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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
10
Lou Knox of the United States Employment Service urged all former G I s who have re entered service to safeguard their discharge papers and carry a certified copy at all times. Discharge papers prove veteran status and must be shown when applying for benefits under the G I Bill of Rights.
Advice from Mr. Knox urges returning veterans to file and safeguard discharge papers at the county recorder in Mt. Carroll and keep essential records like birth certificates, marriage and divorce documents, service numbers, and benefit papers in a safe, accessible place. A photostated copy can be carried in a wallet. lost originals can be replaced via the Adjutant General or Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington, D C.
War front pace drives consumer shortages and labor demand. The piece notes 90,000 workers needed for top war items, gasoline demand rising, and radio tubes scarce. It highlights 800 women in 18 skilled trades as apprentices and argues price controls protect farmers from inflation while reconversion looms.
The Army still lacks 110 million pounds of poultry despite a year of production and plans a freeze order in four high output regions. Eggs ship overseas in large quantities with high quality and low breakage as shell eggs move to Europe and North Africa.
A public call argues for keeping price controls until manufacturing returns to peacetime volume. Farmers and workers are urged to support ongoing controls to prevent inflated prices and ensure national economic welfare until supply meets demand.
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