Price ceiling on cotton debated by government and industry
Washington reports authorities weigh not imposing price ceilings on cotton and instead using the Commodity Credit Corporation to stabilize prices by selling government stocks. CCC can sell up to 300000 bales monthly and 1500000 annually at parity, aiding war needs but facing enforcement and producer conversion concerns. A war bonds note adds context to financing bomber production.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Commodity Credit Corporation
Chester C. Davis
CCC
Office of Price Administration
Davis
92 Million Available and Draft Pool Projections
The chart shows why large numbers of married men without children are being called up as the nation expands the military. It outlines classifications of 22 million men aged 18 to 38 for a 6 million induction, plans to add 5 million by end of 1943, and how 919 million remaining in the pool will supply the new force. It notes the Army halted calls of men over 38, and estimates potential additions if 38 to 45 inductions resume.
Pre-Employment Training for Salesmen Opens in Amarillo
First applicants for pre employment training as sales specialists will be interviewed this afternoon by Mary Frances Bowden at the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. A second interview is set for next Wednesday. The adult class will be limited to 50 and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at Amarillo Senior High School with a placement service to aid graduates. The program covers selling, store systems, cashiering and wrapping. The sponsor group includes the state department of vocational education the department of distributive education the public schools the Chamber of Commerce and the Amarillo Credit Association. A Victory selling program will run for high school pupils seeking part time store work.
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Mary Frances Bowden
Amarillo
Aggie Exes Register for April 21 Muster
Aggie Exes must register by tonight for the April 21 muster in Amarillo. Reservations are made through Carl Miller at 2-1340, announced by association officials Frank Warren president and Armand Dowie vice president. The San Jacinto Day observance will be held worldwide by ex Aggies at 7:30 PM Wednesday night in the Capitol Hotel Amarillo.
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Amarillo
Carl Miller
Frank Warren
Armand Dowie
San Jacinto
Capitol Hotel
Lena Francis Dies at 75 in Amarillo Home
Lena Francis 75 a resident of Amarillo died at her home 623 Arthur Street at 2 o clock this morning. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and had lived in Amarillo 25 years. Survived by husband J H Francis daughter Ola Waller Tahoka son Leonard A Francis US Navy 17 grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Body lies in state at N B Griggs and Sons Funeral Chapel pending word from the son in service.
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Lena Francis
Amarillo
Arthur Street
Francis
Central Baptist Church
J. H. Francis
Ola Waller
Tahoka
Leonard A. Francis
United States Navy
N. 8
Griggs and Sons Funeral
Oklahoma Students Visit Amarillo On Sightseeing Tour
Mangum Oklahoma students, led by Henry White, toured Amarillo visiting institutions and nearby war and military installations. The morning report notes 25 traffic violators paid 50 in fines including two speeders and several running red lights and stop signs.
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Corporation Court
Mangum
Okla
Amarillo
Henry White
A and M Club Observance Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes
The 1943 muster at A and M Club honors San Jacinto 1836 and Corregidor 1942 heroes. Mayor Joe Jenkins notes the observance also salutes thousands of A and M men now serving in the armed forces. Reservations are required by tonight.
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A. & M. Club
San Jacinto
Goin Places and Local Scenes Highlight Aviatrix Club Night
Saxophonist K Carter leaves Axistrix Club to join Clyde Lucas in Cincinnati. Ex-sandie footballers Bill Jolly and Leo Woodring predict Exes victory May 14 at Butler Field. West Texas State athletesHB from Canyon visit. Billboards note songs with radio plugs and best sellers. Roosevelt orders over 60,000 military planes. dry ice used to test genuine diamonds.
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K. Carter
Clyde Lucas
Cincinnati
Carter
Bob Izzard
Herbert Harter
Santa Ana
Calif
Aviatrix Club
Bill Jolly
Leo Woodring
Butler Field
Harriet Ramey
Pat Patterson
West Texas
Canyon
Ledru Jacobs
Boyce
Cloyce Box
J. N
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McKnight
Taylor Street
Chamber of Commerce
South America
Dickson Drug Store
9Th and Polk St
Clearing House Association
First National Bank
Amarillo National Bank
American National Bank
Aggie Exes
Oklahoma
Pueblo
Colo
W. A. Flynn
Eleanor Parker
SOM
Crowe-Guide Cement Co
North Tyler
Harry James
Roosevelt
Globe News
John B. Stetsons
George L. Russell, Jr
The
John B. Stetson Hat Co
Stetson Royal
Stetson
Stubblefield
Mclean
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Virginia Donnelly
Westinghouse Electric and Mfg. Co
J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem, N.C
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