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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
4
A notice outlines subscription options: one year in advance priced at a2 and six months in advance at 1.60. It also shows the item was entered at the Diller Nebraska post office for transmission as second class matter.
The piece discusses potential nationwide gasoline rationing with a July 1 decision by President Roosevelt. Carl Curtis argues rationing pits industry chiefs against agriculture, favoring ethanol rubber plants. He suggests synthetic rubber from grains could start in 6–8 months, while petroleum rubber needs 1–2 years.
The Senate approved a $50 monthly payment for soldiers and sailors by a 58 to 20 vote on Monday, following House approval. The increase covers those currently receiving $30 a month.
Farmers focus on alfalfa cutting amid showers and corn cultivation. The piece ties a biblical reference to the V symbol from John 14 6, noting its historical importance. The quip about horse power and axis adds a humorous aside.
Harry B. Coffee of Chadron, serving his fourth term in the fifth district, filed Tuesday as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. senator. He declares he will oppose any group exploiting the wartime emergency to serve selfish aims and urges postwar removal of the war born controlled economy.
Pvt. Theo M. Chancellor of Fairbury, stationed with the U S Marines at Kaneohe Hawaii, appears in Life magazine Picture of the Week June 8 on page 25. The photo shows Marines placing wreaths and flags on Memorial Day graves. Chancellor is fifth from the right in the image.
During war hog losses hit owners hard and waste public resources. Hog cholera, preventable by vaccination, could add 20 to 30 million dollars in annual losses for unvaccinated herds. The virus spreads quickly, outbreaks rise, and warning signs include loss of appetite and weakness. Immunized herds stop spread and fetch better prices, so farmers should immunize pigs around breeding time with veterinary help.
The Chicago Tribune urges soldiers and sailors be allowed to vote in upcoming elections. It cites the need for efficient voting methods and notes Rep. Joseph W. Martin proposes governors provide absentee ballots through war and navy secretaries for eligible service members.
Denney and Denney attorneys announce a petition for probate of the will of Lewis M Cavett deceased in Jefferson County Nebraska. Martha B Cavett is named executrix and a hearing is set for June 19 1942 at 10 AM in the county court room.
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