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Editorial July 7, 1942

Southeast Arkansas Farmer

Mcgehee, Desha County, Arkansas

What is this article about?

The editorial encourages car owners to pay a $5 driving tax despite potential fuel and rubber shortages, framing it as essential support for the war effort and national preservation, offering a direct way to contribute to victory.

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You may not see a reason why you should pay $5 for the privilege of driving your automobile while the chances are grim that your car will soon be locked in the garage for lack of rubber and gasoline. But remember this: this tax was not imposed as a privilege tax or use tax. It was levied as a means to support our armies in war for national preservation. It is just one of many means employed by our government to see that our fighting men are supported. Even if none of us ever drives a car another block this tax is a modest price to pay for the continued existence of our country.

And here is a partial and very definite answer to the question so many of us have been asking: "Just how can I help to win the war?" Here is one way for every car owner to help. So let us be quick to buy one of these stamps even though we may never drive our car another mile.

What sub-type of article is it?

Taxation War Or Peace

What keywords are associated?

War Tax Automobile Stamp National Preservation Support Armies Win The War

What entities or persons were involved?

Government Fighting Men Armies

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Support For Automobile Driving Tax To Fund War

Stance / Tone

Strongly Supportive

Key Figures

Government Fighting Men Armies

Key Arguments

Tax Levied To Support Armies In War For National Preservation Not A Privilege Or Use Tax But For War Support Modest Price For Country's Continued Existence Direct Way For Car Owners To Help Win The War

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