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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
9
A plea argues Congress and the President must act to fund families of draftees beginning August 1. It warns the proposed pay of 60 to 70 dollars monthly for a father with a wife and two children is inadequate and harms morale, urging immediate legislation to prevent widespread hardship.
Government circles indicate a decision near to name the Mountain Home air field amid Idaho prospects. Officials weigh naming conventions and local impact as a public notice approach unfolds.
Citizens lobby to name Abbott Field Wendell Field in Wendyll Idaho after a marine captain killed in action at Guadalcanal last fall. The proposal seeks to honor the Idaho native who died gloriously for his country and preserve a namesake of superb military distinction.
The piece cites 1940 to 1943 tax figures and World War II costs, arguing the U S spends heavily with limited military output. It warns of a looming food crisis, farmer burnout, and Washington overreach, based on a survey of 5,000 farm leaders. It ends with General MacArthur praising fatherhood over war, quoting Our Father.
Price Administrator Prentiss M. Brown says there will be no extra gasoline ration for vacation travel this year. Supplies of rubber and gasoline are critical, so motorists cannot receive a luxury allocation. Gasoline coupons in an A book can be saved and fuel carried over in the tank for a future trip up to 180 miles.
Under the 1943 agricultural conservation program farmers must do their own compliance checking. The AAA office in the basement of the courthouse invites farmers to come in at their earliest convenience to complete papers and submit payment applications to the state office in order received.
A compilation of humor and social quips from a rural era, including jokes about wartime shortages, kitchen patrol, and everyday city life. The notes reference officers, privates, town mayors, and local characters likeTwila Smith and Merlin Smith as they relay lighthearted exchanges and observations from daily life.
A fragmentary montage shows characters Cohen Rowell and Fuzzy Rowell in spat and scheming talk. A farmer wakes a hired man at 4 a.m. jokes about tame oats and sneaking, while Cleo's wife clings to pride in Percy’s promotion and ominously notes her fate.
Edward Maughan and son from Preston visited the community on Sunday. Downata Hot Springs hosted District School students Wednesday. Preston High grad Veley H. Auger received a diploma Friday night. Funeral services were held in College Ward for James A. Anderson. Multiple families visited relatives around Preston and Logan Utah.
Secretary Wickard urges Preston county residents to join the war effort by working in Franklin canneries or on farms to harvest crops and process canned goods. He notes worker shortages and promises pay, stressing full cooperation to supply food for soldiers and Allies.
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