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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1943
Page
4
The article credits railroads with a major naval victory by efficiently moving soldiers and oil, citing James F. Byrnes on oil deliveries and the rail network's role in countering submarine threats during World War II. It emphasizes railroads saving the country from invasion and aiding the Atlantic war effort.
Livestock and livestock products produced the largest share of Texas farm cash income, rising from 46 percent in 1941 to nearly 50 percent in 1942, according to the University of Texas bureau of business research. Cotton and cotton seed dropped from 41 percent to 34 percent.
Gasoline rationing cut Texas motor fuel tax receipts for January 19 to 26 to 2.703 million dollars from 5.621 million the year before. Comptroller George H. Sheppard said the drop exceeds 50 percent for the month. Total revenue from the tax also fell 4.623 million dollars for the first five months of the fiscal year.
Secretary Wickard announced that 86.2 percent of cotton growers voting in the December referendum favored continuing marketing quotas. A total of 762,856 ballots were cast with 657,451 supporting quotas and 105,504 opposing.
A 11 mm. sound film titled Work of the Rescue Unit has been made available to county and municipal defense coordinators. Requests should go through local defense councils, with transportation costs paid by the borrower both ways.
A factory boss reassures Bessie a widow with eleven children that her dollar a week pledge to War Bonds is acceptable. Treasury representatives praise the sacrifice and urge payroll savings, highlighting American women’s resolve.
The Marines adopt compact .45 caliber Reising submachine guns for paratroopers, with folding stock and pistol grip. Readers urged to support War Bonds and join the Payroll Savings Plan to fund equipment for Marines in the Solomons and beyond.
Treasury Department urges the public to purchase war bonds and pay the victory tax to fund the ongoing global conflict. The message emphasizes collective financial support through regular pay periods to sustain military and civilian contributions.
Beautiful hand carved Chinese teakwood items include chairs tables stands and book ends noted for lasting beauty and durability. Teak thrives in warm climates but will not grow in temperate regions.
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