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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1942
Page
8
An analysis argues that the American economy allocates about 65 of every 100 dollars to basic needs and 92 cents to taxes and essentials after federal spending. It suggests war costs push total take from earnings above the family income, urging government savings to balance civilian budgets.
A Farm Journal remark argues the closed shop gives unions control by forcing workers to join and pay dues and notes the checkoff requires employers to deduct dues. It questions direct benefits to workers.
Business Week urges civilians to prepare for postwar peace while men fight. The piece frames a broader victory program involving citizens at home and their wartime contributions beyond production. It emphasizes continuing national effort to secure lasting peace after victory.
Jean McMackin of Salem was in Patoka on business Tuesday, visiting local contacts and handling errands related to her interests.
Discussion on financing wartime needs through higher taxes and savings. Economist Phil S Hanna argues excise taxes could raise 1.3 billion, while halving non defense government staff could fund it. He urges thrift to cut non war expenses and avoid inflation. Marion Epps visits Springfield. Archie Sorrell, N P Sorrell visit Chamapaign. social calls at Alvin Hathaway home.
Vernon Gene Leninger stayed home from Wilmington over the weekend. Fred Brown and Patoka spouse visited the A. L. Brown home Sunday evening. L. Norris family spent Sunday at John W. Jones. John Leonard left for two weeks in Oklahoma City for vacation. his wife had left days earlier. E. L. Norris, Patoka Township assessor, has been busy. Dr Dean Doolen from Lincoln spent Sunday at the CD Doolen home. Rita Guthrie of Vandalia visited grandmother Beulah Jarrett over the weekend.
Mrs Brownie Herron is very poorly at this writing. Several Stombaugh and Danes families visited, with Mr and Mrs Aron Cox and son Larry Bill staying over. Others spent nights with friends in Greenville and Tamaleo, while Grandma Oliver improves enough to be out again.
Mr and Mrs Everett Jett called on Mr and Mrs Bill Kirgan during a social afternoon in Fredonia. The visit reflected community ties as neighbors shared anecdotes and updates about local happenings.
Mr and Mrs John Talbert and L V Talbert were in Pa Tok a Monday afternoon. Wm Perkins and family had Sunday dinner with Henry Meredith and family. Mr and Mrs C E Goodwin dined with C E McHaney. Joe Perrine of Salem visited C0 Hill. A R Reed Lizzie Gillmore Lettie Dull Eva Chattman from Central City visited McHaney. Perkins and Meredith called on C O Hill Sunday afternoon. Scott Floyd Perkins attended AAA meeting at Fairman Thursday night.
The War Production Board limits rail equipment output, halting new passenger cars and reducing locomotives and freight car building. Shippers travelers and railroaders face tougher times as resources shift to war production, but Illinois Central pledges full effort and no failure.
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