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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1942
Page
4
Senator Hugh Butler urges Secretary Wickard to boost beef and pork production before any meat rationing. He argues price ceilings on beef hinder cattle feeders and calls for higher ceilings to cover costs. The piece notes wartime wage shifts in shipyards and rising family incomes.
Reports note spotters of the OPA searching for gasoline gougers at coastal resorts while western drivers voluntarily cut back gasoline use to stretch supplies. About 3,000 Japanese from Washington and Oregon will be moved to Wyoming and Idaho. Devadas Gandhi, son of the Hindu leader, was arrested by British authorities under Defense of India rules. Scrap rubber moves to depots at 4,000 tons daily as WPB reports. The June 15 to July 10 drive yielded 454,155 tons. Army public relations staff cuts and end to promotion of news ordered for military commanders.
Handford MacNider former national commander of the American Legion and now serving in Australia with General Douglas MacArthur is named as one of 81 brigadier generals confirmed by the U S Senate.
The federal grand jury refused to indict the Chicago Tribune over publishing confidential naval information about the Japanese fleet in the Midway conflict. The inquiry found no violation of law, and Col. Robert R. McCormick said there was no fear of indictment as the paper stands with wartime unity. The Tribune remains committed to reporting to aid the war effort.
The item notes a looming coffee ration due to ship ping shortages from Latin America. It also mentions Nebraska Democrats preferring a radio announcer over an extra cup of coffee, suggesting a light party mood amid shortages.
Final official tally for the 22nd legislative district Thayer and Jefferson counties shows Thornton 1151 and Conklin 1148 with Conklin leading before mail votes. Wells 1042 and Lamb 718 also listed as candidates. Thornton and Conklin, the top two, advance to November on the ballot.
A nationwide scrap drive is planned to start September 10 after harvest. The World-Herald initiative began earlier, delaying the national effort. Officials urge farmers to sort iron and old machinery now and prepare to donate when the drive launches.
The page describes a four night Army action show at Creighton stadium with live demonstrations of weapons, gas and water purification, medical and sanitation efforts, and demonstrations of quick assembly of weapons. A 17 000 crowd attended and proceeds benefited Army Emergency Relief. Blackouts with searchlights, and a finale depicting a battle scene with a flag ceremony followed by The Star Spangled Banner.
A generous rain fell Tuesday August 55 with light wind. Dr S B Viers gauge shows 3.27 inches at Diller and Fairbury reports 5.77 inches. The rain benefited corn and wheat ground with no damage.
Eastbound Train 16 leaves at 12 34 p m. Eastbound Train 14 leaves at 12 21 a m. Westbound Train 17 leaves at 4 44 p m. Westbound Train 15 leaves at 12 50 a m.
Estate of Ettie Mayborn deceased Jefferson County Nebraska creditors must file claims by December 21 1942. The county judge will sit December 22 1942 at 10 A M to receive examine hear allow or adjust all duly filed claims. Dated August 21 1942 Samuel Gallamore County Judge.
In the County Court of Jefferson County Nebraska estate of Fred R. Riddle deceased. Clarence Anderson, a subsequent purchaser of a part of the real estate of which the deceased died seized, filed a petition for a nunc pro tunc decree. Hearing set for August 31, 1942 at 10:00 A M. to show cause why prayer should not be granted.
Notice to interested parties regarding probate of the last will of Sesna C Moser deceased in Nebraska. Petition filed for probate and appointment of Lillie L Moser as executrix, hearing set September 19 1942 at 10 A M in the county court. Dated August 24 1942. Lat pub 8 27 last 9 10.
Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown piloted the Vickers Vimy to achieve the first nonstop Atlantic crossing. They crossed from Newfoundland to Ireland, completing a historic flight aided by two black cats aboard for luck.
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