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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1942
Page
8
A historical comparison shows federal spending rising from 692 million dollars in 1913 to 9.142 billion in 1939, with per person costs growing from 7.17 to 69.76 dollars. The piece argues for a simple, efficient government as war costs mount.
Congress approves the fifth supplemental war appropriation raising the lend lease total to 47.41 billion dollars. Direct appropriations amount to 18.41 billion with up to 11.25 billion in war supply transfers and 3.852 billion for merchant ships. The total underlines the war effort’s scale and the need for strict government economy.
The four engine Navy patrol bombers are described as the world’s most powerful planes costing about 700000 dollars each. The lighter Scout Bomber is noted at roughly 143000 dollars per aircraft.
War Bond ads urge American buyers to invest while deflating enemy morale. The notices mix crowd observations and fund prompts, urging 10 percent portions from each pay period as part of wartime finance.
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