Price Ceiling Debated for Livestock by Senate Farm Bloc
Washington Aug 14 The Senate farm bloc shows resignation to establishing price ceilings on livestock as urged by Price Administrator Leon Henderson while seeking department approval. Sen Elmer Thomas notes uncertainty until OPA details a formal program, saying farmers hold meats off the market awaiting higher prices.
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Oklahoma
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Father offers to replace son in harvest duties
At Camp Wolters a selectee was granted a furlough to return home. In a remarkable gesture a father arrived at the camp and offered to serve in his son's place until the boy finished the harvest back home. Red Cross officials confirmed the tale and provided funds for travel back to Minnesota.
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Surplus Marriageable Women Feared After War End
CHICAGO Aug 14 Philip M Hauser assistant director of the census bureau warned that at war end the United States may have a surplus of marriageable women. He said a loss of 500000 men could create such a surplus and noted postwar Europe faced debates over polygamy. He urged demographers to address population issues alongside postwar peace efforts.
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Philip M. Hauser
Census Bureau
United States
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Crow Rampage Sparks Police Order in Independence
Police have orders to shoot on sight a troublesome crow roaming Independence on August 14. The bird disrupts daily life by loosening clothespins, damaging roofs, raiding gardens, and making a loud, defiant sound. Women in the neighborhood recall the crow as a pet left behind by a departing family.
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August Bond Total Stands at $180 531
War bond and stamp sales in Pot ter County reach 3 day total of 3,946,075 with August contributions totaling 180,531 toward a 456,000 quota. The three day run lifts the month to date.
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Potter County
Small Cuban Vessels Sunk Near Key West
Two US Coast Guard signalmen among 32 dead when Axis submarine torpedoed two Cuban ships, the Santiago de Cuba and the Manazanillos, off Key West. A fishing boat had been sunk earlier. Navy announced ships names and that 27 survivors were rescued after the sinking occurred within minutes.
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Marines cited for bravery aboard Lexington in Coral Sea
The navy announced that 18 enlisted Marines killed aboard the aircraft carrier Lexington in the Coral Sea battle were commended for courage and devotion to duty. The posthumous honors named No. 2 anti aircraft battery crew who stayed at their posts, extinguished a fire, policed the battery, and readied the last serviceable gun for defense. Included was Pvt. Francis M. Woods of Hico Texas.
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U.P
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Pvt
Francis M. Woods
Hico
Tex
Republic Steel Signs With CIO to Endure Wage Raise Pact
Republic Steel Corp. announced a contract with the CIO United Steel Workers of America incorporating 44 cent daily pay raises ordered by the war labor board. The move follows the prolonged seven state strike that kept nearly a million workers idle for six weeks, causing 16 deaths before collapsing.
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WICC Plans No Annual Convention During War
Abilene August 14 West Texas Chamber of Commerce leaders announced after director voting that the organization will hold no annual general convention for the duration of the war.
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Markets Rally and Livestock Prices Mixed Across Cities
Wall street averages show gains at midday led by industrials up 49 points while rails and utilities edge higher. Kansas City and Chicago livestock markets report slow demand with sloppy cattle and hogs, prices steady to weak on bulk lots, calves and cows varied, lambs steady with mixed futures. Financials post slight fund liquidations as bid prices wobble near session highs.
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U.P
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Nebraska
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Liberator Bomber Plant Dedicated in Oklahoma
A huge Douglas Aircraft plant in Oklahoma will be formally dedicated tomorrow. Thousands are expected to attend, yet operations will continue as usual with four engine Liberator bombers rolling off the lines to join war fronts.
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Douglas Aircraft Company
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War Department
German Ace Osterman Lost in Action in Aug 14 Broadcast
Berlin reports Squadron Leader Osterman, hailed as one of Germany's top pursuit fliers, was lost in action. A communique credits him with 102 air victories.
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High Command
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Germany
Molzahn Spy Trial Moves Forward With Bund Leader Testimony
The Rev. Kurt Molzahn's Hartford grand jury trial presses on as defense readies to call Gerhard Kunze, head of the German American Bund and a confessed spy, while Molzahn accuses prosecutors of persecution and cites his jury experience.
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Fascist Party Purge in Italy Reported by Italian Officials
London report says Benito Mussolini’s Fascist party has dismissed more than 66 000 members with more to come after a purge directed by provincial secretaries. The move may immobilize disaffected members and even non members.
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Trash Can Lids Stolen Amid City Health Measure
Amarillo police report widespread thefts of garbage can lids under a new health rule requiring lids. Police Chief A. S. Harper urges immediate calls for petty thefts. Lids cost 50 cents and nearly 2,000 have been sold with delivery now available on Tuesdays and Fridays by order.
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Jester Urges Experienced Texan to Lead Railroad Commission
Beauford Jester, candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission short term, told a Houston meeting Texas refineries and shipping play a vital wartime role and the office should be held by a person proven under fire. He noted his WWI service as an infantry captain in France.
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U.P
Texas
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Texas Railroad Commission
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Texas Oil and Transportation
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John Dodge Dies After His Arrest
John Duval Dodge 43 son ofJohn F. Dodge died in a Detroit hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage after police arrested him for breaking into a woman's bedroom. He had a $1 700 000 inheritance and was with his wife Dora MacDonald Kline Dodge and Dr Edward K Carmichael at his death. Police had arrested him Tuesday on breaking and entering charges.
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Army court martial convicts Private Stevens for manslaughter
In London a United States Army court martial convicted Private Louis Stevens of manslaughter for the death of Private Bernard Soffer a military policeman. Stevens sentenced to six months hard labor after testimony that a gun went off while he cleaned it and Soffer cried out I have been hit.
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United States Army
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Bernard Soffer
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Woman Who Amputated Own Leg Dies
Mrs. C. F. Thompson a 32 year old fisherwoman who severed her foot with a fishing knife after it was caught in a boat drive shaft died at New River Marine Base Hospital. Doctor J. C. Drake said she died of double pneumonia that developed Tuesday after arrival at the hospital.
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C. F. Thompson
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J. C. Drake
Axis Surface Raider Hunted by Allied Forces
Axis surface raider hunted in the South Atlantic as cruisers and warplanes search for ships attacked by the marauder. Two Cuban merchantmen sunk in the Gulf of Mexico, with no impact on the AP tally of Western Atlantic losses, while a Brazilian tanker was reported sunk by a German submarine in the Caribbean. An India dispatch notes a large order for small naval vessels.
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United Nations
Rio
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Car Fire Sparks Heroic Tire Save in Forest Grove
Fred Benefiel woke to a blaring horn and rushing flames. He called out and saw the car ablaze, then saved four tires before firefighters arrived. The incident underscores quick action in emergencies.
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