Government orders big cut in natural rubber use
The National Production Authority mandates a 25 percent cut effective November 1, limiting natural rubber use to five percent of the prior twelve month average. A deeper 3/4 cut is set for December, with further limits on total rubber, latex, and imports for federal stockpile purchases. Transfer of allocation duties to NPA for synthetic rubber is also announced.
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Washington
Tire and Rubber
National Production Authority
NPA
General Services Administration
Office of Rubber Reserve
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Scout Stamp Sparks Salute Debate in Post Office
Washington October 20 The new Boy Scouts of America commemorative stamp shows a khaki uniformed youth with his left hand to his brow Letters to the Post Office Department complain the Scout is saluting with the left hand and not giving the proper three finger salute Postmaster General Jesse ]]>
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Washington
Boy Scouts of America
Jesse
McKeldin Rally Clips Echo Past Praise for Lane
In Baltimore a Democratic rally used a year old Theodore R. McKeldin speech praising Gov. William Preston Lane Jr. to underline Lane's administration while McKeldin now campaigns as the GOP governor candidate. Democrats plan to play a series of such recordings at rallies statewide.
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Baltimore
Theodore R. McKeldin
William Preston Lane, Jr
McKeldin
Lane
Government takes over Columbian stainless steel supply
The National Production Administrator William H. Harrison issued an order to take over the entire production of Columbian stainless steel to fill defense orders for the Defense Department or Atomic Energy Commission. Non-defense orders may be filled if they would be of little use for defense needs. This is the first full production takeover since the Korean War began.
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Washington
Defense Department
Atomic Energy Commission “Defense
William H. Harrison
Scout salute dispute over shading eyes in photo
J Donaldson asserts proper Scout salute while noting a youngster does not salute but shades his eyes. The exchange centers on the pictured gesture and the boy's facial shading, framed as a light community moment.
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J. Donaldson
Baylor Hunts A Bear-napper
Baylor officials report a nighttime theft of two mascot cubs from pens at Baylor University in Waco. One cub Bailey later wandered back to the pen. Names linked include James Cockrell John Chiles Bill Ogg and trainer Bill Ogg with suspects from Chester Waxahachie Knoxville and local affiliates.
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Waco
Baylor
Baylor University
Bailey
Barney
Cr. E. Bryant
Bryant
Brooks Hall
Bear Pits
James Cockrell
Chester
Tex
John Chiles
Waxahachie
Baylor Chamber of Commerce
Bill Ogg
Knoxville, Tenn
Joe
Josephine
Chita
Coke Stevenson
Rules for Hostesses Miss Airways 1950 Contest
Britain's airline girls may enter Miss Airways 1950 without beauty but must show personality charm character poise and professional confidence. Spain has 263 bull rings and 140 sports stadiums in a striking comparison of venues.
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Britain
Miss Airways
Spain
Paralyzed Boy’s Family Wreck En Route to Dallas
Hard luck continues for the Funkhouser family of 2416 Brooks. George Funkhouser, eight, paralyzed from a fall a week earlier, was injured when their car collided with another near Hedley. Mrs. Funkhouser was thrown from the vehicle but both families continued toward Dallas for brain specialist care. The family has five children, the father works as a ditch digger for local contractors.
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George Funkhouser
M. E. Funkhouser
Brooks
Funkhousers
Dallas
Hedley
Funkhouser
George
Memphis Honors Khiva's Divan at Shrine Club Party
Members of Khiva Temple divan were honored by Al Morrah Shrine Club at a Memphis Masonic Temple party directed by I. S. Johnson. Vocal numbers and Khiva Temple quartet featured. Amarillo attendees listed. club notes its status as oldest in Khiva jurisdiction dating from June 16 1921.
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Khiva Temple
al Morrah Shrine Club
Masonic Temple
Memphis
I. S. Johnson
Clyde Wilkinson
C. L. Sloan
Amarillo
W. Perry Powell
George Thompson
Oriental Guide
W. L. Brown
Kenneth Kohler
Melvin Benesch
Cliff Roberts
Jim Hudson
Loren Young
Dick Roberts
Leander Campbell
Shriners
Khiva
Forgot the Ball Delays Lifford Football Match
Spectators players and officials gathered at Lifford Northern Ireland for a football match but the game could not be played due to the absence of a ball.
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Lifford
Northern Ireland
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IOOF
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Jennie Lindbloom
Center
George Easum
C. T. Shropshire
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Ellis Carp
Browning Blue Print Co
Taylor
Sunbeam
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