Financing A War Costs We Must Pay The Price
Financial experts estimate that if the war lasts through 1944 the United States will spend about 220 billion dollars for the conflict plus 30 billion for ordinary government expenses, totaling roughly a quarter of a trillion in five years. By year end 1944 the debt could reach around 200 billion dollars with interest and taxes adding pressure. The piece argues taxation and postwar costs will stay high, urging understanding of war spending and the need to finance government duties without muffling debate.
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Don’t Throw It Away Salvage Campaign Aims Nationwide Help
The nation mobilizes for a renewed salvage drive starting July 14 to supply raw materials for the war effort. Citizens from all walks of life are urged to contribute unused items easily turned into weapons and munitions. The program emphasizes simple, non onerous participation with clear civic duty to support fathers sons brothers and neighbors at war.
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Hirohito
Nation urges citizens to save tin and other salvaged materials
The drive seeks tin from 36 communities with 360 centers for detinning, scrap steel for steel plants, rubber for gum stockpiles, and fats to produce glycerine for explosives. Director Lessing Rosenwald calls it a long term effort to speed arms production and bring soldiers home sooner.
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Japan
Lessing Rosenwald
Time To Retire Premature Public Servants Controversy
A discussion on retirement of public servants cites the loss of experience and skill, noting adverse effects on both citizens and officials. The piece suggests withholding criticism if Censor Byron Price approves retirement of a subordinate who disapproved a private letter to a Latin American correspondent, which claimed many North Americans have not yet grasped the war’s scale.
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Latin America
WE THE WOMEN Job-Hunting Women Are On The Spot
Ruth Millett urges new graduates to seize wide job openings for women while warning that later this gains may fade. Women should excel, fit into right roles, and prove reliability to ease path for future generations as postwar competition with men looms.
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Ruth Millett
Army
WAAC
Quotes From War Leaders On Courage And Strategy
A compilation of wartime quotes from Goebbels Nelson Hopkins and other figures. The remarks touch on perseverance, unity, and the push for a second front. Also cited are cautions about civilian risk and public faith amid the conflict.
Be on guard against racketeers in South Dakota
The Greater South Dakota Association warns residents to beware of con artists exploiting wartime fears. A Business Week inspired scam targets families with phony training courses for war factory jobs, collecting 25 dollars for tuition. Local cases in Day County surfaced when a girl’s father reported a suspicious solicitor, prompting repayment and police action. Government learner-mechanic schools exist, so beware strangers offering quick employment. Call the chamber of commerce or sheriff for guidance.
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Inflation Plan Debated by Congress Before FDR
President Roosevelt outlines to congressional leaders a plan to survey prices wages and related factors to curb inflation and seeks new legislation. He endorses wage freezes for high earners and subsidies to manufacturers to maintain price ceilings amid rising costs and labor shortages.
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War Bond urged for aviator gear purchases
Treasury urges purchase of War Bonds to fund army and navy air corps equipment. Winter flying jackets cost 12 to 18 dollars, horsehide with shearling, with a potential 18.75 bond yielding 25 dollars in 10 years. Citizens urged to invest at least 10 percent of salary each pay period to support American airmen in harsh climates.
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Navy Air Corps
Treasury Department
Growing US support for universal identity cards signals risk and safeguards
A Gallup Institute survey shows a rising majority in the United States favor requiring all citizens to carry identification with photo and fingerprints. Amid FBI anti-Nazi actions, New York and Britain explore or enforce identity cards. Support cites bombing defense and spy detection, while opposition cites government surveillance and loss of privacy. Argentina and Britain already collect civilian fingerprints.
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Brigil
Hogs to Be Marketed Slowly to Ease Facilities
A large hog crop will be marketed over an extended period to avoid congestion at transport and packing plants. Officials expect about 100 million hogs to be slaughtered this year to manage the flow and prevent bottlenecks.
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United Features Syndicate, Inc
Reverse Decision In Double-Action Case Reversed
Pierre July 15 The supreme court today reversed a five year county circuit court decision which awarded judgment at the Frank Hyde Jewelry Company and the Frank Hyde Realty Company of Sioux Falls in two actions seeking 3600 dollars. The garnishment suits were brought by New York Life Insurance Company and Mr and Mrs J C Coleman of Sioux Falls.
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Pierre
Preme Court
Lake Preston Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers
Lake Preston July 15 at a recent meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary elected Louis Sneesby as president Mrs Archer as first vice president Anna Baggestad as second vice president Mrs Mac Peterson as secretary and Mrs Pauline Hammer as treasurer retiring president is Mrs Anne Sorenson. The article notes pearls from tropical waters and the American flag as a color standard and ensign.
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