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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
5
Local civic note urges support for Red Cross and war bonds as citizens hope for victory against Hitler. Mention of coal supply, central heating ideas, and residents preparing for next winter amid wartime anxieties. Reports on several residents moving, travels, and social updates including Mrs. McCleery and Mr. Hopp.
In a wartime spirit a boy and his dad model a railroad to show how rails and trains adapt to shortages. They note railroads spent 10.5 billion on equipment since World War I and II, and emphasize the Burlington as a key network link with 22 gateways and 200 interchanges keeping America’s transportation strong.
At 208 West Washington Street Washington laws 9913 notes Lend-Lease deliveries in 1343 totaled over 1 billion pounds. The British Empire received 42 percent, Russia 51 percent, North Africa 5 percent, and other areas 2 percent.
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