25 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
1
A newspaper notice urges homeowners to order coal early as summer demand and wartime production strain push capacity to the limit. With off-season slowdowns fading, factories race toward peak wartime output, risking coal shortages when cold weather returns.
Wartime appeal urges home owners to order coal early to avoid slow freight delays and sidetracking by government priorities. The column compares late coal orders to a slow train delaying victory efforts, warning cold risks and stressing national production and logistics.
The War Production board speeds oil burner conversion to coal through small stokers from materials on hand and forms an operational study section to tackle conversion problems. With coal and oil supply tensions, emphasize fuel readiness and home heating maintenance to save fuel and support wartime efficiency.
The report notes coal as a major industry with 51,887,883 tons mined for consumption and key hard coal regions in Pennsylvania West Virginia Illinois and Kentucky. Exports reached 16,456,928 tons in 1940 mainly to Canada while coke output exceeded 273,832,410 tons in 1949. Employment declined from 784,621 in 1926 to 543,200 in 1940. Oil production rose from 432,528,000 barrels in 1920 worth 1 26 0 745 million to 1 351 847 000 barrels in 1940 worth 1 352 000 000, with the United States supplying over half of marketed oil and Russia next.
To conserve heat and fuel and keep heating plant clean. To have the heating system inspected by competent technicians and repaired or altered as needed. To reduce heat losses and learn proper operation. To prevent smoke and avoid over or under heating for health. To order fuel early and maintain stock to prevent shortages and ensure delivery.
The exhibit showcases decorative arts from 18th to 19th century including lamps, wallpapers, textiles, jewelry, metalwork, and pottery. It features foreign and American samplers, oil lighting development, and architectural sketches by Whitney Warren with tile designs by William Morris. A pair of Belgian glazed pottery figures is highlighted.
In a March 1941 forecast, Captain Rosendahl's lighter-than-air program gains traction as blimps prove their value in anti submarine warfare. The armada expands from 43 to possibly 72 vessels, with ongoing testing of observation, bombing, and patrol roles to safeguard coastal lanes and seaports.
A 35000 ton battleship needs 42000 acres to feed its builders. Marines are called paramarines and carry knives pistols and hand grenades. WWI aircraft engines needed 30 hour overhauls. modern parts run 600 hours. Funeral jury charges align with general maximums set by authorities.
Advert says camel cartons are favored by sailors and soldiers across services. Local dealers are fea[ring] cartons to send to any member of our armed forces. Send a Camel carton today via the service men's stores and direct mail.
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