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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 1944)
PAGE TWEIVE THE JOURNAL, PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA iX.-. . . ity j, - fafetjesM,ifirf..ji MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1944 Asks Support Of State Officers SORORITY GIRLS SERENADE LIEUTENANT EHLERS Lt. Walter David Ehlers, holder of the highest decoration swarded in the United States, the Congressional Medal of Honor, sets serenaded by members of Kansas State College chapter of Alpha Delta Pi sorority at his home in Man hattan, Kans. After the serenade, Lieutenant Ehlers was guest of honor at a turkey dinner at the sorority house. NEA Photo. I J I. er tnat c'vian production must re- Amencan inuiistry main on the order b00kS as i0ng as the German army continues to light. To Step Up War Need Production Laying Aside Plan for the Poit War World to Face Need of the Present WASHINGTON, Dec. 22. (U.R) American industry put aside its planning for the postwar today and prepared to maintain for another full year the peak rate of war pro duction achieved in 1944. Upsetting all plans for partial re conversion in 1945. Production Chief J. A. Krug told newsmen late yesterday that production must be expanded to proportions large enough to enable Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's allied armies to con tinue fighting a tough war for an other year or longer, if necessary, j His blunt statement focused new attention on the production crisis; which has been increasingly empha-i sized by government leaders since j the assault on the west wall began two months ago. j It also served as a stern remind- Krug said it would not surprise him if it were necessary to re-equip the entire Amcjrican army which is bearing the brunt of the current nazi counter-offensive. It is inevitable, he said, that a considerable amount of equipment will be destroyed by the German thrust, and this, he declared, "must be made up immediately." Officials pointed out that with the European timetable possibly set back by months, and with a mounting offensive in the Pacific, American industry is faced with the prospect next year of produc wars instead of one. This situation will tax to the ut most even this country's vast indus trial resources and definitely casts aide plans to return segments of industry to non-military work. It was made clear, however, that the machinery to cushion the impact of a sudden German collapse on U. S. economy would be kept in stand-by condition. Krug explained that munitions al ready under procurement would have been sufficient for the Euro pean war if Eisenhower had been able to crack the west wall prompt ly. "But he couldn't and now in ord er to safeguard against what will Public Asked to Aid in seeing Compliance With State Laws for Safety The Nebraska Safety patrol asks everyone to support all officers in j securing complitnce to the laws dur ing the holiday season. Many persons feel that the geni- pened, we must get ready to fight the kind of war we have been fight ing for the past two months for an other year or longer if necessary," he said. The expanded 1945 production schedules call for greatest output of aircraft in terms of weight since Pearl Harbor. The number of planes scheduled for next year has been raised from 75,610 to 78,227, with "significant" increases in the out put of B-29 Superfortresses. ality of the season i3 an excuse for reckless and even drunken driving. Some expect the police to show len iency and tolerance. There are enough hazards in De cember, such as more darkness, icy roads and heavier holiday traffic, without drivers celebrating by care less driving. Back up the police, and help make this Christmas a time of happiness instead of sorrow. A further need for more safety on the part of all motorists is to pro tect the excellent safety record, which is now being established in Nebraska. There were six traffic fa talities in Nebraska for the first 15 days of December, as compared to nine for the same period last year. This year's total fatalities number 152 as compared to 180 for the same period last year. This is a 15 decrease. The November activity report of the Patrol shows that 1,012 stalled motorists were given assistance, 479 dangerous obstructions were remov ed fro mthe highways, 13 stolen cars" were recovered and 103 accidents were investigated. To further the need for traffic safety patrolmen gave 41 safety talks. , KNDW STATE TRAFFIC LAWS On slippery roads it sometimes Fines amounting to $5030.50, which went to the public school fund were paid by 463 motorists who were arrested for dangerous traffic violations. Included in these arrests were 114 for speeding over the state speed-limits, 43 for drunken driving, 35 for reckless driving and 32 for stop sign violations. 315 other motorists- were given warnings for less dangerous violations, while 963 motorists were given violation or "must repir" cards for faulty lights and other equipment voalations. takes up to ten times the distance to stop a car than is required on dry pavement. This is the season when slippery road surfaces are a freq uent hazard. Drive at a moderate safe speed and do not follow an other car too close. The state law requires that the driver of a car should not follow another car more closely than is reasonable and safe, having regard to speed, traffic and condition of the road. If you are driving a truck you must not follow another truck, trav eling upon, a highway, within three hundred feet. in; weapons for two full-scale come, in addition to what has hap- 0W$M '$ 3 wmqs We send you sincere and hearty greetings, full of Christmas cheer for each of you. And we add good wishes for happiness and prosperity during the next twelve months. CASH LUMBER & COAL CO. i j i WE WISH YOU A MERRY cm The world changes, it's true, but there is something which has withstood the test of time unchanged CHRISTMAS. Here, at least, is something steadfast, some thing secure, something which binds us to gether more than any one thing. Christmas, with its spirit of hope, of peace, and happi ness will continue indefinitely. May the spirit that makes Christmas the greatest day of all days be yours throughout the coming year. V CASS DRUG WALGREEN AGENCY Let our faith in Uw true significance of the Yulctide gie greater strength to our peace lov ing hearts. Let us renew our efforts toward a lasting peace and from it STMAS enjoy the full benefits of the American way of life. The measure of happiness we can glean from such an attitude is great in deed, and worthy of our every effort. CASS COUNTY MOTOR CO. THE MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL of The true meaning of Christmas is best manifest by the cheerful atmosphere and the friendly associations of those about us It is the time of good fellowship and . .i . r t m. t tne TnougnTTUi consiaerauon ot oiners. May this happiness be yours to enjoy, not only at Christmas but during every day of the coming year. ... Welshimer Firestone Store PLATTSMOUTH CREAMERY EXTEND is a Q Q o a IP FORNQHRISTMAS ANDTHENNEW YEAR ir a nni n REAL AMERICAN CHRISTMAS We Wish You, One and All EOUlAl HI IB -v...v,TV.. . .. We believe in observing Christ mas. Come what may, Christmas is the one occasion of the year when a feeling of good fellowship pre dominates the thinking of every one. That's why we like Christmas It gives us an opportunity of a better understanding with thoSe, whom we serve. What joy and hap piness would be manifest if each of us would carry this feeling of goodwill and cheerfulness through out the year. Let us be proud that we may en joy the greatness of America the freedom which is our heritage Let us be proud of the achievements of those who have made it possible for us to continue enjoying this free dom. Without their efforts and sacrifices it would be an unhappy Christmas, indeed But because of them, America continues to celebrate Christmas We are truly grateful. n no Iowa - Nebraska light and Power Co. Tie Cos Compay I f J n SOENNICHSEN'S
