ou are looking into the mouth of
a 16-inch gun on the U.S.S. New Jersey
It’s typical of the huge rifles with which our great navy
bristles. And the size of that bore is a comforting
reminder that America’s watchdogs have a bite as
bad as their bark.
And, you know, no matter How small your incoma,
you can’t afford not to save something for
yourself. So join the Plan today.
Thousands say it’s the one sure way to save!
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This represents one kind of strength America must
maintain in order to keep the restless peace. For surely
we all realize that now peace is only for the strong.
But keeping America strong calls for more than armed
strength. It means that our economy must be stable,
too. And that’s where you can help ... by buying
United States Defense Bonds! For by bonds and other
forms of saving you are building up a personal backlog
of financial security which means economic
strength for our country.
Saving through bond buying is easier than you think!
Try it—through the Payroll Savings Plan where you
work. With this Plan you can save a regular sum out of
every check—before you have a cbm ; ; ^it.
HERE'S HOW E BONDS
NOW EARN MORE MONEY FOR YOU!
Now safe, sure U. S. Series E Defense Bonds pay aa
even better return than ever before . . . thanks to
3 brand-new money-earning features just announced
by the U. S. Treasury.
1. Now every Series E Bond you buy begins earning interest
after only 6 months. It earns 3%, compounded semiannually,
when held to maturity. It reaches full maturity value earlier
(9 years 8 months) and the interest it pays is now bigger at.
the start!
2. Every Series E Bond you own can now go on earning interest
for 10 more years after it reaches the original maturity date
—without your lifting a finger!
3. During the 10-year extension period, every unmatured bond
earns at the new, higher interest (average 3% compounded
semiannually). Your original $18.75 can now repay you
$33.67. $37.50 pays back $67.34. And so on.
Start now! Invest more savings in better-paying Series
E Bonds—through the Payroll Savings Plan where you
work or the Bond-A-Month Plan where you bank.
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Peace is for the strong
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