complacency risks and suggests assigning workers to roles matching their strengths to avert unpreparedness during the greatest trial.
Washington reports a coming labor shortage as mobilization for war accelerates. By December, 1942, 10 million more war production workers and 2.2 million more armed forces personnel are expected, with a 10.2 million drop in non defense and agricultural workers. Officials foresee mobilization and possible shortages, urging farmers to increase production and use older hands and farmerettes to fill gaps. The government plans to move workers as needed, largely on a voluntary basis.
About 150 people attended the church school gathering at the Methodist church in Frankfort on Sunday. An officers and teachers meeting preceded a pot luck lunch and a program of talks readings and songs. Mrs. Roy Wilhelm serves as church school superintendent. The piece notes tread wear differences between tractor and automobile tires, with slipping cited as a tread wear cause on tractors.
A night at the Odd Fellows lodge drew a fair-sized crowd despite weather and Roosevelt talk. George Robinson served as noble grand, with Lee Trotter as vice grand, as members discussed new candidates for James River Lodge No. 32 and recalled past terms in office.
Raul Damonte Taborda 32 year old chairman of Argentina's Dies cormInittee was wounded twice in his right arm today in a saber duel with Enrique Rottier 51 a retired army officer whom he had criticized Rottier previously served as acting official in the organization and duel occurred in Buenos Airesрӯз
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