World War II tax bill and rationing debate in Congress
The piece reviews Roosevelt's cautious stance on gasoline rationing and notes mounting Western opposition. It covers the shift in possible rationing timing, the Senate push for synthetic rubber from grain alcohol, and Big Oil’s resistance. It details unprecedented war appropriations, lend-lease totals, and the fiscal path for wartime funding through 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Likley
Senate
Donald Nelson
WPB
Congress
House of Representatives
House
Ways and Means Committee
Fragmented Debate Ends With Passage Amid Clashing Proposals
The report notes a completed decision reached after considering varied opinions and several proposals. Officials reported eventual agreement despite persistent disagreements among stakeholders.
Live Stage Prices and Market Report from South Omaha
Market notes from Union Stock Yards Omaha July 7 1942 show cattle receipts around 8000 with a hesitating trade and steady close. Hog prices open higher, bulk at 14.30 to 14.50. lambs and feeder lambs mixed with steady to lower trends. sheep mostly steady to unchanged. values for calves and cow types listed with ranges and weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
Omaha
Faith and Duty in Soldiering for Christ and Peace
A religious reflection urges faithful service to soldiers and nations, citing Paul and Mary Baker Eddy. It links endurance in hardship to spiritual independence, Christian love, and obedience to Jesus, while offering lifestyle tips to reduce nervous tension and balance work and leisure.
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Apostle Paul
Christ
Timothy
Jesus Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
Mother Church
Christ Jesus
Jesus
The
Christian Science Monitor
Leonard Allen
New York
Allen
Garand Rifle Emphasis and War Bond Push
The Garand semi automatic rifle is praised as superior to the Springfield and is described as the standard U S army weapon. It costs 85 dollars and is produced at one a minute firing sixty 30 calibre shells per minute. The piece urges Americans to buy war bonds and invest at least ten percent of income to boost the arsenal and wartime supplies.
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U. S
America
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