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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1942
Page
8
Treasury of cattle and hog prices at Omaha and Liberal Supply Lambs details late September 1942. Receipts show steady Western cattle with strong feeders and varied steer prices. Mosquito torpedo boats noted for speed, displacing about 1500 tons and costing around 2.4 million dollars each.
Merrick and Polk counties report Havens Bridge over the Platte river is unsafe for heavy traffic after an intercounty inspection. Two carloads of lumber ordered in 1941 for repairs remain unavailable due to government restrictions. The bridge remains open to ordinary cars but heavy trucks must avoid it to prevent breakdowns.
Osceola Nebraska September 22 1942 county commissioners met in regular session with all members present. Accounts were audited and warrants issued for numerous salaries, supplies, and expenses across county general road and emergency funds, including clerk salaries, sheriff costs, jail labor, supplies, fuel, and medical fees. Adjournment set for October 8 1942.
A Washington column questions use of the term czar for wartime officials amid Roosevelt and Nelson push to speed production. The piece notes gains in output but warns continued shortages as Britain, Russia and others demand more ships and materials. It cites rubber and steel bottlenecks, committee findings, and proposed inflation controls with bills in Congress and White House staff debate.
Farmers urged to buy war bonds and stamps at every market stop after selling eggs milk poultry stock or grain. No investment too small or too large the key is to purchase each time. U S Treasury Department.
Reliable man wanted for permanent year-round positions in circulation area. Manager seeks two men to render service and perform other work. Farm or sales experience helpful. must have a car. Send only name and address. Personal interview arranged. Write Drawer N. Name Address
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