Of current interest: Dwindling resources cost of war in materials

One of the war´s great costs to the United States is turning out to be in the basic materials that support the nation´s strength according to a series of official reports bringing to light the real extent of cost in resources. Julius A. Krug, Secretary of Interior, is suggesting a $1,000,000 survey to determine exactly how much mineral wealth is left. The United States Forestry Service is recommending tighter rules on the use of timber resources.