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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1942
Page
2
A chaotic collage cites gas shortage as moral issue, laments gas loss among civilians and soldiers, and mocks gas slacker culture. It threads in jokes about Mefoofsky, Goldwyn story, DOJ probes, and wartime pop culture, ending with punditry on inflation and H. L. Mencken.
A historical meditation ties the 1776 Declaration to modern Patriotism. It recalls Jefferson and Adams shaping liberty and the public embrace of the Declaration, the ringing of the Liberty Bell, and the enduring symbol of free expression guiding the American nation.
A wartime Fourth of July speech links liberty to global fighting, recalling the liberty bell’s sound from the USS Augusta and Atlantic Charter era. It declares America’s war aims extend to freeing conquered nations and defending freedoms worldwide, with past picnics replaced by training camp journeys.
The piece reflects wartime patriotism with a growing home front focus. It notes fireworks bans to conserve munitions, urges growing own produce, and envisions a broader future where Fourth of July becomes an international holiday after victory. It contrasts past celebrations with calmer, duty driven observances.
The article outlines revised selective service rules: unmarried men over 20 to 45 keep current status, married 1-A moves to 3-A delaying induction, and dependents push 3-A to 1-A. It projects a 6 million army by next July and discusses possible 18 year olds mobilization. It also reports diplomats Morris and Wadsworth on Axis morale and revolt prospects in Germany and Italy.
A discussion on 1928 29 stock inflation and looming commodity price ceilings due to rising labor costs. The piece argues wage caps could curb inflation while warning higher production costs threaten war spending and national debt for future generations. It honors the regular army and highlights American industry ownership and state automobile tax revenue.
Johnson E Fairchild of Cooper Union argues the war highlights geography's importance for civilians and soldiers. He notes German education uses vivid maps from kindergarten onward, while U S schools treat geography as a minor subject, despite its relevance to supply chains and national defense.
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