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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1943
Page
3
Franklin D. Roosevelt warns that the war will expand in scope and difficulty as months pass, urging continued mobilization and perseverance. He appeals for unity and sustained effort across the nation to meet advancing challenges.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to buy War Bonds with every dollar they can spare to back up military victories in Berlin and Tokyo. President Roosevelt stresses supplying superior arms and equipment, framing bond purchases as essential to keep frontline gains safe. Local businesses join the drive in Shafter and surrounding areas, listing sponsors and supporters.
The notice describes war bonds with a maturity value of four dollars for every three invested and a 2.97 percent annual interest compounded. Issuance at 75 percent of maturity value for SR 500 and above, with denominations from 500 up to 1,000,000 dollars and prices at par plus accrued interest. It notes 22 percent Treasury Bonds from 1964 to 1969 usable for federal estate tax purposes, dated 15 1943 and due 1969.
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