Washington wartime aid shifts end CCC and curtail WPA
A WPA and CCC downsizing is urged as jobs shift to war production and farm work. The Wartime Food committee, led by Donald Nelson, studies UN needs, with Wickard signaling priority to troops. Storage, processing, and packing capacity loom as crops surge and oils run short, while unemployment remains high in some sectors.
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Washington, D. C
NWNS
OPA
WPB
House of Representatives
CCC
Civilian Conservation Corps
WPA
Works Progress Administration
NYA
National Youth Administration
Department of Agriculture
United Nations
Donald Nelson
War Production Board
Wickard
What You Buy With War Bonds and Stamps
The Navy’s four motor patrol bombers cost about 700000 dollars each and the Scout Bomber about 143000. Britain’s fight nearly failed without these planes, and production is accelerating. Citizens are urged to buy War Bonds and Stamps, contributing at least ten percent of pay to reach the county quota. A Treasure Department.
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Navy
Britain
England
America
War Bonds Drive Highlights Destroyers And War Aid
Ships of the destroyer type form the bulk of U S fighting ships with about 1800 ton displacements. They are fast powerful and effective in convoy duty and Coral Sea actions costing around 3 600 000 each and built in record time. Buy war bonds to fund more production and support the two ocean navy. Many workers in road stands and resorts rely on cars but can shift to war or farm work to aid the war effort.
For Sale Illini soy beans and farm implement
For sale Illini soy beans recleaned with 90 percent or better germination priced at 2.00 per bushel. Also offered a two row horse drawn cultivator. Contact Glenn Patterson.
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Illini
Corn for Sale by Mrs E J Jennings
Classified notice offers corn for sale by Mrs. E J Jennings with contact options to see or call for details. Quantity and price not specified.
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E. J. Jennings
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