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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1942
Page
2
An item notes subscription pricing of 91.60 for one year and six months in advance and records mail handling at the post office of Diller Nebraska as second class matter.
The text notes nearly 5 000 planes produced in a month as a U S record. It also mentions wartime economy effects such as many ball players in the army and war time moonlight restrictions.
Alluding to the Aleutians, the report notes U S navy and air forces gaining on Japanese forces in a cold climate theater. The remark hints at a brisk pace and intensified operations in the polar theatre.
A Chicago Tribune reader notes that ATA members in uniform will be called the ATA girls and admired by Atta-Boys. The item also mentions high salaries in SEC lists, a school joke about crocodiles, Midway War Box score, and a proposed 100 percent super tax on high incomes.
In Washington a senate committee witnessed a live demonstration of synthetic rubber produced in ten seconds. A white synthetic rubber ball, capable of bouncing six feet, was created by K. D. Smith of a major rubber company. The firm plans a 165000 ton annual output starting next June.
The report notes a brief demonstration of butadiene rubber by Smith who calls 20 cents a pound fair and predicts in two years synthetic rubber products will surpass natural rubber. The Chicago Tribune.
Notice to interested parties in Jefferson County Nebraska that a petition seeks Samuel Hutchinson as administrator of the estate of George J. Renz deceased. Hearing set July 19, 1942 at 10:00 AM in County Court. Dated June 11, 1942. Samuel Gallamore County Judge.
Governor Dwight Griswold proclaims a statewide primary set for August 11 1942 to select party nominees for U S Senate Congress state offices including Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State and non political nominees for Superintendent of Public Instruction Supreme Court Justices legislative representatives Regents and Public Power districts. Frank Marsh secretary of state and Homer Brunk county clerk sign.
Practical guidance on sun exposure and plant care. Recommends watering with vitamin B1 solution as a highly advised practice for transplants and new growth.
Scott Miller reports an old car traversed muddy terrain with no rear fenders, splashing mud as he delivered mail. The scene underscores how vehicle design affects mud clearance on wet roads.
The campaign to avert gasoline rationing collected more than two tons of scrap rubber by Wednesday. Diller Geer Bros at a Phillips 66 station reported about a ton on Monday and nearly a half ton on Tuesday. Top contributor was Joe Hiatt with 6580 pounds, while Anton Zeleny Sr. supplied 540 pounds. Fanders' garage and Farmers Oil & Supply Co reported further pickups.
Diller residents invited to Ak-Sar-Ben Den Show in Omaha on Monday June 22 1942. Free tickets from C E Waggoner Diller. Show titled Hi Jinx in Hades features a 100 plus cast with a reception for Herr Hitler.
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