Verhovayak Lapja, 1943. január-június (26. évfolyam, 1-25. szám)
1943-06-24 / 25. szám
i?age 6. i” GIVE THEM TOOLS Verhovayak Lapja June 24, IMS BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Two war agencies, the Office of Defense Transportation and the Office of War Information have lately warned that the railroads are being driven to the limit, and that to carry the loads of the future they must be supplied with necessary equipment. Director J. B. Eastman of the ODT says: “One of the best ways to get the most out of transportation equipment is to keep it going, avoid delays, and increase the amount of work done per unit of time. In the dozen years which followed the last World War, the railroads spent several billions of dollars in the improvement of their roadbeds, tracks and terminal facilities. They are getting the benefit of that expenditure now.’’ If they are to continue rolling without delay, their equipment must be maintained and replaced as necessity requires. The Office of War Information observes that the battle of transportation in the United States is now being won, and the war and necessary civilian transportation load is being carried. “The victories, however, are not necessarily permanent”, says OWI. “Railroad ... equipment... and tank cars are wearing out. Few replacements are being made.” The railroads have been highly praised from all quarters for the job they have done. But praise alone won’t haul oil to the East Coast. Praise won’t take the place of steel rails or of locomotives. Praise alone won’t move freight and troops. Railroad managements will appreciate praise more after the job is done. Right now they are like firemen working against time to rescue the occupants of a burning building. They need the tools of their trade. THIS MEANS ME » The Office of Defense Transportation advises that non-essential travel for other than vacation purposes must be wholly eliminated, and that vacations should be spent at home or as near home as possible. Director Eastman of the ODT asks the public to “avoid overnight trips, travel on day coaches, and carry box lunches on the trains, so as not to add to the strain on Pullman and dining car facilities—carry as little baggage as possible... Be prepared to expect delayed arrivals, crowded conditions and lack of the usual travel comforts. The cooperation of employers and of individuals in ... minimizing vacation travel... is urgently necessary ... “There is no pleasure in giving such advice as this, and I know that many will find it difficult to realize that there is need for it. If they will think for a moment of what the induction, training, and final embarkation of many millions of servicemen means in the way of a load upon our railroads and busses, combined with the continued travel of these men on furlough and leave, of service women, and of relatives and friends, plus the extraordinary business travel which the tremendous productive activity of the country requires, and if they will also bear in mind that the railroads and bus lines have been given practically no equipment and have lost the help of the privat automobile, I think they will understand what we are up against. “Many will approve the advice as good for the other fellov/, but will regard a personal pleasure trip now and then as a harmless exception. The advice will do no good unless everyone will realize that it ‘means me’ and applies today as well as tomorrow.” The institution of insurance is the most extensive cooperative movement devised by man. The following bonds were bought, sold or called in May, 1943: 5/ 4 11 Bonds Bought Hazleton City Authority 3%, 1982 _ _ City of Long Beach, N. Y. 4%, 1956 __ Purchase Value 14.700.00 19.500.00 Par Value 15.000. 00 20.000. 00 5/26 Junior Order Mobile, Ala. 3Ms%, 1969 ___ . 15.525.00 49.725.00 15.000. 00 50.000. 00 5/25 Bonds Sold City of McAllen, Texas 5—6%, 1970—1 Book Value 8,554,34 Sale Price 10,800.00 Profit 2,245.66 5/26 Junior Order City of Mobile, Ala. __________________15,704.90 15,975.00 270.10 24,259.24 26,775.00 2,515.76 5/27 Bonds Called Public Service Co. of Ind. 4%, 1969.Book Value 10,180.75 Call Price 10,625.00 Profit 444.25 Pittsburgh, Pa., May 31, 1943. JOHN SZALANCZY, Treasurer. “Is it true, what they say about War Bonds?** THEY SAY — “Hey, Bill, I heard that In order to pay for the fighting equipment our boy» need, each of us should be putting at least 10 percent of our pay into War Bonds." I T'S TRUE — “That makes sense to me, Joe. Those things cost plenty of dough.' After all, one dime out of every buck is a darn cheap price to pay for freedom!” THEY SAY — “We’re not really paying that money to the Government, either. It’s just a loan to Uncle Sam, ás I see it,” IT’S TRUE — “Sure. You get it back — with interest. Every 3 bucks you put in brings you 41" THEY SAY — “That’s a sweet investment, I’a say! And when you lend dough to Uncle Sam, you know he’ll make good on his I O U" IT’S TRUE — “Say! War Bonds are better than dollar bills! They’re backed up by the strongest Government in the world — and they make more money for you I” THEY SAY — “Must be a lot of people owning War Bonds by now, aren’t there. Bill?" I T‘S TRUE — “A lot of people? Listen! 50 millior of ’em have bought War Bonds — and I’m one of ’em. 50 milliói Americans can’t be wrong, Joel’ SAVE WITH U.S.WAR BONDS EVERYBODY...EVERY PAYDAY... AT LEAST 10%
