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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1942
Page
8
The National Small Business Men's Association urged centralized wartime control only during the conflict and called for planning a peaceful postwar economy. It stressed unity to resist any postwar subversion and preserve constitutional rights while supporting those fighting abroad.
The quote argues state capitalism cannot sustain a profitable system outside war or crisis. Durant says enthusiasm and patriotism work temporarily, but once the crisis ends, people must be free again or America loses its productive drive.
A Cook County Illinois proposed budget of 24.17 million dollars, up 3.35 million from 1941, would hire 80 new payroll clerks despite a 6.71 million deficit. A circuit judge urged reconsideration, noting war demands trump civilian government and business.
Citizens demand government openness on economic policy while opposing leaking military secrets. The statement urges transparency about economic operations for which the state is responsible, contrasting with the need for security in defense matters.
Sunday services across Christian Science churches focused on the Doctrine of Atonement. The Golden Text cites Hebrews on Christ entering heaven for us, with Titus 2 11 12 stressing grace teaching sober living. The Science and Health passages emphasize self forgetfulness purity affection as constant prayers and fitness for holiness.
Vernon residents hosted and traveling guests from Normal Peoria Wilmington Terra Haute Vandalia Decatur and Centralia. Notable names include the Murfin Forehand Meador Hatch and Easley with social calls and business trips noted.
Mr and Mrs Gaylord Smith and family Arch ie Brown and Freda Sharp visited E L Sharp and family on Sunday. Several local children enjoyed a weiner roast Easter in the vicinity.
A Peoria family enjoyed a weekend with relatives in town. Floyd Carter and daughter visiting Keyesport. Rev Dever preached at Island Chapel Church Sunday night and Bro Frank Brokelmeyer spoke at Zion Church. Edna Tune and sons visited Archie Hopkins. Charivari for Mr and Mrs Elza Harp of Boulder Illinois drew attendees Monday night.
Rawleigh's offers an open route in West Fayette County for permanent profitable work. Immediate start available. Write Rawleigh's ILD-550-KA Freeport Ill or contact Stanley R. French Patoka Ill. 4.17-21p
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