First Year on the Home Front War production report
The year 1942 saw the United States accelerate war production including about 49 000 planes 2000 tanks and self propelled artillery 8 200 000 tons of merchant shipping and massive gains in labor and civilian economy refashioning. Despite progress shortages and challenges remain as plans push toward 1943 with expanded mobilization manpower and stricter resource use.
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Whiich
Llee
Eadh
Iit
Home Front
United Nations
Women and Farms Tie to War Efforts Across Era
Women joined industrial enterprises supplying armies and millions of home farms organized around wartime production. The text notes widespread engagement on hundreds of farms in 1774 era, reflecting broader mobilization for national needs.
Gas Ration Squawker Letter From a Utah Navy Man
A Utah Navy letter to Bear Lake relatives condemns gas rationing critics. He recounts tanker fires, torpedoed ships, and gruesome recovery scenes in Chaplain duties, urging empathy for servicemen. He notes wartime printing of all purpose ration books consuming vast ink and materials.
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Navy
Utah
Bear Lake
Chaplins Department
Janey Savings Letter Awakens War Bond Plan
A twelve year old Janey writes a careful bond pledge amid household notes and a dream of world peace. The letter, found in Treasury files, urges families to budget for War Bonds and join a savings plan to beat 10% by New Year.
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Janey
Hedy LaMarr
Rose
Peterson
Miss
Betty
Tearus
Treasury Department
War News and AAA Plan for Farm War Production
Emergency farm truck gasoline extension to February 1 is announced by the State USDA War Board as counties adjust certificates. AAA launches a three phase war program to boost crop production, with wheat payments set and export subsidies planned. Selective Service issues essential agricultural lists and wage controls, with farm price levels and incomes reported. Secretary Wickard urges shared effort for victory in 1943.
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Usda War Board
OPA
QDT
Ad Farm Transportation Committees
Triple-A
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Selective Service
Usda War Boards
4 H CLUBS ORGANIZE FOR 1943 SEASON IN TEAR LAKE COUNTY
The Rocky Mountain Dairy Club of Lanark led by Virgil Eborn organized as Tear Lake county's first 1943 dairy club. It met December 1 to discuss calf winter feeding, diseases, and dairy type. Officers include Gene Passey president Bruce Passey vice president Neil Roberts secretary Keith Passey club reporter Harold Eborn Jay Eborn Russell Passey Dale Roberts. Georgetown Beef and Pig Club led by Wayne Clark is starting with members Lloyd Johnson Wayne Thompson Aston Johnson Boyd Clark and Wayne Clark. officers not yet elected.
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Rocky Mountain Dairy Club
Lanark
Virgil Eborn
Tear Lake County
Gene Passey
Bruce Passey
Neil Roberts
Keith Passey
Harold Eborn
Jay Eborn
Russell Passey
Dale Roberts
Georgetown
Wayne Clark
Lloyd Johnson
Wayne Thompson
Aston Johnson
Boyd Clark
Wheat Production Reports Due by December 15 1942
The county office requires 1942 wheat production reports from farmers who grew wheat in 162. Those who have not yet reported must submit their data immediately to be included in the 1942 record. the deadline is December 15, 1942.
Treasurer seeks clerical help at Bear Lake County meeting
Juanita W. Smart as Treasurer announces she will apply to the Bear Lake County Commissioners at the January 11 1943 regular meeting for necessary clerical assistance as authorized by 30-2607 Idaho Code. Dated November 30 1942.
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Juanita W. Smart
Board of County Commissioners
Bear Lake County
Idaho
Alton P. Bunderson
Clerk announces January 1943 request for clerical help in Bear Lake County
Sam V. Tunks Clerk Auditor and Recorder states at the first regular Bear Lake County Commission meeting in January 1943 on January 11 he will seek clerical assistance for the Clerk Auditor and Recorder office. Notice dated November 30 1942.
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Sam V. Tunks
Auditor & Recorder
Board of County Commissioners
Bear Lake County
Idaho
Assessor Transtrum Seeks County Aid at First 1948 Meeting
I J N Transtrum announces on behalf of the assessor’s office that at the first regular meeting of January 11 1948 in Idaho County they will apply to the Board for such clear assistance as the assessor’s business requires. The note references 1942.
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I. J. N. Transtrum
Board of County Commissioners
Bear Lake County
Idaho
Sheriff Bunderson Seeks January County Board Meeting
Alton P. Bunderson appearing as Sheriff states the office may require attendance at the first regular meeting in January 1943 of the Board of County Commissioners.
Knife makers shift to commando blades from razors
Manufacturers who once produced straight razors have redirected production to commando knives. The shift reflects changing demand as workers and buyers seek robust utility blades.
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Mexico
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Cuba
Columbia
Ecuador
Venezuela
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Agricultural Marketing Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
James F. Byrnes
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Congress
Wickard
Denver
Bern Meat
Montpelier
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Victory
General Eléctric
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