Surplus Foods Purchases Exceed Seventy Three Million
The surplus marketing administration reported November purchases of agricultural commodities for lend lease and other purposes totaled over 73 million dollars. Through March 15 to November 30, the period’s total surpassed 500 million dollars, excluding handling and transport. Meat products dairy eggs led the buys with fruits vegetables cereals and concentrated citrus items also funded. Some items condensed to a tenth of original volume, aiding transfer to other countries and domestic relief programs.
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Washington
Surplus Marketing Administration
SMA
Red Cross
Japanese Claim U S Pacific Fleet Destroyed
Berlin dispatch cites a Tokyo broadcast asserting all American naval units in Philippine waters had been destroyed and that forces from the mainland and island garrisons were wiped out. No independent verification available, typical Axis propaganda tactic.
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London
Philippine
Philippines
United States
Berlin
Tokyo
Axis
Red Cross first aid classes for Girl Scouts offered at office
Two trainings start Monday at the Girl Scout office 605% Taylor. The standard course runs 9 30 to 11 30 each morning for troop leaders and council members. The Junior Red Cross course runs 2 to 3 30 each afternoon for Girl Scouts aged 12 to 18 as part of a national 15 point program for defense work. Many Portuguese immigrants settle in Brazil.
Local Grocery Ads Highlight Short Cuts and Pint Can Deals
Readable fragments show grocery pricing and specials including pint can options and per pound prices. The note lists multiple items with cents per unit and quantities, indicating a promotional clipping from a store circular.
Taxes Can't Keep Up With War Costs
Washington news reports Senator George of Georgia warned that current revenues plus projected new taxes in 1942 would still leave the budget out of balance as war outlays rise. He said funding the war with heavy borrowing may be required and rejected drastic tax schemes.
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Washington
United States
George
Georgia
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Pearl Harbor
Treasury
Joint Congressional Economy Committee
Byrd
Virginia
Senators Negotiate Peace Aiming to Defeat Axis
Senators across parties weigh postwar terms as they discuss disarming Germany Italy and Japan and shaping a lasting peace. Lucas calls for Japan’s irrelevance for 1000 years while Davis urges a steel wall around Japan and China’s rise as a stabilizing force in the Orient.
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Washington
Lucas
Illinois
Japan
Germany
Italy
Davis
Pennsylvania
China
Orient
Norris
Nebraska
Clark
Idaho
McCarron
Nevada
America
van Nuys
Indiana
United States
Bridges
New Hampshire
George
Wreck Victims Resting Well In Merkel Area
Three injured in a highway crash near Canyon Wednesday afternoon were reported resting well with satisfactory condition at Canyon Hospital. Johnnie Wheeler 13 year old daughter of Mrs J W Wheeler of Merkel Roy Gant of Melrose NM and R A McCollum of Dimmitt named among the hurt. Mrs Wheeler wife of one killed suffers a serious hip injury and shock with facial lacerations. J W Wheeler Sr 77 and J W Wheeler Jr 40 were killed. funeral set for 2 30 this afternoon in Merkel with bodies to be moved by land last night.
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Canyon
Johnnie Wheeler
J. W. Wheeler
Merkel
Roy Gant
Melrose
N. M
R. A. McCollum
Dimmitt
Wheeler
Harlan Sparks
J. W Wheeler, Sr
J W. Wheeler, Jr
America at War Seeks 1941 Model Crackpots
The National Inventing Council of the Justice Department screens wild ideas from inventors for potential wartime use. Since Oct. 7, 1940, it has received over 40,000 submissions on armor, weapons, and new materials and expects a surge after Pearl Harbor.
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Wright
Kittyhawk
N.C
Wiseacres
United States
The
Justice Department
C. F Kettering
General Motors Corporation
Pearl Harbor
Council
Pittsburgh
Iceland lacks hamburgers opinion from Marine Pvt James I Smith
In Portland Oregon Marine Pvt James I Smith stationed on Iceland says food there is fine but a good American hamburger would be welcome. He notes the island’s cuisine is satisfactory while craving a hamburger stand.
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Iceland
Portland
Ore
Marine Pvt
James I. Smith
Frigid
Isle
Khiva Temple Plans New Year Eve Party in Amarillo Hotel
Shriners of Khiva Temple plan a New Year’s Eve party for nobles and ladies at the Amarillo Hotel from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. January 1 1942 after a Christmas party at the Children’s Home. The event features a cold sands ceremonial with about seven novices.
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Shriners
Khiva
Amarillo Hotel
Fred Galle
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