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Luxuries to aid war effort urged by columnist
A Western Newspaper Union piece argues Americans must give up luxuries to supply war essentials like guns and planes. It recalls grandparents living without electricity and washing machines and cites government payrolls and tax data to support saving five to six billion dollars for armaments. Topics include a permanent military training proposal and reflections on wartime economic measures.
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