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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1943
Page
7
The piece reports government investigations into loan sharks charging 30 to 300 percent interest, noting nearly 546 million dollars in loans with over thirty percent interest and 109 million at 300 percent. It covers wartime contracts concentrated in about 100 large firms, plus subcontracts to smaller businesses. It also mentions officials like Wendell Berge and Ward Earley, and notes public concerns on police and civilian matters.
Justice department notes argue law cannot cure juvenile delinquency. The remedy lies in the American home and churches. Records show most arrests nationwide involve youths eighteen and under, including the highest arrest totals.
Polk County Nebraska Board of County Commissioners met December 6 1943 in regular session. Claims audited and warrants issued for numerous accounts including general fund ordinance and road expenses totaling several hundred dollars across county offices and services.
County records list payments for road districts and road work, plus fund disbursements and pension entries. Names include Wm Herrmann Harper Peterson and J J Anderson among others with various sundry payments and fees totaling modest sums.
A health advisory notes 200 trench mouth cases at a large high school and links spread to drinking fountains. Observers found 47 users, with several showing illness. experts debate causes, stressing diet and sanitation. Dentists advise treatment and proper utensil hygiene. Also note newspapers fear subscriber declines as curtailment looms.
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