Cutting Waste in Filing Dept. Is Now Possible and Necessary
An editors note by W F E Thomas promotes cutting waste in filing departments through a systemized approach. It urges appointing a system service manager, classifying active records by name number location or subject, enforcing a charge out system, selecting proper equipment, and establishing transfer and destruction schedules to boost capacity and clerical output.
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W. F E. Thomas
Elliott- Greer Company
Taylor Street
Thelliott-Greer Company
Barkley
Haive
Accounting Department
Sales Department
Treasury
Cowie Electric Company
van Buren Street
Cowie Company
Parents Learn of Haupt Execution Through Grapevine Rumor
In Chicago on August 9, the parents of Nazi saboteur Herbert Hans Haupt were not officially informed of his execution in Washington. Haupt’s relatives and four Chicago friends were jailed on federal aid charges, with U S Marshal McDonnell saying officials would not announce the deaths. Authorities planned grand jury indictments once the Washington case concluded.
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Chicago
Herbert Hans Haupt
Washington
Hans Max Haupt
Walter Wilhelm Froehling
Young Haupt
Otto Richard Wergin
Haupt
Cook County
U.S
William H. McDonnell
United States
J. Albert Woll
Florida
New German Dornier 217 Bomber Described by Press
German newspapers published pictures and specifications of the Dornier 217 dive bomber said to surpass earlier DC-215. Reported features include two 14 cylinder engines delivering high power and greater cruising range, with heavy armament and advanced tech for all weather performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
New York
Voekischer Beobachter
Congressman Scoffs Report Accused as Nazi Propaganda
The War Department declared an unnamed Congressman rejected a claim that U.S. soldiers in Northern Ireland fared worse than British troops last Christmas. Officials said the report resembled Axis-linked rumors and noted the first American contingent reached Northern Ireland only in late January, explaining limited government-supplied gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Congress
Northern Ireland
Department
Flags differ at Texas capitol and highway building
Confusion marked Austin as the U S flag flew over the state capitol while the Texas flag hung at the State Highway Building. Officials announced the U S flag would fly on the capital for the duration of the war.
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Austin
Washington
U. S
Texas
U.S
Johnson-Price Heaters Promote Superfex Heating
The Johnson Price Company at 611 South Fillmore Street promotes Superfex oil burning heaters with a three way heat directing system. They warn metal heaters may become scarce and invite customers to visit to compare styles and ask about heating needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson-Price Company
South Fillmore Street
Army takes over 40 story Union Guardian Building
The War Department began action to seize Detroit's 40 story Union Guardian Building for Ordnance Department expansion. U S District Attorney John C Lehr said about 294 769 square feet would be acquired from unoccupied space and that court action would seek to compel owners and private tenants to vacate affecting an estimated 150 tenants. This was believed to be the first such move involving an office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
War Department
Union Guardian
Ordnance Department
U. S
John C. Lehr
Army
Army Needs Coat Hangers at Camp Swift
Camp Swift Texas August 9 194? Army base built for 24 million dollars lacks coat hangers. Civilians donated several thousand hangers but tens of thousands of soldiers still roll coats in their bags.
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Camp Swift
Tex
Removal of Unsightly Hair Is a Social Asset
A Chicago area woman advertises painless electrolysis hair removal at Mrs. M. Killion's new salon located at 1224 West Eleventh Apartment 1. She cites experience and graduation from Burnham School of Beauty Culture and offers consultations by letter or phone 2-2897 with no charge for consultation.
Baumel Named to Oil Commission Committee
Austin resident Jack Baumel was appointed to the research and coordinating committee of the Interstate Oil Compact Commission by Governor Leon C. Phillips. He succeeds Dr F W L Patten, now assistant director of OPC reserves division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
U.P
Jack Baumel
Interstate Oil Compact Commission
Commission
Leon C. Phillips
Oklahoma
Baumel
F. W. L Patten
OPC
Quotations on Character and Diligence From Noted Thinkers
A compiled passage of life wisdom from Mary Baker Eddy Henry David Thoreau George Eliot Confucius and Mary E. Mizer. The quotes emphasize inner goodness personal potential diligence and complete commitment shaping success and virtue. The collection argues true achievement comes from wholehearted effort and self belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapin
Mary Baker Eddy
Henry David Thoreau
George Eliot
Confucius
Mary E. Mizer
1942 U.S. cotton crop forecast reaches over 13 million bales
Agriculture Department estimates the 1942 cotton crop at 13,085,000 bales, up from 10,744,000 last year and near the 1931-40 average. The crop’s condition on August is 79 percent of normal, with expected lint yield around 266.7 pounds per acre, higher than last year’s 241.9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPA
Agriculture Department
Crop Board
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Wnite
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Amarillo Printing Co
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Exie Trusses
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Johnson-Price
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Frank's Barber & Beauty Supply
the Panhandle
Gatlin Glass & Paint CO
Auto Glass Plate
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E. 10Th
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