War Woes of Underwear Makers Warn of Shortages
Washington reports from James Marlow and George Zielke outline OCR head Arthur Whiteside’s warning that infant and children’s underwear will be safe in 30 to 60 days but only to meet essential needs. War Manpower may declare the industry essential, easing production limits. price ceilings by OPA keep ceilings tight, pushing manufacturers to other lines.
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James Marlow
George Zielke
Washington
Arthur Whiteside
Office of Civilian Requirements
OCR
Roy Cheney
Amarillo Globe
Amarillo
Texas
Underwear Institute
Dip
Whiteside
War Manpower Commission
WMC
Cheney
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Hope To Settle Poll Tax Issue
Administration aides seek a compromise to delay Senate action on a House passed bill to outlaw state poll taxes in federal elections. With 16 Southern Democrats opposing, the judiciary committee will vote, and cloture may be needed to advance. President Roosevelt and party leaders reportedly back the measure.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Senate
Judiciary Committee
CIO
AFL
Mead
New York
Barkley
Kentucky
Soldier Buried in Amarillo Test Area During Safety Campaign
A trainee or instructor at Amarillo Army Air Field is buried during a graduation field test. Fourteen graves have been dug this month for the safety drive, each with a headstone and epitaph such as Here lies Corporal Flop and Here lies Private Bloke.
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Amarillo Army Air Field
Flop
Moe
Soldier’s Railroad Ticket Found at Double Dip
A soldier on furlough loses time while searching for a railroad ticket. An employee at the Double Dip on Fourteenth Avenue and Polk Street found the ticket last night. Management at the Double Dip is notified.
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Fourteenth Avenue
Polk Street
Two Stolen Cars Recovered by Police in Amarillo
Police in Amarillo announced the recovery of two automobiles stolen two days earlier in Lubbock. One car was found in the city.
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Lubbock
J. A. Kirkman
Amarillo
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