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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1943
Page
4
The article notes the cavalry’s historic role and the need for sturdy saddles and gear for long rides. It urges support for War Lond purchases and advises joining the Payroll Savings Plan or investing ten percent of income in War Bonds as urged by the U S Treasury Department.
Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard stated on a radio talk that farmers may butcher hogs and other meat animals for home use without any formal regulations or permits. He dismissed rumors of a required fee and urged farmers to limit home slaughter to their normal needs to support military and civilian requirements.
The agricultural department announced the suspension of its food stamp program effective March 1 likely for the war. Miss Mildred Meers of Chicago is believed to be the only woman the inspector has found in the United States. Coupon No 28 in War Ration Book No 1 becomes valid January 4 for coffee and expires February 8. Motorists face last days for No 3 stamps January 21 in Book A, and No 4 stamps start January 22. tires must be inspected this month.
A and M College will award diplomas to a 642 member class on January 22 marking a shift from the normal June graduation due to the college new streamline war program.
The U S Treasury reports total national debt at year end 1942 stood at 112 208 785 114 57 dollars an increase of 48 208 785 14 57 dollars from the previous year.
A crowd of 36 720 witnessed the Texas Longhorns defeat Georgia Tech 14 to 7 in the seventh annual New Year’s football classic at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
About 125 violent deaths occurred in the United States during the New Year holiday. California recorded 20 deaths while Texas had one. Last year the New Year period saw 265 deaths nationwide.
An editorial by Dr. George S. S. Benson, president of Harding College, argues the wartime need for unselfish leadership across government, industry, labor, and agriculture. He cites WWII costs, wartime sacrifice, and the Valley Forge spirit as essential to victory and postwar democracy.
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