16 Apr 1942
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1942
Page
1
National appeal urges men women and children to collect scrap metal paper and rubber to support the war effort. The War Production Board oversees the campaign linking home inputs to military needs despite wartime shortages.
Government officials announce a massive scrap drive to stockpile steel lead rubber and other metals for war production. Citizens urged to reclaim wastepaper rag rubber tires old tires and household scrap from farms towns and cities to supply the WPB and Red Cross and ensure steel and other metals reach tanks ships and planes.
News analysis notes that pressure groups are mounting campaigns that could hinder wartime production. Observes potential impact on factories, labor, and policy, urging balanced public response to preserve national efficiency and morale.
The article surveys wartime priorities across Allied fronts led by Australia and Britain while noting internal U S pressures from groups like the Legion labor and farm blocs. It discusses distribution of scarce resources, district planning for food and alcohol to support the war, and the political tug of war among interest groups.
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Fragmentary brief discusses skim milk use for calves and feeding schedules, noting conditions for discontinuation at three months with balanced diets. Mentions farm commodities prices and provincial shipments under a 1932 act, with references to political events and the White House.
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