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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
1
Rochester officials say that since the real shooting began in Europe last spring, Monroe County has tracked nationwide effects on security, budgets, and local preparedness, with officials stressing vigilance and coordination with state agencies.
San Francisco British War Relief Salvage Shop accepted a coffin as a sale item amid bargain prices for other salvage goods. The odd lot reflects a unusual donation received by society leaders aiding wartime relief efforts.
Missouri leads in forest land yet cuts timber faster than it regrows with 1909 mills at 2,045 and 660 million board feet cut versus 1937 71.6 million. Efforts by the U S Forest Service and state bodies to acquire land, create national forests, and coordinate private landfire control aim to restore sustained timber growth and enable grazing and pasture on woodlands for future high quality lumber.
Hubert Heathman 25 resigned to enlist but was sent home for a rapid pulse. He obtained private exams from two specialists who deemed him fit, then persuaded army doctors. On re inspection at Jefferson Barracks he was accepted into service.
Washington, Dec 5 AP The treasury and Export Import Bank announced plans for a 1 billion dollar credit to Argentina with Secretary Morgenthau weighing a 350 million dollar addition from the stabilization fund. Warren Lee Pierson of Eximbank said he hopes the treasury does not lend more. The statements preceded a meeting with an Argentine financial mission to settle details.
In Pittsburgh a fire swept through a home killing three children and injuring their father, a U S Marine. John Cornelius, 6, and his twins Wayne and Russell, 8, perished. The father, 51, attached to the marine recruiting station, was hospitalized with severe burns.
The article notes that forests and tree planting increasingly influence agricultural practice, offering new opportunities for agroforestry integration, soil health, and climate resilience. It highlights potential benefits for farmers and rural economies while emphasizing ongoing adoption challenges.
Across the western states a mild influenza outbreak spread toward Arizona Oregon Washington and Idaho. In Phoenix Dr J D Dunshee noted 359 new cases last week and 125 the prior week while Seattle reported mild cases. California and Oregon officials reported rising numbers but no declared epidemic. Los Angeles alone had about 50 000 cases and statewide daily new cases topped 200. Several deaths were recorded with no clear link to the mild flu.
Brantford Ontario. A local businessman, R. E. Sayles, failed to lock his safe after fitting a new combination due to a poor memory. Burglars entered and stole $55. The incident underscores the risk of relying on forgetfulness for security.
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